VIRTUAL A week 8 (2021)

Acting: Week 8

(March 15-19, 2021 - VIRTUAL)

Important topics/terms are in RED.

Google Classroom assignments are in BLUE.

If ABSENT, you are REQUIRED to read / understand / do all activities posted for that day, even if it's not an "assignment".

DAY 1: (Note: Your Summative Unit 1 test is postponed to Day 1 next week.)

1.) (In Zoom Class Tuesday) Participate in a class activity led by Ms. Price: "one-word story".

2.) (In Zoom Class Tuesday) Discuss our next unit: STORY

3.) Journal (in Google Classroom PROCESS JOURNAL under week 8)

Journal Title: "Great" Stories

(In your opinion) What does a great story "look" like?
(In your opinion) What moves a story forward?

4.) Watch a video by Ira Glass in which he discusses anecdotes & bait in storytelling. Respond to the following journal prompt (in Google Classroom PROCESS JOURNAL under week 8)

Journal Title: Anecdote & Bait in Storytelling

Note: Ira Glass is a radio host who precedes podcasts. Although in this video he discusses stories told on his radio show/podcast, most of the principles he discusses apply to stories told on stage, as well.
Describe (full sentences) what the "anecdote" and "bait" is in storytelling. Why are both important & how should each be used to create interesting stories?

5.) Watch a short film by film-maker Caleb Slain (Lost & Found Shop). Pay attention to the "anecdote" and "bait" offered in the story by the filmmaker. Be ready to discuss in Zoom class on Thursday.

DAY 2: (You must attend Zoom class Thursday so you can begin to prepare for your final IB Summative scene.)

1.) (In Zoom Class Thursday) Discuss the "anecdote" and "bait" in Lost & Found Shop. (You were supposed to watch this video last class. Come ready to discuss this video in class today.)

2.) (In Zoom Class Thursday) Listen to 3 different clips played by Ms. Price and respond in Google Classroom PROCESS JOURNAL: "Feels Like" and "Looks Like" for each clip.

Note: This activity will be used to create our 4th (and final) scene for our IB Summative: Thinking Creatively.

3.) (In Zoom Class Thursday) Received instructions for our final acting scene (for IB Summative "Thinking Creatively")

With a partner (of your choice), create a GOODBYE SCENE to music (choose clip #1, #2, or #3)
- Be SPECIFIC in your CHOICES (character, setting, why's, etc.)
- Your STORY should have a beginning, conflict, sequence of actions, and resolution (NOT the same action over and over).
- No talking (or mouthing words). Work to SHOW more than you tell.

4.) In Zoom Class Thursday) Collaborated with a partner to develop a concept, artistic intention, and strong story for a Goodbye Scene to the music clips shared in Zoom class on Thursday, March 18.

5. You will rehearse & perform your scene next class (in-person).

** Remember: You will have a Unit Test on Types of Stages, Stage Directions, Stage Terms NEXT CLASS! (First thing on Tuesday, 3/23/21)