Lip Sync

by Krystle Butler

Unit Objective:

Students will demonstrate their ability to use vocal variety and techniques by performing a few different styles of lip sync.

National Core Arts Theatre Standards:

TH:Pr5.1.HSI a. Practice various acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

TH:Re9.1.HSII b. Construct meaning in a drama/theatre work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others’ interpretations.

TH:Cr3.1.HSI b. Explore physical, vocal and physiological choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr6.1.HSI a. Perform a scripted drama/theatre work for a specific audience.

Lesson Outline:

LESSON 1: WHAT AND HOW

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will begin learning about lip sync and demonstrate knowledge by performing a lip sync scene.

LESSON 2: TWO TYPES

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will learn that they can lip sync in two ways – spoken and sung- and in their notebooks write the benefits to both, which they’d prefer to perform and why.

LESSON 3: CLASS SONG

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will demonstrate their understanding of lip syncing a song by practicing and performing a song in class.

LESSON 4: GROUP SONG

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will demonstrate their understanding of lip sync by preparing for their own group performance.

LESSON 5: GROUP PERFORMANCE

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will demonstrate their understanding of lip sync by performing their group song.

LESSON 6: INDIVIDUAL LIP SYNC – MOVIE SCENE

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will learn how to perform a lip sync for multiple characters.