This is a fun interactive class that teaches public speaking through songs, drama, and reading to ignite a child's imagination. These lessons have been created to build a child's confidence and communication skills through drama. The children will build upon their knowledge and vocabulary and practice speaking. I have included a breakdown of the lessons below. Each week there will be a different theme and adventure.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction of Speech & Drama
2. Voice modulation, Projection & Tongue twisters
3. Story Narration
4. Poetry performance
5. Imagination, Observation, Retention, and Execution
6. Facial Expression
7. Body movement, gesture, posture
8. Adlib & Improvisation
9. Pantomime practice
10. Emotions - Navras (9 expressions/moods)
Curriculum for one-month Speech & Drama Course (5 to 15 years age group children)
Introduction of Speech & Drama
a. Understanding types of speech
b. Definition of drama
c. Practice impromptu speech
Voice modulation, Projection & Tongue twisters
a. Speech & Voice projection exercise
b. Articulation exercise
c. Breathing exercises
d. Tongue twister’s practice
Story Narration
a. Short story reading
b. Gestures, facial expressions & voice modulation
c. Story narration
Poetry performance
a. Poetry reading
b. Gestures, facial expressions & voice modulation
c. Poetry performance
Imagination, Observation, Retention, and Execution
a. Imagination techniques
b. Visualization practice
c. Use of sense organs in imagination
Facial Expression
a. Facial exercise
b. Understanding basic emotions
c. Coordination with gestures & body
Body movement, gesture, posture
a. Physical movement exercise
b. Understanding non-verbal language
c. Performing various situations
Adlib & Improvisation
a. Acting on the spot
b. Understanding situations
c. Extempore performance
Pantomime practice
a. Definition of Mime
b. Practicing mime with or without property
c. Performing on various Situations
Emotions - Navras (9 expressions/moods)
a. Definition of Ras & Navras
b. Details of Navras
c. Practicing various dialogues in Navras