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This guide by Chloë Hines, Claire Lefkowicz, and Elizabeth Fisher provides essential steps for planning effective lessons within the Prism Project framework. It covers critical aspects like pre-assessment activities to gauge performer ability, selecting appropriate and engaging materials, and making necessary modifications and accommodations. It emphasizes the importance of processing time for performers, flexible lesson plans, and varied activities to keep participants engaged. Use the provided templates and examples to create customized lesson plans in theatre, dance, and music.
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The How-To’s of Prism Project Lesson Planning Chloë Hines, Claire Lefkowicz, & Elizabeth Fisher
Prism Project Lesson Planning Things to Know/Consider Pre-Assessment Appropriate Material Modifications & Accommodations Processing Time for Performers Where to begin?
Things to Know & Consider • Time frame of lesson • Number of performers • Age of performers • Levels of performers’ ability • Activities for the day
Pre-Assessment • Begin each lesson with simple activities to assess ability levels • Prepare a fun activity to engage performers • Plan activities to help familiarize the performers to the content
Appropriate Material • Age appropriate material • Content appropriate material • Enjoyable material • Material that CAN be adapted • Material that is easily adaptable
Modifications & Accommodations • Pacing of lesson • Amount of material to cover with each group • Creating visuals and providing guides for performers • Ex: PowerPoints, Lyric Sheets, Picture Cue Cards, Physical Gestures • Create a plan that is flexible and informal • Changes during the rehearsal can interfere with a lesson plan
Processing Time for Performers • Using “wait time” when working with the performers • Encourage performers to engage in activities at all times • Incorporate a variety of activities in each lesson to keep performers engaged
Example Lesson Plans • Prism Project Lesson Plan Template • Example of Theatre lesson plan • Example of Dance lesson plan • Example of Music lesson plan
Prism Project Lesson Planning Things to Know/Consider Pre-Assessment Appropriate Material Modifications & Accommodations Processing Time for Performers Overview