Introductory Concept Konsepto: Learning Activity Sheet No. 1

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No.
Name of Student ____________________________________ Date: ____________

Learning Area: ARTS Grade Level: 9 Quarter: FOURTH Week: 1
I. Introductory Concept
Konsepto
WESTERN CLASSICAL PLAYS/OPERA
In this learning activity sheet, you will be able to learn theater arts of the
Western countries produced and performed in different periods. Western classical
theater/opera that have had great influence from the Ancient Greek and Roman
theater art. Specifically, the development and evolution of Western classical
plays/operas.
II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

Identifies selected theatrical forms from different art periods. (A9EL-IVa-1)
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1: “Word Classification”

Direction: Using the format below, arrange the different elements based on their
classification in theater arts.
Music Plot Space

Body Sound Shape
Texture Rhythm Movement
Voice Emotion Theme
Color Character Line
Dialogue
Basic Elements of Elements of Artistic Tools of an

Musical Play/Theater Expression Actor/Actress
1
ACTIVITY 2: “Matching Type”
Direction: Match column A with column B. Choose from your answer in column
B that corresponds to the pictures in column A. Write in the last column the period it
was created and performed.
A B
A. Oedipus the King
1.
B. Francois Vatel
2.
b. Tosca
3.
c. The Merchant of
Venice
4.
d. Carmen
2
e. La Bohemme
5.
ACTIVITY 3: “Identification”
Direction: Write on the blanks the name of some famous Opera/Theater Houses in
the world that is shown in the picture. Choose your answer from the list given below.
Choices:
 La Scala, Milan, Italy
 Teatro si San Carlo Colon, Argentina
 Sydney Opera House, Australia
 Cultural Center of the Philippines
 Vienna Sataatsoper, Austria
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IV. Answer Key
Activity 1
Basic Elements of Elements of Artistic Tools of an
Musical Play/Theater Expression Actor/Actress
Music Texture Line Voice
Dialogue Color Rhythm Body
Character Sound
Plot Shape
Theme Emotion
Space
Movement
Activity 2
1. D
2. B
3. E
4. A
5. C
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Activity 3
1. Sydney Opera House, Australia

2. Teatro si San Carlo, Colon Argentina
3. La Scala, Milan Italy
4. Vienna Sataatsoper, Austria
5. Cultural Center of the Philippines
V. References
A Journey Through Western Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Modules by

Department of Education, pp. 294-298
LAS Development Team
Algin Ll. Sanchez - Writer - Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School

Vilma C. Nidua - Content Editor - PGCHS
Maricel B. Relato - Language Editor
Mary Rose C. Cruzada - Layout Editor - Tiwi Agro-Industrial School
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2
Name of Student: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Konsepto
History of the Theatrical Forms and Their Evolution
Theater began from myth, ritual and ceremony. Early society perceived
connections between actions performed by groups of people or leaders to a certain
society and these actions moved from habit, to tradition, to ritual, to ceremony due to
human desire and need for entertainment. The repeated rehearsals, performances
and creation of different actions broke the ground for theater.
I. Greek Theater.
 European theater began in Ancient Greece like: festivals honoring their gods,
became the center of significant cultural, political, and military where the festivals
and competitions were usually performed.
 Tragedy (dealt with tragic events and have unhappy ending concerning the
downfall of the main character), Comedy (derived from imitation and humor) and
the Satyr play (contains comic elements to lighten the overall mood or a serious
play with a happy ending. The satyr play was a short, lighthearted tailpiece
performed after each trilogy of the tragedies).
 There were theater buildings called theatron with an orchestra area where play,
dance and religious rites and acting took place.
II. Roman Theater.

 It had varied and interesting art forms such as: festival performances of street
theatre, acrobatics, staging of comedies of Plautus, tragedies of Seneca,
Hellenization (historical spread of ancient Greek culture) of Roman culture had
an intense and energizing effect on Roman theatre and encouraged the
development of Latin literature.
 The themes for Roman theater plays were chariots races, gladiators, and public
executions. Romans loved a good spectacle as combat, blood sports and
gladiator competition. The more realistic the violence, the more it pleased Roman
audiences.
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 Medieval era, theater performances were not allowed throughout Europe. To
keep the theater alive, minstrels, though denounced by the Church, performed
in markets, public places and festivals.

III. Renaissance Theater
 Mystery plays formed a part of religious festivals in England and Europe. Morality
plays and the University drama were formed to recreate Athenian tragedy.
 William Shakespeare called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"
emerged. His works consist of about 38 plays such as: Romeo and Juliet,
Hamlet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and others.
 Ballet is a formalized form of dance which originated from the Italian
Renaissance courts and flourished in Italy with the help of Catherine de’ Medici
(‘Le Paradis d’ Amour’ and Ballet des Polonais’)
 Innovations in stage was developed, Proscenium (area of the theater
surrounding the stage). Backdrops for scenery were popularized by the art of
painting clothes.
IV. Baroque Theater

 Period marked by the use of technology in current Broadways or commercial
plays. Use of machines for special effects and scene changes which may be
changed in a matter of seconds with the use of ropes and pulleys.
 Theater was richly decorated, the multiplicity of plot turns and a variety of
situations characteristic of Mannerism (a variety of approaches or intellectual
sophistication as well as using artificial qualities of the play) were succeeded by
opera.
V. Neoclassical Theater
i. The theater was characterized by its grandiosity. Costumes and sceneries were
highly elaborate.
ii. The main concepts of the plays were to entertain and to teach lessons.
iii. Stages were restyled with dramatic arches to highlight the scenes like: multiple
entry points on the stage, lighting and sound effects intensified the mood and
message of each scene.
iv. The idea of changing scenery and backdrops become more noticeable,
particularly with the invention of pulley systems that allowed parts to move more
quickly across the stage.
v. The concept of decorum (meaning right and proper audience behavior) was
applied in this period which means classical concepts and appropriate social
behavior must be observed.
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VI. Romantic Theater
i. Melodrama and operas became the most popular theatrical forms. Melodrama-
a dramatic work that puts characters in a lot of danger in order to appeal to the
emotions and in which orchestral music or song was used to accompany the
action.
ii. Opera, an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work
combining text (called a libretto) and musical score. It is usually performed in
an opera house, accompanied by an orchestra or smaller musical ensemble.
iii. Acting, scenery, and costumes and dance were important elements of theater.
Researches on the history of the theatrical forms and their evolution.

(A9EL-IVb-2)
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1: “Organize Me
Direction: In each box column write the history and evolution of Western Classical
plays/opera. Use appropriate words/phrases that will show each period/eras theatrical
evolution.
Period/Era History of play/opera Evolution of

play/opera
1. Greek Theater
2. Roman Theater
3. Renaissance
Theater
4. Baroque Theater
5. Neoclassical Theater
6. Romantic Theater
ACTIVITY 2: “Familiarize me!”
Direction: Name the following images corresponding to its theatrical era/period.
3
1. …4. William Shakespeare
2. ….5.
3.
4
ACTIVITY 3: Fill in the Blanks
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words/phrases to complete the
statements below.
6. Play concerning the downfall of the ______________.

7. ____________ began from myth, ritual and ceremony.
8. Romans are interested in __________, 9. ___________ and 10.
___________ themes.
11. Ballet was developed in the ____________ Theater across Italy and
France.
12. Neoclassical theater was characterized by _____________ in costumes
and sceneries.
13. In the Middle Ages, __________ plays formed a part of religious festivals.
14. Baroque theater is marked by the use of _________ in Broadways and
commercial plays.
15. Neoclassical period applied __________ in classical concepts and social
behavior
IV. Answer Key
Activity 1
1. Answer may vary
Activity 2
6. Roman Theater
7. Roman Theater
8. Baroque Theater
9. Renaissance Theater
10. Greek Theater
Activity 3
11. Main character
12. Theater
13. Chariot races
14. Gladiator
15. Public execution
16. Renaissance
17. Grandiosity
18. Morality
19. Technology
20. Decorum
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V. References


- Language Editor
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Name of Student: __________________________________ Date: ____________
In this learning activity sheet, you will be able to identify and analyze how the
elements of principles of arts applied in Western Classical plays and opera.

Identifies the elements and principles of arts as manifested in Western
Classical plays and opera. (A9EL-IVc-3)
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1 “Describe Me”
Direction: Recall the characteristics of the different theatrical periods/era. Write the
characteristics that BEST describe each Western classical art period.
WESTERN ART PERIOD CHARACTERISTICS
Baroque Theatre
Neoclassical Theatre
Renaissance Theatre
Romantic Theatre
ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Think of what you have learned about the history and evolution of
Western theater arts. Complete the table below by writing the elements and
principles of theatre in the given art period/era
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ART PERIOD ELEMENTS OF PRINCIPLES OF
THEATRE THEATRE
RENAISSANCE
THEATRE
GREEK THEATRE
ROMAN THEATRE
ACTIVITY 3: Multiple Choice
Direction: Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.
1. Which of the following statements BEST describes Renaissance Theater?

a. Theater are performed in markets, public places and festivals.
b. Plays began with festivals honoring their gods and goddesses.
c. Theater arts were characterized by mystery and morality plays.
d. Technology affects the content of the performed theater piece.
2. It is where the concept of decorum was applied in plays and opera.

a. Roman Theater c. Greek Theater
b. Neoclassical Theater d. Renaissance Theater
3. Hellenization had encouraged the development of Latin literature in the

___________ theater.
a. Greek Theater c. Roman Theater
b. Neoclassical Theater d. Baroque Theater
4. A short, lighthearted tailpiece performed after trilogies.

a. Comedy b. Tragedy c. Satyr play
5. Theater was richly decorated with multiplicity of plots and variety of

situations characterized of mannerism.
a. Baroque Theater c. Greek Theater
b. Neoclassical Theater d. Renaissance Theater
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IV. Answer Key
Activity 1
WESTERN ART PERIOD CHARACTERISTICS
Baroque Theatre Technology, special effects,

multiplicity of plots
Neoclassical Theatre Grandiosity, entertainment,
decorum
Renaissance Theatre Morality, ballet, stage
development
Romantic Theatre Melodrama and opera,
Activity 2
1. Answer may vary

Activity 3
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. A
V. References

- Language Editor -
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Name of Student: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Konsepto
In this learning activity sheet you will be able to describe the unique visual
representation of Western Classical plays and opera. Sophocles is one of the
contemporary playwrights from Greek theatre who have made numerous tragedies
during this art period, one of which is “Oedipus Rex.”
Reflect on how Sophocles able to put together all the elements and principles
of theatre in his piece Oedipus Rex, this will help you understand further the activities
that follows.
OEDIPUS REX
Sophocles-Playwright
Theatrical Elements:
Genre: Tragedy
Characters: Each play has 1 to 3 characters only and they can portray other
characters. The Chorus, consists of twelve (12) members, all of whom wore identical
masks since they were supposed to be of like mind and opinion.
Gestures and Movements:

Facial expression
was of no importance
to Greek actors, since
they were always
masked.
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Music: The Chorus is at the beginning of the play to help tell the audience the given
circumstances of the play. Choruses did a lot of lamenting of terrible events.
Costumes:
Men wore loose floor

length poncho with
pleated shoulder while
Females wore draped
robes.
The use of masks acts to advance the universality of the themes and the
dramatic impact of the events and to keep the audience from being distracted by the
actual, physical attributes of the actors.
Oedipus: a gold
Creon: mad or
mask with
angry facial
exaggerated
deep empty eye expression, with
sockets; crown
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Antigone and Ismene: white

face, dark under the eyes and
sad looking
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_med.jpg
Staging:
The Parthenon’s facade, has the design of Ionic order columns with
cornice and moldings on the top, and elevated by 5 step-risers at the center,
and has a platform in front near the audience.
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Elements/Principles of the Greek Play:
Actors: 3 Actors in tragedy; 5 actors in comedy

Festivals: Lenaia and Dionysia
Voice: The delivery is declamatory
Facial Facial expression is not important because of the masks
Expression: they wear.
Movements: Conventionalized, stylized or symbolic gestures like those
in mimetic dance
Music: The musical accompaniment for drama is played on a flute.
Venue: Auditorium on the slope of Acropolis which is panoramic
landscape.
Audience: The spectators standing or seated on the slope of Acropolis;
the audience could expresses their opinion nosily; the high
points of each festival: the awarding of prizes.
Defines what makes selected western classical plays and operas unique
through visual representation. (A9PL-IVc-1)
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1: Chart Completion and Analysis

Direction:
a. Watch the play Oedipus Rex and Romeo Juliet.
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http://youtube/mAgvdfyAiJw
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS9KJ_bAJLE&feature=share&list=
PL96E9FB6082235976
b. While watching, identify the elements of theatre arts in analyze each
play.
c. Write your answers on the table below
d. For conclusion, answer this question: Which of the theater art forms
has the best visual elements?
ELEMENTS OF THEATRE ARTS FORM:

Theatre/ Sounds/ Gestures/ Costumes/ Spectacle
opera Music Movements Makeup/
Accessories
Oedipus
Rex
Romeo
and Juliet
ACTIVITY 2: Chart Completion and Rating

Direction:
a. Rate each theater/play according to the elements of theatre art, using
the 1-5 scale. Five (5) is the highest and (1) is the lowest.
b. Add all the numbers on each row and write the total score at the last
column.
c. Analyze the score and answer the question: Which of the theater art
forms has the best visual elements?
d. For conclusion, answer this question: Which of the theater art forms
has the best visual elements?
Oedipus Rex
Costumes
Masks/Make
up
Stage
Designs
Props
Total
4
Romeo and Juliet
Costumes
Masks/Make
up
Stage
Designs
Props
Total
ACTIVITY 3:
Direction: Rearrange the scrambled words below, then identify the word being
describe in each sentence. Write your answer on the blank provided after the
sentence.
SAKSM TSGIANG TUOSCMES
USIMC RESTUESG
1. n Oedipus Rex it acts as the universality of the themes and dramatic impact
of events to keep the audience from being distracted. ______________
2. Chorus was at the beginning of the play to help tell the audience the given
circumstances of the play. _____________
3. Parthenon’s façade has the design of ionic order columns with cornice
moldings._____________
4. Men wore loose floor length poncho with pleated shoulder and females wore
draped robes.
5. Facial expressions was of no importance since they were masked ._______
IV. Answer Key
Activity 1
1. Answer may vary
Activity 2
2. Answer may vary
Activity 3
1. Masks 4. Costumes
2. Music 5. Gestures
3. Staging
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V. References


- Language Editor -
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Name of Student: __________________________________ Date: ____________

Konsepto
During the Renaissance Period, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was
the most famous tragedy and world’s most enduring love story. Read the facts on the
visual elements of Romeo and Juliet, you will need these data in the next activities.
ROMEO and JULIET

William Shakespeare
Theatrical Elements:
Genre: Tragedy
Staging:
Main stage area with doors

at the rear and a curtained
area at the back for
“discovery scenes”
An upper, canopied area
called “heaven” for balcony
scenes
An area under the stage
called “hell,” which could be
accessed
Through a trap door in the
stage.
Props: Props in this play may vary depend on the scene/act the learners are
going to perform. Here are lists of props one may use for the play.
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Costumes:
The costumes are based on the style and design of dresses worn during the
Renaissance period.
Designs the visual elements and components of the selected Western classical
theater play and opera through costumes, props, etc. (A9PR-IVd-1)
III. Activities
ACTIVITY 1 “Fill Me Up”
Direction: Complete the table below with the necessary visual elements of the play
“Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare.
2
ELEMENTS OF THEATRE ARTS FORM:
Theatre/ Sounds/ Gestures/ Costumes/ Spectacle
Opera Music Movements Makeup/
Accessories
Romeo
and Juliet
ACTIVITY 2” Reading and Viewing”

Direction: Research on the different plays and movies of Romeo and Juliet and
describe how the principles of theatre were applied. Write your answer in the table
below.
ROMEO AND JULIET (William Shakespeare)

VISUAL
REPRESENTATION
Rhythm
Balance
Emphasis
Harmony
Variety
Movement
Proportion
Unity
ACTIVITY 3: “What I Can Do”
Direction: Answer the following questions below.
1. If you were the modern time William Shakespeare, how will you
recreate/redesign the play “Romeo and Juliet” in the present in terms of:
a. Sound/music
b. Props/costumes
c. Gestures/movements
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d. Spectacles
e. Balance
f. Emphasis
g. Variety
IV. Answer Key
Activity 1
1. Answer may vary
Activity 2
1. Answer may vary
Activity 3
1. Answer may vary
V. References


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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No.

Name of Student ____________________________________ Date: ____________

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

ACTIVITY 1: “Word Classification”

Music Plot Space

Basic Elements of Elements of Artistic Tools of an

A. Oedipus the King

IV. Answer Key

1. Sydney Opera House, Australia

A Journey Through Western Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Modules by

LAS Development Team

Algin Ll. Sanchez - Writer - Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School

Name of Student: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

History of the Theatrical Forms and Their Evolution

II. Roman Theater.

IV. Baroque Theater

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

Researches on the history of the theatrical forms and their evolution.

Period/Era History of play/opera Evolution of

ACTIVITY 2: “Familiarize me!”

Direction: Name the following images corresponding to its theatrical era/period.

6. Play concerning the downfall of the ______________.

IV. Answer Key

A Journey Through Western Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Modules by

LAS Development Team

Algin Ll. Sanchez - Writer - Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

ACTIVITY 1 “Describe Me”

WESTERN ART PERIOD CHARACTERISTICS

ACTIVITY 3: Multiple Choice

Direction: Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.

1. Which of the following statements BEST describes Renaissance Theater?

2. It is where the concept of decorum was applied in plays and opera.

3. Hellenization had encouraged the development of Latin literature in the

4. A short, lighthearted tailpiece performed after trilogies.

5. Theater was richly decorated with multiplicity of plots and variety of

WESTERN ART PERIOD CHARACTERISTICS

Baroque Theatre Technology, special effects,

1. Answer may vary

LAS Development Team

Algin Ll. Sanchez - Writer - Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School

Name of Student: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Gestures and Movements:

Men wore loose floor

Antigone and Ismene: white

Image from Bean Bags Tale.powered by blog,2011

Actors: 3 Actors in tragedy; 5 actors in comedy

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

ACTIVITY 1: Chart Completion and Analysis

ELEMENTS OF THEATRE ARTS FORM:

ACTIVITY 2: Chart Completion and Rating

SAKSM TSGIANG TUOSCMES

IV. Answer Key

2. Answer may vary

A Journey Through Western Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Modules by

LAS Development Team

Algin Ll. Sanchez - Writer - Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School

Name of Student ________________________ Date:

Name of Student: _______________________ Date:

Name of Student: _______________________ Date:

Name of Student: ______________________ Date: