Conference: GTC
Date: 02/03/17
Using Creative Drama to Bring Common Core ELA to Life!
Workshop Leader: Jonas Basom
Bravo Award Winner for
Outstanding Arts Educator of Southern California
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Jonas Basom
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Workshop Recap of Games and Techniques From Drama Works! Teaching System
Aligned to the Common Core for ELA
The Rhyme Time Walk (mingle shape)–walking in a mingle to beat, stop when beat stops, act out five
rhyming words (one at a time) using mind, body, and voice (i.e., pain, rain, stain, cane, airplane).
CC ELA Connections: rhyme families, alliteration, vocabulary development, multiple meanings
Word Pairs–Partners pantomime a pair of related words (e.g. for antonyms A is hot and B is cold). No
planning or directing each other; just watch and help. We did antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and
compound words (i.e., A acts rain and B acts bow for rainbow).
CC ELA Connections: antonyms, synonyms, homophones, compound words, vocabulary development
Tell and Show–Partner A tells/narrates and partner B shows/pantomimes every sentence. We did sequence for
detail with how to make a sandwich and story retelling with The Three Little Pigs.
CC ELA Connections: plot sequencing, retelling, sequence of instructions, transition words, details, listening
Mimic Circle–Circle pass one at a time around the circle, each person get a turn to spontaneously act out
something to match a chosen card and the entire group mimics it back in unison. We did Personality Cards
(sound and movement only), then Occupation + Emotion Cards (short phrase plus physical action).
CC ELA Connections: vocabulary comprehension, connotation/denotation, creativity, problem solving
Color the Phrase (two lines shape)–players divide into two lines facing each other across the room and take
turns speaking the same sentence using different emotions, emphasized words, or punctuation marks. Our
rubric for success included projection (loudness), articulation (clarity of consonants), expression (emotion in
voice and body), and teamwork (speaking in unison).
CC ELA Connections: fluency, oral expression, punctuation, context clues, emotion, vocal expression.
Thank you all for coming and participating! Feel free to email me any questions about these games
or anything we did in the workshop. My goal is for you to enjoy great success with these activities!
California State Content Standards
Theatre Arts
Overview of Five Strands
1.0
ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills
Unique to Theatre
Students observe their environment and respond, using the elements of theatre. They also observe formal
and informal works of theatre, film/video, and electronic media and respond, using the vocabulary of
theatre.
2.0
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creating, Performing, and Participating in Theatre
Students apply processes and skills in acting, directing, designing, and scriptwriting to create formal and
informal theatre, film/videos, and electronic media productions and to perform in them.
3.0
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT
Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of Theatre
Students analyze the role and development of theatre, film/video, and electronic media in past and
present cultures throughout the world, noting diversity as it relates to theatre.
4.0
AESTHETIC VALUING
Responding to, Analyzing, and Critiquing Theatrical Experiences
Students critique and derive meaning from works of theatre, film/video, electronic media, and theatrical
artists on the basis of aesthetic qualities.
5.0
CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, APPLICATIONS
Connecting and Applying What Is Learned in Theatre, Film/Video, and Electronic Media to
Other Art Forms and Subject Areas and to Careers
Students apply what they learn in theatre, film/video, and electronic media across subject areas. They
develop competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and time management that
contribute to lifelong learning and career skills. They also learn about careers in and related to theatre.
From The Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California Public Schools. 2004
TELL AND SHOW
Prepare
PLAYERS
PLACE
pre, pri, elem, MS, HS, AD
Arrangement partners, groups
Ages
class, multi, stage, outside
Shape bubbles, stage/audience
Space
PROPS
Required
none
Recommended
communicate an activity, procedure, story, or concept by using narration and pantomime.
VOCABULARY narrator, pantomime, gesture, facial expression, role-play, props, plot, setting, character…
OBJECTIVE
 10-15 mins
Explore
Create
Present
Respond
DIRECTIONS AND RULES
1. A and B stand side by side. A narrates/explains (hands behind back) and B silently acts it out.
2. A tells how to do a procedure/activity, describes a topic/word, or tells a story and B shows each part.
3. A can get ideas by watching B’s acting, and B finds a way to show whatever A says; switch and play again.
Examples A says, “This is how you make pancakes”; B rubs hands eagerly; A says, “First, you get the bowl
from the cabinet”; B pantomimes it; A says, “Next, you pour in 2 cups of flour”; B pantomimes it…
Variations B Magic Potion Tell and Show A tells B what to put in the potion, to drink it, and what it does.
B Activity Tell and Show A gives step-by-step instructions (baking, bowling, fishing…Activity Cards).
B Vocabulary Tell and Show A describes/acts the meaning(s) of a word/concept (greed, recycle, mitosis…).
I Story Tell and Show retell/adapt/create a story (literary, historical, personal, original…All Cards).
I Prediction Tell and Show predict what will happen next, before (prequel), or after (sequel) a story/event.
I Biography Tell and Show describe/summarize a character/person (fictional, historical, contemporary…).
I Word Problem Tell and Show tell a word/story problem with numbers and solutions acted out.
I Expert Tell and Show A speaks as an expert about a topic (animals, money, nature, shapes…All Cards).
I Group Tell and Show leader or A tells, then the group (small group or everyone) shows it in pantomime.
A Procedure Tell and Show review school/work procedures (clean up, take a test, handle tools safely…).
st
nd
rd
A Point of View Tell and Show retell a story/event from different characters’ perspectives (1 /2 /3 person).
TEACHER TALK
ASSESSMENT
Focus Phrases
Performance Rubric Criteria (keys to success)
A hands behind your back… B no sounds…
B show what A is telling/saying…
A react to/use what B is showing…
B
I
Speak loudly and clearly with expression…
A
Creativity Questions
What is the sequence of steps/events?
What actions/sensory details can you add?
How can your face/body show the meaning?
What details about ___ can you include?
What is the next action/event in ___?
DRAMA SKILLS
Connect
Creativity Cards
Physical Expression
Vocal Expression, Trust
Projection, Articulation
Problem Solving, Detail
Flexibility, Spontaneity
Concentration, Listening
Imagination, Risk-taking
Collaboration, Analyzing
Observation, Persistence
Cooperation, Reacting
Commitment, Timing
From Drama Education Network
Give clear narration/directions; show partner’s ideas;
stay focused; think/choose quickly; come in on cue
Express ideas/story with variety/creativity; speak loudly
and clearly; use transition words; use imaginary props
Make expressive/detailed choices with words/acting;
add sensory details; sequence steps/events logically
Reflection and Evaluation Questions (oral or written)
Which was more fun/challenging: to tell or to show?
How/when can/did you help/hinder your partner?
What made the performance interesting/enjoyable?
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION IDEAS
summarizing, sequencing, transition words, biography,
story elements, predicting, following instructions…
History historical figures, activities, past events, terms…
Science topics (animals, cycles, experiments, cell division…)
Math word problems, topics (measuring, calendar, data…)
P.E. sports, games, terms (calories, sportsmanship…)
Languages giving instructions, verbs, vocabulary, stories…
Music composers, musicians, genres, terms (form…)
Art artists, genres, terms (texture, emphasis, contrast…)
Media directors, actors, genres, terms (color, balance…)
Events holiday stories/events (Christmas, Passover…)
ELA
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Linguistic
Spatial
Mathematical
Interpersonal
Naturalistic
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