December 17

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December 10

Year 11, the term is almost finished. Assessments are done.  Now is the time to get even more creative.

1.  But first let's reflect on our unit of work.  Please answer the following and submit:
     What did you learn about the concept of realism in drama?
     How did your confidence develop? 
     How did your drama skills develop?
     What did you like about this unit?
     What didn't you like about this unit?
     What did we spend too much time on?
     What didn't we spend enough time on?
     How can the teacher improve learning in our classroom?

2.  Today, let's explore emotions. We will practice and deliver monologues twice using two different emotions.

3. Prunella Scales and Timothy West are well-known in the UK.  They worked with a drama class in a local school and this is what transpired . . .

Who is Prunella Scales?  Click here and here.

December 3

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Year 11 we are just about done with this unit. Wow! It was great. Just a few more things to do.

1.  Organize your feedback (peer, self and teacher) and response to it.  I will come around and give you a grade for Criterion D;)

November 26, 27

Year 11, we only have a few more tasks for our unit on Stanislavski and method acting.

Let's look at what you need to do to produce a high quality essay.

The key elements you need to include are:

• Background information on method acting (who created it and why)
• How method acting developed
• Answer the question, "Does an actor need to have experienced an emotion in order to act it?" (This is your opinion. You need to support your opinion. Give examples, include details.)
• How did you employ these techniques to create your character, write and perform your monologue.

*Remember to use the subject-specific terms and vocabulary we learned throughout your essay:)

November 19, 20

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1. Warm-up- Breathing Relaxation Technique

2. Begin performances

3. Reflection in Process Journal

Peer Evaluation Teams
Diogo, Beatriz, Bernardo
Alica, Lourenço, Harsh
Inês, Sebastian, Duarte
Shafa, Francisca, Lourenco SS

November 12, 13

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Year 11, It's showtime.



1. organize ourselves in groups of 3 for peer evaluation purposes.


2. look at an exercise that can help us relax and stay centered before performing:




3. Begin performances

4. Reflection in Process Journal

Peer Evaluation Teams
Diogo, Beatriz, Bernardo
Alica, Lourenço, Harsh
Inês, Sebastian, Duarte
Shafa, Francisca, Lourenco SS

November 7

1.   Let's evaluate this as a monologue.




2. How do you memorize lines?



Check out this link for more on how to memorize your lines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzLcYhZQbfU

3.  Monologue writing/memorizing

4.  Reflection. (What did you do today? What did you learn? How will this help you become a better actor?)

November 5, 7

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Stanislavski talks about motivation.  Remember that this is what moves your character.

For your monologue you will create and develop a character.  Then you will put it all into context. Create a basic story line in which your character would be delivering this monologue.  Keeping this in mind will help you stay focused on what you want the character to say and why they are saying it;)

1.  Warm-up - crying on command

Terry Kiser

How to cry - An actor's guide to crying: 

http://plays.about.com/od/basics/ht/How-To-Cry-An-Actors-Guide-To-Crying-And-Tears.htm

2. Work on your monologue - Performance date November 12

3.   Write a reflection at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

October 24

Year 11, Have a restful half-term.

I have added a page to our blog entitled "Statement of Intent."  Click on the tab at the top of the page.

On this page you will find a "real-life" example of a Statement of Intent written for a music class. 

I have also included a template for you to use as a tool to help you write your Statement of Intent if you need it.  You are not limited to the template.  Use your own thoughts to develop your work. Use method acting techniques vocabulary (affective memory, magic if, etc).

Your Statement of Intent should be approximately 1 A4 page (400-450 words).

Statement of Intent due date:  November 5

If you would like feedback during the holiday my email address is:
ramona.dietrich@oeirasinternationalschool.com 

October 22, 23

Year 11, we are almost half-way through Term 1. We have an amazing opportunity to learn more about "being in the moment" and making time count. We also have the possibility of creating a classroom full of respect and FUN! Let's stay focused and do the best job we can.


1. Warm up.

This is a common method of Advancing scenes: accept everything said and/or done and do something with it. Also used as a verb: Yes-anding.

2. Statement of intention - Criterion C.  You should work on this document this document in class today and tomorrow.  My advise is to finish it before the mid-term break. Due November 5 at the beginning of class.

Remember, this is a formal document that is submitted before you write your monologue. It should include, but is not limited to: monologue topic, and techniques you will use. It should answer the questions who, what, why, when, how.  The Statement of Intention will help guide the writing process.

3. Monologue Presentations  - November 12

4. Reflections

October 15, 16

 Good Morning, Year 11

1.  Warm up - repetition exercise
       Sanford Meisner - the master of teaching "how to be present in the moment". . .

As you have learned, there are many ways to deliver a phrase and there are many ways to respond.  In the repetition exercise you say something truthful about the situation.  Let's take the phrase, "I feel a little uncomfortable right now."

Now, it's your turn.  Let's practice this technique.

2.  What is sense memory?  Let's discuss this . . .

3. Monologue - Now it's time to start writing our own monologue. 

How to create a monologue: http://jakubowski.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Create-A-Monologue-Easy-And-Simple 

Character worksheet: http://ois-drama11.blogspot.pt/p/character-worksheet-to-develop.html

Monologues for teens:  http://freedrama.net/small1t.html

4.  Write a reflection at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

We lost a lot of time on Wednesday due to Class photos. 
We lost an opportunity to perform on Thursday . . .

October 9

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Year 11, let's go!   

Meow!

October 8

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Good morning Year 11.

So sorry that I cannot be with you today but I am ill.

Please choose a dramatic film to watch. Make sure that at least one of the actors/actresses is a method actor.

Please show respect to your cover teachers.

Remember that tomorrow we are going to watch a dress rehearsal of "Cats".

Have a good day and hope to see you tomorrow.

October 2

1. Act and react

Goal of acting in modern times: Be truthful in imaginary circumstances.


2. While we're at it . . .

 Notes from video:

7 Universal emotions: joy, grief, fear, anger, surprise, love, laughter (people display these emotions in a similar way)

3. Continue Stanislavski worksheet (Due October 8 at the beginning of class)

4. Write a refection at the end of class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

October 1

1. Warm up activity. 




2.  What do you want to accomplish this term?  How will you achieve your goal? Be specific. Write this in your process journal.


3.What is method acting?



Complete Stanislavski worksheet.
https://app.box.com/s/rievogls5fbiztuws91z      (Due beginning of class October 8)



4.  Reflection:  Write a refection at the end of  class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.) 

September 25

Good Morning Year 11.

Congratulations! We have all experienced performing alone in front of the group.  How did that feel? What did you learn from this experience? How has this helped you develop as an actor?

1.  Warm-up activity  (Stanislavski Acting Exercise)

2. Documenting your process journal is a very important part of this class. Today, let's work on our journals. Do you have a reflection for each class? Do you include your research in the process journal? 

3. Reflection:  Write a refection at the end of  class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.) 

September 24

Good morning Year 11!

1.  Warm-up activity (physical story telling, observation, communication)

2.  Method acting at its worst. . .  Let's look at the article below to see how one actor's technique impacts another.

https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/mia-wasikowska-chats-about-shooting--lawless--with-shia-labeouf-175008915.html?cache=clear

https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/mia-wasikowska-chats-about-shooting--lawless--with-shia-labeouf-175008915.html?cache=clear

3. Monologue performances: Let's continue with our performances.

4. Reflection:  Write a refection at the end of  class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

September 18

Good Morning Year 11.


 1.  Method Acting warm-up: (concentration and will help you learn to use your senses to create imaginary objects and experiences on stage)

2. Monologue example

3.  Now, it's your turn.

4. Write a refection at the end of  class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

September 17

Year 11, today's lesson:

1. Warm-up:      Woosh, Bang, Pow  (energy and commitment)

2.  Acting with a purpose

What is a monologue?  

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica,

"monologue,  in literature and drama, an extended speech by one person. The term has several closely related meanings. A dramatic monologue is any speech of some duration addressed by a character to a second person. A soliloquy is a type of monologue in which a character directly addresses an audience or speaks his thoughts aloud while alone or while the other actors keep silent. In fictional literature, an interior monologue is a type of monologue that exhibits the thoughts, feelings, and associations passing through a character’s mind."

 

3.  Choose a 1 minute monologue (http://www.actorama.com/, http://www.stageagent.com/Shows/Monologues/, http://www.monologuearchive.com/ or a similar site) and prepare to deliver it.

4. Character development  - who are you?

Work through the "Character Worksheet" page to help you decide.

5. Write a refection at the end of each class. (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

Homework: 
Finish reflection and 
Practice monologue for delivery tomorrow

September 11

Good morning Year 11. Our lesson for the day is as follows:


1.  Warm up exercise: I'm cool and so are you if . . . (used with new groups to share with each other and learn about each other)

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2.  Continue research

3.  Reflect in Process Journal

September 10

Al Pacino, method actor

Good Morning Year 11, our line-up for today is as follows:

 1. Unit of work - goals, expectations

 2.  Explore blog

 3.  Watch "Scent of a Woman" video clip and discuss

Al Pacino, method actor.

4.  Warm up exercise
       http://www.theatrgroup.com/Method/actor_relaxation.html

5.  Begin research

6.  Reflect in Process Journal

Welcome

Year 11, welcome to MYP Drama.  Let's have a fantastic year.