7th Hour Drama 3-4-7th Hour Assignments

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CO: SWD: analysis of effective electronic media techniques by investigating personal preferences from YouTube videos and determining what makes them memorable.
LO: SW: write to explain their preferences using the phrase: "I found this video enjoyable because __________, which demonstrates its ability to..."
Vocab: social media, interactivity, digital convergence
Standards:  ART.T.III.HS.6

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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: analysis of culturally impactful films by researching the specific cultural shifts that occurred after the release of seven specific films.
LO: SW: write to recount important cultural shifts related to film releases using the phrase, "Because of the release of _________, society changed in that it..."
Vocab: Rave Review, Pan, Pull Quotes
Standards:  ART.T.IV.HS.1

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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: 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: 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: analysis of three short films by focusing on their respective insights into social justice issues, and commenting on these observations

LO: SW: orally recall instances from the short films that stood out to them, and explain why using the phrase, “this scene stood out because __________.”
Vocab: Moral, theme, nonverbal communication
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.8

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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 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: 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 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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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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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: analysis of various aspects of a short play by critiquing the effectiveness of these aspects.
LO: SW: write to critique the strengths and weaknesses of a dramatic performance using the stem, "something the actors did well was _______________, and something the actors did poorly was ______________."
Vocab: Analysis, critique
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.8

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CO: SWD: analysis of monologues by deconstructing different monologues based on required emotional delivery and personal preference, determining which would be best to perform
LO: SW: orally reflect on their personal preferences for monologues using the stem, "I feel most comfortable performing _______________________ because..."
Vocab: Monologue, delivery, memorization
Standards: ART.T.I.HS.2

Use your skills as a director to stage every aspect of a performance monologue. Follow the instructions on the document for clearer details!
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CO: SWD: application of directorial skills by developing a creative vision for a dramatic monologue, focusing on all aspects of the production process
LO: SW: orally explain their directorial creative choices using the phrase, "I think that the (lights, sound, makeup, etc.) should look ____________ because..."
Vocab: Director, prompt, makeup, props, costume
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.4

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

Follow the instructions on the document. You'll be writing a three-person scene focusing on dialogue and blocking. Make sure to follow the FCAs to receive full credit! Also, make sure the first draft is done by Wednesday morning so that we can peer-edit during class!
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SWD: application of playwrighting skills by correctly formatting a sample script following relevant FCAs in a Type III paper
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

Using the character you created during "The Theme I Mean" assignment, describe how you will keep the audience's attention focused on that character during the climax of your imagined play. Make sure to use one of the eight strategies for keeping the center of interest from Chapter 17. Make sure to use the Chapter 17 Presentation (Part One) as well as the example I've provided if you become confused! A more detailed explanation can be found on the document itself.
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CO: SWD: application of blocking skills by modifying an existing character's actions to better draw in the audience's attention
LO: SWD: orally describe their creative choices using the phrase, "I chose to use the _____________ center of interest option because..."
Vocab: Blocking, Center of Interest, Climax
Standards: ART.T.III.HS.4

View the Google Slides presentation entitled "Painting the Characters" and, for each painting presented, create a three-sentence description of the object of the painting. What is the character's backstory? What are his/her goals? Who is their antagonist? 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

Follow the instructions on the document, and use the "The Theme I Mean (example)" if you become lost or confused. Of course, feel free to email as well if you need further information!
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CO: STD: application of the six basic elements of dramatic literature by developing a unique plot centered around an important theme or subject.
LO: SW: write to describe various aspects of a basic script using content-specific vocabulary
Vocab: Plot, Character, Diction, Theme, Sound, Spectacle
Standards: ART.T.II.HS.2

Fill out the document with creative or funny ideas, then assign roles and practice reading.

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CO: SWD: synthesis by combining myriad ideas into a cohesive script

LO: SW: orally present their unique script while playing original characters

Vocabulary: Collaboration, Dialect

Standards: ART.T.I.HS.2

Please make sure you meet the word count requirement!

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Use the information from the Chapter Twelve Presentation if you forget the defining traits of a tragic hero! We'll be coming back to this characters, so take this assignment seriously!

Complete this writing prompt following the instructions on the paper. Don't forget to use the SAMPLE WRITING PROMPT if you become confused. This will be your first graded assignment!

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