ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] THEA (6) 7 :

7) Identify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.

Through this activity, students will analyze an assigned monologue by identifying character traits that are prominent in their monologues. The character traits will be labeled on a line drawing, or silhouette, of their character. Each character trait should be supported by textual evidence. The students will recall the character traits during rehearsal and/or performance, therefore, refining their artistic choices in a scripted work.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] THEA (6) 10 :

10) Experiment with various physical choices to communicate character in a drama/theatre work.

[ARTS] THEA (6) 7 :

7) Identify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.

The students will play a game called Hitchhiker. The game brings to life different character traits. The students will experiment with various vocal and physical choices by taking on different character traits through this improvisation exercise. 

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.