P8 TISA PYP DRAMA YEAR OVERVIEW 11 - 12

P6
Transdisciplinary Theme:
Where We Are in Place and
Time
Where we are in Place and
Time
Central Idea:
Past Civilisations connect to
and influence us today.
Integrated in the unit of
Inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme:
How We Express Ourselves
Expression
Central Idea:
We can express ourselves
without using voices.
Integrated in the unit
Expression
An Inquiry Into:
Greek Theatre
conventions
Elements of theatre today
that were influenced by
the Greeks.
An Inquiry Into:
What drama is
Elements and conventions
of drama
How drama makes an
impression
How drama is expressed
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Devising, characterisation
Conventions of Drama:
Narration, Chorus, masks
Strands:
Creating and Responding
Elements of Drama:
Climax/anti-climax, Forms
Action/plot/content;
rhythm/pace/tempo;
Symbols;
Conventions of Drama:
Tableux, mime