4th Hour ESL Drama-4th Hour Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Dominic Guerriero
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- ELA
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Greenlighting (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document. Let me know if you have any questions!
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CO: SWD: creation of unique and well-constructed fictional worlds by devising new, but constant, laws of physics and society.
LO: SW: write to elaborate on their choices in their fictional world using the phrase, "I chose to include ___________ in my fictional world because..."
Vocab: World-building, Genre
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.3
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CO: SWD: creation of unique and well-constructed fictional worlds by devising new, but constant, laws of physics and society.
LO: SW: write to elaborate on their choices in their fictional world using the phrase, "I chose to include ___________ in my fictional world because..."
Vocab: World-building, Genre
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.3
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My Favorite Film (homework)
Follow the Instructions on the document! Let me know if you have any questions!
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Who Am I? (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document! Let me know if you have any questions!
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CO: SWD: analysis of their personal goals, paths, and identities by determining what others want for them and what they want for themselves.
LO: SW: Orally reflect upon the different directions that they're being pulled in life using the phrase: "What my teachers want for me is _____________, but what I want for myself is..."
Vocab: Identity, method acting, bildungsroman
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.9
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CO: SWD: analysis of their personal goals, paths, and identities by determining what others want for them and what they want for themselves.
LO: SW: Orally reflect upon the different directions that they're being pulled in life using the phrase: "What my teachers want for me is _____________, but what I want for myself is..."
Vocab: Identity, method acting, bildungsroman
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.9
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I Am vs. I Want (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document! Let me know if you have any questions!
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CO: SWD: understanding of types of songs found in musicals by classifying various Broadway songs as either "I Want" or "I Am"
LO: SW: write to defend their choice of song type using the sentence stem: "This is a ________ song because the lyrics show..."
Vocab: I Want song, I Am song, musical theatre, principal character, chorus
Standards: ART.T.IV.HS.4
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CO: SWD: understanding of types of songs found in musicals by classifying various Broadway songs as either "I Want" or "I Am"
LO: SW: write to defend their choice of song type using the sentence stem: "This is a ________ song because the lyrics show..."
Vocab: I Want song, I Am song, musical theatre, principal character, chorus
Standards: ART.T.IV.HS.4
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Character Development Assignment (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document. Let me know if you have any questions!
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CO: SWD:
application of their understanding of characters by brainstorming, outlining,
and creating an original character whom they will return to throughout the rest
of the semester
LO: SW:
write to reflect upon their character, and consider his/her needs, wants and
traits using the phrase, “My character should be _________ because __________.”
Vocab: internal traits, external traits, characterization, protagonist
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2
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CO: SWD:
application of their understanding of characters by brainstorming, outlining,
and creating an original character whom they will return to throughout the rest
of the semester
LO: SW:
write to reflect upon their character, and consider his/her needs, wants and
traits using the phrase, “My character should be _________ because __________.”
Vocab: internal traits, external traits, characterization, protagonist
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2
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Props to You (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document. Let me know if you have any questions!
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CO: SWD: understanding of the purpose of props to a successful theatrical production by outlining appropriate props that would work in myriad settings
LO: SW: orally elaborate on their prop choices using the phrase, "I chose to include _______ as a prop in this setting because..."
Vocab: hand prop, decorative prop, set prop, props master
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.3
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CO: SWD: understanding of the purpose of props to a successful theatrical production by outlining appropriate props that would work in myriad settings
LO: SW: orally elaborate on their prop choices using the phrase, "I chose to include _______ as a prop in this setting because..."
Vocab: hand prop, decorative prop, set prop, props master
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.3
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You're A Monster! (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document! Let me know if you have further questions!
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CO: SWD: application of makeup designing skills by creating and drawing different styles of stage makeup on blank figures to fit different story criteria
LO: SW: orally explain their creative choices regarding their makeup choices the stem, “I chose to use _______ for this character because _______.”
Vocab: straight makeup, character makeup
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.4
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CO: SWD: application of makeup designing skills by creating and drawing different styles of stage makeup on blank figures to fit different story criteria
LO: SW: orally explain their creative choices regarding their makeup choices the stem, “I chose to use _______ for this character because _______.”
Vocab: straight makeup, character makeup
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.4
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My Favorite Character (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document! Make sure you turn in this assignment today!
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CO: SWD: understanding of significant personal traits and qualities by identifying and and explaining their favorite fictional character
LO: SW: write to reflect on what qualities and attributes they find compelling in a fictional character using the phrase, "One reason I chose _________ as my favorite character is because..."
Vocab: characterization, character arc
Standards:
ART.T.V.HS.3
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CO: SWD: understanding of significant personal traits and qualities by identifying and and explaining their favorite fictional character
LO: SW: write to reflect on what qualities and attributes they find compelling in a fictional character using the phrase, "One reason I chose _________ as my favorite character is because..."
Vocab: characterization, character arc
Standards:
ART.T.V.HS.3
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Type III: My Royal Introduction (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document! Let me know if you have any questions. Use this website if you are having trouble finding examples: https://brightside.me/wonder-curiosities/what-you-should-do-if-you-ever-meet-the-queen-692210/#:~:text=What%20should%20you%20wear%20to,for%20other%20occasions%2C%20not%20this.
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SWD: application of costume designing skills by researching and describing appropriate attire to wear in a specific social situation
SW: orally explain their creative choices regarding their costume design using the stem, “I chose to use _______ for my design because _______.”
Vocab: Silhouette, costume plot, acquisitions list
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.4
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SWD: application of costume designing skills by researching and describing appropriate attire to wear in a specific social situation
SW: orally explain their creative choices regarding their costume design using the stem, “I chose to use _______ for my design because _______.”
Vocab: Silhouette, costume plot, acquisitions list
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.4
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Designing my Dream Home (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document, and let me know if you have any questions!
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CO: SWD: application of sets and set design by drafting different sets for provided and original set pieces
LO: SW: orally justify their decisions to classmates and the teacher using the stem, “the reason I designed the room like this is because ____________.”
Vocab: Set piece, Box set, Unit set, Flat
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.4
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CO: SWD: application of sets and set design by drafting different sets for provided and original set pieces
LO: SW: orally justify their decisions to classmates and the teacher using the stem, “the reason I designed the room like this is because ____________.”
Vocab: Set piece, Box set, Unit set, Flat
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.4
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3 Short Films (classwork/homework)
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CO: SWD analysis of different forms of media by finding connections between themes discussed in class and themes found in short films
LO: SW write to recount major thematic elements of short films using the stem, "One major theme of this film is ________ because..."
Vocab: Theme, animation, slapstick, suspense
Standards: ART.T.IV.HS.1
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CO: SWD analysis of different forms of media by finding connections between themes discussed in class and themes found in short films
LO: SW write to recount major thematic elements of short films using the stem, "One major theme of this film is ________ because..."
Vocab: Theme, animation, slapstick, suspense
Standards: ART.T.IV.HS.1
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Which Direction Should I Take? (homework)
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Casting Myself! (homework)
Follow the instructions on the document!
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CO: SWD: application of casting skills by modeling the work of a casting director by casting a real-world actor to star in a stage play about their own (the students') life.
LO: SW: write to explain their creative choices concerning their preferred actor using the stem, "I chose to cast ________________ as myself because..."
Vocab: cast, ensemble, director
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.1
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CO: SWD: application of casting skills by modeling the work of a casting director by casting a real-world actor to star in a stage play about their own (the students') life.
LO: SW: write to explain their creative choices concerning their preferred actor using the stem, "I chose to cast ________________ as myself because..."
Vocab: cast, ensemble, director
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.1
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Midyear Checkpoint (Homework)
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Painting the Characters (classwork/homework)
View the Google Slides presentation entitled "Painting the Characters" and, for each painting presented, create a one-sentence description of the object of the painting. Who is the character? Tell me about him/her! The goal is to think of each of the paintings as if the person presented were the lead character in a play.
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CO: SWD: analysis of scriptwriting by examining subjects of art and developing backstories, goals, and obstacles for these subjects as if they were characters in a play.
LO: SW: write to provide reasons for the subjects' motives and obstacles using the phrase, "the character looks ________________, so I think that he/she should _______________."
Vocab: script, motivation, interpretation, protagonist, antagonist
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2
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CO: SWD: analysis of scriptwriting by examining subjects of art and developing backstories, goals, and obstacles for these subjects as if they were characters in a play.
LO: SW: write to provide reasons for the subjects' motives and obstacles using the phrase, "the character looks ________________, so I think that he/she should _______________."
Vocab: script, motivation, interpretation, protagonist, antagonist
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2
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Memorizing Lines Notes (classwork/homework)
Fill out the information on this paper using the source that Mr. G. provides in class
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CO: SWD: understanding of memorization techniques by restating useful tips and tricks practiced by professional and amateur actors when memorizing lines
LO: SW: write to paraphrase several memorization tips and tricks using the phrase, "The most helpful memorization technique for me is ________________ because..."
Vocab: Memorization, Line, Cue
Standards: ART.T.IV.HS.5
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CO: SWD: understanding of memorization techniques by restating useful tips and tricks practiced by professional and amateur actors when memorizing lines
LO: SW: write to paraphrase several memorization tips and tricks using the phrase, "The most helpful memorization technique for me is ________________ because..."
Vocab: Memorization, Line, Cue
Standards: ART.T.IV.HS.5
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Formatting a Play (classwork/homework)
On this Google Doc, Format the document so that it will work for writing a script.
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SWD: application of playwrighting skills by correctly formatting a sample script following instructions and exmaples
SW: write to demonstrate understanding of proper formatting techniques for a script using the phrase, "for stage directions, I should use __________________ because..."
Vocab: dialogue, stage directions, dramatis personae
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.3
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SWD: application of playwrighting skills by correctly formatting a sample script following instructions and exmaples
SW: write to demonstrate understanding of proper formatting techniques for a script using the phrase, "for stage directions, I should use __________________ because..."
Vocab: dialogue, stage directions, dramatis personae
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.3
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Two Truths and a Lie (Share)
In the slide that has your name, write two true things about yourself and one lie. Then, in our next class, we're going to try to figure out which of the three choices is the lie.
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CO: SWD: application of improvisational skills by practicing the ability to think quickly by providing two truths and one lie about themselves.
LO: SW: orally justify their choices regarding the lie about themselves using the phrase, "I chose to use __________ as a lie because..."
Vocab: Improvisation, ensemble, collaboration, concentration, cooperation
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2
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CO: SWD: application of improvisational skills by practicing the ability to think quickly by providing two truths and one lie about themselves.
LO: SW: orally justify their choices regarding the lie about themselves using the phrase, "I chose to use __________ as a lie because..."
Vocab: Improvisation, ensemble, collaboration, concentration, cooperation
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2
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Writing Prompt #2 (Homework)
Answer the prompt in the following document. Please make sure you write at least 50 words in order to receive full credit!
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CO: SWD: understanding of the basic rules of pantomime by describing the ease (or lack thereof) of communication without the use of oral language.
LO: SW: defend their assessment regarding the skills of mimes using the stem, "I think it would be (easy/hard) to communicate without speaking because..."
Vocab: Pantomime, Nonverbal communication, Mime
Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.1.D
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CO: SWD: understanding of the basic rules of pantomime by describing the ease (or lack thereof) of communication without the use of oral language.
LO: SW: defend their assessment regarding the skills of mimes using the stem, "I think it would be (easy/hard) to communicate without speaking because..."
Vocab: Pantomime, Nonverbal communication, Mime
Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-10.1.D
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Stage Directions (homework)
Use the presentation as a reference of you are confused!
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Types of Stages (quiz)
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4 Types of Stages (Homework)
Fill in the blank spots for each type of stage with the correct information
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Writing Prompt #1
Make sure to write at least 50 words!
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What did I do over the long Labor Day weekend?
Write a short explanation of something that you did over the four-day Labor Day weekend! This will be your first graded assignment.
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What's something I know about acting?
Write a short explanation about one thing you think about when you think of "acting". There are no wrong answers--just tell me what you think!