Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Theatre Stanislavski Naturalism Acting
M3 Principals
Stanislavski A conversion, transformation,
or movement from one form,
state, or value to another.
Inquiry into the concept of
change involves
understanding and evaluating
causes, processes, and
consequences.
Group Performance
The characteristics, creation,
meaning and perception of
beauty and taste. The study of
aesthetics develops skills for the
critical appreciation and analysis
of art, culture, and nature.
Theatre History Realism to
Romanticism
The exchange or transfer of
signals, facts, ideas, and
symbols. It requires a sender,
a message, and an intended
receiver. Communication
involves the activity of
conveying information or
meaning. Effective
communication requires a
common 'language' (which
may be written, spoken or
non-verbal).
Realism to Romanticism
History Performance
The state or fact of being the
same. It refers to the
particular features which
define individuals, groups,
things, eras, places, symbols
and styles. Identity can be
observed, or it can be
constructed, asserted, and
shaped by external and
internal influences.

Global Context Personal and cultural Personal and cultural expression Orientation in space and time Identities and relationships
expression Ritual and play Civilizations and social Identity formation
Creation histories
Learner Profile Knowledgeable Risk-taker Thinkers Reflective
Attributes Open-minded Balanced Communicator Inquirers
Key Concepts Change Aesthetics Communication Identity

Related Concepts Genre Composition Expression Narrative

Role Play Audience Interpretation
Assessment Criterion A (i, ii) Criterion C (i, ii) Criterion A (i, ii) Criterion D (i, ii)
Criterion Criterion B (i, ii) Criterion D (i, ii) Criterion B (i, ii)
Criterion C (i, ii)
Statement New characters may emerge Acting techniques develop and Theatre styles have been Theatre history shows the
of Inquiry when principles of role are create the creative talent of influenced by a variety of different ways we can
adopted by others. learners. media to enhance the interpret different character
message or meaning of a identities based on the time
drama presentation. period
Inquiry Questions
Factual Who is Stanislavski and what What acting techniques did you What are the key elements What character identities
Genre contributions did he make to use to make your performance and conventions of the can you identify that is being
Aesthetics theatre and drama? more aesthetically pleasing? different theatre styles? portrayed in the
Theatre styles performance according to
Character the theatre time period?
 identities
Conceptual How can we apply the 7
Role questions of Stanislavski to
Composition create a character? Why are
Variety of media the 7 questions essential to
Interpret develop a natural character?
Debatable To what extent did the
New Characters students use the questions to
Play develop new natural
Enhancing the characters?
message/
meaning
Interpretation of
identities
Approaches to Communication
Learning I. Communication skills
(ATLs) Exchanging thoughts,
messages and information
effectively through interaction
Use appropriate forms of
writing for different purposes
and audiences
Negotiate ideas and
knowledge with peers and
teachers
Social
II. Collaboration skills
Working effectively with
others
Help others to succeed
Take responsibility for one’s
own actions
Manage and resolve conflict
and work collaboratively in
teams
Self-management
IV. Affective skills
Managing state of mind
How does composition of acting
and technical aspects influence
the aesthetics of your
performance?
To what extent did the creation
of the play develop you acting
skills?
Communication
I. Communication skills
Exchanging thoughts, messages
and information effectively
through interaction
Give and receive meaningful
feedback
Use a variety of speaking
techniques to communicate with
a variety of audiences
Social
II. Collaboration skills
Working effectively with others
Listen actively to other
perspectives and ideas
Encourage others to contribute
Self-management
III. Organization skills
Managing time and tasks
effectively
Bring necessary equipment and
supplies to class
IV. Affective skills
Managing state of mind
How did theatre use a variety
of media to communicate with
the audience?
To what extent did the
different varieties of media
communicate a clear message
through expression of drama
works?
Communication
I. Communication skills
Exchanging thoughts,
messages and information
effectively through interaction
Use intercultural
understanding to interpret
communication
Negotiate ideas and
knowledge with peers and
teachers
Self-management
III. Organization skills
Managing time and tasks
effectively
Use appropriate strategies for
organizing complex
information
Research
VI. Information literacy skills
Finding, interpreting, judging
and creating information
Make connections between
various sources of information
What does the performance
show that allows us to
interpret character
identities?
To what extent did the
performance stay true to the
interpretation of the
character identities
according to the time
period?
Self-management
V. Reflection skills
(Re-)considering the process
of learning; choosing and
using ATL skills
Identify strengths and
weaknesses of personal
learning strategies (self-
assessment)
Research
VI. Information literacy skills
Finding, interpreting, judging
and creating information
Evaluate and select
information sources and
digital tools based on their
appropriateness to specific
tasks
Thinking
VIII. Critical thinking skills
Analysing and evaluating
issues and ideas
Practise observing carefully
in order to recognise
 Mindfulness
Pactise focus and
concentration
Practice strategies to develop
mental focus
Thinking
VIII. Critical thinking skills
Analysing and evaluating
issues and ideas
Propose and evaluate a variety
of solutions
Learning B1. Creating and Presenting
Outcomes: B1.1 engage actively in drama
exploration and role play, with
a focus on examining multiple
perspectives and possible
outcomes related to complex
issues, themes, and
relationships from a wide
variety of sources and diverse
communities
B1.2 demonstrate an
understanding of the elements
of drama by selecting and
manipulating multiple
elements and conventions to
create and enhance a variety
of drama works and shared
drama experiences
B1.3 plan and shape the
direction of the drama by
Mindfulness
Practise strategies to overcome
distractions
Practise being aware of body–
mind connections
Thinking
IX. Creative thinking skills
Generating novel ideas and
considering new perspectives
Make unexpected or unusual
connections between objects
and/or ideas
B1. Creating and Presenting
B1.1 engage actively in drama
exploration and role play, with a
focus on examining multiple
perspectives and possible
outcomes related to complex
issues, themes, and relationships
from a wide variety of sources
and diverse communities
B1.2 demonstrate an
understanding of the elements of
drama by selecting and
manipulating multiple elements
and conventions to create and
enhance a variety of drama works
and shared drama experiences
B1.3 plan and shape the direction
of the drama by negotiating ideas
and perspectives with others,
both in and out of role
Evaluate and select problems
information sources and
digital tools based on their
appropriateness to specific
tasks
VII. Media literacy skills
Interacting with media to use
and create ideas and
information
Understand the impact of
media representations and
modes of presentation
Thinking
IX. Creative thinking skills
Generating novel ideas and
considering new perspectives
Apply existing knowledge to
generate new ideas, products
or processes
B1. Creating and Presenting B2. Reflecting, Responding,
B1.1 engage actively in drama and Analysing
exploration and role play, with B2.1 express personal
a focus on examining multiple responses and preferences
perspectives and possible and make connections to
outcomes related to complex themes and issues presented
issues, themes, and in their own and others’
relationships from a wide drama works
variety of sources and diverse
communities
B3. Exploring Forms and
Cultural Contexts
B3.1 analyse the influence of
the media on a wide variety of
drama forms and/or styles of
live theatre
B3.2 identify and describe a
wide variety of ways in which
drama and theatre make or
have made contributions to
 negotiating ideas and
perspectives with others, both
in and out of role
B1.4 communicate feelings,
thoughts, and abstract ideas
through drama works, using
audio, visual, and/or
technological aids for specific
purposes and audience
B2. Reflecting, Responding,
and Analysing
B2.1 construct personal
interpretations of drama
works, connecting drama
issues and themes to social
concerns at both the local and
global level
B2.2 evaluate, using drama
terminology, how effectively
drama works and shared
drama experiences use the
elements of drama to engage
the audience and
communicate a theme or
message
B2.3 identify and give
examples of their strengths,
interests, and areas for
improvement as drama
creators, performers, and
audience members
B1.4 communicate feelings, social, cultural, and economic
thoughts, and abstract ideas life in a variety of times and
through drama works, using places
audio, visual, and/or
technological aids for specific
purposes and audience
B2. Reflecting, Responding, and
Analysing
B2.1 construct personal
interpretations of drama works,
connecting drama issues and
themes to social concerns at both
the local and global level
B2.2 evaluate, using drama
terminology, how effectively
drama works and shared drama
experiences use the elements of
drama to engage the audience
and communicate a theme or
message
B2.3 identify and give examples
of their strengths, interests, and
areas for improvement as drama
creators, performers, and
audience members