Expression
Performing Arts: Artists use their talents to create pieces that help them express themselves.
Unit: Drama
Concept: Professional Actor
Defining Features:
-A man or woman
-An adult or child
-Performs in one or more dramatic works
-The dramatic work is purposed for an audience
-Receives payment/compensation for acting
Prototype:
Positive Instances: Tom Cruise, Norbert Leo Butz, Zion Austin, Millie Bobby Brown, a clown
Negative Instances: Kanye West, Cristiano Ronaldo, Steve Jobs
Correlational Features:
-In a movie
-In a TV show
-In a Broadway show
Misconceptions:
Under: Carly Rae Jepsen because she preforms for an audience she must be an actor.
Over: Anyone Famous ex. Bill Gates
Assessment:
Pre: Have the class write down 10 actors they know and 5 non actors but using celebrities.
Post: Have them write down the defining features of an actor and give some nonexamples and why in a written assignment. Focus on what makes a person an actor.
Target
Age: Secondary Education 13-18
Students are expected to know about pop culture and basic vocabulary.
Gender: Boy and Girl
There are no specific limitations of either sex to understand this concept as both males and females can be actors. (Actor is an acceptable name for both males and females, actress is not necessary but will be addressed and clarified)