Greek Theatre: Myths and the Greek Chorus

A 5-lesson scheme (6, if you require an additional rehearsal lesson) on Greek theatre, focusing specifically on the role of the Chorus.
Working in groups, students are assigned different myths which they read in full and explore through the creating of tableaux. Then, they are given 6-panel storyboards (included in the resources) which condense their myth into 6 key moments.
Students are taught how to speak and move in unison, and they then use their storyboards to create and perform 6 scenes in the same manner.
Opportunities for oral and written feedback are written into the scheme, as well as a teacher’s assessment marksheet which you can adapt for your own use.

Myths are of varying difficulty levels for learners across a wide spectrum. This could be adapted for use in a range of different year levels and capabilities.