6th Grade Shadow Puppetry
During this lesson, the 6th-grade student will learn the history of Chinese Shadow Puppet Shows. The student will participate in a shadow puppet activity where he/she will use voice to imitate a variety of characters, conditions, and emotions. Although the study of shadow puppetry is the main emphasis of this lesson, it also focuses on reading for comprehension with the ability to analyze a story to identify various story elements such as plot, characters, and theme - making this lesson an ELA infused/arts integration lesson.
Lesson Created By: ShirleyBell
Essential Question
How do I use my voice to imitate a variety of characters, conditions, and emotions?
Grade(s):
- 6
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Computer with MS PowerPoint
Internet access
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/shadowpuppets/shadow_pup...
Lesson Progression
Students will review notes on shadow puppet show history either on their own or with the teacher (see resources).
Students will watch a short youtube clip, Cat and Mouse, a demonstration of a Chinese Puppet Show.
Shadow will participate in a puppet activity - creating their own shadow show (see resources).
Shadow Puppetry with Shirley Mack Bell | Asynchronous Studio Lessons
Shirley Mack Bell (Busbee Creative Arts Academy) leads a lesson on shadow puppetry. Shadow puppetry has origins dating back to China's Song Dynasty.
View AssetArts Edge Kennedy Center
This link provides information about the History of Chinese Puppet Shows. You will need to download and install FlashPlayer.
View ResourceChinese Puppet Show - Cat and Mouse
Short video about 8mins in length. Great demonstration of a Chinese Puppet Show.
View ResourceStandards
Assessments
1. Teacher observation.
2. Oral reflection to discuss how students used voice to imitate a variety of characters, conditions, and emotions.