Theatre 1 · Week 1 · Ensemble and Trust

Me on Stage

Students share one meaningful object and a short story about it and name what excites and worries them about performing.

Self-awarenessGrades 9 to 12About 20 minutesProficient

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Students will: Students share a meaningful or imagined object with a short story and name what excites and what worries them about performing, linking personal identity to theatre work.
SEL skill: Name the feelings that come with performing
What it looks like: Students recognize the emotions that come with performing and name a strength they bring to the stage.
Content focus: Me on Stage: objects, stories, and performance feelings
Format: Partner exchange

Self-awareness

Self-awareness means noticing your own emotions, thoughts, values, and strengths and how they shape what you do. More self-awareness activities

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Standards

TH:Cn10.1.HSI: Theatre, Connecting, Anchor Standard 10 (Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art), High School Proficient
Artistic process: Connecting
Level: High School Proficient

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RoseThread Connect activities are drafted with the help of AI and shaped by educators. Students never have to share anything personal. Our five SEL skills are informed by CASEL's SEL Framework; RoseThread Learning is not affiliated with or endorsed by CASEL.