Discover
Students will explore the local theater community, engage with theater professionals, and identify real-world connections between Roald Dahl's stories and their stage adaptations, setting the foundation for their creative projects.
Days 1 - 5
Read the books "Charlie and the Chocolate factory" and "Matilda" (100 min)
Launch 100m
Mapping Book Scenes to Stage Concepts
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Use template to write book reports
Deliverable
See the stage productions and write a review
Deliverable
Watch the movies
Deliverable
Examine
Students will analyze the adaptations of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by examining the original texts and corresponding stage versions, discussing differences and artistic choices with peers, and using insights to identify key elements for their own scene adaptation project.
Days 6 - 10
15 min over capacity (225 min available across 5 days)
Analyze the differences
Deliverable
Foundations of Script Writing for Scenes
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Storyboard Planning and Stage Direction
Project Work 60m
Voice, Movement, and Character Decisions
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prop Design and Rehearsal Draft
Project Work 60m
Engineer
Students will collaboratively design and develop their original scene adaptations for a chosen book, focusing on writing scripts, creating storyboards, and planning stage directions with input from peers and local theater partners.
Days 11 - 15
15 min over capacity (225 min available across 5 days)
Work on a new scene
Deliverable
Design a costume
Deliverable
Opt. Use Art supplies to design a prop
Deliverable
Analyzing How Books Become Stage Adaptations
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Plan Scenes: Compare Ideas with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Design and Build Prop Concepts
Project Work 60m
Draft Original Scene Inspired by Reading
Project Work 60m
Do
Students will collaborate to implement their original scene adaptations from a chosen book, using teacher and peer feedback to refine and practice their performance while critically comparing their work to the adaptations of 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
Days 16 - 20
Opt. Perform scene
Deliverable
Comparative Analysis of Book to Stage
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Draft Adaptation Notes for Scene
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Prop Planning for Plays
Project Work 45m
Performance Practice and Feedback
Project Work 45m
Share
Students will present their adapted scenes and artwork to an authentic audience, such as local librarians and theater camp participants, sharing their insights on the adaptation process and its impact on understanding literature and drama.
Days 21 - 24
Opt. Share projects
Deliverable
Analyzing Dahl Stage Adaptations for Theater
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Drafting an Original Scene Inspired by Dahl
Project Work 60m
Prop Creation and Rehearsal for Performance
Project Work 60m