Q REVIEW Review this week's assigned reading and resources to prepare for this discussion. • Dramatization (open in a new window). Pre-Discussion Activity: Review Envisioning a Classroom Performance assignment, Part 1. Use this week’s discussion to brainstorm stories and plays for your Envisioning a Classroom Performance assignment. RESPOND Research and select a children’s story or play related to a specific culture or community. 1. Identify a theme, play or story for your performing arts production. o Why is the theme important to the elementary school classroom? o What will students learn from the theme? o How does your selected story or play examine your selected theme? o What problems, challenges, or conflicts are suggested by the play or story? o What ideas do you have to explore these problems, challenges, or conflicts be explored through the performance you will create? 2. Read the article on story dramatization. (Listed above) o How can the process of story dramatization help children define and learn about the different characters and roles in a play? o What are two ways you can use story dramatization to introduce the narrative that will be the focus of your classroom performance? Requirements • Initial posts: 300 words • 1-2 APA formatted sources DISCUSS Post at least two substantive responses to your colleagues. Responses could include suggestions for further resources, questions of clarification, or providing context and insight. Avoid simple posts of agreement; if you agree, explain why, and then thoughtfully further the conversation. Requirements • Response to peers: minimum of 150 words • Respond to a minimum of two posts