Drama: 8/27,28/12

Guiding Q:

• Why study literature in drama?
• How do you apply literary skills to drama?
• What are the rules and processes of improvisation?

Bell Ringer: 2 improvs

• The human machine
• The question game/competition

Activities:

1. Improvisation discussion
• The point and purpose
• The three major rules: commit, shared success, say yes
• How it works out in life and drama
2. Follow through on "Ransom" assignment from last Friday and preparation for the days I'll be out this week.
3. Follow through on stunts from last week and ask for journals/notes to be turned in
4. Improv examples and stories.
5. Begin to focus on relationship between literature and drama: storytelling
• The story "How to start a rock band"