Integrating Drama
Throughout the curriculum
Gaining perspective
Music can tape into moods, dance brings learning to its feet, and drama can bring new insights about life and helps students connect with the feelings and views of others.
In a 5th grade class, students participate in a Meeting of the Minds. This is the teacher's brief write up of the activity for the local paper.
Some of the world’s most famous explorers gathered to discuss their future Expeditions. Along with sharing information about their explorations, they were also looking for members to join their crew. They presented persuasive essays as they looked for members to join their crew. During this unit of inquiry, students researched reasons for and knowledge gained through exploration. They studied explorers of the past, present, and future.
What was the value in this type of activity?
What standards are met?
How could this be used as a form of formative or summative assessment?
Drama at all levels - Middle School Example
Why integrate Drama?
Stretches perspective
Reading Skills - Comprehension and fluency
Listening, speaking, and non verbal communications
*agility with creative problem solving skills
Social skills - Empathy, personal reflection
Avenue to new understandings
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