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Improv Literacy

Last changed: 05/01/2018 5:52pm
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6 , 7 , 8
Theater English
Grade Level Program Alignment
1 45 min
In-School Workshop In-school workshop intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately.
All year
$5 0
yes Phone , In-Person , Email
Improv Theater does not require materials other than the whiteboard/blackboard/marker/chalk
whiteboard/blackboard and marker/chalk
There should be enough space for students to walk around and perform scenes, ie. a classroom with the desks pushed back.
I can think creatively in order to create dynamic characters. I can work cohesively in a group in order to create theatrical scenes. I can apply my understanding of the principals of improvisational theater to classroom participation and to helping make my classroom a positive environment.
Our program is designed to foster teamwork within the classroom. The workshop consists of activities in which students work together to build scenes and stories. The workshop begins with a brief discussion of the principles of improv, then the instructor leads warm up activities, and after that the students begin telling stories and creating scenes together, guided by the instructor. The workshop closes with a discussion of the possible applications for the material taught. The activities and exercises increase in complexity as the grade level rises, however the basic core of content remains the same. The academic topics addressed in this workshop can be based around topics currently being covered in the classroom. For example, the workshop can focus on historical figures from CT, such as Mark Twain.
Caregivers are invited to participate, give suggestions as audience members, or just observe. As many caregivers as want to participate are welcome to!

Grade 6

Grade 6: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1C: Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion
Grade 6: Theatre: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. c. Explore a scripted or improvised character by imagining the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.
Grade 6: Theatre: Creating: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. a. Use critical analysis to improve, refine, and evolve original ideas and artistic choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Grade 7

Grade 7: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1C: Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
Grade 7: Theatre: Creating: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. a. Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context.
Grade 7: Theatre: Creating: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. b. Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

Grade 8

Grade 8: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1C: Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
Grade 8: Theatre: Creating: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. a. Articulate and apply critical analysis, background knowledge, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a drama/theatre work.
Grade 8: Theatre: Creating: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. b. Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising drama/theatre work.
Get to Know Our Arts Provider:

Sea Tea Improv

http://seateaimprov.com/