Goal: Use a variety of materials, tools, techniques, and processes in the arts (drama).
Materials needed: None
Procedure: After reading or hearing a story that the children enjoyed, gather the students in a circle so they are standing and facing one another. Explain that they will be using their bodies to become the people, animals, or objects in the story. Use your own signal to indicate when the students should start and stop their dramatic interpretations. “Oh-up” means to stand up and begin while “Oh-Down” means to stop and crouch down. Start by having all of the students down in a crouch. Boys and girls, when we come up, we’re going to act like the big bad wolf. Ready? “Oh-up!” (Do it with them) “Oh-down!” Remember to use your own thinking to develop actions for that object, animal, or character. Repeat this procedure using other ideas. Encourage the children to participate but don’t force them. If they insist on watching, allow them to do so nearby. They may want to join in after watching a few rounds. Let them know that they are able to join whenever they feel comfortable to do so.
Extension: Select some ideas that are less concrete. Be the chair that breaks when Goldilocks sits down. Be the door that opens when she knocks. You may also allow students to suggest ideas.
Adaptation: Select ideas that are concrete and easy to visualize. Be the baby bear crying over his broken chair. Be Goldilocks going to sleep in the bed. Do this for a short time until they start to grasp the concept.
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