Grade 3
Today, we have incorporated stage directions, movement to music, combinations of sequential actions, mime and imagery, and the use of dance step planning into our class.
Students used all of the above in order to begin preparation for the Christmas Pageant.
Students are to listen at home to the song we will discussed in class. As it is to be a surprise, the songs will not be mentioned here.
Grades, 6,7, and 8
We discussed our experiences while watching the performance of Twelfth Night in Stratford. We discussed all aspects of the play, from like and dislikes, to clarifications of plot and character, to behaviour, to adaptation for our school stage. Movement, form, function, clarity, staying in character, and character assignments were all analyzed.
Based on all we have discussed in class, there will be a take-home assignment, that will be due this coming Monday. You may use any resources available to answer the questions.
Remember: "Be not afraid of greatness: Some men are born great; some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." Which one are you?
Grades 1 and 2
We are also rehearsing for the Christmas concert. Not be too repetitive, we have thrown in vocal music instructions, movement to music, imagining and miming, as well as stage movement to music.
Please remember you music sheet with the lyrics to our song.
Grades 4 and 5
Oh dear! You were given a test today. It did not go well. Together with your teacher we are determining the next logical step.
As for all of you - here are your instructions (ask parents for help PLEASE)
1. READ THE BLOG at least twice a week.
2. COMPLETE HOMEWORK ASSIGNED IN CLASS example: read your handouts in the drama folder; you now have 2 (two) READ THEM!!!
3. Read or watch the links for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the bottom of my blog.
4. Go the library and find books about Twelfth Night. BORROW THEM!
5. Search the Internet for information about Twelfth Night, then read what you have found.
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY - Pay attention in class. We have covered ALL the information on your test in class. I even read out the answers to the first three questions during the test. If you don't understand, you should listen in class and ask questions pertinent to our subject of study.
JK B (Mrs. P's class)
Yay! Finally we went back to the drama room! We listened to a song by Sharon, Lois, and Bram, and then tried to do the actions in our attempt to coordinate movement to music.
We then practised our Christmas pageant song, and being still. We were even able to try to perform it on the small stage. Good job!
JK A (Ms. H's class)
This class also proceeded to the drama room, but based on behaviour of some, we may not be able to continue here. Boys and girls must follow instructions, and running around is unacceptable!
This group tried very hard to coordinate movement to music, with many discrepancies between students.
SK (Ms. M's class)
The boys and girls incorporated animal movement and emotional facial expressions in order to show understanding for our Christmas Pageant story.
We discussed our performance and listened to the story again. Selections for specific characters will be made shortly, but all students were told that the presence of EVERYONE is important on stage. And we will all be put into practise all that we have learned so far.
We have been listening and practising coordinating movement to music, using imagery (for now) instead of props. We need to rehearse moving faster, as our music ends before our actions.
JK B/SK (Ms. G's class)
We are deep into rehearsals for the Christmas Pageant. Although we know what to do more or less, our timing and cueing need work!
Also it is important to know our order of entrance or else this will completely throw off our song.
Again for this group, miming combined with movement to music was practised. We also need to rehearse stopping on time - and together.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Deras
mderas@stjudesacademy.com
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