Art in Action Week / Grades 5-8

€25.00

An innovative mix of our most popular performing arts activities, the Art in Action Week teaches a variety of English skills in the context of the arts. From writing and performing short theater skits to improvisation games aiding students understanding of the hidden nuances of communication, participants will gain an opportunity to work in the language physically through an embodied approach. Aside from performance, a range of other techniques and activities are used to help students communicate in English.

An innovative mix of our most popular performing arts activities, the Art in Action Week teaches a variety of English skills in the context of the arts. From writing and performing short theater skits to improvisation games aiding students understanding of the hidden nuances of communication, participants will gain an opportunity to work in the language physically through an embodied approach. Aside from performance, a range of other techniques and activities are used to help students communicate in English.

How it works

The Art in Action Week is normally 5-days, Mon-Friday. Students receive 5-6 instruction hours per day. The program is perfect for grades 5-6 but can be adapted for older students as well.

Every week includes:

  • Morning Mixer - games and activities

  • Mini theater skits- writing, rehearsing, and performing

  • Stop-motion animation - using smartphones (optional)

  • Sports and Language games

  • The Big Show

The Art in Action Week concludes with an optional presentation for families and/or other pupils.

 

IMPACT

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Differentiated content based on age and language competency

  • Develop ideas individually and in groups

  • Discuss and respond to diverse themes

  • Encourage empathy for new cultures and perspectives

  • Communicate directly with a diverse team of native English speakers

CREATIVE COMPETENCIES

  • Learn and explore in art form

  • Work in small or large groups towards shared goals in a creative and dynamic fashion

  • Gain experience in a variety of different presentation formats

  • Learn about the art and styles of story-telling

 

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