Public learning track
Developing Character Voice and Sustaining Performance
8 lessons
Goal
Learners will develop a unique vocal identity for characters, deliver dialogue with personality, sustain consistent characterization through extended scenes, and evaluate performances using specific criteria.
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Finding Your Character's Voice
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- Portraying Contrasting Characters Through Movement and VoiceNot started yet
- Giving and Receiving Feedback on Character PortrayalsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- 117.213(b)(2)(B)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Theatre · 8th grade · Grade 8portray characters through familiar movements and dialogue;
- 117.213(b)(2)(D)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Theatre · 8th grade · Grade 8express thoughts and feelings using effective voice and diction.
- 117.213(b)(2)(A)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Theatre · 8th grade · Grade 8demonstrate safe use of the voice and body;
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7 lessons
Safe Voice and Body Techniques for Performance
Learners will prepare and protect their voice and body for dramatic performance by applying vocal health practices, warmups, breath control, alignment, and injury prevention strategies.
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8 lessons
Expressive Voice and Diction in Dramatic Performance
Learners will use vocal projection, articulation, diction, and expressive vocal techniques to communicate thoughts and emotions clearly in dramatic performance, while safely integrating voice and body.
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7 lessons
Building Characters Through Physical Movement
Learners will use posture, movement, gestures, facial expressions, and physical habits to portray believable characters while maintaining safe performance practices.
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8 lessons
Developing Character Voice and Sustaining Performance
Learners will develop a unique vocal identity for characters, deliver dialogue with personality, sustain consistent characterization through extended scenes, and evaluate performances using specific criteria.
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7 lessons
Foundations of Dramatic Structure: Characters, Dialogue, and Action
Learners will understand the components of dramatic structure and develop original characters, dialogue, actions, conflict, and pacing for use in dramatic scenes.
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5 lessons
Performing Scenes: From Improvisation to Script
Learners will apply dramatic structure to improvised scene work and to the interpretation and performance of existing scripted scenes.
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5 lessons
Creating and Performing Original Scenes
Learners will collaboratively and individually create original scenes integrating characters, dialogue, and action, then revise and perform their work for an audience.