Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.

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Number: TH.68.O.2
Title: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Theatre
Grade: 68
Big Idea: Organizational Structure

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Independent

TH.68.O.2.In.a
Identify similarities and differences between a theatrical performance if depicted in a different location, time, or culture.
TH.68.O.2.In.b
Suggest alternate story endings for a specified theatrical production.
TH.68.O.2.In.c
Demonstrate theatrical skills and techniques appropriate for selected dramatizations.
TH.68.O.2.In.d
Identify significant playwrights and performers from various cultures and historical periods.

Supported

TH.68.O.2.Su.a
Recognize similarities and differences between a theatrical performance if depicted in a different location, time, or culture.
TH.68.O.2.Su.b
Identify alternate story endings for a specified theatrical production.
TH.68.O.2.Su.c
Re-create basic theatrical skills and techniques appropriate for selected dramatizations.
TH.68.O.2.Su.d
Recognize selected playwrights and performers from various cultures and historical periods.

Participatory

TH.68.O.2.Pa.a
Recognize a similarity or difference between a theatrical performance if depicted in a different location, time, or culture.
TH.68.O.2.Pa.b
Recognize a story ending in a specified theatrical production.
TH.68.O.2.Pa.c
Contribute to creating or re-creating theatrical performances.
TH.68.O.2.Pa.d
Recognize the role of playwrights and performers.

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Stage Direction and Blocking:

In this lesson students will practice body positioning and become familiar with the areas of the stage. Students will use this knowledge to make stage direction and blocking notations on a short scene and act out the scene for their peers.

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