Close reading is an activity that puts curriculum standards into practice and it can be easily applied to the drama classroom.
Close reading asks a lot of your students. They have to read and think at the same time.
This course teaches drama teachers how the close reading process works, and gives them exercises and tools to apply it in the classroom.
11 Modules
3 hours, 38 minutes
7 Credit Hours
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6.TH.Re8.b - Identify cultural contexts that may influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work.
TH.912.O.1.2 - Compare the conventions of western theatre with eastern theatre practices.
B.C.1.2 - Apply vocal elements of volume, pitch, rate, tone, articulation, and vocal expression.
B.C.1.3 - Understand how to read and write scripts that communicate conflict, plot, and character.
Tennessee Theatre standards (2018) standards were built using the framework of the NCAS which is built on four key domains: Creating, Performing/Presenting/Producing, Connecting, and Responding. Within each of these domains are foundations and standards to support the development of curriculum, programs, and learning.
(source: Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts, Summer 2018)
Please refer to National Core Arts Standards to determine the standard that best suits your needs.
C.4.B - relate historical and cultural influences on theatre.
29 - use improvisational skills and concepts in exploration of text
demonstrate awareness of the multidisciplinary nature of drama/theatre
offer and accept constructive criticism, given specific guidelines, with a desire to improve
recognize that there is an historical and cultural aspect of drama/theatre
recognize the purposes of and participate in warmup activities
25 - communicate environment, character and situation nonverbally
24 - recognize that relationships exist between characters in given situations
Interpret works of art using knowledge and skills from various areas of learning
Reflect on works of art and creative processes to understand artists' intentions
Describe, interpret and respond to works of art and explore artists’ intent
Interpret works of art using knowledge and skills from various areas of learning
Reflect on works of art and creative processes to understand artists’ intentions
Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the audience
Reflect on creative processes to make connections to personal learning and experiences
Describe, analyze, and respond using drama-specific language
Document and respond to dramatic works and experiences in a variety of contexts
Reflect on dramatic works and make connections with personal experiences