Bosque Drama

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Middle School Drama Course Description 2009-2010
Colleen McClure and Marina Sage
www.teacherweb.com/nm/bosqueschool/drama

Program Overview
	The Bosque School drama program is designed to inspire the student who wishes
to develop a love and appreciation of the theatre.  Classes are structured to
provide the student a basis in theatre skills, to offer a creative outlet, and
to produce well-rounded performers.  There are two performances during the
year for the students to demonstrate what they have learned and to experience
the exhilaration of the interaction between actors and audience.

Course Structure
	The first semester begins with a review of basic theatre skills.  From there,
each grade undergoes a different course of study.  Sixth grade students study
improvisation and script writing.  Seventh grade students study mask, movement
and characterization.  Eighth grade students study Shakespeare.

Assessment
Students’ grades are based on the following:
	Participation/Presentation
	Overall Effort
	Written Work

Participation/Presentation
	The participation grade includes, but is not limited to, participation in the
performances.  It is mandatory that students attend their dress rehearsals and
their performances.  Failure to attend either the dress rehearsal or the
performance will result in a reduction of 30% of the student’s overall grade.
 The dress rehearsal and performance are both after school.

Effort
Students are expected to:
	Have a positive attitude in class
	Be helpful, and respectful of others needs
Not be disruptive in class
Be prepared with appropriate materials
Practice good listening skills
Engage with course curriculum

Homework/Written Work
	Occasionally there will be written homework assignments.  These assignments
are expected to be turned in on time.  All work must be neat and organized. 
Plagiarism will not be tolerated!

Materials
Students should bring the following materials to drama class:
1.	 A separate small three ring binder reserved especially for drama
2.	Lined notebook paper for note taking
3.	Pencils with erasers
4.	A Highlighter (any color)

Students should bring any current scripts to class as well.  Occasionally,
students will also be asked to bring props and costume pieces for their
performance projects.

Eighth grade students will have their Shakespearean costumes provided for
them, but will be required to pay a $20 dry cleaning fee.

Contact Information
	We are very excited about working with all of you this year!  Feel free to
call us or e-mail us if you have any questions.  Also, please look at our
Bosque drama webpage.  Bookmark it and check it frequently.  It will contain
the latest up to date information:

Webpage:		www.teacherweb.com/nm/bosqueschool/drama
Bosque School:		898-6388
Ms. Colleen Home:	897-3915 (before 8:00pm)	
Ms. Sage Home:		839-5060 (before 8:00pm)
Ms. Colleen’s E-mail:	cmccl@bosqueschool.org
Ms. Sage’s E-mail:	msage@bosqueschool.org

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