McNeilly- Period 2-Drama 1/ Drama 3-8 Assignments
- Instructor
- Kelsey McNeilly
- Term
- Semester I - 2020
- Department
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Teacher Feedback
This is just for me... Be truthful! I promise I won't take it personally, I am simply looking for ways to grow and improve as a teacher, so I NEED YOUR HELP! Thanks so much for taking the time to give me your feedback.
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Warm Up!- Final Part 1
Record yourself doing the warm up!
Make sure you do each part.
Start with the head rolls, end with the shake down.
Choose whatever Tongue Twisters you want.
Do it JUST LIKE we do it in class.
Make sure you do each part.
Start with the head rolls, end with the shake down.
Choose whatever Tongue Twisters you want.
Do it JUST LIKE we do it in class.
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Peer Feedback Form
In your breakout rooms, score each of the groups as the perform their scenes.
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How did you do when you performed the scene today? What do you need to work on?
Answer this at the end of class.
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At the end of the lesson, answer these questions... ○ How do the setting, character background, and relationships create conflict? ○ How can you apply this to your future scene work?
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For Beg Drama- Who is your partner for the scene? For Adv. Drama- Have you recorded all your scenes? If not, when are you recording?
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Quick Check
If you don't want to do this, you don't have to. It is a quick and easy couple of points!
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What are some ways you can use your voice to be a better actor??
Think to actors you really like... what do they do with their voice?
Advanced Drama... I want your input too!!
Advanced Drama... I want your input too!!
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Final Pantomime Performance!
I am attaching a Rubric here, this is for me to grade you. You don't need to do anything! The Flipgrid link is also here!
DO NOT RECORD UNTIL YOU HAVE LOOKED AT YOUR FEEDBACK AND PRACTICED! Please take your time on this performance it is worth a TON of points!!
DO NOT RECORD UNTIL YOU HAVE LOOKED AT YOUR FEEDBACK AND PRACTICED! Please take your time on this performance it is worth a TON of points!!
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Peer Evaluation
Use this document to capture your feedback for each group member!
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Type out a possible plot for your Pantomime Final. Be as specific as possible. (The structure is typed in the instructions)
Pantomime Structure:
1. Entrance
2. Set up the situation
3. Perform an activity that has a desired outcome
4. Small obstacles prevent completion
5. You must eventually succeed
6. A reason develops for you to exit
Example:
1. I enter because I am in a rush to pack for my trip.
2. Pick up an invisible suitcase.
3. My desired goal is to pack.
4. Things keep falling out of the suitcase, it is too full to zip, the zipper is broken.
5. I have to sit on the suitcase and it finally zips.
6. I check the time and I am late so I have to go.
1. Entrance
2. Set up the situation
3. Perform an activity that has a desired outcome
4. Small obstacles prevent completion
5. You must eventually succeed
6. A reason develops for you to exit
Example:
1. I enter because I am in a rush to pack for my trip.
2. Pick up an invisible suitcase.
3. My desired goal is to pack.
4. Things keep falling out of the suitcase, it is too full to zip, the zipper is broken.
5. I have to sit on the suitcase and it finally zips.
6. I check the time and I am late so I have to go.
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What do YOU think is the most important thing to remember when creating a Pantomime? (Besides not talking)
We have been doing pantomime for a couple weeks now! We have talked about body positioning, body language, hand positioning, tension in the body, follow through and facial expressions.
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In the game, "What are you doing?", what did you choose to do and what did your partner do?
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- What three moments of the fairy tale did you choose to draw and why? - What did you think was important to get across in your drawings?
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HW- Fairy Tale Comic
Draw a comic book version of a fairytale. Keep it to 3 panels. Use stick figures if necessary.
Examples of Fairy Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Princess and the Frog, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel
You can draw it on paper and upload it, you can use storyboardthat.com, you can draw it digitally using an online system of your choice, you can use google docs and do insert- drawing.
I have attached an example for reference!
Examples of Fairy Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Princess and the Frog, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel
You can draw it on paper and upload it, you can use storyboardthat.com, you can draw it digitally using an online system of your choice, you can use google docs and do insert- drawing.
I have attached an example for reference!
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In Class Questions
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Flipgrid- Mime Time- Exit Ticket: 10/5-10/6
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What do you think is going to be your biggest challenge for the improv assessment? (use language from the rubric) What game do you think you are going to play for the improv assessment?
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Improv Final Assessment
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● What skills does an improviser need? ● What do you think you could do to improve your improvisation skills?
Exit Ticket- 9/24-9/25
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What does it mean to “relax, have fun, and don’t force the humor”?
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Class Check-In
Hello, I haven't done this in awhile! Let me know how you are doing :) It isn't mandatory, but I will throw some points your way :)
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Exit Ticket: 9/21-9/22
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How is this unit (improv) going so far for you? What has been your favorite exercise? Why? What has been your least favorite exercise? Why?
We have played a lot of games! We have played... "Yes", "Yes, Let's", "Pass the Sound", "Experts", "CROW", "Build an Environment", "Quiet Scenes"
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What makes a good improv? What makes a good improvisor?
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Flipgrid Breakout Rooms
In your Breakout Rooms, practice both games.
Build and Environment and Quiet Scenes
After practicing a couple of rounds, record yourselves playing both games!
Be sure to title your video the names of all participants.
These are both games that require cameras to be on.
Only one person per group needs to record.
Build and Environment and Quiet Scenes
After practicing a couple of rounds, record yourselves playing both games!
Be sure to title your video the names of all participants.
These are both games that require cameras to be on.
Only one person per group needs to record.
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Knowing what you know about Theatre Jobs, if you HAD to pick one job in the Theatre to have, which would it be and why?
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What does it mean to make a choice or bring information to a scene?
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Exit Ticket: 9/14-9/15
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Have you seen or done any improvised games or scenes?
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Exit Ticket
Sorry!!! I did not attach a copy last time!
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Theatre Jobs Flipgrid
go to the Daily Agenda or Flipgrid topic for more info!
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Group Work- Theatre Jobs
Make a copy of this assignment. Only 1 person needs to turn it in! This is to be done during class time, so please do not work on it ahead of time!
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Participation Week 8/31-9/4
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Class Check-In
This is NOT mandatory, but I do want to make sure everyone is doing ok! This is a great way to reach out to me if you need extra support! If you complete it, you will get a free point though!
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Write about trying to convince a friend to go to a stage show instead of a movie.
What would you say to a friend to convince them? What might be the benefits of seeing a stage show? Please write this as if you are actually talking to your friend. (ex: Oh come on, it could be really fun! Being a part of an audience is really cool! We can watch a movie at home!)
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Have you ever seen a live stage show? Describe how it felt to be in the audience. Did you enjoy the show? Why or why not? If you’ve never seen a show, what do you think a live stage show would be like?
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Lost at Sea
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Flipgrid- Virtual Locker
Hey, Flipgrid has been weird today. Please take until Monday at midnight to complete this assignment. Please also respond to one person. I will update y'all as soon as I can.
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Make your own Digital Locker
Design your virtual locker to help me get to know you better. Include at least 10 (or more!) things that tell about who you are. Hyperlink at least 3 items! Then provide a list of your items and what they are. More directions, examples, and resources are linked below!
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Scavenger Hunt!
Find the "Virtual Classroom" under "Classroom Resources". Explore the hyperlinks and answer the questions!
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Flipgrid Response- Welcome!!
Please just mark as done when it is complete! You do not need to turn in anything once it is complete on Flipgrid! This is the assignment I talked about in class today, also on your Daily Agenda.
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