JK's
We began with introductions and speaking loudly and clearly. Everyone practised saying their name enthusiastically and with a smile. We looked at the Chinchilla's eyes to understand that our eyes can show different emotions. Added to that were a few songs that also helped us show emotions. The class listened to the poem, What is Pink?, by Christina Rossetti and discussed how thinking about different colours makes us feel different things. Way to go JK's!
SK's
The Senior Kindergarten class introduced themselves one by one. The idea of "stage left" and "stage right" was introduced through their approach to our "centre stage". Introductions were made confidently and clearly followed by a bow or curtsy. Those curtsies need work as we try not to topple over. The Chinchilla made his debut to this class and we studied how his eyes tell us what he feels. Everyone got to give him a hug to make him feel less afraid. We studied the poem, What is Pink? by Christina Rossetti, as well as the entire five verses of the lullaby Twinkle Twinkle, known as The Star, by Jane Taylor.
Grade 1's and 2's
The grade ones and twos were very eager to get started. We discussed different types of theatre, and have some opera afficionados in the class. Introductions were made very confidently, as were the entrances and exits from the stage. We went to the auditorium and looked at the different physical aspects that make up a theatre. All were very excited to see the "back stage" area. HOMEWORK - all the children were asked to prepare a very short nursery rhyme or poem. It needs to be short as we just need to know the words, and work over and over on proper presentation.
Grade 3's and 4's
The boys and girls had a very fun time presenting themselves at centre stage (in our classroom). Each introduction was repeated until we were confidently able to hear a name and a personal interest. We expanded our likes and dislikes by stressing emotions through voice modulation, volume, and posture. We have a lot of work ahead of us when the giggles found their way among us. The poem of the day was: Vegetable Strike Back, by Steve Turner. Who would have thought a poem about vegetables could be quite so distressing and scary. We will be returning to that poem again. HOMEWORK - both grades were asked to know a very short poem or nursery rhyme. GRADE 4'S - you will be participating in the school production based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, please browse through the link at the bottom of the blog.
Grade 5's, 6's and 7's
Double, double toil and trouble. We started with quick introductions and jumped right into discussions about the theatre and different types of performances we have seen. We compared the dry version of In Flander's Fields with one that shows emotion. We read through Shakespeare's Witches' Song from Macbeth, several times, discussing how voice modulation can make the verse more frightening. We read through Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss in order to practise using our voices while reading something very familiar. HOMEWORK - a very short poem or nursery rhyme needs to be memorized for next class. I stress the word SHORT! As all of you will be participating in the school production based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, I encourage you to click on the link at the bottom of the blog. Till we meet again, dear class; till we meet again.
Mrs. Deras
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