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Teacher Resource Guide:Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco playhousesquare.org/eduresources Teacher Resource Guide: Creole for Kidz and The History of Zydeco Before the Show About the Performance About the Artist Coming to the Theater Essential Vocabulary Pre-Show Activities Build Background Research Post-Show Activities Critical Response My Review! The lessons and activities in this guide are driven by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects (2010) The following is a partial list of Common Core State Standards which help ensure that all students are college and career ready for English Language Arts & Literacy, History/Social in literacy no later than the end of high school. The College and Studies, Science and Technical Subjects that align with the Career Readiness (CCR) Standards in Reading, Writing, Speaking performance, lessons, and activities found in the Teacher and Listening and Language define general, cross-disciplinary Resource Guide: literacy expectations that must be met for students to be prepared to enter college and workforce training programs ready to succeed. College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards for Writing 21st century skills of creativity, critical thinking and collaboration Text Types and Purposes are embedded in the process of bringing the page to the stage. Production and Distribution of Writing Seeing live theater encourages students to read, develop critical Research to Build and Present Knowledge and creative thinking and to be curious about the world around them. College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening This Teacher Resource Guide includes background information, Comprehension and Collaboration questions, and activities that can stand alone or work as building Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas blocks toward the creation of a complete unit of classroom work. College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards for Language Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Community engagement and education programs at PlayhouseSquare are made possible by the generous support of foundations, College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards corporations and donors. for Reading Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure Integration and Knowledge of Ideas Teacher Resource Guide playhousesquare.org/eduresources ABOUT THE ABOUT THE ARTIST Terrance Simien PERFORMANCE For nearly 30 years, Grammy award-winning artist Terrance Creole for Kidz and The History of Zydeco is a multicultural Simien, eighth-generation Louisiana Creole, has been arts-in-education “informance” (informational performance) shattering the myths about what his indigenous Zydeco music that has reached more than 500,000 K-12 students, parents is and is not. Leading his Zydeco Experience band, Simien and educators at schools, art centers and festivals around has become one of the most respected and internationally the globe. This unique program has informed and engaged recognized touring and recording artists in roots music young and family audiences in Australia, Mali, Paraguay and today. He has performed more than 6,000 concerts, toured all over Canada! millions of miles to more than 45 countries and reached at least a million people during his eventful career that spans The focus of the program is the indigenous Zydeco music three decades. of the French speaking Creoles of south Louisiana. The Creole For Kidz & The History of Zydeco CD, from which the Born in 1965 into the hippie, folk and soul music era, Simien live performance was adapted, is narrated by former state was artistically influenced by all of the great music that has Senator and current Opelousas, LA mayor Donald Cravins. defined our country’s musical legacy, including music from The narration tracks offer a rare glimpse into this unique and that period. He was as influenced by Dylan and Simon and complex rural culture that has been under-represented and Garfunkel as he was by Sam Cooke and The Meters. Since misunderstood for years. his family is documented in history books as one of the first Creole families to settle St. Landry Parish, his musical roots are firmly planted alongside the great Zydeco pioneers like Chenier, Delafose, Chavis, Ardoin and that other Simien (Rockin Sidney) to name a few. He counts himself one of the fortunate few from the last generation with a direct link to these artists, some of whom mentored him as an emerging talent. He has assumed that same role to a new generation of young Zydeco players. He understands how critical mentoring is to the survival of this indigenous music that has become synonymous with the cultural identity of Louisiana and an important part of the musical landscape of this country. Teacher Resource Guide playhousesquare.org/eduresources COMING TO THE THEATER! PlayhouseSquare is an exciting venue to see live theater! As the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York, the not-for-profit performing arts center utilizes the arts to engage individuals and attract more than one million guests per year to 1,000+ annual events. PlayhouseSquare thus acts as a catalyst for economic growth and vitality within the region. As audience members, you and your students play a vital role in the success of the performances. You are part of a community that creates the theater experience. For many students, this may be their first time viewing a live theater production. We encourage teachers to discuss some of the differences between watching a television show, attending a sporting event or viewing a movie at the cinema. Here are a few examples to start the discussion: Students are led into the theater and seated by an usher. Theaters are built to magnify sound. Even the slightest whisper can be heard throughout the theater. Remember that not only can those around you hear you, the performers can too. Appropriate responses such as laughing or applauding are appreciated. Pay attention to the artists on stage; they will let you know what is appropriate. There is no food, drink or gum permitted in the theater. Photography and videotaping of performances is not permitted. When the houselights dim, the performance is about to begin. Please turn your attention toward the stage. After the performance, you will be dismissed by bus number. Check around your seat to make sure you have all of your personal belongings. Teacher Resource Guide playhousesquare.org/eduresources Essential Vocabulary accordion: A German instrument invented in 1829. Its name Mardi Gras: A holiday celebrated before Ash Wednesday means “agreement or harmony.” It is used as the melody in and Lent by Catholics, mainly in Brazil and Louisiana. The Zydeco music. English translation is “Fat Tuesday.” The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple (justice), green (faith) and gold bass: The largest bowed string instrument. It can be played (power). with a bow or by plucking the strings. The bass makes a low, deep sound. Opelousas, LA: The largest city in St. Landry Parish and the third oldest city in Louisiana. Opelousas is home to a diverse bayou: A minor river that is a tributary to another body of culture of Creole ancestry and it is considered to be the water. “World Capital of Zydeco.” Cajun: A French-speaking Louisianan descended from the Zydeco: The indigenous music of the Black and multiracial Acadian immigrants. French speaking Creoles of Louisiana. The origin of the word is derived from African words for dance, e.g. Zari, zariko, Creole: A native of South Central or Southwest Louisiana, zodico and zai’co laga laga. In 2007, a Grammy category considered a multicultural and multiracial African American for Zydeco music was established after many years of (their birth certificates indicate their race as Black). Many advocating and educating by Terrance and Cynthia Simien. Creoles, however, consider themselves mulatto - a person of mixed race. Their heritage is a rich tapestry of African, French, Spanish and Native American ancestry. cultural preservation: An act to keep traditions and customs of a culture from disappearing. frottoir: A percussion instrument designed and created in 1946 specifically for Zydeco music. It was fashioned after the washboard that was originally used to wash clothing and later used in early American roots music. Frottoir is the French word for friction strip (like on a box of matches) or scrubbing brush. Frottoir and accordion guitar: A string instrument that is played by plucking the strings with fingers or a guitar pick. gumbo: A world famous Creole culinary favorite. The word gumbo comes from the African word for “okra.” This stew is thickened with okra pods and/or roux (a flour and oil mixture) and contains meat or seafood and vegetables. indigenous: Something that is native to a particular region or environment. jambalaya: A Creole dish of rice cooked with a mixture of fish and meat such as ham, spicy sausage, chicken, shrimp or oysters. juré: The earliest form of Creole music. It involves clapping hands, stomping feet and singing French lyrics a capella. Teacher Resource Guide playhousesquare.org/eduresources PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES (All Ages) College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration 1,2,3 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4 College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards for Language Conventions of Standard English 1 Knowledge of Language 3 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4, 6 Build Background The Princess and the Frog was scored by Randy Newman and features the music of Terrence Simien. Have students view Walt Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. Note-taking is suggested, but optional. After the movie, students will analyze and critique the representation of Creole culture and Zydeco music in this film. Duration: Movie runs 97 minutes. Activities last approximately 45 minutes. Objectives • Student will critically analyze media. • Students will practice identifying stereotypes in media. Movie Discussion Questions 1. What particular moments in the film stood out to you and why? 2.
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