Movement and Storytelling · Performing Arts

The Actor's Tools

Students use their faces, voices, and bodies to portray different characters and emotions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can you tell someone is sad without using any words?
  2. 2What happens to your voice when you pretend to be a giant?
  3. 3How does changing your pose change the character we see?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating TH.Cr1.1.KNCAS: Performing TH.Pr4.1.K
Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Movement and Storytelling
Period: Performing Arts

Suggested Methodologies

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