C. Concentration
While focusing, childen need to be taught
to think very "hard" about the thing they
are focusing on, and to listen to the details
they will need to know to complete an
activity.
D. Following Directions
E. Listening
F. Contributing
Children need to know that their ideas
and contributions are worthwhile, and the
life of the lesson. No child should feel
pressured, but the group must learn that
it is essential to self-learning, and to the
group's learning that each child make a
real effort to contribute.
G. Selection of Ideas
Many times, the selection of ideas will
come from the story that is being read, or
the skill that is being reinforced. Whenever
children need to choose within groups, use
"Ask, don't TELL!" rule,
which encourages
children to first ask each other if it's OK to
to be the "Blue" partner, or the "tree", or
the Statue Maker today. Taking turns and
cooperation skills will be enhanced when
children ask first!
II. Skills of Drama
A. Imagination
B. Concentration
Concentration in drama, as in self-
Management, is the ability to focus on
the process of enacting, or performing
a particular role.
C. Imitation
To be able to "imitate" or copy something
or someone. Much of art is copying.
D. Transformation
To be able to transform, or "change", an
inanimate object via imagination and acting
is the ability to affect change in the minds
of others. "Make-believe" is one word for
it, but it can help students take ownership
of ideas and words, as well as internalize
abstract concepts.
III.
Tools of Drama
A. Mind
1. can visualize
2. fantasize
3. concentrate
4. imagine
B.Voice
1. can express
2. make sounds
3. words
4. language
C. Body
1. gestures
2. expressions
3. shape
4. form
5. movement
IV.
Concepts
A. Comprehension
1. Restates
2. Regroups
3. Defends
4. Concludes
5. Relates
6. Extends
7. Explains
8. Describes
9. Transforms
10. Gives examples
11. Groups
12. Predicts
13. Translates
14. Connects
15. Illustrates
16. Converts
17. Interprets
18. Paraphrases
19. Summerizes
20. Matches
21. Changes
22. Rewrites
23. Supports
24. Can you think of some more?
