KRISTA D. PRICE

DAY 2:

1.)  Discussed what makes something "believable".

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2.) Reviewed ALICE training (and practiced with door locks).

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3.) Rehearsed ideas and scenes (Stage Directions Scene) with a focus on "Thinking Creatively" (IB Criterion C).

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4.)  Explored depth of ideas by participating in "5 Why's" creative thinking strategy with scene/partner.  (Google Classroom Process Journal - Title:  "Stage Directions Scene:  Concept & Whys")

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5.) Partnered with another group and shared scene concept (or acted out scene) with/for partner group...with the goal of getting "3 great questions" from the other group.  (Google Classroom Process Journal - Title:  "Stage Directions Scene:  Collaboration" - List the 3 great questions given.)

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6.) Reflected on PROCESS and ARTISTIC INTENTION by completing "Reflection - Stage Directions Scene" in Google Classroom.  (Answer first 3 questions.)

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HOMEWORK:  You will perform your Stage Directions Scene NEXT class.  Please be prepared.  (Also, be sure you've completed questions 1-3 on your Reflection prior to next class.)  You may want to review the RUBRIC for this acting project.  Remember...you're graded on IDEAS, so work on your creative thinking strategies.

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DAY 1:

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1.)  Rehearsed scenes (Stage Directions scene) and reviewed RUBRIC.

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2.)  Completed  "Reflection - Stage Directions Scene" in Google Classroom.  (Answer first 3 questions.)

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3.) Performed Stage Directions scenes and received class feedback.  (Note:  Be sure you've written your feedback on your Reflection #2 in Google Classroom)

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4.) Reviewed Stage Directions as a class.

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5.) Watched a video ("KP's Theatre Class - Stage Directions" (from 3:58 to the end) and took notes in Google Classroom "Acting Class Notes" Journal.  

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6.) Practiced terms given in the video with a partner (open, closed, share, give, take, cover, upstage, etc.) and also practiced Body Positions on stage.

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7.) Participated in Motivated Movement activities (led by Ms. Price).

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8.) Discussed how "motivated movement" impacts believability in a scene.

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HOMEWORK:  You will have a Unit Test in THREE classes on the concepts and terms given in the following videos (for which you took notes):  Types of Stages, Stage Directions, Stage Terms (we will watch Stage Terms next class)

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DAY 2:

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1.)  Reviewed:  You will have a Unit Test in TWO classes on the concepts and terms given in the following videos (for which you took notes):  Types of Stages, Stage Directions, Stage Terms (Note:  Next week is a different schedule.  Your test will be on FRIDAY, 1st hour.)

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2.)  Reflected on personal growth so far in Acting.  Students watched videos of each of their 3 performances so far in class.  (In our Google Classroom drive, find your 3 performance videos, and watch them in order then complete the "Personal Growth Reflection" in Google Classroom.  Submit when finished.

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3.) Completed the final two questions on Reflection #2 in Google Classroom.  (This reflection is for your Stage Directions Scene performance.)

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4.) Re-visited the term "motivated movement" and what it means when Acting.

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5.) Participated in developing ideas for a new "Open-Ended Scene" (found in Google Classroom).  Focused on ways to show "motivated movement" while rehearsing scenes introduced by Ms. Price.

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6.) Decided which of today's 3 scenes each set of partners want to perform for a grade.

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7.) Journaled about 5 specific ways to IMPROVE partners' open-ended scenes.  (Title:  "5 ways to improve my open-ended scene")

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8.) Completed Reflection #3 in Google Classsroom (questions 1-3).

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9.) Watched a video:  "KP's Theatre Class - Stage Terms" and took notes in Google Classroom "Acting Class Notes" Journal.   

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HOMEWORK:  You will have a Unit Test in TWO classes on the concepts and terms given in the following videos (for which you took notes):  Types of Stages, Stage Directions, Stage Terms.  This is the only test in Acting class, so be sure you study.

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