JOURNAL ARTICLE

Some tips on teaching mime to younger students.

  • Published In: Word Matters, 2024, v. 74, n. 2. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Law, Jeni 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on practical strategies for teaching mime to younger students, emphasizing simplicity and clarity to ensure the audience understands the story. It highlights the importance of believable physical actions, such as accurately miming the weight and movement of objects, and suggests engaging games like "What's In the Cupboard?" and "Mirror Action" to develop mime skills and precision. For older children, storytelling exercises like "The Hole" encourage creativity and character interaction through mime. Additionally, mime is presented as a useful tool for students with severe dyslexia, leveraging stronger movement memory to support learning despite challenges with verbal memory.

Additional Information

  • Source:Word Matters. 2024/12, Vol. 74, Issue 2, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Drama and Theater Arts
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:17579384
  • Accession Number:182556432

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