Theatre · MYP 5 (Grade 10)
Performance-based. Storytelling and monologue work at entry; devising original theatre by MYP 2.
Not offered — no worksheets currently planned, but the curriculum is browsable below.
Per-subject overview pending.
Curriculum overview
From the school's grade-level overview sheets. Click any unit for the full Statement of Inquiry, concepts, ATL skills, and assessment detail.
The Future Through Art
Statement of InquiryArt imagines Possible Futures
Global ContextScientific and Technical Innovation
GC ExplorationUsing Epic theatre techniques students explore creating a performance that looks at possible futures
Key ConceptChange
Related ConceptInnovation
ATL SkillsResearch Skills - Investigate the chosen movement and techniques Subject specific skills - Developing a script, taking on Roles - Director, Designer, Performer, Blocking, Rehearsing, Technical aspects - Sound, Set, Costumes, Props, Video, Performance skills -Use of body and voice
Inquiry QuestionsFactual - How have artists envisaged or imagined futures? Which artists were ahead of their time? How have arts and science collectively advanced society? Conceptual - To what extent has technology enhanced or impaired civilization? How can the arts present a lens into the future? Debatable - Can art challenge the status quo?
Assessment Objective / CriteriaS1 - Ai & Aii - Investigating Epic Theatre (ppt and presentationin pairs) and Analysis of performance moments for TEAM(Tension, Emotion, Atmosphere and Meaning) after watching a play from the chosen movement S2 - Bi & Bii - Process portfolio and Artistic Intention S3 - C - Performance S4 - Di &Dii - Reflection as an artist and reflection on the artwork
PCUP
Statement of InquiryPartially Completed Unit Planner (TBD sent by the IB)
Global ContextIB TBD
GC ExplorationIB TBD
Key ConceptTBD
Related ConceptTBD
ATL SkillsTBD
Inquiry QuestionsTBD
Assessment Objective / CriteriaAll Criteria will be assessed
Spoken Performance Art
Statement of InquiryActively engaging with language, students are empowered to authentically express themselves.
Global ContextIdentities & relationships
GC ExplorationIdentity formation
Key ConceptCommunication
Related ConceptPresentation Role
ATL SkillsCommunication Skills Find information for disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiries, using a variety of media
Inquiry QuestionsFactual- What are the different forms of spoken art? How do we create our own piece of spoken art for the stage? How can we be sure to include our "voice" in the spoken art piece? Are there certain poetry guidelines that have to be included?
Assessment Objective / CriteriaS1: Individual Spoken(word) Performance - C Based on personal experiences/passions The focus will be on language, rhythm and expression. The piece will be 2-3 minutes.
Other grades for this subject: MYP 1 · MYP 2 · MYP 3 · MYP 4