Sixth graders learn pantomime — telling a story with only the body, no words or real props — building the physical-acting skills of showing objects, weight, space, and feelings so an audience can “see” what isn’t there.
Students will be able to…
Great mime artists can make you “see” a wall, a heavy box, or a strong wind — all without a single word or prop. How does pantomime work?
Project this and tap each idea. Have students learn how to tell a story through pantomime.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Mime artists make you “see” things that aren’t there — how?
Students explore.
Students rehearse.
Students perform.
Students respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Theatre).
Use the body in pantomime.
Imagine and mime actions.
Make clear physical choices.
Interpret physical storytelling.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students pantomime a simple action (like opening a jar) for a family member to guess. A printable pantomime 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.