January 30

1. Warm up - Using your voice

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2.  Pay special attention to the format of the script (How to format a script) https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre-f80pjhCdsZBAc1axlnN29vsXPpAGA8YDCHC-treiC5BDwlxMTPTR42AHNnbNBsqCZJNusf9ttdZMuUApyhUYFzGZlz4G4Aj4iXfZSnX0yefCZ_Alt8d6tkr9_nOAk9dpf9nKfxGA8N/s1600/SCRIPT-FORMAT.jpg
(How to write a play)  http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Play-Script

3.  Process Journal Reflection

January 28

1.     Let's warm up,  (Shake Out: energizing, can be used right before performing to bring your energy level up.)

2. 
Script writing-Before you write the script for your sit-com pilot,  there are a few things you need  to know and do.
      a.  Brainstorm  - Take notes, create mind-maps, etc to document this process.
      b.  Write a plot idea and the basics of an outline of the script.  Remember that you are writing a sit-com pilot. Look at your Commedia dell'Arte characters. Who will be whom?  What kind of scene will you create?  What will the basic story line be?  What acting techniques will you use?
      c.  Develop a relationship map (who's who, and how is everyone related?)

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Your presentation should be about 8-10 minutes. It will be video-taped.
 
This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention which will be due Friday February 6 (end of class).  

3. Write a process journal entry at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.) Try to focus on Criterion B (developing skills) and Criterion C (thinking and ideas).

January 21, 23

Is it necessary to submit all your assessment tasks? How are you graded?

1. The History of Commedia dell'Arte. Let's watch this little video which was produced by an IB student;)


2. Let's talk a bit about what you have learned so far about Commedia dell'Arte . . .

3. Worksheet 2 - stock characters  due Friday January 23 (end of lesson)

4.  Process Journal entry

January 14, 16

Good Morning, Year 10

1.  Living an emotion . . .

 Notes from video:

* 7 Universal emotions: joy, grief, fear, anger, surprise, love, laughter (people display these emotions in a similar way)

* Emotions scale

* An emotion brings you on to a scene

* Live the emotion as you 

2. Continue research: Worksheet 1 due January 16 (beginning of class)

3. Write a refection at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

January 9

Good Morning Year 10.

Lesson Goal: 1) Practice risk-taking; 2) Continue to research Commedia dell'Arte

 1. Let's warm up!
        Horseshoe is a game designed to help people get used to "messing up" in front of each other, and getting focused in the moment. It promotes risk-taking and playing with commitment. (10 minutes)

2.  Explore Criterion (Criterion Defined page at top of blog)

3. Continue research: Worksheet 1 due January 16 (beginning of class)
4. Remember to keep your process journal up-to-date. Write an entry at the end of each class. Include the date. Include the criterion (A, B, C, D) (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

January 7

Welcome back, Year 10. 2015 will be a really good year for us!

 1. Warm-up

Grammelot is babble speech. This can be a very effective means of communication. Watch the video to learn a little more about this technique. Is language always necessary to communicate with others?

Our first exercise in babble speech was a good way to start the day.

2.  Have you finished your Process Journal entry from December 19 (or before)?  If not, do so now.

3. Worksheet 1 due January 16 (beginning of class)

4. Process Journal entry