Lesson #1:

Students will be introduced to Greek theatre practices, and determine how elements of Greek performances can be used to bring modern poetry to life. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective: Students will be able to determine the important elements of Greek performance. 

2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to articulate the importance of movement vocal techniques in relation to ensemble peforming in an ensemble. 

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Lesson #2:

Now that each class has an understanding of Greek theatre practices, students will work together to determine how specific movement gestures can further tell a story. 

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1. Drama-Based Objectives: Students will be able to devise a movement idea for their line in “The Hill We Climb”. 

2. Language-Based Objectives: Students will be able to articulate the importance of movement in relation to Greek chorus ensemble performances. 

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Lesson #3:

Students will continue to build on their foundation of Greek performance techniques, by learning how to incorporate speech and vocal patterns. 

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1. Drama-Based Objectives: Students will be able to determine what vocal qualities they will incorporate in their Greek chorus ensemble performance. 

2. Language-Based Objectives: Students will be able to engage in group discussions to define the important qualities of vocal performance in Greek theatre. 

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Lesson #4:

Students will have the opportunity to perform their section of "The Hill We Climb". After both ensembles perform, students will identity how the other group worked as an ensemble, and highlight several key movements or vocal choices that made the performance impactful. 

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1. Drama-Based Objective:  Students will be able to collaborate in an ensemble to determine what movement and vocal qualities they will incorporate in their performance. 

    2. Language-Based Objective: Students will be able to articulate the importance of movement vocal techniques in relation to ensemble performances.