Elements of Art

Puppetry in the Elementary School

Puppetry
"Inanimate objects brought to life through manipulation to convey a story."

We explored the multiple types of puppets including: rod, hand, marionette, and shadow. 

As a preservice teacher and student in EDU 301 you are required to:

• Decide on a puppet you will create and how you will use it to teach a concept or tell a story
• Identify a resource such as a book, site, or become your own playwright
• Construct your puppet and any backdrops, scenery, and/or props
• Work individually or with a group to create a puppet show incorporating music, theatre, and visual arts to teach and/or entertain
• You will be required to video the 2-to-3 minute performance in class on an assigned date; be sure you are prepared BEFORE you attend class to video record:
  • All puppets should be created prior to this date
  • All background scenery and staging should be created
  • The performance should be rehearsed; this is NOT improvisation (know your script, articulate and enunciate the dialogue; practice the gesturing of your puppets)
  • ALCOS standards from Theatre and Visual Arts should be identified
    CHECK BACK for VIDEOS of PUPPET PRODUCTIONS!
    Shadow Puppetry resources: http://theteachingpalette.com/2013/03/29/guest-post-shadow-puppet/

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