Lesson Overview
This integrated unit will encompass three parts. Students will begin by selecting a historical key figure they have studied during their time in 4th grade. After selecting their key figure, students will research interesting and important facts and information relating to their figure. Then, students will write a monologue using the three rules of monologues: has to be written in the first person, has to have a problem, and has to have an emotion. Finally, students will develop characterization with physical and vocal elements, memorize their monologues, and perform their monologues for a live audience.
This specific lesson will focus on the second part of this unit: writing the monologues.
Essential Question
Why is a specific key figure important and influential?
What three elements does an interesting monologue need?
How can components of Drama make historical figures and facts relevant and interesting in today's time?
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- 4-4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the beginnings of America as a nation and the establishment of the new government.
- 4-5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of westward expansion of the United States and its impact on the institution of slavery.
- 4-6 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the causes, the course, and the effects of the American Civil War.
- T.CR Creating - I can conceive and develop new artistic ideas and work.
- T.C Connecting - I can relate artistic ideas and work to personal meaning and external context.
- Grade 1: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
- RI.MC Meaning and Context
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Lesson Partners: ABC (Arts in Basic Curriculum)