September 26, 27, 28

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September 26

1.  Fable - What is a fable?  It is a literary genre. It is a short story that teaches a moral lesson.
The most famous fables are from Aesop. According to Wikipedia, "Aesop ( c. 620 – 564 BCE) was a Greek fabulist and story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains unclear and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics."

2. Let's try one: The tortoise and the  hare, an Aesop Fable
http://diannedelascasas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Tortoise_Hare.pdf

3. Find a story (research) that you like online and  read it aloud to yourself.  

Evaluate your stories once more for tellability and learnability as they read aloud, as this will be a different experience than reading it in your head and assessing it. Ask them to keep in mind the specifics of tellability and learnability.

September 27

1. Guidelines for Storytellers (handout 1)

    Let's read the handout together for understanding.  Please put this handout into your process journal :)

2. Now, it's your turn:
http://read.gov/aesop/001.html

Read and analyze 3 stories. Use the Worksheet to guide you.

September 28

1. Emotion - looks at ways of physicalising the primary emotions: joy, grief, fear, anger, surprise, love, laughter and how to use this in a performance rather than 'acting'.

2.  Write a reflection about the warm-up activity.
       a.  What did we do?
       b.  What did you learn?
       c.  How will it help you become a better actor/actress?


3. Continue . . .    Read and analyze 3 stories. Use the Worksheet to guide you.

September 19, 20, 21

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Learning Objective:  Students will be able to identify the basics of storytelling after class discussion and shall demonstrate them through the improv game “Liar.”

1.  In front of the class tell a story about the origin of your name. Your time limit is 1 minute or less. How does it feel to tell a story about yourself in front of the class?

2.  Storytelling elements:

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 3. “Liar.” This game is played by having one student stand in front of the class and tell a story.

Before the teller begins, ask the rest of the class for a setting and a conflict. The student telling the story must tie these elements into the story. At any point, the audience may yell “liar!” at the teller. When this happens, the teller must change what he or she just said. For example:
Teller: I walked into the bookstore…
Audience: LIAR!
Teller: I army crawled into the bookstore…
The audience is capable of yelling “liar!” at any point and multiple times at once, but stress that they must allow the storyteller to tell the story. It may be best to have the teacher be the only one allowed to yell “liar!” until it feels that the class understands the rhythm. As different stories are told, be sure to ask what good elements are being used. The teller should never say “I didn’t do _____, I did ______ instead”, because it breaks the flow. Simply change what happened.



September 21
1.  Critique what we did yesterday.  What worked and what didn't work?  Think back to the discussion of what a good story consists of. What could be better? What techniques could be use to make sure each element is touched upon?

2.  Fable - What is a fable?  It is a literary genre. It is a short story that teaches a moral lesson.
The most famous fables are from Aesop. According to Wikipedia, "Aesop ( c. 620 – 564 BCE) was a Greek fabulist and story teller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. Although his existence remains unclear and no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Many of the tales are characterized by animals and inanimate objects that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics."

Let's try one: The tortoise and the  hare, an Aesop Fable
http://diannedelascasas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Tortoise_Hare.pdf

Find a story that you like and  read it aloud to yourself.  

Evaluate your stories once more for tellability and learnability as they read aloud, as this will be a different experience than reading it in your head and assessing it. Ask them to keep in mind the specifics of tellability and learnability. 

Now, it's your turn:
http://read.gov/aesop/001.html

September 12, 13, 14

 

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1.  Warm-up  
Mind Teasers:  Short Story Brain Teaser
https://gpuzzles.com/mind-teasers/short-story-brain-teaser/

1. What is your favorite story?  What was interesting about it?  What made it memorable?

2.  Let's look at the Elements of a Story page on this blog and discuss each item.

2.  Now it's your turn.
     A String of Pearls -  This is a group activity. In your group you will write a story using the topic,
     "If only I would have listened! "
       
Write a story that fits the topic, with each group member delivering no more than 4 sentences at a time, and stringing the story together using the contributions from each individual like a string of pearls.

3. Work in your group and write a story 1 line at a time. Each group member will contribute 1 sentence. Remember that a story has a beginning, a middle and an end.

 Write the final story on the big paper and share with the class. 

September 7

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1. What is your favorite story?  What was interesting about it?  What made it memorable?

2.  Let's look at the Elements of a Story page on this blog and discuss each item.

3.  Now it's your turn. 
     A String of Pearls -  This is a group activity. In your group you will write a story using the topic,
     "If only I would have listened! "
       
Write a story that fits the topic, with each group member delivering no more than 4 sentences at a time, and stringing the story together using the contributions from each individual like a string of pearls.
                                       

September 6

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1.  Warm-up   Exaggeration Circle -  good warm-up to work on taking something small and heightening it.

Irish story telling and Irish story tellers:
Niall de Burca - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CWYnpcoA3E
Muireann Murphy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyjrK_rmSPQ

September 5

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Welcome to Year 8 Drama!  This term we will be focusing on storytelling.

1.  Let's talk a little about Year 8 Drama expectations
2.  Let's talk a little about your Arts Process Journal
3. Can you access Managebac?

Warm-up for Drama class.

4.  Shake out  -   energizing, good for getting everyone in sync and connected
            https://youtu.be/GU3h1Q3Dg4o?list=PL0F098B1E301351CC