Learning Activities to Explore Musical Theater ... - Disney Channel

DIRECTOR’S
NOTES
English/Language Arts
- Write in response to literature
- Organize ideas for presentation
- Provide details of characters
- Develop characters and provide plot details
- Comprehend and analyze text
General Notes
— Tap enthusiasm sparked by High School
Musical—inspiring kids with musical
theater to become better people and
performers!
— Novice actors may shy away from the
spotlight and centerstage—so be sure to
encourage players to work in groups at
first, and provide time for individual practice.
— Each activity is designed to achieve
standards of excellence in core subjects
and practice essential skills that students
need to succeed in high school, college
and careers.
CAREER ED
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Career foundations
THEATER
- Investigate and analyze theater
- Use authentic vocabulary integral to theater
- Generate ideas for written and improvised work
- Respond expressively to imaginary and scripted events
- Concentrate, collaborate and contribute to an ensemble
- Improvise and create scenes and dialogue
- Use voice, gesture and expressions to create vivid characters
- Realize artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions
MUSIC
- Use movement, pitch, tempo and tone for character
- Use elements of music for expressive effect
- Call on traditional and non-traditional sound sources
- Compose short pieces with specified guidelines
DANCE
- Understand and apply expressive and efficient movement
- Use the body with concentration, focus and music
- Learn basic dance steps, positions/patterns from many traditions
- Improvise, create and perform dance
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