La bohème
Sounds of Learning Lesson Plan
4:30-5:40pm (70 minutes)
Lesson Objective: Lesson Objective: Educators will be able to present students with the core rudiments of opera and provide an overview of La Boheme (in chronological order and reverse). In addition, participants will receive information about the skill-building benefits of reverse narrative storytelling. Through pre-show and post-show learning activities, games, tips, and discussion, educators will receive useful information that should make preparing for the opera fun and engaging.
Length 2 mins Length 3 mins
Opening Activity Pre-Show Introduction of Facilitator Gigi McGraw.
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Activities Pre Show Lessons La Boheme’s Opera Background
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La Boheme Storyline: Activity I (3) YouTube Videos Reverse Narrative “Flipping the Script” in storytelling. How does reverse narrative serve La Boheme?
5 mins
Activity: “I Believe” Reverse Narrative Worksheet A two part worksheet that shows pictures of a story out of sequence. Activity: How Did You Get Here? (Part 1 & 2) Worksheet can be used as a verbal guide or written work depending on teacher’s preference.
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Activity : Vocabulary Bingo Overview of some opera terms and template for DIY La Boheme Bingo Game Cards. Lesson Extenders- 1. The Voice Choice- Making operatic vocals relatable. 2. Musical Moments- explaining how music plays an important part in the storytelling. La Boheme Woodwinds: YouTube Video 3:22 Visual Worksheet of core instruments played in La Boheme. (Template)
Origins, creators, opera style Viewing short videos The educational benefits of thinking and recalling in reverse. Explain the worksheet to educators. Guided exercise to aid students with mental recall when dealing with reverse storytelling. Overview of pertinent operatic terms. Overview for Educators
A video tip. Helps identifying some of the different instruments