Drama: 8/24/12

Classes were covered by substitutes because I was unavailable. Following were the plans:

1. Level 3 and 4 students are to break the class into groups of 4 or 5.
2. Each group is given a copy of the story: "The Ransom of Red Chief"
1. Students are to read the story out loud in their group
2. Each student should have some chance to read, keeping the volume low so other groups can work uninterrupted.
3. While students listen and read the story, they are to
1. Create a list of characters in the story
2. List the qualities of each character: dress, size, attitude, personality, . . . . etc.
3. Create a list of basic events of the story
4. Make sure their name is on the paper
5. Each student is to do their own work, but they can be helped by others in their group
6. We will probably have the students turn this into an in-class play/skit soon.
4. I expect this assignment to take more than one class
5. Make sure students turn in their work as far as they get.