Drama: 11/17/10

1. Severe discussion related to behavior and work not being turned in.
2. Grades published on the wall. Pointed out missing work.
3. Mannerism assignment is absolutely due next class. Discuss the point and value of mannerisms and how they communicate the life of the communicator.
4. Clearly define what is required and what will be graded on the character development assignment. Students were given a handout related to expectations. The assignment is due in two class from today. Students need to label the parts or write in order of expectations.
5. Students given handout of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Each student was assigned a section to read. They were to create an accent for their individual section of the reading and be able to identify the character they are doing.
6. Students were allowed to rummage through a variety of different parodies of the poem for later performances in class.
7. Students are assigned to be able to read the original poem in their character's voice from the character development assignment.