The document outlines the curriculum for Grade 10 term 1 of 2014, focusing on introducing students to Konstantin Stanislavski and his system of acting. Over the course of 12 lessons in the first 4 weeks, students will learn about Stanislavski's background and system, how to develop characters using his techniques, and how modern actors employ his methods. Following this, lessons will cover realism in theater, script writing basics, and creating and performing monologues. The term culminates in students evaluating their work and understanding of Stanislavski's system and performance techniques.

1. Grade 10 curriculum overview term 1 2014
Mr. Erick Mukira
Week 1 Topic/lesson Objectives Duration feedback
Introduction to
Konstantin
Stanislavski and his
system lesson1
-To know who is
Konstantin and his
personal history
-To know the features
of Stanislavski’s acting
system
1hr
Introduction to
Konstantin
Stanislavski and his
system lesson2
To know examples of
actors who follow the
system
To know the effect on
the system on the
actors
1hr
Introduction to
Konstantin
Stanislavski and his
system lesson3
To construct a
chart/bronchure or a
mind map on
Stanislavski and his
system
1hr
Week 2-4 Introduction to
Konstantin
Stanislavski and his
system lesson4
To know the process
of characterization
To know how to create
characters and give
them roles/ideals/life
focusing on
relationships, status,
movements e.t.c
1hr
Introduction to
Konstantin
Stanislavski and his
system lesson5
Presentations of the
developed characters
1hr
Introduction to
Konstantin
Stanislavski and his
system lesson6
To research and find
out actors with
different roles in
movies and how they
were able to achieve
the character using
Stanislavski’s system
1hr
Introduction to
Realism theater
lesson7
To know what is
realism and how its
affected modern way
of presenting plays
1hr
Realism theater
lesson8
To know the history of
realism theater by
researching.
1hr
Realism theater
lesson9
To present the
findings
1hr
Basic script writing
technics lesson 10
To know how to
create: a script book
To know stage
positions
1hr

2. Grade 10 curriculum overview term 1 2014
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To know what is a
circle of concentration
Basic script writing
technics lesson 11
To know what is:
blocking, character
profiles,, motivation
and personal props
1hr
Basic script writing
technics lesson 12
To know what is a
subtext, magic if,
different
circumstance,
timing,action/reaction,
tempo
1hr
Weeks 5-8 Creating
performance lesson
13
To know what is a
monologue and its
effect in a dramatic
piece
To know various
technics used in
monologues
1hr
Creating
performance lesson
14
To know how to plan
rehearsals and start on
rehearsing the
monologues
1hr
Creating
performance lesson
15
Analyze performance
in order to perfect
them.
Creating
performance lesson
16
To perform again
putting in place the
correct techniques and
styles of staging.
1hr
Script to
performance lesson
17
To know how to
Create a monologue.
To know how to script
it
Script to
performance lesson
17
To present the
scripted monologue.
Students to refine
their performance:to
examine
characterization,
physicalisation,
achieving clarity of
dramatic meaning and
reflect in their
experiences.
1hr
Week 10,11 Evaluating the
‘system’ and
performance lesson
18
To concepts and
techniques within the
unit.
To undertake the
process of
appreciation by
objectively discussing
2hrs

3. Grade 10 curriculum overview term 1 2014
Mr. Erick Mukira
the process and
performance of their
work using corrective
terminology
To evaluate and
critically analyze the
audience response.