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Date
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Topic/Content/Skill
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Homework
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Assessment
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TEKS
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Monday
11/2/09
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Journal #5
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Writing activity
(say random words to put into scene/story). Emphasize how you can use your
surroundings to creatively add to your writing.
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Write monologue.
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8.5 Compare
dramatic performances to life. (TEKS/SE)(8.1E)
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Tuesday
11/3/09
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“Fortunately,
Unfortunately” activity. Point out how every interesting story has a series of
conflicts/problems.
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Continue writing
monologue. When done, read it for a partner and edit. Monologue due by
beginning of class tomorrow (it must be read and approved by Mrs. Hobbs
tomorrow)
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Final draft of
monologue due tomorrow
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8.10 Dramatize
literary selections in unison, pairs, and groups and incorporate dramatic
elements in improvisation. (TEKS/SE)(8.2D)
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Wednesday
11/4/09
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Psychiatrist
activity. Demonstrate for the class how to hold a “therapy” session where each
character shares what problem they have with the other people in their group
(in groups of 4).
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Discuss how to
develop characters and establish what your character wants and problems that
get in their way. (through verbal and nonverbal means)
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Rehearse
monologues with a partner and work on memorization (Memorization extra credit
if memorized by tomorrow!).
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Final draft of
monologue
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8.11 Select
specific technical elements for improvised and scripted scenes to suggest
environment, to establish mood, and to support character and actions.
(TEKS/SE)(8.3A)
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Thursday
11/5/09
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Statue exercise
(groups of 4 create an emotion “statue” on stage to express an emotion
provided)
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Discuss blocking
techniques with monologues and how to express emotions and using emotional
recall. (Making eye contact, using mannerisms, body movements, facial
expressions, using a chair, etc.)
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Rehearse
monologues and focus on expressing emotions. Perform for Mrs. Hobbs and get
extra credit if completely memorized.
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Extra credit if
monologue is completely memorized
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8.5 Compare
dramatic performances to life. (TEKS/SE)(8.1E)
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Friday
11/6/09
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Rehearse
monologue with a partner for 10 minutes.
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Begin preview
monologue performances.
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Preview
performance of monologue
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8.17 Analyze and
practice appropriate audience behavior at various types of live performances.
(TEKS/SE)(8.5A)
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Questions
to consider: How
can theatre help history come alive?
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