Miming Stories
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Objective
I can cooperate with others to show a story's plot through silent actions.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Describe a time you worked with a group to act out a story without using words. What was the story, and what role did you play?
Imagine you and your friends are miming a story about going to the park. List three actions you could use to show that you are having fun at the park without speaking.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you are working with two friends to mime the story of "The Tortoise and the Hare." Describe one action each person could do to show their character and advance the plot. You and your classmates are miming a story about building a treehouse. What is one problem the group might encounter, and how could you show that problem through mime? ”
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