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Module 8: For the Instructor

Overview

This module focuses on the history of theatre and the progression of theatre from ancient to modern times. The focus will be on silent films and pantomime. This will be a critical part of the student experience as it will be the focus of the next Arts Experience.

Oklahoma Fine Arts Standard

Research and relate dramatic ideas/works and societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

Tips & Tricks

Students will be recording themselves using pantomime for an assignment in this module. Please allow space and time to do that. Students may need assistance with practicing a pantomime or recording.

Instructor Tasks

Review all module pages before the start date.

Guide students through the student overview for this module.

Show videos on the projector or TV for the whole class to view together.

Go through assignments with students to answer any questions they may have. Review rubrics/grading criteria and submission details with students.

Answer discussion questions as a class before having students reply in Canvas.

Module 8 assignments to grade:

8.3 Discussion- History of Theatre (rubric)

8.7 History of Theatre Quiz (auto-graded)

8.8 Assignment- Pantomime Practice Recording (rubric)

Review student work and look for common struggles or misconceptions to clarify.

Encourage students to communicate by commenting on submissions and asking questions when applicable.