12th Grade Practical Techniques For Greek Theatre Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Greek Theatre

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques of the Greek chorus in modern theatre.

Materials

• Examples of Greek tragedies
• Handout with Greek chorus techniques and examples
• Pen and paper for notes

Warm-up

• Ask students to think of the concept of a chorus in modern theatre. What do they think it is and what does it do?
• Write their answers on the board.
• Explain that the chorus in Greek theatre was a group of singers and dancers who were not part of the main action of the play, but who provided commentary and insight into the action.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of a chorus and its role in Greek theatre.
• Discuss the characteristics of a Greek chorus, including their number (usually between 12 and 24), their costume and makeup, and their musical and choreographic style.
• Demonstrate some practical techniques for working with a chorus, including:
• How to conduct a rehearsal with a chorus
• How to create a score or choreography for a chorus to follow
• How to work with a chorus to create a performance or production
• Provide handouts with examples of chorus techniques and instructions for applying them.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to conduct a rehearsal with a chorus using the techniques demonstrated in class.
• Have each group present their rehearsal to the class, discussing their choices and the rationale behind them.
• As a class, discuss the characteristics of a good chorus rehearsal and how it can be applied to a variety of different situations and settings.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a modern-day situation or setting and write a skit or play using Greek Chorus Techniques.
• Encourage students to be creative and think outside the box when choosing their setting and characters.
• Have students present their skits or plays to the class.

Closure

• As a class, discuss the different Greek Chorus Techniques that were used in the skits or plays presented by the students.
• Ask students to reflect on the lesson by discussing which Greek Chorus Techniques they found most effective and why.

Assessment:

• Observe students during their skits or plays and make note of which Greek Chorus Techniques they used and how effectively they used them.
• Ask students to reflect on the lesson by discussing which Greek Chorus Techniques they found most effective and why.
• Review the skits or plays created by the students and provide feedback on their use of Greek Chorus Techniques.