sFifth graders this week worked on some improvisation.  We talked about how important improvisation is not only in drama class but in daily life. It can help you think on your feet, problem solve, lean how to ask good questions and practice being a good listener so that you can react appropriately .  In class, each student had to talk about a couple of events that happened over fall break. They had to concentrate on projection, articulation and inflection. I also asked everyone to try to show expression on their faces and show emotion with their arms and hands. I was impressed with how well everyone did! Especially not having a script! We will continue to block for “Lewis and Clark”this coming week!

Sixth and Seventh graders this week wrote a constructive review about their individual performance, as well as how they did as a group.  They had to mention a few things they did well and a few things they can do better next time they perform.  Each class also had a game day! Before I start another unit, I like to play drama games for a class period! Students love it!  Sixth and Seventh graders took a vocabulary quiz their second period of the week! These vocabulary words were kept in students Dotoli Drama Diaries all first trimester.  

Eighth graders this week had a game day! Before I start a unit I like to reward the kids with a game day and they love it! Eighth graders also took a  vocabulary quiz on first trimester words. They documented these words  in their Dotoli Drama Diaries.  In Eight grade flex we talked about all of the different crew options for the musical. It was exciting to start the process!  I loved hearing all of the  brainstorming that has already started.