January 28, 29

1.  Let's watch this:  The Many Voices of Meryl Street
    While this video focuses on vocal expression, I would like you to also study her body language.
    When you build a character, you need to also think about physical development as well.

2. Lead With a Body Part



 3.  Script writing
      Before you write the script for your "Mexican Soap Opera" pilot,  there are a few things you need  to know and do.
      a.  Brainstorm
      b.  Write a plot idea and the basics of an outline of the script.  Remember that you are writing a tragedy. But what exactly is a tragedy and what should I include in my plot ideas. Click here for information that can help.
            For an example of scrip writing follow this link:http://www.storiestogrowby.com/scripts/contest_body.html
      c.  Develop a relationship map (who's who, and how is everyone related?)

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This work will help prepare you to write your Statement of Artistic Intention which will be due Friday February 5 (end of class).  

4.  Reflect in your Process Journal.  Focus on criterion B and criterion C.

January 22

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1.  Let me show you something. This will help you with your printing problems;)

2.  January 21 Process Journal entry - Focus on Criterion C
     What do you "think" about Greek Theatre and how can you adapt it to modern times?

3.  Let's choose our groups now.

4.  Get into your group and brainstorm ideas. Create a basic outline for your soap opera.  Remember that you will have to write an Statement of Artist Intention and will need to incorporate some of these ideas.

5. January 22 Process Journal entry

PS: To read Oedipus Rex online click HERE

January 21

1.  Please submit your worksheet - no extensions

2.  Greek Theatre

Greek Theatre from mharring

3. Sophocles - Oedipus Rex (the short version)

4.  Let's look at an an example of a Greek Tragedy



5.  Process Journal entry

Greek Theatre Links

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Here are some Greek Theatre links: these links are NOT in any particular order. . .

Good link for modern examples (question #7) - http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GreekChorus​

Ancient Greece (basic info) - http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Theatre/
Ancient Greek Theatre (lecture notes) (good basic resource) - http://www.gertzresslerhigh.org/apps/download/qC5zSiCqHl296UywyYB0dl5gmvrwXwnJCS2QJM40hRuys94p.pdf/GREEK%20Handout.pdf
Slideshow - http://www.slideshare.net/anagrahernandez/greek-theatre-15831361?next_slideshow=1
Spotlight (magazine) - https://www.theatrefolk.com/spotlights/the-greek-theatre 
Facts about Greek Theatre - http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/greekliterature/a/GreekTheater_2.htm
City Dionysia (background info -interactive site) - http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/greece/theater/index.html  

Greek theatre terms: http://www.bisd303.org/cms/lib3/WA01001636/Centricity/Domain/593/10th%20english%20Fall/C%20-%20The%20Tragic%20Play/Antigone.Medea/Greek%20Theater%20Terms.pdf

Greek Drama: Tragedy and Comedy course guide - http://www.istianjinelearning.org/christineakov/files/2014/08/Greek-Drama-Comedy-and-Tragedy-Course-Guide-2bzjfli.pdf 

January 14, 15

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Lesson Goal - build vocabulary, vocal warm-up skills, continue research to meet deadline

Good Morning Year 11,

1. Take 2 minutes (and I'm counting) to find a definition for the word "catharsis".  Use your own words to explain the meaning.

2. Warm up - Vocal Warm-up #4 Articulation from the National Theatre



3. Continue research (due tomorow January 15)

4. Process Journal entry

January 8

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Lesson Goal - continue research to meet deadline

1. Take 2 minutes (and I'm counting) to find a definition for the word "pathos".  Use your own words to explain the meaning.

2. Discuss "assembly" idea.  Compile a list of topics to be voted upon.

3. Continue research (due January 15)

4. Process Journal entry

Homework:   Pop Quiz!
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nadrama/content/review/shorthistory/antiquity-18c/greek.aspx 
Cool link that provides lots of information and an online quiz;)

January 7

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Welcome back, Year 11.  

 1) Introduction to our unit on Greek Tragedy!


 2) Warm-up
Post by Theatre Studies Online at Rose Bruford College.

3)  Begin Worksheet 1. Historical Context (Criterion A – Knowing and Understanding – strand i. and ii.)

• Research Greek Theatre and locate the following information. You may respond in short answer form but explain, be thorough, include details. Remember to include the question.
• You need a Works Cited page.

1.  What were the influences that led to the development of Greek Theatre?

2.  What was the main purpose of Greek Theatre?

3.  What were the techniques or conventions used by Greek Theatre and for what purpose?

4.  What is the role of the chorus in Greek Theatre?

5.  Who are the 3 most influential Greek playwrights? What important plays did each produce?

6.  Why is Greek Theatre so significant to Western Drama and how has it continued to influence modern works?

7.  What are some modern examples of the Greek chorus?

4) January 7 Process Journal Entry