Appendix on Implementing District Standards:
TEKS 4A: portray theatre as a reflection of life in particular times, places, and cultures;
This unit examines theater as a reflection of life throughout United States history, and how it reflects the various cultures and many of the events that have formed our nation.
TEKS 4E: appreciate the multicultural heritage of United States drama and theatre and identify key figures, works, and trends in dramatic literature;
Students will engage with theatrical works from various cultural groups from US history. They will also examine the works of key figures such as Lorraine Hansbury, Geoffrey Holder, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
TEKS 4F: identify and appreciate the innovations and contributions of the United States to the performing arts such as theatre, melodrama, musical theatre, radio, film, television, technology, or electronic media.
Students will have several opportunities to engage with movie adaptations of stage shows, as well as look at how traditions in American stagecraft and performances have influenced other media.
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