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6th Grade Drama Class

6th Grade Drama

A 10 session, one trimester, course to introduce students to Drama. Lessons include-

  • Theater Etiquette
  • The Stage and Theater 
  • Masks
  • Puppetry
  • Observation & Listening

Weeks 1 & 2 of 6th Grade Drama are all about the Stage and the Auditorium. Ask your student about the different parts of the stage or how to find their seats in a theater! The have enjoyed their "Field Trips" to the theater.

Stage layout

Weeks 3 & 4 -- Masks

Students learn about the origins of theater masks, create masks and use masks to act out scenes.

Different masks

Weeks 5, 6 & 7--Puppetry

Starts with Peepers. What makes a puppet look alive? Who controls a puppet? What is important about a puppets eyes?

Eye puppets

Weeks 8, 9 & 10 --Improvisation of Listening and Observation

Students really focus on their Listening and Observation Skills which is a perfect lead into 7th Grade Drama Classes.

Teri Shea

Teri Shea
Drama Teacher and Theatre Director
tshea@framingham.k12.ma.us

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