Tenth graders explore physical theater — mime, gesture, tableau, ensemble movement, and the stage picture — telling stories through the expressive, trained body, not just words.
Students will be able to…
Some of the most powerful theater uses almost no words — just the body. What are the tools of physical theater?
Project this and tap each tool. Have students learn the tools of physical theater.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
The most powerful theater can use almost no words — just the body. How?
Students explore.
Students rehearse.
Students perform.
Students respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Theatre, HS Accomplished).
Use physical technique.
Create with the body.
Collaborate on movement.
Analyze physical storytelling.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students create a tableau that captures a key moment from a story. A printable physical-theater sheet is in the Arts library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.