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Expressive Drama and Dialogue


 Builds conversational skills through drama and role‑play.

 Description : This course uses theatrical exercises and role‑playing scenarios to help students practice natural dialogue and develop confident speaking skills.

Category : English
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Expressive Drama

Section 1: Getting to Know Your Voice  
- Lesson 1: Vocal Warm-Up Exercises  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Vocal Warm-Up Exercises  
- Lesson 2: Basic Expressive Sounds  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Expressive Sounds

Section 2: Exploring Body Movements  
- Lesson 1: Simple Gesture Practices  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple Gesture Practices  
- Lesson 2: Expressive Posture and Movement  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Expressive Posture and Movement

Section 3: Introducing Facial Expressions  
- Lesson 1: Smiles, Frowns, and Surprises  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Smiles, Frowns, and Surprises  
- Lesson 2: Matching Emotions with Speech  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Matching Emotions with Speech

Section 4: Basic Improvisation Skills  
- Lesson 1: Simple Role-Play Scenarios  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Simple Role-Play Scenarios  
- Lesson 2: Improvisation Games  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Improvisation Games

Section 5: Confidence Building in Drama  
- Lesson 1: Group Exercises for Self-Expression  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Group Exercises for Self-Expression  
- Lesson 2: Sharing the Stage  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing the Stage


Module 2: Storytelling Through Drama

Section 1: Building Characters  
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Character Profiles  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Character Profiles  
- Lesson 2: Role-Play Character Introductions  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Role-Play Character Introductions

Section 2: Developing a Setting  
- Lesson 1: Imagining a Story World  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Imagining a Story World  
- Lesson 2: Using Space to Set the Scene  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Space to Set the Scene

Section 3: Understanding a Plot  
- Lesson 1: Sequencing Events in a Story  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sequencing Events in a Story  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Problem and Solution  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Identifying Problem and Solution

Section 4: Engaging Dialogue  
- Lesson 1: Practicing Natural Conversation  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Practicing Natural Conversation  
- Lesson 2: Using Tone and Emotion in Dialogue  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Tone and Emotion in Dialogue

Section 5: Collaborative Storytelling  
- Lesson 1: Group Story Circle  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Group Story Circle  
- Lesson 2: Improvised Story Building  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Improvised Story Building


Module 3: Emotions and Expression

Section 1: Recognizing Emotions  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Emotions Through Movement  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Emotions Through Movement  
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions with Voice  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions with Voice

Section 2: Using Improvisation to Express Feelings  
- Lesson 1: Improvisational Emotion Scenes  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Improvisational Emotion Scenes  
- Lesson 2: Switching Emotions on Cue  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Switching Emotions on Cue

Section 3: Connecting Emotions to Actions  
- Lesson 1: Emotion-Based Role-Play  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Emotion-Based Role-Play  
- Lesson 2: Action and Reaction Exercises  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Action and Reaction Exercises

Section 4: Exploring Contrast in Emotions  
- Lesson 1: Happy vs. Sad Role-Plays  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Happy vs. Sad Role-Plays  
- Lesson 2: Calm vs. Excited Movements  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Calm vs. Excited Movements

Section 5: Expressive Story Scenes  
- Lesson 1: Acting Out Simple Story Conflicts  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Acting Out Simple Story Conflicts  
- Lesson 2: Resolving Scenes Through Dialogue  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Resolving Scenes Through Dialogue


Module 4: Integrating Dialogue and Drama

Section 1: Natural Conversation Skills  
- Lesson 1: Conversational Warm-Up Activities  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Conversational Warm-Up Activities  
- Lesson 2: Role-Play Everyday Conversations  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Role-Play Everyday Conversations

Section 2: Coordinating Voice and Movement  
- Lesson 1: Body and Voice Coordination Exercises  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Body and Voice Coordination Exercises  
- Lesson 2: Dialogue with Movement Integration  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Dialogue with Movement Integration

Section 3: Speaking with Clarity  
- Lesson 1: Enunciation and Projection Basics  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Enunciation and Projection Basics  
- Lesson 2: Articulation Through Role-Play  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Articulation Through Role-Play

Section 4: Tone and Inflection Practice  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Different Tones  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Different Tones  
- Lesson 2: Inflection in Everyday Speech  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Inflection in Everyday Speech

Section 5: Rehearsal and Reflection  
- Lesson 1: Rehearsal of Short Scenes  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Rehearsal of Short Scenes  
- Lesson 2: Group Feedback and Reflection  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Feedback and Reflection


Module 5: Performance and Creativity

Section 1: Preparing for a Performance  
- Lesson 1: Understanding a Performance Space  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding a Performance Space  
- Lesson 2: Stage Presence and Confidence  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Stage Presence and Confidence

Section 2: Creating a Short Drama Piece  
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Role Assignment  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Role Assignment  
- Lesson 2: Developing a Simple Script  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Developing a Simple Script

Section 3: Rehearsing Your Piece  
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Rehearsal Techniques  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Collaborative Rehearsal Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Fine-Tuning Dialogue and Actions  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Fine-Tuning Dialogue and Actions

Section 4: Final Performance Preparation  
- Lesson 1: Dress Rehearsal and Run-Through  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Dress Rehearsal and Run-Through  
- Lesson 2: Managing Stage Nerves  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Managing Stage Nerves

Section 5: Celebrating the Experience  
- Lesson 1: Post-Performance Sharing Circle  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Post-Performance Sharing Circle  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Growth and Creativity  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Growth and Creativity