Q2-Drama+8

Welcome actors and students. Look below for the activities for each class period (I will try to update this page as often as possible, but please let me know if some information is missing). If there is an assignment sheet that you would have gotten in class, I will try to post a copy of it here so that you can download another if you have lost the original. If you want to access the syllabus - click on the link at the left
 * 8th GRADE DRAMA EXPLORATION! **

11 January

HOMEWORK (DUE NEXT CLASS):

__**In your Journal....**__ Write a backstory for the "nonsense" scene that was created in class. Be prepared to read your story out loud and then "perform" your scene for us. You and your partner should have the same general story, but you can write about it in any way that you wish. For example: Partner A may write about the characters in the scene and Partner B may write about the setting in the scene - and both of them should line up.

Your backstory may be what happens before the scene takes place or it may be what happens after the scene takes place.

13 December 2011 __** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :
 * Warm-ups
 * Tableau exercises
 * Improvised scene
 * watch tableau
 * create dialogue and transitions
 * Audition and monologue questions

11 December 2011 // **Had a rough time in class today getting everyone to participate without complaining,** // ** // making excuses, or disagreeing for no apparent reason. Let's hope for a better class on Wednesday. // **

__** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ : Study for Stage Directions quiz
 * Theater Tech quick tour
 * "attempted" stage activities on focus and concentration
 * Stage directions - Quiz on Thursday
 * Work on Improvised Story
 * Three tableau

7 December 2011 __** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :
 * Warm-ups
 * Music influenced statues
 * Begin improvisational story writing

5 December 2011 __** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :
 * Discuss play
 * Warm-ups
 * Bus Driver
 * Statue/Sculptor

1 December 2011 __** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :
 * 30 minutes to watch soccer

29 November 2011


 * Catch-up on the long weekend
 * Discuss ISTA
 * Theater set
 * Warm-ups
 * Look at commercials
 * Free Improv

__** Journal: **__

__** Homework **__ :

27 November 2011
 * Substitute teacher - Mr. Redman will be at ISTA
 * Please be well behaved and assist the substitute as I know you can!

__** Journal: **__ You will get some Journal topics that you must write in your Journal and then answer. __** Homework **__ :Journal.

22 November 2011 >> // ‘But’ she said ‘this butter’s bitter! // >> // If I put it in my batter, // >> // It will make my batter bitter, // >> // But a bit of better butter // >> // That would make my batter better’. // >> // So she bought a bit of butter // >> // Better than her bitter butter, // >> // And she put it in her batter // >> // And the batter was not bitter. // >> // So ‘twas better Betty Botter // >> // Bought a bit of better butter. //
 * Warm-ups
 * // Betty Botter bought some butter, //
 * Improvisation games
 * Improvisation exercises
 * Improvisation skill building
 * free play

__** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :

20 November 2011
 * Warm-ups
 * Improvisation games
 * Improvisation exercises
 * Improvisation skill building
 * free play

__** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :

16 November 2011
 * Warm-ups
 * Improvisation games
 * Improvisation exercises
 * Improvisation skill building
 * free play

__** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ :

14 November 2011
 * Finish Cirque du Soleil
 * Discuss - USE JOURNALS

__** Journal: **__ __** Homework **__ : Read pages on Improvisation

10 November 2011
 * Cirque Du Soleil

Journal: **WRITE 1/2 page at least. The questions below are idea starters - you may reflect in any way that works for you. I have provided the starters to get your creativity flowing. You do not need to write the questions down, unless you want to - __just reflect!__**


 * Summarize the story that you have seen so far. **
 * What did yo notice about the performance? (You can notice anything from set, to costumes, to actors/performers - just discuss something you noticed) **
 * What do you think they need in order to be successful performers in this show? **
 * For these performers, what does it mean to be a part of an ensemble or community? **
 * Can you connect the performance to anything in your own life? **
 * What is something you will remember about viewing this? **
 * Did you enjoy it or not? **


 * BRING WITH YOU NEXT CLASS**

** NOTE!! Some 8th grade journals have been coming in half completed. They are looking rushed and do not reach the 1/2 page request. Please put the effort requested into your Journal NOTE!!! **

3 November 2011 __** Journal: **__ __** Homework: **__
 * Welcome
 * Journal disussion
 * Warm-ups
 * What Are You Doing?
 * Playreading
 * In Facebook Wii Trust


 * 1 November 2011**
 * Welcome
 * Classmate Introductions - FINISH
 * Exercises
 * Trust walk - Blindfolded
 * Crossing the Room
 * Human knot
 * Airplane/tower control

__** Journal: **__ "Community" - I PAGE JOURNAL __** Homework: **__ List things you have done and want to do again
 * // How was your communication //
 * // What skills did you need to complete the activities? //
 * // What do you need to make a "community" to feel comfortable and foster trust? //


 * 30 October 2011**
 * Welcome
 * Warm-ups - stretches
 * Fruit Salad
 * Classmate Introductions - GRADED
 * Exercises
 * Box Stand

__** Journal: **__ __** Homework: **__ NONE: drama journal graded


 * 25 October 2011**
 * Journal discussion
 * Warm-ups
 * Cat Wants Your Corner
 * Body fusion exercise (hand partners, foot partners)
 * Partner work
 * Mirror exercise
 * Interview partner (5 questions and answers - intro)

Journal: NONE - BRING JOURNAL on the 30th (*ahem* Fiona and Marta *cough, cough*) __ Homework: __ 5 questions you ask of a partner, write down answers, write a very creative introduction.


 * 23 October 2011**


 * Welcome
 * Warm-ups
 * Materials and information
 * Theater Exercises

__ Journal: __ Write a 1/2 page journal reflection on your first theatrical experience. Address such topics as: How old were you and where did this happen? Who, what, when, where, why, how? Describe the performance. How did you feel about this experience. __ Homework: __ Visit the Wiki, decorate your Journal, finish your Journal writing

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