Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to respond to and interpret drama experiences and performances through art.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
• Imagination and creativity

No prior knowledge is needed for this lesson, just an open mind and willingness to have fun!

Activities

• Draw Your Favorite Scene: Watch a short play or movie scene and then draw your interpretation of it.
• Create Your Own Play: Think of a story or scene and act it out with your family or friends. Then draw a poster for your play.
• Puppet Show: Make puppets out of paper and put on a puppet show. Draw the characters and scenes from your show.

Talking Points

• What is drama? Drama is like a story that is acted out by people on a stage or in a movie.
• Why is art important in responding to drama? Art helps us express our feelings and thoughts about what we see and experience.
• How can drawing help you understand a performance? Drawing allows us to capture moments and emotions from a performance in a visual way.
• What is your favorite part of a play or movie? Think about the characters, the setting, and the story. How would you draw it?