Young Readers’ Theater

          Module 1: Introduction to Theater

Section 1: What Is Theater?
- Lesson 1: Defining Theater  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Defining Theater
- Lesson 2: A Brief History of Drama  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 A Brief History of Drama

Section 2: Storytelling Basics
- Lesson 1: Elements of a Story  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Elements of a Story
- Lesson 2: Types of Narratives  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Types of Narratives

Section 3: Stage and Set
- Lesson 1: Exploring the Stage  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Exploring the Stage
- Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Set  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Creating a Simple Set

Section 4: Performance Skills
- Lesson 1: Using Your Voice  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Your Voice
- Lesson 2: Basic Body Movement  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Body Movement

Section 5: Collaboration on Stage
- Lesson 1: Working as a Team  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Working as a Team
- Lesson 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Giving and Receiving Feedback


Module 2: Exploring Characters

Section 1: Character Basics
- Lesson 1: Who Is a Character?  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Who Is a Character?
- Lesson 2: Understanding Character Traits  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Character Traits

Section 2: Creating Characters
- Lesson 1: Imagining Your Role  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Imagining Your Role
- Lesson 2: Building a Character Profile  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Building a Character Profile

Section 3: Emotions on Stage
- Lesson 1: Expressing Feelings Clearly  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Expressing Feelings Clearly
- Lesson 2: Matching Emotions to Actions  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Matching Emotions to Actions

Section 4: Relationships in Drama
- Lesson 1: Understanding Interactions  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Understanding Interactions
- Lesson 2: Practicing Dialogue  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Practicing Dialogue

Section 5: Role-Playing Exercises
- Lesson 1: Trying Out Different Roles  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Trying Out Different Roles
- Lesson 2: Discussing Character Choices  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Discussing Character Choices


Module 3: Understanding Narrative Structure

Section 1: Beginning a Story
- Lesson 1: Setting the Scene  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Setting the Scene
- Lesson 2: Introducing Characters  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Introducing Characters

Section 2: Developing Conflict
- Lesson 1: What Is Conflict?  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 What Is Conflict?
- Lesson 2: Showing a Challenge  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Showing a Challenge

Section 3: Climax and Resolution
- Lesson 1: Building Tension  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Building Tension
- Lesson 2: Resolving the Story  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Resolving the Story

Section 4: Mapping the Plot
- Lesson 1: Sequencing Events  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Sequencing Events
- Lesson 2: Creating a Story Outline  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Creating a Story Outline

Section 5: Rehearsing the Narrative
- Lesson 1: Storytelling Practice  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Storytelling Practice
- Lesson 2: Group Story Revision  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Story Revision


Module 4: Expressive Drama Techniques

Section 1: Voice and Speech
- Lesson 1: Clear Articulation  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Clear Articulation
- Lesson 2: Modulating Tone  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Modulating Tone

Section 2: Physical Expression
- Lesson 1: Using Gestures Effectively  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Using Gestures Effectively
- Lesson 2: Expressive Body Movement  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Expressive Body Movement

Section 3: Emotional Expression
- Lesson 1: Facial Expressions and Emotions  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Facial Expressions and Emotions
- Lesson 2: Matching Emotions to Scenes  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Matching Emotions to Scenes

Section 4: Improv Basics
- Lesson 1: Simple Improvisation Games  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Simple Improvisation Games
- Lesson 2: Reacting in the Moment  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Reacting in the Moment

Section 5: Adopting a Role
- Lesson 1: Stepping into Character  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Stepping into Character
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Role Choices  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Reflecting on Role Choices


Module 5: Performance and Reflection

Section 1: Rehearsal Techniques
- Lesson 1: Practicing a Scene  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Practicing a Scene
- Lesson 2: Repeating for Improvement  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Repeating for Improvement

Section 2: Stage Presence
- Lesson 1: Building Confidence on Stage  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Building Confidence on Stage
- Lesson 2: Engaging the Audience  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Engaging the Audience

Section 3: Dramatic Reading
- Lesson 1: Reading with Expression  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Reading with Expression
- Lesson 2: Interpreting Text Aloud  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Interpreting Text Aloud

Section 4: Full Scene Performance
- Lesson 1: Coordinated Run-Through  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Coordinated Run-Through
- Lesson 2: Peer Review Session  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Peer Review Session

Section 5: Reflection and Future Steps
- Lesson 1: Reflecting on the Performance  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reflecting on the Performance
- Lesson 2: Sharing Learnings and Next Steps  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Learnings and Next Steps