JK's
The class practised putting emotions into speech through onomatopoeic presentations.We studied and really enjoyed The Three Little Kittens and had excellent responses/performances. The class made formal presentations once again and tried to say more than just their names. We need to overcome some shyness when speaking by ourselves. Overall a job well done.
SK's
By reciting the poem Pat-a-Cake, the children worked on synchronicity as well as speed. We tried very hard to say it quickly and slowly, but together. It was tough, but we did. Once again, we practised proper presentation with a focus on clarity and volume. You did some excellent work. We have some very eager performers.
Grades 1 and 2
Today we listened to and discussed the poems Schoolitis, by Brian Patten and Chicken Poxed by Valerie Bloom . We also started preparations for the Christmas concert/production. The class listened to our special poem and is to think about presenting it and acting in it (both will be done by all children). We went to the auditorium again to learn about walking on stage, stage courtesy, stage presence, and projection of our voices. HOMEWORK: Practise any nursery rhyme that is easy. Remember, I just want something SHORT to which you easily know the words so we may practise using your voice, adding emotion, entering and exiting, etc and not worrying about the words. Memorization of more difficult pieces will start shortly......... do not fret.
Grade 3
We have decided to study Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Although the grade 3's have one more year before they will partake in the school play, we will study the play in class. Today we listened to Peter Dixon's Teabag. The students all decided that being a teabag would end tragically, if the teabag were to meet its purpose in life. Each student had the opportunity to read aloud from Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, something easy and familiar in order to practise voice projection, stance, posture, and clarity. We need much work in this department and a few students will need to read next week. HOMEWORK: please learn Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle, Mary Had a Little Lamb, etc. We need to work on our presentation skills before we hit the hard stuff!!!! After next week the dramatics will get more dramatic.
Grade 4
The above applies to all of you too! We discussed the play in which you will play a part: The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, by Peter Bloedel. You will receive your scripts next week. The workload will be heavy. HOMEWORK: If you do truly want a major role, you will need to auditon before the class. You must learn (not by heart, but well) the soliloquy of either Romeo or Juliet. Please search my blog for a link. It will appear shortly, probably near the bottom. To those who did not present their poem today, you will do so next week.
Grades 5, 6, & 7
It's official - the play is underway. We will be performing Peter Bloedel's The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, a lighter version of the heavier original. Hopefully we can combine learning, education, and fun........hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Remember there are many good parts and we must all work together. Romeo and Juliet had feuding families, without which there would be no Romeo and Juliet - only a very elegant wedding. Once again emotions, voice modulation, and presentation were forefront as we tried to put ourselves in other people's situations, learned emphasis on dialogue, and presented our nursery rhymes. We discussed soliloquies. HOMEWORK: Please read everything in your black drama folder. All the pages must be read. Bring your questions to class. You must have a solid understanding of the characters and the synopsis. If you wish to audition for a major role, please learn either the soliloquy for Romeo or Juliet which I will post shortly. Memorization is not necessary, though it's not a bad idea; for it truly is a beautiful piece of work to know. We have much toiling to do............be prepared!!!! There are only two months before we appear on stage.
Mrs. Deras
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