Teacher: Amanda Drinnon
Summary
In this lesson, students review the elements of drama and interact with a technology enhanced flipchart that simulates the upcoming Reading SOL. Student then demonstrate their understanding of the elements of drama by identifying the elements in a collaborative environment which culminates in the creation of a student created scene from a play that is visually represented.
TIPC Ratings
The focus of this lesson is not on this category
Students work in self selected groups to write and create a scene from a play. Students assign rolls and determine goals utilizing the googledoc. The teacher’s primary responsibility is creating and implementing the flipchart, utilizing ActivEngage, and faciliating and moderating the creation of the scenes.
Students are required to not only demonstrate an ability to identify elements of drama, but also evaluate and create those elements in the authentic task of creating a scene and adaptation. Students demonstrate a deeper understanding of the function of a variety of dramatic elements through their scene writing and adaptations using any format they choose.
The teacher creates an environment in which the students are engaged in authentic tasks that allow the students the freedom to use their creativity through application of a variety of dramatic elements. Students analyze existing scenes from plays and synthesis that information to create new products utilizing the elements studied. Students also become aware of how a variety of technologies can aid in, or hinder the process of adaptation.
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