March 20, 21, 22

March 20

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

2.   Write Criterion B reflection.
       Name of warm-up
       Purpose of warm-up
       What did you learn?
       How can this help you?

3.  Guidelines for Storytellers - Explanation and Discussion



March 21 1. Irish story telling and Irish story tellers:
  
Muireann Murphy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyjrK_rmSPQ

 2.  Discuss
What are some of your favourite stories?  Why do you like them so much?  Can you identify any features of the stories that make them so enjoyable or memorable?


 3.  Research and choose a story that you would like to tell to the class

March 22
1.  Warm-up -  Breathing Relaxation Technique
Breathing exercise to help you learn to relax before performing

2.  Warm-up reflection

       Name of warm-up
       Purpose of warm-up
       What did you learn?
       How can this help you?

 3.  Prepare your performance

March 13, 14, 15

http://zinkmarketing.es/en/storytelling-the-art-of-telling-stories/

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

March 13, 14
Talent Show Rehearsal

March 15
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.  Warm-up - Three Things in Common:  designed to help people get to know each other better (ice breaker)

5.  Write Criterion B  (Developing Skills) reflection (include date of warm-up)
       Name of warm-up
       Purpose of warm-up
       What did you learn?
       How can this help you with your acting?

March 6, 7, 8

http://slideplayer.com/slide/3784682/

March 6, 7

Introduction to Greek Drama 
    What is Greek Drama?  Have you ever heard of Greek Drama?  Let's discover . . .

https://www.ket.org/education/resources/introduction-greek-drama/

1.   Read the text, listen to the podcast and take the test.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/drama_and_theatre.php

2.  Research Ancient Greece.  Read the text and take the test.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/greek_city_state.php

3.  Research Women in Ancient Greece.  Read the text and take the test. 
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/womens_roles.php 

March 8
1. Ancient Greeks: Arts and theatre
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/arts_and_theatre/

2.  Theatre of Ancient Greece
https://kids.kiddle.co/Theatre_of_ancient_Greece