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Part of Unit 3: Medieval Theatre Unit

Set the Stage for Medieval Theatre

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the socioeconomic background to set the stage for Medieval theatre. As a response to what they’ve learned, students will create original theatrical moments and read a modern version of one of The Canterbury Tales stories.
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Part of Unit 3: Medieval Theatre Unit

Medieval Theatre

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In this lesson, students are introduced to the origins of Medieval theatre, create a feast of fools’ moment, and put together their own version of The Second Shepherd’s Play.
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Culminating Activity

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Students will take everything they’ve learned and put together a mystery play cycle.
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Part of Unit 4: Commedia Dell'Arte Unit

Set the Stage for Commedia Dell'Arte

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the commedia dell’arte form and start their exploration of stock characters.
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Part of Unit 4: Commedia Dell'Arte Unit

Creating a Commedia Character

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Students will work through a process to create a commedia character.
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Part of Unit 4: Commedia Dell'Arte Unit

Lazzi

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Students will add to their commedia character by exploring Lazzi, practiced and predetermined comic bits.
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Part of Unit 4: Commedia Dell'Arte Unit

Culminating Activity

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Students will take everything they’ve learned and put together a commedia troupe, create a commedia character complete with lazzi, and present a scene based on one of the three main commedia themes.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Set the Stage for Chinese Opera

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the sociopolitical and cultural background to set the stage for Chinese opera. Students will then complete a research project and present on a specific Chinese topic. It’s important, especially with a type of theatre that may be unknown to students, to first research the background.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Chinese Opera

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to Chinese opera and apply their knowledge through a choice board of activities.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Set the Stage for Japanese Theatre

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the sociopolitical and cultural background to set the stage for Japanese theatre. Students will then do research and present on a specific topic. It’s important, especially with a type of theatre that may be unknown to students, to first research the background.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Noh Drama

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to Noh drama, the design, the character types, and plays. They will explore walking and gesturing like a Noh actor and apply their knowledge by creating a scene of opposites.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Kabuki

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to Kabuki, the staging, the plays, the acting style, makeup, and the all-important climatic pose—the mie. They will apply their knowledge by creating their own mie and walking like a Kabuki actor. Finally, they’ll create a mini modern-Kabuki scene.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Bunraku, Discussion, and Reflection

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the elements of Bunraku and, if you choose, discuss the theatre of the unit and complete a unit reflection.
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Part of Unit 5: Asian Theatre Unit

Culminating Activity

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Decide how students will demonstrate their knowledge of the unit. A variety of activities are provided. You can choose to have all your students do the same activity, or allow students to choose how they demonstrate their knowledge. Rubrics are provided for each activity.
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Part of Unit 6: Theatre of the Renaissance Unit

The Birthplace of the Renaissance

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to Renaissance theatre. They will complete a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background for the birthplace of the Renaissance: Italy.
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Part of Unit 6: Theatre of the Renaissance Unit

Italian Renaissance Theatre

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to three lasting influences of Italian Renaissance theatre: the proscenium theatre, pastoral plays, and opera. Students will create a modern pastoral scene and do a scene sing through.
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Part of Unit 6: Theatre of the Renaissance Unit

Spanish Golden Age

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In this lesson, students will do a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background of Spain and learn about the plays and playwrights of this era. They will also explore a monologue from the play Life Is a Dream.
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Part of Unit 6: Theatre of the Renaissance Unit

France and Neoclassism

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In this lesson, students will do a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background of France. They will then learn about neoclassicism as well as the plays and playwrights of the era. Students will create a neoclassicism scene and then “break the rules” by rewriting it in the style of Molière.
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Part of Unit 6: Theatre of the Renaissance Unit

Culminating Activity

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Decide how students will demonstrate their knowledge of the unit. A variety of activities are provided. You can choose to have all your students do the same activity, or allow students to choose how they demonstrate their knowledge. Rubrics are provided for each activity.
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Part of Unit 7: The Elizabethan Golden Age Unit

Set the Stage for Elizabethan Theatre

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to Elizabethan England. They will complete a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background of the era to set the stage for Shakespeare and other playwrights of Elizabethan England.
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