Tuesday, January 31, 2017

AGENDA 1/31

Perform Oedipus Rex, Scenes I and II

HW: If you have not performed as an actor for us, select ANY significant speech in Oedipus, Scene I or Scene II, and write a one-page interpretation and reflection: What themes or character traits emerge? What language/images in the speech are especially significant? How does this speech help highlight the conflict or elements of the tragic figure, Oedipus?

(Actors will receive full credit for this writing assignment. Thank you for your service!)

Friday, January 27, 2017

AGENDA 1/27

Reviewing characteristics of tragedy/tragic figures
Oedipus Rex - background video from the Standard Deviants
Pre-quiz questions:
How do we define a tragedy?

Why should we care about this art form? What makes “tragedy” important?

What are five important characteristics of the tragic figure/tragic hero?

Discuss answers in groups, then watch video from Standard Deviants, starting at 3:45 (three minutes, 45 seconds starts "Part II: What is Tragedy?" and continue to 15:01, at the end of the Oedipus Rex section.

Review additional notes on the characteristics of the tragic figure 

HW: Read pages 1255-1273 Scenes I and II of Oedipus Rex for Monday’s class. We will perform parts as Reader’s Theater, and as you read, look for lines that mention sight and eyes and elements of the tragic figure. Be prepared to respond to the remaining quiz questions!

Friday, January 20, 2017

AGENDA 1/20

PPT: Group Discussion of  Real Women Have Curves
Have group members take turns recording ideas and share the Google Doc or take notes by hand
Include textual references/direct quotations as appropriate to support your thinking

HW: Finish reading the play and get your permission slips signed! Generate three thoughtful questions (about the play itself, the conventions of drama, or the craft of writing) for the playwright/cast that you might ask next Tuesday or when Ms. Lopez visits our class.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

AGENDA 1/17

Drama Presentations - take notes!

Group 1: The Nature of Drama
Period 5 The Nature of Drama
Period 6 The Nature of Drama

Group 2: Realistic and Nonrealistic Drama
Period 5: Realistic and Nonrealistic Drama
Period 6: Realistic and Nonrealistic Drama

Group 3: Conventions of Drama
Period 5: Conventions of Drama
Period 6: Conventions of Drama

Group 4: Tragedy
Period 5: Tragedy
Period 6: Tragedy

Group 5: The Tragic Hero
Period 5: The Tragic Hero
Period 6: The Tragic Hero

Group 6: Comedy
Period 5: Comedy
Period 6: Comedy

Group 7: Melodrama and Farce
Period 5: Melodrama and Farce
Period 6: Melodrama and Farce

HW: Read Act I, scenes 1-3 of Real Women Have Curves (pages 1-34) for Thursday's class and be ready to discuss:
1) Characters and Conflicts
2) Conventions of drama evident in play
3) Elements of realistic drama evident in play
4) Comic elements

Thursday, January 12, 2017

AGENDA 1/12

Guidelines for an Effective PPT:
  • No more than 5 words per line
  • No more than 5 lines (bullet points) per slide
  • Every 5 slides, do something visually different (change placement of images, add new background color or transition, etc.)
  • Remember: PPT is a visual medium. Try to relay content through images and use little text
  • Use clear, easy-to-read fonts, at least size 30
  • Put additional notes for the speaker to say in the "Notes" tab below the slide itself
Group PPTs due at end of class tomorrow. 

HW: Prepare your spoken presentation over the weekend. Presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday. Effective presentations will demonstrate preparation and familiarity with material, eye contact, sufficient volume, ability to answer questions--NOT merely reading from the slide. Watch a TED talk if you need pointers!

AGENDA 1/11

Textbook room and the joy of book covers!
Start assigning PPT groups/content for chapters 1-3 introductions jigsaw

Guidelines for an Effective PPT:

  • No more than 5 words per line
  • No more than 5 lines per slide
  • Every 5 slides, do something visually different (change placement of images, add new background color or transition, etc.)
  • Remember: PPT is a visual medium. Try to relay content through images and use little text
  • Use clear, easy-to-read fonts, at least size 30
  • Put additional notes for the speaker to say in the "Notes" tab below the slide itself
Groups and Page Numbers:
Group #1: The Nature of Drama, pages 1068-1071
Group #2: Realistic Drama, pages 1112-1116
Group #3: Dramatic Conventions, pages 1114-1116 and glossary, pages 1069-
Terms for Dramatic Conventions group to define:
  • stage directions
  • narrator
  • aside
  • soliloquy
  • monologue
  • dialogue
  • character foil
  • protagonist
  • antagonist
  • dynamic/round character
  • static/flat character
  • stock character
Group #4: Tragedy 1240-1242
Group #5: Tragic Hero 1242-1244
Group #6: Comedy 1244-1246
Group #7: Melodrama and Farce 1246-1247



Work on PPT with your group

HW: Bring Perrine's Literature to class every day this week. Read your assigned pages tonight to prep for tomorrow's group work.