MS Theater Instructional Guide

Writing, Devising, or Improvisation Middle School Theatre Course

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

Implement imagination and structure to create a written or improvised script which includes character development, believable dialogue, and plot progression. ​

​ Example Learning Intention and Success Criteria Learning Intention:

●​ I am learning the basics of story structure used in theatrical texts. ●​ I am learning to use my imagination so I can create an improvised story performance which includes a clear beginning, middle, and end.

●​ I am learning how to create a character in an improvised performance. ●​ I am learning how to develop dialogue for an original theatrical text.

Success Criteria: I will know I have learned it when:

●​ I can identify story structure that includes a clear beginning, middle, and end. ●​ I can use my imagination to develop ideas for an improvised story with characters, dialogue and action. ●​ I can create improvised characters, dialogue and action for a story which includes a clear beginning, middle and end. ​ Example Learning Progression ​ 1. ​ Practice and explore using your imagination skills by playing theatre games and activities. 2. ​ Learn/review plot structure identifying how to create a story with a beginning, middle and end. 3. ​ Learn/review skills for creating characters, dialogue and action within story structure. 4. ​ Learn the skills and techniques of theatrical improvisation by engaging in theatrical improvisation activities. 5. ​ Develop and/or perform an improvised plot with a clear beginning, middle and end as well as clear characters, dialogue, and action.

CONCEPTS:

PRIORITY VOCABULARY:

SKILLS:

●​ Play Script ●​ Improvisation ●​ Devising ●​ Plot Structure ●​ Character Development in Writing ●​ Believable Dialogue

●​ Play Script ●​ Improvisation ●​ Devising ●​ Plot Structure ●​ Characters ●​ Character Development ●​ Dialogue

●​ Implement both imagination and structure to create a student-written, devised, or improvised script. ●​ Develop characters, generate believable dialogue, and include a clear plot in written or improvised work.