Sixth graders sharpen their improvisation skills through classic theater games — learning the “Yes, and…” rule, listening and reacting to a partner, and building a scene together on the spot.
Students will be able to…
No script, no plan — just you, a partner, and a scene you build together in the moment! What makes improvisation work?
Project each item and have students answer about improv. The tool explains “Yes, and…” and listening.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
No script — just you and a partner building a scene. What makes it work?
Students explore.
Students rehearse.
Students perform.
Students respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Theatre).
Improvise scenes and ideas.
Collaborate to build a scene.
Use improvisation techniques.
Make spontaneous acting choices.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students play a “Yes, and…” game with a family member, building a story together. A printable improv sheet is in the Arts library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.