Introduction to Expressionism
A drama lesson plan by Ruth Richards
Introduction to Expressionism
by Ruth Richards
Students will be introduced to the basic theory of Expressionism including expression of emotion, rapid disjointed dialogue, and stylistic movement. Students will practice moving and expressing emotion in an Expressionistic style. They will create a scene based on a nightmare using the principals of Expressionism. An oral presentation assignment is provided as follow up to this practical work.
Lesson Plan comes with a practical task evaluation, assignment checklist, and rubric.