Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
Students have read about puppetry, shadow play, and masks. Before they complete the crossword puzzle, you may wish to have students create collages that illustrate the different types of puppets and masks discussed in the chapter.

Lesson Description
Students will practice the vocabulary words for this chapter by completing a crossword puzzle. To get directions, they can press the Instructions button in the lower left corner. If they need a hint, they can press the Word List button. After finishing the puzzle, they can press Check to see how they did.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will match vocabulary words with their definitions.
2. Students will spell vocabulary words correctly.

Student Web Activity Answers

1. animation: bringing something to life through movement and action
2. flipping the lid: improperly manipulating a movable-mouth hand puppet, causing flapping of the upper jaw or head
3. hand puppet: a puppet that is manipulated by the puppeteer's fingers inside the puppet's head and hands
4. manipulation: the way a puppeteer moves or works a puppet
5. marionette: a puppet manipulated by strings connecting a control rod or paddle to the moving body parts
6. mounting the show: adding the finishing touches, such as scenery, props, and costumes, to a theatrical production
7. neutral mask: a white, featureless facial covering worn over the actor's own face
8. puppet: almost anything brought to life by a human in front of an audience
9. rod puppet: a puppet constructed without shoulders, arms, or legs and manipulated by one or more than one rod
10. shadow puppet: a flat, two-dimensional puppet designed to form a silhouette on a white screen

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