Animal Shapes Story Lesson

Animal Shapes Story Lesson

There’s no better way to get students engaged and in their bodies than animal work! In this lesson, students can practice imitating and transforming into a variety of animal characters.  You may choose to have your students move on to crafting Animal Stories, giving them the chance to explore how physical choices can create character, relationships and meaning.

Grade Level

CONCEPT/SKILL

  • 3 Drama Tools
  • Animals
  • Body
  • Body Gestures
  • Body-Level
  • Body-Line
  • Body-Shape
  • Character
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Concentration
  • Conflict
  • Emotions
  • Imagination
  • Imitation
  • Movement
  • Planning
  • Practicing
  • Story Elements
  • Teamwork
  • Transformation

INTEGRATION IDEAS

  • Emotions
  • Language Arts
  • Observation
  • Story Elements

ROOM SETUP

  • Open