Storytelling through Pantomime
Students will learn to tell stories and express emotions using only body movement and facial expressions.
Key Questions
- Explain how a mime communicates actions and objects without speaking.
- Design a short pantomime scene that tells a clear story.
- Critique a pantomime performance, identifying how effectively emotions were conveyed.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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