Created by Ruthie Tutterow
The purpose of this unit is to acquaint students with the Alexander Technique. In doing so, and in practicing many of its principles, students will make discoveries about some of their habitual patterns of movement.
Students will be able to demonstrate and explain how to use Alexander Technique principles in an activity of their choice.
Common Core
Language
Florida Sunshine State Standards
Historical & Global Connections
North Carolina Essential Standards
Proficient High School Standards - Communication
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Theatre Arts
MS 117.211 LI - Creative Expression: performance
MS 117.212 LII - Creative Expression: performance
MS 117.213 LIII - Creative Expression: performance
HS 117.315 LI - Creative Expression: performance
HS 117.316 LII - Creative Expression: performance
C.2.A - model safe, appropriate techniques to allow for physical, vocal, and emotional expression.
HS 117.317 LIII - Foundations: Inquiry and Understanding
C.1.A - apply theatre preparation and warm-up techniques effectively.
HS 117.318 LIV - Creative Expression: performance
C.2.A - model safe, appropriate techniques to allow for physical, vocal, and emotional expression.
Alberta, Canada
Speech Drama 10
Movement Drama 10
2 - demonstrate understanding of basic anatomy
3 - recognize the necessity for physical warmups
Junior Orientation
Movement Level I - Beginning
1 - demonstrate understanding of and apply appropriate safety procedures
3 - use physical relaxation techniques effectively
4 - recognize the need for and demonstrate warmup activities
5 - move individual body parts
7 - demonstrate awareness of his or her own body and its movement potential
Senior Goal I Objectives
British Columbia (2018)
GRADE 9 - DRAMA - Connecting and expanding
Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the audience
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Connect and expand
GRADE 11 - DRAMA - Connect and expand
GRADE 12 - DRAMA - Connect and expand
Ontario, Canada
Grades 9 & 10 - Creating and Presenting - Presentation Techniques & Technologies