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Wayang Kulit: the Shadow Plays of Bali and Java Lesson Plan

Posted on October 26, 2013 by gran homasonline

Objective:

Students will learn about the shadow plays of Bali and Java. They will learn about the Ramayana, a popular story that is traditionally
performed in Wayang Kulit (leather shadow puppets). Students will be assigned a part from a readers theater play and create a puppet
using cardboard for the character that they have been assigned. Finally, students will perform their own play using their puppets.

Materials:

Crayola GelFX (Gel Eects) Markers

Sargent Art Metallic Tempera Gold, 8 oz
paint brushes
9 x 12 chipboard cardboard
scissors
paper fasteners
Heavy Duty Screw Punch
Self Healing Green Cu ing Mat 8.5 x 12 inches
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Resources:

(http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?
lid=41000000012871747&pid=9781845073619&adurl=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.barnesandnoble.com%2FRama-
and-the-Demon-King%2FJessica-
Souhami%2Fe%2F9781845073619&usg=AFHzDLue8MyqYP7udjfPvjfWCs_8QKiBTQ&pubid=21000000000353708)
Rama and the Demon King

Rama and Sita: A Tale from Ancient Java

Wayang Kulit Powerpoint Presentation
Balinese Dance, Drama and Music: A Guide to the Performing Arts of Bali

(h p://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?
lid=41000000012871747&pid=9780804841832&adurl=h p%3A%2F%2Fsearch.barnesandnoble.com%2FBalinese-Dance-Drama-
Music%2FI-Wayan-Dibia%2Fe%2F9780804841832&usg=AFHzDLvGWZxB1UJTkjdbgG5SmMrVCqBawQ&pubid=21000000000353708)
Indonesian Folktales (World Folklore Series)

Activities:

view the introductory presentation about Wayang Kulit.

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read the book Rama and the Demon King: An Ancient Tale from India or Rama and Sita: A Tale from Ancient Java. The illustrations
in Rama and Sita are excellent examples of Wayang Kulit, but the text is a li le high for grade three. Rama and the Demon King is clear,
accessible and brief. Sometimes I show the illustrations from Rama and Sita and read the text from Rama and the Demon King.
Assign students a part from a Readers Theater Play.
Design the puppet in a sketchbook. I have found that it works best to have students only have a moving arm that is articulated at the shoulder
and the elbow. Many students want to have a wagging tail or a moving mouth, but if you have a large class size (like I do) it can be dicult to coach
the students to make parts for these ideas that are large enough to put a paper fastener through without ripping the puppet. Model a few designs on
the board and show how to make a face in prole.
Draw the puppet on a piece of cardboard and color with Gel Eects Markers. Paint on highlights with gold tempera paint.
Cut out the puppet and assemble using a screw punch, cu ing mat and paper fasteners.
Atatch a wire to the body and a wire to the hand so the puppeteer can move the puppet.
Perform your puppet show with a sheet hung up in front of an overhead projector.

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