Unit A

Introducing Creative Communication

1 week

Instructional Objective

0730.01 Develop awareness of his/her role in communication.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Build classroom community.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Deliver a personal introduction.

TMA

03

Discuss the importance of small groups.

TO

04

Examine the importance of the audience and how to engage appropriately.

TO

05

Analyze stage fright and how to control it.

TO

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Unit B

Pantomime and the Art of Acting Without Words

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0730.02 Demonstrate an understanding of the contexts and interrelationships of theater arts and the humanities.

Standard Reference
902.01c, 902.02c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create stage props and scenery that convey historical accuracy in a drama.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

Incorporate the use of visual art, music, and movement in theatrical presentations (exclude the use of voice).

TMA
TO

03

Exhibit appropriate audience behavior.

TO

04

Practice miming techniques on-stage through acting.

TMA

05

Analyze the actor’s responsibility to the audience.

TO

06

Develop trust through partner cooperation.

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.03 Conduct analyses, engage in reasoned dialogue, and demonstrate informed judgment about philosophical, aesthetic, or ethical arts issues.

Standard Reference
904.01c, 904.02c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Develop and use theater vocabulary.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA

02

Discuss film and television as effective ways to communicate meaning.

TO

03

Examine how theater reveals universal themes.

TO

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.04 Utilize material resources to create the stage environment (scenery).

Standard Reference
906.02c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Select and organize material that suggest scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes (makeup optional at instructor’s preference).

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Use visual elements to communicate place and mood.

TO

03

Demonstrate effective use of stage props and scenery in a short skit.

TMA
TO

Instructional Objective

0730.05 Discover and analyze how theater performance conveys meaning.

Standard Reference
938.01c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Investigate and evaluate theater as a way to create and communicate meaning.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Assess one’s interpretation of a dramatic scene with interpretations of others.

TO

03

Explain how dramatic elements can contribute to the meaning of a dramatic work.

TO

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Unit C

Improvisation

3 weeks

Instructional Objective

0730.06 Understand the concepts essential to the foundation of improvisation.

Standard Reference
906.01c, 906.03c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Improvise dialogue to tell stories.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA

02

Create characters, environments, and situations for dramatization.

TMA
TO

03

Vary movements, vocal pitch, tempo, and tone for different characters.

TO

04

Plan and engage in improvisations.

TMA
TO

05

Justify reasons for personal preference concerning dramatic performances.

TO

06

Construct and/or apply scenery, properties, and costumes (perhaps makeup) for a dramatic performance.

TMA
TO

Instructional Objective

0730.07 Understand concepts essential to the performing art of improvisation.

Standard Reference
940.01c, 940.02c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Improvise dialogue to tell stories at a personal level.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

Vary movements, vocal pitch, tempo, and tone for different characters.

TO

03

Describe factors that make a specific art media, technique, or process effective.

TO

04

Illustrate how visual representations improve communication of one’s ideas.

TO

05

Utilize all of one’s senses to communicate meaning in the theater.

TMA

Instructional Objective

0730.08 Apply improvisational concepts through performance.

Standard Reference
940.03c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Perform an improvisational work considering the intent of its creator.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

Create a work of drama that expresses personal understanding, opinions, and beliefs using knowledge of the theater arts.

TMA

03

Develop structure for an improvised scene.

TO

04

Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending and/or participating in theatrical events.

TO

05

Show respect for personal work and the works of others.

TO

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Unit D

Creating Dialogue and Scriptwriting

2 weeks

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Instructional Objective

0730.09 Understand the historical and cultural contexts of the performing arts.

Standard Reference
936.01c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explain the origins of Greek theater and its impact upon modern society and culture.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Discuss the various historical changes and developments in the theater and stage.

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.10 Communicate in the performing arts through creative expression.

Standard Reference
940.03c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Design and implement a scripted scene for small groups and the class.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA

Instructional Objective

0730.11 Write dialogues and scripts according to purpose and audience.

Standard Reference
735.01a, 735.01c, 735.02a, 735.04c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use the writing process to write scripts and dialogue in a variety of formats.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Identify and use appropriate style and vocabulary for a particular audience.

TO

03

Edit for correctness and clarity.

TO

04

Write and perform original creative works that include figurative and descriptive language.

TMA
TO

05

Develop a culminating script activity project which incorporates the fundamentals of the script writing process.

TMA

Unit E

Puppetry in Presentation

1 week

Instructional Objective

0730.12 Create appropriate dialogue and scenery for puppet theater.

Standard Reference
902.01c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Develop stage props and scenery to match the desired environment and characters.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Incorporate available resources into the creation of a scene for performance.

TMA
TO

Instructional Objective

0730.13 Use skills of listening to effectively understand, comprehend, and critique oral and visual presentations.

Standard Reference
736.01b, 736.02a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Develop use of effective interpersonal listening skills.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Respond to a variety of oral and visual presentations.

TO

03

Analyze and incorporate other student’s work towards the improvement of individual future work.

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.14 Use the skill of viewing to effectively understand and comprehend visually-presented material and use visual elements to produce classroom presentations.

Standard Reference
747.03, 747.04b

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

View puppetry to engage in critical analysis and evaluation.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Use a variety of resources to produce visuals (puppets) that communicate through non-print media.

TO

03

Perform scripted drama utilizing developed visuals (puppets).

TMA
TO

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Unit F

Communication

1 week

Instructional Objective

0730.15 Understand the nature of communication

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Realize that communication is the essence of understanding.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Understand basic framework for a communication model (sender, receiver, message, feedback).

TMA

03

Observe many ways messages communicate (verbal/nonverbal, art, skits, video).

TO

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Unit G

Listening

1 week

Instructional Objective

0730.16 Understand the nature of listening.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Differentiate hearing from listening.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior.

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.17 Use skills of listening to effectively understand, comprehend, and critique oral and visual presentations.

Standard Reference
736.01c, 736.02a, 736.03a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Develop use of effective interpersonal listening skills.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Listen for literary response and expression to a variety of presentations.

TO

03

Listen to, analyze, and evaluate various presentations regarding purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal communication and nonverbal cues.

TO

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Unit H

Literature

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0730.18 Utilize various forms of literature (classics, nonfiction, folklore, poetry, cartoons) to facilitate listening, viewing, speaking, writing and performing.

Standard Reference
737.02a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Share interpretations of literary works through oral interpretation, memorization, presentation, and dramatic readings.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA

Instructional Objective

0730.19 Use skills of listening to effectively understand, comprehend, and critique oral literary presentations.

Standard Reference
736.02a, 736.03

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Critically listen to a variety of oral presentations to insightfully respond to the work of others.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Listen critically, analyze, evaluate, and make informed decisions about the purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal and non-verbal communication.

TO

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Unit I

Media

1 week

Instructional Objective

0730.20 Analyze and evaluate various forms of media.

Standard Reference
738.01a, 738.01b, 738.04

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify a variety of visually presented materials (film, video, internet).

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Use viewing skills to determine main idea and collect data.

TMA

03

Utilize skills of evaluation to view visuals that communicate through print and non-print media (create video, storyboard, script).

TMA

Instructional Objective

0730.21 Use skills of viewing to effectively understand and comprehend visually presented material and use visual elements to produce visual presentations.

Standard Reference
747.02a, 747.03c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

View media sources for personal response and expression and identify relationships, ideas and cultures within those media.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

View media to engage in critical analysis and evaluation; evaluate relationships, ideas and cultures represented within various media.

TMA

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Unit J

Public Speaking: Preparation, Storytelling, Comedy, Sales

4 weeks

Instructional Objective

0730.22 Understand foundational concepts of public speaking.

Standard Reference
737.01a, 737.01b

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use age-appropriate oral communication for various purposes and audiences that appropriately incorporate: a variety of word choices; Pronunciation; Inflection; Gestures; Eye contact; Posture.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

Plan and deliver oral presentations that incorporate the following: Transitions; Organization; Support of main ideas; Examples; Response to questions and feedback; Visual aids and/or appropriate technology.

TMA

Instructional Objective

0730.23 Engage in the art of storytelling

Standard Reference
940.01c

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Choose engaging stories to retell (present) to an audience with emotion, expression, and clarity.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Create original stories to present to an audience (drawing from personal experience or otherwise).

TMA

03

Create characters, environments, and situations to convey a specific idea.

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.24 Engage in the art of comedy.

Standard Reference
747.03

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Write and practice comedy through the delivery of well- constructed, compelling jokes, stories, anecdotes or improvisational humor (stand-up comedy).

See Course Scope and Sequence

TMA
TO

02

View media to engage in critical analysis and evaluation of humorous interactions (what makes a joke/story funny).

TO

Instructional Objective

0730.25 Engage in the art of the sales pitch.

Standard Reference
736

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify a real or imaginary product to "sell" in class.

See Course Scope and Sequence

TO

02

Write a sales pitch to be memorized and delivered in class or presented in a dramatic storyboard format (individual or small group).

TMA

03

Follow a known sales sequence such as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence (Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization and Action) to provide structure to the sales presentation.

TMA
TO