CGIF EDU

Teacher's Guide

About First Grade Drama

1.1 Introduction to Drama: Understanding Voice, Movement, and Expression

Quiz: 1.1 Introduction to Drama: Understanding Voice, Movement, and Expression

Assignment: 1.1 Introduction to Drama: Understanding Voice, Movement, and Expression

1.2 Practicing Clear Speaking: Using Your Voice to Be Loud or Quiet

Quiz: 1.2 Practicing Clear Speaking: Using Your Voice to Be Loud or Quiet

Assignment: 1.2 Practicing Clear Speaking: Using Your Voice to Be Loud or Quiet

1.3 Exploring Movements That Match Emotions

Quiz: 1.3 Exploring Movements That Match Emotions

Assignment: 1.3 Exploring Movements That Match Emotions

1.4 Using Facial Expressions to Show Feelings

Quiz: 1.4 Using Facial Expressions to Show Feelings

Assignment: 1.4 Using Facial Expressions to Show Feelings

1.5 Matching Movements to Words in a Story

Quiz: 1.5 Matching Movements to Words in a Story

Assignment: 1.5 Matching Movements to Words in a Story

1.6 Acting Out Everyday Activities Using Exaggerated Movements

Quiz: 1.6 Acting Out Everyday Activities Using Exaggerated Movements

Assignment: 1.6 Acting Out Everyday Activities Using Exaggerated Movements

1.7 Exploring How Animals Move and Sound Through Dramatic Play

Quiz: 1.7 Exploring How Animals Move and Sound Through Dramatic Play

Assignment: 1.7 Exploring How Animals Move and Sound Through Dramatic Play

1.8 Adding Props to Show Expression in Simple Scenes

Quiz: 1.8 Adding Props to Show Expression in Simple Scenes

Assignment: 1.8 Adding Props to Show Expression in Simple Scenes

1.9 Combining Voice, Movement, and Expression to Create a Character

Quiz: 1.9 Combining Voice, Movement, and Expression to Create a Character

Assignment: 1.9 Combining Voice, Movement, and Expression to Create a Character

1.10 Performing a Short Scene That Uses Voice, Movement, and Expression to Tell a Story

Quiz: 1.10 Performing a Short Scene That Uses Voice, Movement, and Expression to Tell a Story

Assignment: 1.10 Performing a Short Scene That Uses Voice, Movement, and Expression to Tell a Story

2.1 Introduction to Fables: What Is a Fable?

Quiz: 2.1 Introduction to Fables: What Is a Fable?

Assignment: 2.1 Introduction to Fables: What Is a Fable?

2.2 Exploring Characters in “The Tortoise and the Hare”

Quiz: 2.2 Exploring Characters in “The Tortoise and the Hare”

Assignment: 2.2 Exploring Characters in “The Tortoise and the Hare”

2.3 Acting Out the Actions and Dialogue of “The Lion and the Mouse”

Quiz: 2.3 Acting Out the Actions and Dialogue of “The Lion and the Mouse”

Assignment: 2.3 Acting Out the Actions and Dialogue of “The Lion and the Mouse”

2.4 Exploring the Lesson of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”

Quiz: 2.4 Exploring the Lesson of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”

Assignment: 2.4 Exploring the Lesson of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”

2.5 Adding Voice and Movements to “The Ant and the Grasshopper”

Quiz: 2.5 Adding Voice and Movements to “The Ant and the Grasshopper”

Assignment: 2.5 Adding Voice and Movements to “The Ant and the Grasshopper”

2.6 Creating Simple Props for a Fable Scene

Quiz: 2.6 Creating Simple Props for a Fable Scene

Assignment: 2.6 Creating Simple Props for a Fable Scene

2.7 Practicing as a Group to Retell a Fable Together

Quiz: 2.7 Practicing as a Group to Retell a Fable Together

Assignment: 2.7 Practicing as a Group to Retell a Fable Together

2.8 Exploring Emotions in Fable Characters

Quiz: 2.8 Exploring Emotions in Fable Characters

Assignment: 2.8 Exploring Emotions in Fable Characters

2.9 Performing a Favorite Fable for the Class

Quiz: 2.9 Performing a Favorite Fable for the Class

Assignment: 2.9 Performing a Favorite Fable for the Class

2.10 Reflecting on the Moral Lessons Learned Through Drama

Quiz: 2.10 Reflecting on the Moral Lessons Learned Through Drama

Assignment: 2.10 Reflecting on the Moral Lessons Learned Through Drama

3.1 Introduction to Animal Characters in Stories

Quiz: 3.1 Introduction to Animal Characters in Stories

Assignment: 3.1 Introduction to Animal Characters in Stories

3.2 Acting Out Animal Movements

Quiz: 3.2 Acting Out Animal Movements

Assignment: 3.2 Acting Out Animal Movements

3.3 Exploring Animal Sounds

Quiz: 3.3 Exploring Animal Sounds

Assignment: 3.3 Exploring Animal Sounds

3.4 Creating Stories About Animals Working Together

Quiz: 3.4 Creating Stories About Animals Working Together

Assignment: 3.4 Creating Stories About Animals Working Together

3.5 Adding Emotions to Animal Characters

Quiz: 3.5 Adding Emotions to Animal Characters

Assignment: 3.5 Adding Emotions to Animal Characters

3.6 Exploring Predator and Prey Roles Through Dramatic Play

Quiz: 3.6 Exploring Predator and Prey Roles Through Dramatic Play

Assignment: 3.6 Exploring Predator and Prey Roles Through Dramatic Play

3.7 Using Simple Props to Enhance Animal Roles

Quiz: 3.7 Using Simple Props to Enhance Animal Roles

Assignment: 3.7 Using Simple Props to Enhance Animal Roles

3.8 Performing a Short Animal Story in Small Groups

Quiz: 3.8 Performing a Short Animal Story in Small Groups

Assignment: 3.8 Performing a Short Animal Story in Small Groups

3.9 Practicing Voice, Movement, and Expression as Different Animals

Quiz: 3.9 Practicing Voice, Movement, and Expression as Different Animals

Assignment: 3.9 Practicing Voice, Movement, and Expression as Different Animals

3.10 Performing an Original Animal Story for Family or Classmates

Quiz: 3.10 Performing an Original Animal Story for Family or Classmates

Assignment: 3.10 Performing an Original Animal Story for Family or Classmates