Students will demonstrate their understanding of playwriting principles by writing a short play.
Class Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Prior Experience:
Knowledge of stage directions
Knowledge of the Aristotelian Plot Structure
Knowledge of what objectives and tactics are
2014 National Core Arts Theatre Standards:
TH:Cr3.1.HSI a. Practice and revise a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using theatrical staging conventions. TH:Pr4.1.HSI a. Examine how character relationships assist in telling the story of a drama/theatre work. b. Shape character choices using given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Re7.1.HSI a. Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a drama/theatre work to develop criteria for artistic choices.
TH:Cn10.1.HSI a. Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas and personal beliefs impact a drama/theatre work
Main Concepts
Formatting
Characterization
Inspiration
For additional learning activities to use throughout the unit, see the following lesson outlines:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of how inspirations for plays are found by thinking of personal experiences in their lives that could inspire their plays.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of why the Aristotelian Plot Structure is important in playwriting by performing scenes without all five elements and discussing the elements in other stories.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the importance of characterization in their plays by reviewing character development, emotion, and objectives.
