Maricopa Community Colleges  THP211AB   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
THP211AB 19956-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Creative Drama: Storytelling/ Puppets
Theory and practice of creative drama in storytelling and puppetry. Covers use of puppets to enhance storytelling skills. Emphasis on application in elementary and secondary school levels. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
THP211AB   19956-99999 Creative Drama: Storytelling/ Puppets
1. Identify sources of stories, record the stories in a journal, and demonstrate storytelling techniques. (I)
2. Create puppets from various sources and materials, and demonstrate basic puppetry manipulation skills in storytelling. (II)
3. Create puppet improvisations from various sources, record the improvisations in a journal, and incorporate characterization and dramatic plot into the improvisations. (III)
4. Compose, present, and evaluate lesson plans that incorporate storytelling and puppetry for various age and skill levels. (IV)
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THP211AB   19956-99999 Creative Drama: Storytelling/ Puppets
    I. Storytelling Techniques
        A. Sources of stories
          1. Literature
          2. Current events
          3. Visual arts
          4. Music
          5. Personal experiences
        B. Recording of stories in journals
        C. Methods
          1. Verbal
          2. Nonverbal
          3. Group dynamics
      II. Puppetry Techniques
          A. Creating puppets from various sources
            1. Found objects
            2. Socks
            3. Styrofoam
          B. Preparing puppets
            1. Selecting story or subject matter
            2. Basic puppetry manipulation skills
          C. Presenting puppets
            1. Manipulation
            2. Voice
          D. Evaluation
            1. Age appropriateness
            2. Appropriateness of puppet to subject matter
            3. Manipulation
            4. Voice
        III. Puppet Development
            A. Sources
              1. Stories
              2. Poems
              3. Plays
            B. Preparing improvisations
              1. Selecting story or subject matter
              2. Development of the puppet
              3. Memorization
              4. Improvisation
            C. Recording the improvisation in a journal
            D. Presentation
              1. Voice
              2. Action
              3. Manipulation
          IV. Lesson Plan Development for Puppetry
              A. Preparation
                1. Selection of improvisation, story, topic, and puppets
                2. Age appropriateness
                3. Language skills and social skills
              B. Presentation
                1. Dialogue
                2. Manipulation
                3. Voice
                4. Action
              C. Evaluation
                1. Age appropriateness
                2. Appropriateness of skills
                3. Unity of puppets
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