Little+Kid+Big+Problem

The students in Mrs. Shaffer's class worked with teaching artist Cory Wilkerson to study theatre arts and the ways in which art communicates a theme or message. Using theatre techniques, Mrs. Shaffer's classes explored the novels //Number the Stars// by Lois Lowry and //Bystander// by James Preller, comparing and contrasting them to identify themes of bullying and courage.

Yellow group chose the theme "stand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone", and then created three Problem Machine Play s using forum theatre. Watch the first movie to learn about the problem, then watch the two solutions and decide: Could this happen? Would it work? Why or why not?

A Little Kid with a Big Problem
Klyde is new in school and Jan makes his life miserable because he stutters. Sandy feels sorry for him but doesn't know what to do. What can stop the bullying?

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Solution #1 - Could this happen? Would it work?
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Solution #2 - Could this happen? Would it work?
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