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Lesson 1 of 9 in Puppetry Unit

PuppetQuest

by Jenny Goodfellow

Through a PuppetQuest, students will learn about the different types and origins of puppetry.

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Lesson 8 of 9 in Puppetry Unit

Puppetry Company

by Jenny Goodfellow

Using the guidelines provided and their previous scene, students will create a Puppet Company complete with a logo, the name of their production, and a picture that gives clues about the production. Students will also learn about professional puppet companies.

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Lesson 9 of 9 in Puppetry Unit

Putting it All Together

by Jenny Goodfellow

This final lesson is a culminating performance. Students practice their scene using their hand puppets, then perform. Those watching will fill out a feedback sheet, which is discussed after the performance. A Unit Reflection and a Performance Reflection are included.

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Lesson 7 of 9 in Puppetry Unit

Script Writing

by Jenny Goodfellow

Students will write their own puppet play using the same format as the prewritten scene. In pairs, students will go over guidelines for creating a character and writing a scene.

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Lesson 2 of 9 in Puppetry Unit

Shadow Hand Puppets

by Jenny Goodfellow

One of easiest and earliest forms of puppetry, students will learn to create shadow puppets using just their hands. After they have practiced their creations, they will create a group/partner scene using the shadow puppets.

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Lesson 3 of 9 in Puppetry Unit

Shadow Puppet Cut-Outs

by Jenny Goodfellow

Students learn how shapes create interesting dynamics in shadow puppets. Students will have a packet of shadow puppet cut-outs. These cut-outs include animals that can be attached to a popsicle stick. In groups/partners, students will use the cut-outs in the packet to create a scene. They will also create an original cut-out.

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Lesson 9 of 13 in Theatre of the Absurd Unit

The Pause

by Lea Marshall

Students will examine the effect of pauses in a scene and demonstrate the Absurdist dialogue convention of strange and ill-timed pauses.

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Lesson 10 of 13 in Theatre of the Absurd Unit

The Pause from Waiting for Godot

by Lea Marshall

Students will examine the effect of pauses in a monologue from Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and demonstrate the Absurdist dialogue convention of strange and ill-timed pauses.

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Lesson 4 of 4 in Japanese Theatre Unit

Unit Project - Options

by Karen Loftus

There are 4 projects and written work that are provided as possible final assignments for this unit.

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Lesson 1 of 13 in Theatre of the Absurd Unit

Visual Absurdity

by Lea Marshall

To visually introduce the existential angst of World War II’s aftermath; to provide a historical setting for Theatre of the Absurd; as students, write a reflection monologue.

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