September 25, 26, 27

http://thecommunitymanager.com/2013/11/14/five-tips-on-using-storytelling-for-community-management/

September 25

1.  Warm-up:  Woosh, Bang, Pow, builds and focuses on energy, commitment and pacing

2. Criterion B reflection

Name of warm-up:  Woosh, Bang, Pow
Purpose: builds and focuses on energy, commitment and pacing
What did you learn?
How can it help you with your acting?

What makes a good story?  p. 124
3.  Read the text
4.  Activity:  What makes a story a story?
     Follow the instructions and complete the activity.  Work in pairs or groups of 3.


September 26
1.  Point of view p. 125
2.  Activity:  Who is telling the story?
     Follow the instructions and complete the activity.  Work in pairs or groups of 3.

September 27

EasyBib (http://www.easybib.com/mla8-format/website-citation)

Criterion A - Research and Assessment

1.  Open a Word document
2.  Type your name at the top left
3.  Title the document   Storytelling   Criterion A - Knowing and Understanding 

4.  Conduct the following research:

1. What is storytelling?  (write 3-4 sentences using your own words)
2.  Storytelling in different cultures  (various European, African, North American, Middle American, South American, Asian and Australian cultures. Could include Japan, Russia, Native American, Middle East, etc. 

• Research storytelling in your culture and give a brief introduction in your own words. (1 paragraph)
•  Research and choose 1 story from your culture.  Write the name of the story and give a brief summary. Look for myths and legends in your culture. (1 paragraph)

Works Cited page required -  MLA 8 format.

September 18, 19, 20

http://www.bcgconnect.com/influence-donors-consistent-storytelling/

September 18, 19, 20
1st performance
giving and receiving feedback

September 11, 12, 13

September 11
1.  30 minutes - Follow the link to learn vocabulary about different kinds of stories: https://quizlet.com/151597527/stories-flash-cards/

2.  30 minutes - Research and prepare a story to tell in front of the class. The story should be more than 1 minute but less than 2 minutes.

September 12
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?

September 13

1.   Warm-up  3 2 1 Acting Studio:  Breathing Relaxation Technique - can find your center, focus and relax for auditions

2.  Research and choose a story that you would like to tell to the class. Guidelines:  Tell a story, 1-2 minutes in length, use your voice and body to add emphasis and make the story more appealing to your audience.

September 4, 5, 6

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/736b54_7a67687bac4f44dfb60d042f74aa6d8f.png

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

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

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

Who likes stories?  What's your favourite story?

September 4
1.  Let's talk a little about: Year 8 Drama expectations
2.  Let's talk a little about: 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?

September 5

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

September 6
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. Guidelines:  Tell a story, 1-2 minutes in length, use your voice and body to add emphasis and make the story more appealing to your audience.

September 11
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 1st performance.
      Guidelines:  Tell a story, 1-2 minutes in length, use your voice and body to add emphasis and make the story more appealing to your audience.