Working with Vocabulary and the Drama Tools: Words in Motion Lesson

Working with Vocabulary and the Drama Tools: Words in Motion Lesson

Writers and actors of all ages need to love words. This simple, quick, and fun circle drama activity brings words alive through the use of imagination and physical movement. With an emphasis on shape, level, gesture, and facial expression, actors communicate their ideas about words. You can use this lesson over and over again any time you want to introduce new words. Variations for older students are included.

Working with Vocabulary and the Drama Tools: Words in Motion Rubric

Grade Level

  • Kindergarten
  • 1st Grade
  • 2nd Grade
  • 3rd Grade
  • 4th Grade
  • 5th Grade
  • 6th Grade
  • 7th Grade
  • 8th Grade
  • 9th Grade
  • 10th Grade
  • 11th Grade
  • 12th Grade
  • Adult

CONCEPT/SKILL

  • 3 Drama Tools
  • Body
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Concentration
  • Cooperation
  • Imagination
  • Imitation
  • Improvisation
  • Mind
  • Movement
  • Voice

INTEGRATION IDEAS

  • Collaboration
  • Language Arts

ROOM SETUP

  • Open