Objective:
Students will be able to write their own scene with conflict, a beginning/middle/end, and developed characters. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll go over directions and expectations for "Dialogue for a Performance 2" and classroom expectations. Independent: -Assignment 1: When you and your partner have finished, each person should ask themselves the following question:
Collaborative: -Assignment 1: In pairs, students will need to choose one to adapt/extend into a 3 page scene that could be performed at the talent show.
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). Objective:
Students will show their ability to perform an audition piece through participation in a mock audition. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll go over the process one would go through in an audience. Finally, students will engage in a mock audition. Independent: -Assignment 1:
Collaborative: -Assignment 1: Students will go through the process of a mock audition from beginning to end. As a handful of students are auditioning, the rest of the class is working on... -Assignment 2: Students will create their own "Elements of Drama" crossword puzzle.
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). Objective:
Students will be able to understand and recall the 5 elements of dramatic structure. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll go over how a character with a secret how makes the character more 3 dimensional and the plot more interesting. Independent: -Assignment 1: (finish)
Collaborative: -Assignment 1:
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). Objective:
Students will be able to understand and recall the 5 elements of dramatic structure. Do Now: Students will study flash cards on a Quizlet link. Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll go over Dramatic Structure with the example of the story "The Three Little Pigs" Independent: -Assignment 1:
Collaborative: -Assignment 1 (10 minutes): Finish, if you haven't done so already: With your elbow partner, provide stage directions (write them in shorthand) for the scene "Breaking the Code"
-Assignment 2:
Exit Tickets: The Exit Ticket will be collected on a piece of paper and will be a summary of key points discussed in class today. Objective:
Students will be able to write their own scene with conflict, a beginning/middle/end, and developed characters. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll go over "Dialogue for a Performance" and classroom expectations. Then, I'll show the students several exemplar scenes. Independent: -Assignment 1: Ask yourself the following question:
-Assignment 2:
Collaborative: -Assignment 1:
-Assignment 2 (10 minutes): Finish, if you haven't done so already: With your elbow partner, provide stage directions (write them in shorthand) for the scene "Breaking the Code"
Once you finish with everything, go to Google Class and start taking Cornell notes on "Audition and Rehearsal: Cornell Notes" -- posted today. Exit Tickets: N/A Objective:
Students will be able to understand and recall the basics of good storytelling (based on today's lesson). Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll demonstrate the basics of storytelling with the creative exercise "Round Robin." I'll also take student volunteers to share what they wrote on their "Scholastic Conflict Questionnaire" from last class. Independent: -Assignment 1:
Collaborative: -Assignment 1 (10 minutes): With your elbow partner, provide stage directions (write them in shorthand) for the scene "Breaking the Code"
-Assignment 2: Students will complete the "Story Map" handout. All students will be writing a short scene involving 2 or 3 characters, with some type of minor conflict. The short scene can be funny or serious (comedic or dramatic), but it has to be something one of your classmates could potentially act out.
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). Objective:
Students will be able to understand and recall the basics of good storytelling (based on today's lesson). Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Then, as a class, we'll demonstrate the basics of storytelling with the creative exercise "Round Robin." Independent: -Assignment 1:
Collaborative: -Assignment 1 (10 minutes): With your elbow partner, provide stage directions (write them in shorthand) for the scene "Breaking the Code"
-Assignment 2: Students will complete the "Scholastic Conflict Questionnaire"
-Assignment 3: Students will complete the "Story Map" handout. All students will be writing a short scene involving 2 or 3 characters, with some type of minor conflict. The short scene can be funny or serious (comedic or dramatic), but it has to be something one of your classmates could potentially act out.
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). Objective:
Students will be able to write a monologue, with an authentic voice, based on one of the topics provided. Students will also be able to block a scene of dialogue. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Independent: -Assignment 1: In Google Classroom, open up both "Write Your Own Monologue for a Performance" posted on September 18 and "Write Your Own Monologue 2" posted on October 2.
-Assignment 2: Find a trusted peer to fill out a Peer-Evaluation of "Write Your Own Monologue 2"
Collaborative: -Assignment 1: With your elbow partner, provide stage directions (write them in shorthand) for the scene "Breaking the Code"
Exit Tickets: N/A Objective:
Students will be able to write a monologue, with an authentic voice, based on one of the topics provided. Students will also be able to block a scene of dialogue. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Independent: -Assignment 1: In Google Classroom, open up the Google doc "Understanding Stage Directions" listed under "Understanding Stage Directions" in Resources.
Fill out a Self-Evaluation of "Write Your Own Monologue 2" (listed under "Independent Station Assignment for Tuesday, 10/2") Collaborative: -Assignment 1: (if you didn't finish last class) Students will go to Google Classroom and open up the Google doc "How to Direct (block) your Acting scene" listed under "Collaborative Station Assignment for Thursday, 10/4"
-Assignment 2: Students will complete the handout "How to Pre-Block a Scene"
With your elbow partner, provide stage directions (write them in shorthand) for the scene "Breaking the Code"
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). Objective:
Students will be able to write a monologue, with an authentic voice, based on one of the topics provided. Students will also be able to block a scene of dialogue. Do Now: Students will work independently to answer a prompt projected on the board (minimum of 5 complete sentences). Whole Class: I'll take a few moments to remind students of the following:
Independent: -Assignment 1: (if you didn't finish last class) Students will go to Google Classroom and open up the Google doc "Cornell Notes Guidelines: Monologue Resource" listed under "Independent Station Assignment for Tuesday, 10/2"
-Assignment 2:
-Assignment 3: In Google Classroom, open up the Google doc "Understanding Stage Directions" listed under "Understanding Stage Directions" in Resources.
Collaborative: -Assignment 1: Students will finish the activity "Creating Characters from Photographs" (from Google Classroom, Collaborative station post).
-Assignment 2: Students will go to Google Classroom and open up the Google doc "How to Direct (block) your Acting scene" listed under "Collaborative Station Assignment for Thursday, 10/4"
-Assignment 3: Students will complete the handout "How to Pre-Block a Scene"
Exit Tickets: Fill out and submit the Google Form (<- click there). |