Section 4 Developed by CCSESA Region 2 and

Section 4 Developed by CCSESA Region 2 and The Music Center

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Section 4: Digging into an Artsource® Lesson Teacher Training Outcome: Analyze one Artsource® lesson in depth for use in your classroom

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! Universal Theme: Transformation INTRODUCTION Native American lore, legends, myths, and tales provide a wealth of material to dramatize, using “story theatre” techniques. Vivid characterizations and clear sequences of events make them easily adaptable for drama activities. OBJECTIVES (Student Outcomes) Students will be able to: • Create story theatre presentations using Native American myths and folklore. (VAPA: Creating and Performing/ CCSS: Anchor RL 1, SL 4) • Describe, discuss, analyze, and connect information and experiences based on this lesson. Refer to Assessment at the end of this lesson. (VAPA: Responding and Connecting/ CCSS: Anchor RL 6, W 1) MATERIALS • Artsource® video of The Quillwork Girl. • Selected props and costume pieces.

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) PROGRESSION • Watch the Artsource® video of The Quillwork Girl.

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Student Reflection The Quillwork Girl is called a creation myth because it is a story about the creation of the Big Dipper. Creation myths exist all around the world. What other creation myths have you heard?

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) PROGRESSION • Discuss the sequence of events in The Quillwork Girl, using the “Five W’s” (Who, What, When, Where, Why).

Student Reflection What are the characteristics of a good storyteller?

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) PROGRESSION • In small groups, retell a section of the story in your own words, using theatre skills you already have.

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) PROGRESSION (continued) • Dramatize the story in your classroom. Follow these steps to dramatize a story theatre version: • Outline the scenes in the story using the Five W’s, listing each category on the board. • Identify the main characters and choose three words that describe their personalities or physical characteristics.

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) PROGRESSION (continued) • Discuss the setting of the story. How many different locales are depicted? Ask the class how these places can be represented or acted out. • Divide the story into three parts: Beginning, Middle, and End.

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) PROGRESSION (continued) • Cast the scenes, including one student as the narrator, who will reveal necessary information and set up the scenes to be acted out. • Perform the story, retelling it in the students’ own words. Retelling the story in your own words allows you to fully interpret and develop the understanding of the various story elements. • Select simple props or costume pieces to help tell the story visually.

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) ASSESSING THE WORK • After the performance, discuss the scenes, emphasizing the positive things you have seen. It’s important that the process of creating the scenes is emphasized over the performance. In class discussions, be sure to refer to the names of the characters instead of the names of the students who played the parts. Did the retellings adequately tell the events of the story? How did the actors use their creativity to bring the story to life? GOING FURTHER • Retell the story again with a different cast. Use the suggestions for expanding or improving the scenes from the first go-around.

LEVEL II Sample Lesson: Native American Legends Come Alive! (continued) EXTENSIONS • Perform the story without words, pantomiming all of the action and expressing the emotions through gesture. • Use legends from other cultures for story theatre presentations. VOCABULARY: Story Theatre, Improvisation, Character, Dialogue, Dramatic Action ASSESSMENT • Describe: Write a description of your favorite character in the story. Detail why you like this character. • Discuss: Discuss the steps you went through to set up the dramatic scenes. • Analyze: Focus on one character at a time and discuss how different people portrayed the specific character. What aspects of the character changed in the various interpretations?

Teacher Reflection How can you scale this lesson back or scale it up for your grade level?