Lesson 1

Connections to Financial Literacy

Students utilize dramatic forms to develop a compassionate awareness of the world around them using a lens of Financial Literacy. The work helps to develop critical thinking skills that will increase student Financial Literacy focusing on:

  • the differences between wants and needs
  • future consequences of financial decisions
  • interplay between power and money

Curriculum Expectations

Drama

A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process and a variety of sources and forms, both individually and collaboratively, to design and develop drama works.
ADA3M:

  • A1.2: select and use appropriate drama forms to present a variety of adapted or original drama works

ADA3O:

  • A1.2: select and use appropriate dramatic forms to present themes or ideas about diverse cultures, contexts, and perspectives

ADA4M:

  • A1.2: select and use a variety of drama forms to present original drama works

A2. Elements and Conventions: use the elements and conventions of drama effectively in creating individual and ensemble drama works, including works based on a variety of sources.
ADA3M:

  • A2.1: highlight selected elements of drama and subordinate others to achieve specific purposes

ADA3O:

  • A2.2: use a variety of drama conventions to clarify roles, relationships, and themes in individual and ensemble drama works

ADA4M:

  • A2.1: use the elements of drama to achieve specific purposes in drama works

A3. Presentation Techniques and Technologies: use a variety of presentation techniques and technological tools to enhance the impact of drama works and communicate for specific audiences and purposes.
ADA3M:

  • A3.2: use a range of techniques and acting approaches to refine performance during rehearsal

ADA3O:

  • A3.1: use a variety of techniques and technologies to communicate ideas to different audiences and for different purposes

B1. The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ drama works and activities.
ADA3M:

  • B1.1: use the critical analysis process before and during drama projects to assign roles within the group, monitor the group process, and modify the roles and process as needed
  • B1.2: analyse drama works to determine how they communicate ideas about issues, culture, and society
  • B1.3: analyse and evaluate the aesthetic and technical aspects of drama works of diverse genres and styles

ADA3O:

  • B1.1: use the critical analysis process before and during drama projects to assign roles appropriately within the group and to monitor the group process
  • B1.2: analyse drama works to determine how well they achieve their intended purpose
  • B1.3: identify aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of drama works, either completed or in progress, suggest reasons for their use, and assess their effectiveness

ADA4M:

  • B1.1: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and justify or revise decisions in creating drama works
  • B1.3: analyse and evaluate the aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of drama works and/or theatrical productions

B2. Drama and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used drama, and of how creating and viewing drama can benefit individuals, groups, and communities.
ADA3M:

  • B2.2: identify ways in which drama can influence personal growth, relationships with others, and aesthetic judgement

ADA3O:

  • B2.2: identify ways in which drama can promote self- and social awareness

ADA4M:

  • B2.2: describe ways in which their personal experiences in drama have influenced their attitudes to others and their own world view
  • B2.4: describe different approaches used to explore universal concepts and themes in the drama of diverse cultures

C1. Concepts and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of the nature and functions of drama forms, elements, conventions, and techniques, including the correct terminology for the various components.
ADA3M:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the various components and processes of their own and others’ drama works

ADA3O:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the forms, elements, conventions, and techniques they learn about through viewing and creating drama works

ADA4M:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the styles, components, processes, and techniques of drama in creating and critiquing drama works and theatre performances

C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in drama activities.
ADA3M:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

ADA3O:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

ADA4M:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

Lesson 2

Connections to Financial Literacy

Students use dramatic forms to develop a compassionate awareness of the world around them through the lens of Financial Literacy. The work develops critical thinking skills that increase student Financial Literacy, focusing on:

  • the concepts of income, money, earning, saving, spending, risks and rewards, and planning ahead
  • consumer awareness and advertising (branding and labelling)

Curriculum Expectations

Drama
A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process and a variety of sources and forms, both individually and collaboratively, to design and develop drama works.
ADA3M:

  • A1.2: select and use appropriate drama forms to present a variety of adapted or original drama works

ADA3O:

  • A1.2: select and use appropriate dramatic forms to present themes or ideas about diverse cultures, contexts, and perspectives

ADA4M:

  • A1.2: select and use a variety of drama forms to present original drama works

A2. Elements and Conventions: use the elements and conventions of drama effectively in creating individual and ensemble drama works, including works based on a variety of sources.
ADA3M:

  • A2.1: highlight selected elements of drama and subordinate others to achieve specific purposes

ADA3O:

  • A2.2: use a variety of drama conventions to clarify roles, relationships, and themes in individual and ensemble drama works

ADA4M:

  • A2.1: use the elements of drama to achieve specific purposes in drama works

B1. The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ drama works and activities.
ADA3M:

  • B1.2: analyse drama works to determine how they communicate ideas about issues, culture, and society
  • B1.3: analyse and evaluate the aesthetic and technical aspects of drama works of diverse genres and styles

ADA3O:

  • B1.2: analyse drama works to determine how well they achieve their intended purpose
  • B1.3: identify aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of drama works, either completed or in progress, suggest reasons for their use, and assess their effectiveness

ADA4M:

  • B1.1: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and justify or revise decisions in creating drama works
  • B1.3: analyse and evaluate the aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of drama works and/or theatrical productions

B2. Drama and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used drama, and of how creating and viewing drama can benefit individuals, groups, and communities.
ADA3M:

  • B2.2: identify ways in which drama can influence personal growth, relationships with others, and aesthetic judgement

ADA3O:

  • B2.2: identify ways in which drama can promote self- and social awareness

ADA4M:

  • B2.2: describe ways in which their personal experiences in drama have influenced their attitudes to others and their own world view
  • B2.4: describe different approaches used to explore universal concepts and themes in the drama of diverse cultures

C1. Concepts and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of the nature and functions of drama forms, elements, conventions, and techniques, including the correct terminology for the various components.
ADA3M:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the various components and processes of their own and others’ drama works

ADA3O:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the forms, elements, conventions, and techniques they learn about through viewing and creating drama works

ADA4M:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the styles, components, processes, and techniques of drama in creating and critiquing drama works and theatre performances

C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in drama activities.
ADA3M:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

ADA3O:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

ADA4M:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

Lesson 3

Connections to Financial Literacy

Students use dramatic forms to develop a compassionate awareness of the world around them using a lens of Financial Literacy. The work develops critical thinking skills to increase student Financial Literacy.

Curriculum Expectations

Drama
A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process and a variety of sources and forms, both individually and collaboratively, to design and develop drama works.
ADA3M:

  • A1.2: select and use appropriate drama forms to present a variety of adapted or original drama works

ADA3O:

  • A1.2: select and use appropriate dramatic forms to present themes or ideas about diverse cultures, contexts, and perspectives

ADA4M:

  • A1.2: select and use a variety of drama forms to present original drama works

A2. Elements and Conventions: use the elements and conventions of drama effectively in creating individual and ensemble drama works, including works based on a variety of sources.
ADA3M:

  • A2.1: highlight selected elements of drama and subordinate others to achieve specific purposes

ADA3O:

  • A2.2: use a variety of drama conventions to clarify roles, relationships, and themes in individual and ensemble drama works

ADA4M:

  • A2.1: use the elements of drama to achieve specific purposes in drama works

B1. The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ drama works and activities.
ADA3M:

  • B1.2: analyse drama works to determine how they communicate ideas about issues, culture, and society
  • B1.3: analyse and evaluate the aesthetic and technical aspects of drama works of diverse genres and styles

ADA3O:

  • B1.2: analyse drama works to determine how well they achieve their intended purpose
  • B1.3: identify aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of drama works, either completed or in progress, suggest reasons for their use, and assess their effectiveness

ADA4M:

  • B1.1: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and justify or revise decisions in creating drama works
  • B1.3: analyse and evaluate the aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of drama works and/or theatrical productions

B2. Drama and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used drama, and of how creating and viewing drama can benefit individuals, groups, and communities.
ADA3M:

  • B2.2: identify ways in which drama can influence personal growth, relationships with others, and aesthetic judgement

ADA3O:

  • B2.2: identify ways in which drama can promote self- and social awareness

ADA4M:

  • B2.2: describe ways in which their personal experiences in drama have influenced their attitudes to others and their own world view
  • B2.4: describe different approaches used to explore universal concepts and themes in the drama of diverse cultures

C1. Concepts and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of the nature and functions of drama forms, elements, conventions, and techniques, including the correct terminology for the various components.
ADA3M:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the various components and processes of their own and others’ drama works

ADA3O:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the forms, elements, conventions, and techniques they learn about through viewing and creating drama works

ADA4M:

  • C1.2: use correct terminology for the styles, components, processes, and techniques of drama in creating and critiquing drama works and theatre performances

C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in drama activities.
ADA3M:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

ADA3O:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts

ADA4M:

  • C3.1: identify and follow safe and ethical practices in all drama activities
  • C3.3: demonstrate an understanding of correct theatre worker and audience etiquette in classroom drama work and formal performance contexts