Students explore physical and abstract theater through the theme of well known fairy tales - NO PREP REQUIRED!This curriculum aligned drama unit has 5 x 100 minute detailed lesson plans with extension and differentiation activities. A perfect way to explore physical theater! Note on timing: you may like to take some of the activities slower than indicated. I have jam packed the unit on purpose (with options for extension activities) so you have plenty of options for dynamic classes. INCLUDES: - 5 x 100 Minute Detailed Lesson Plans based on Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel and Gretel - Homework Tasks - 3 Short Scripts - Additional and Extension Activities - Differentiation Activities KEY VOCABULARY: Characterization. Physical Theater. Freeze Frame. Stereotypes. Drama Machine. Abstract Theater. Movement. Dialogue. Stage Directions. Status. UNIT AIMS: Students explore physical and abstract theater through the theme of well known fairy tales. Students will: - Visualize the world of a story and given circumstances - Create characters with the body and voice - Conceptualize a story, using the body to convey meaning - Develop, share and reflect on movement - Communicate ideas using the body and movement - Explore various characters from stories - Adapt a piece of literature using drama techniques into a scene with improvised dialogue - Devise, rehearse and present scenes using drama techniques - Use drama vocabulary - Explore non-naturalistic performance and representational drama ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR MORE DRAMA RESOURCES? DRAMA GAMES: Drama Trunk has free collections of drama games and activities available to download. DRAMA CARDS: Never be stuck for a drama activity again with Drama Trunk Drama Cards! DRAMA TRUNK DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate (optional) and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used drama cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. Use DRAMA TRUNK drama cards for tons of creative, fun, imaginative, any day activities. AVAILABLE IN MY STORE NOW!