Purposes of Writing Pantomime
Pantomime is a style of theater without sounds or props. Challenge your students to portray an author’s purpose in this unique acting style.
Resources
- Index cards identifying the 3 different text types/purposes
Fine Art Standards
FIFTH GRADE UEN 2010 THEATER STANDARD 2, OBJECTIVE 1: Develop body awareness and spatial perception through movement and pantomime.
Integrated Standards
- FIFTH GRADE ELA WRITING: TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Objectives
In groups, students will plan and perform pantomimes to represent the different types/purposes (narrative, informative/expository, opinion/persuasive) of writing.