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    This lesson plan outlines an inquiry-based learning lesson on theater stages and body positions for 8th grade theater students. The lesson will have students identify different types of theater stages like proscenium, thrust, and black box stages through videos and drawings. It will also have them label different areas of the stage and demonstrate various on-stage body positions. The plan provides standards, objectives, procedures, assessments, resources and accommodations for the lesson.

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    This lesson plan outlines an inquiry-based learning lesson on theater stages and body positions for 8th grade theater students. The lesson will have students identify different types of theater stages like proscenium, thrust, and black box stages through videos and drawings. It will also have them label different areas of the stage and demonstrate various on-stage body positions. The plan provides standards, objectives, procedures, assessments, resources and accommodations for the lesson.

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    This lesson plan outlines an inquiry-based learning lesson on theater stages and body positions for 8th grade theater students. The lesson will have students identify different types of theater stages like proscenium, thrust, and black box stages through videos and drawings. It will also have them label different areas of the stage and demonstrate various on-stage body positions. The plan provides standards, objectives, procedures, assessments, resources and accommodations for the lesson.

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    Kranick 1

    Education Department
    Lesson Plan
    The University of Scranton Heading
    Mike Kranick
    Field Experience II
    16 May 2016
    After completing the heading, please list the following content for the plan:
    Title
    Subject Area(s)
    Grade Level
    Summary of the
    Lesson

    Standards: (as
    applicable)
    International
    Standards
    National Standards
    Professional
    Organization
    Standards
    PA Academic
    Standards
    PA Core Standards
    Essential Questions

    The Theater and its Stages (Inquiry Based Learning)


    Theatre
    8
    This is an inquiry based learning lesson that will facilitate
    students in their discovery of different types of stages and
    locations in theaters. This lesson will also teach students
    the different locations of the stage (stage left, right, center,
    upstage, downstage, etc.) Finally, the lesson will facilitate
    student understanding of body position onstage (full front,
    left/right, profile left/right, left/right, full back, etc.)
    Standard - 9.1.12.C
    Integrate and apply advanced vocabulary to the arts forms.
    Retrieved from:
    http://www.pdesas.org/

    Explain what the following stages are and how they


    look. Include a drawing of each stage labeling the
    stage and the audience:
    Proscenium
    Black box
    Thrust
    Arena/Theatre in the Round
    Identify the following locations onstage in the chart

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    Objectives

    provided:
    Upstage
    Downstage
    Stage Left
    Stage Right
    Upstage Left Center
    Upstage Right Center
    Upstage Left
    Upstage Right
    Downstage Left Center
    Downstage Right Center
    Downstage Left
    Downstage Right
    Identify the following body positions onstage:
    Full front
    left
    right
    Profile left
    Profile right
    left
    right
    Full back
    1. Students will be able to identify different types of
    general stages (proscenium, arena, blackbox, & thrust) by
    completing the worksheet and drawing the stages with
    tape on the floor.
    2. Students will be able to identify the different positions
    of the stage (stage left, stage right, center stage, etc.) by
    directing their classmates on where to move onstage by
    completing the worksheet and demonstrating the different
    sections of the stage through walking and standing in the
    position as their peers direct them.
    3. Students will be able to identify and distinguish
    different body positions onstage (full front, left/right,
    profile left/right, left/right, full back, etc.) by
    completing the worksheet and demonstrating the body
    positions through standing in the position as their peers
    direct them.

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    Vocabulary:

    Stages in Theaters:
    Proscenium Stage- A theater in which the stage is framed
    by a proscenium arch.
    Fourth Wall- The space separating the audience from the
    action of a theatrical performance, traditionally conceived
    of as an imaginary wall completing the enclosure of the
    stage.
    Thrust Stage- n theatre, a thrust stage (also known as a
    platform stage or open stage) is one that extends into the
    audience on three sides and is connected to the backstage
    area by its upstage end.
    Arena Theater- A theater without a proscenium, in which
    the stage is at the center of the auditorium and is
    surrounded by seats. Also called theater-in-the-round.
    Blackbox Theater- A black box theater (or experimental
    theater) consists of a simple, somewhat unadorned
    performance space, usually a large square room with black
    walls and a flat floor. It is a relatively recent innovation in
    theatre.

    Estimated Time
    Materials Required

    Procedure
    Each professor may
    choose to align this
    section to his/her
    content areas.

    Stage Left, Right


    Upstage, Downstage
    Offstage
    Wings
    Audience
    30 Minutes
    PowerPoint
    Projector
    Blackboard
    Chalk
    Tape
    In a succinct way, describe the step by step format for
    your lesson. It is not necessary to script the lesson.
    Demonstrate your knowledge of differentiation and
    scaffolding. You will use the Before/During/After
    format. Discuss the following components:

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    This section will


    include anticipated
    areas of
    differentiated
    instruction.

    BEFORE:
    1. Anticipatory Set
    2. Activating/Assessing Prior Knowledge
    3. Prepare the learner by building prior knowledge
    4. Statement of Learning
    Gain attention
    1. Good evening my children of the darkness.
    Today we will be learning about the different
    types of stages located within theaters and the
    different areas of the stage.
    Inform students of objectives (write the following on the
    board:)
    1. Students will be able to identify different types of
    general stages (proscenium, arena, blackbox,
    thrust) by completing the worksheet and drawing
    the stages with tape on the floor.
    2. Students will be able to identify the different
    positions of the stage (stage left, stage right,
    center stage, etc.) by directing their classmates on
    where to move onstage by completing the
    worksheet and demonstrating the different
    sections of the stage through walking and
    standing in the position as their peers direct them.
    3. Students will be able to identify and distinguish
    different body positions onstage (full front,
    left/right, profile left/right, left/right, full back,
    etc.) by completing the worksheet and
    demonstrating the body positions through
    standing in the position as their peers direct them.
    Activate Prior Knowledge (arena theater)
    -Movie Theatres, School Plays, Any type of stage, Singer at a
    baseball game, Political Rally, Anyone giving a speech

    DURING:
    1. Questioning
    2. Modeling
    3. Checking for Understanding

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    4. Present the content


    1. I will provide a worksheet with the directions
    (that we will go over together before watching
    the videos) on how to answer each question. I
    will then play the two clips. I will be available to
    answer any question.
    5. Provide learning guidance
    1. I will model how to answer the questions by
    answering the first third of question one on the
    board.
    6. Elicit performance (practice)
    1. Students will complete the
    attached worksheet.
    2. Students will draw out the
    different types of stages on the
    ground with tape.

    AFTER:
    1. Closure
    2. Extension Activities/Enrichment
    3. Evaluation
    4. Reflection
    7. Provide feedback
    1. Answer any questions the students may have and
    assist them if they are struggling.
    8. Assess performance
    1. Each student in the group will get a chance to be
    the director of their group and direct their peers
    to different parts of the proscenium stage (stage
    left, right, upstage, downstage, etc.) which I have
    drawn on the floor with tape.
    2. The directors will also guide their peers to
    different locations onstage by assigning them
    coordinates (i.e. stage right, stage left, center
    stage, etc.) and body positions (full front, left,
    etc.)
    9. Enhance retention and transfer to the job
    1. Homework: Go see The University of Scranton

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    Players production of The Importance of Being
    Earnest and identify what type of stage the Royal
    Theatre has.

    Formative Assessment 1.
    Group students. Once in groups students will watch
    two videos and google theatre in the round (see student
    resources) in order to complete the attached worksheet.
    Once the groups have finished the worksheets, they will
    see me for further instruction.
    2.
    Each group will have to draw out the different type
    of stage with tape on the floor and also label where the
    audience is located for each theater.

    Student Resources

    Accommodations

    Assessment

    3.
    Finally, the directors will also guide their peers to
    different locations onstage by assigning them coordinates
    (i.e. stage right, stage left, center stage, etc.) and body
    positions (full front, left/right, profile left/right,
    left/right, full back, etc.).
    (types of stages)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZnrYmsfUM4
    (types of stages)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R88BEafPyd0
    (body positions)
    Google search: theatre in the round
    -Images, web pages, etc.
    I will follow the standards and stipulations drawn from the
    IEP.
    If we are without access to a computer, I will use the
    chalkboard. If we are without a chalkboard, I will draw
    the different types of stages and different locations of
    people onstage on a piece of paper.
    1.
    Group students. Once in groups students will watch
    two videos and google theatre in the round (see student
    resources) in order to complete the attached worksheet.
    Once the groups have finished the worksheets, they will
    see me for further instruction.
    2.
    Each group will have to draw out the different type
    of stage with tape on the floor and also label where the

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    audience is located for each theater.


    3.
    Finally, each student in the group will get a chance
    to be the director of their group and direct their peers to
    different parts of the proscenium stage (stage left, right,
    upstage, downstage, etc.) which I have drawn on the floor
    with tape. The directors will also guide their peers to
    different locations onstage by assigning them coordinates
    (i.e. stage right, stage left, center stage, etc.) and body
    positions (full front, left/right, profile left/right,
    left/right, full back, etc.).

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    Inquiry Based Learning Assignment Worksheet
    Directions:

    Arrange yourself into pairs


    Watch the following video clips and answer questions:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZnrYmsfUM4
    o (types of stages)
    Google search: theatre in the round
    o -Images, web pages, etc.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R88BEafPyd0
    o (body positions)

    ______________________________________________________________________________
    1.) What were the three types of stages presented in the first video?
    Please draw each stage referenced in the first video (including where the audience is sitting) next
    to the following letters:
    a.

    c.

    2.) What is another term for theatre in the round?

    b.

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    3.) Assuming these boxes denote the stage of a proscenium theater, please label each part of the
    stage.

    Audience

    _____________________________________
    _____________________________________
    4.) Please identify, based on where the rough sketch of the figure is looking (denoted by the
    arrows), the different types of body positions presented in the second video clip.
    c.)
    d.)

    b.)

    e.)

    a.)

    f.)

    h.)
    g.)

    Once you have completed the worksheet, please see Mr. Kranick.

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