February 15

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 1.  Warm-up -   Directing game,
      True Stories  -   In your groups, students take turns telling true stories about something that happened to them (the time you were most scared; a time when you were really proud of yourself; the best day of your life; etc.) Other group members listen intently and offer feedback (Criterion D - document this feedback). Groups vote on the most interesting story.

2.  Criterion C
Students will create a Statement of Artistic Intention.   It should include but is not limited to the following: what you are going to do, why you are going to do it, and how you will do it. Write well defined paragraphs which include substance and detail outlining the following:

What you are going to do (purpose)
  include:
    the topic you are studying this term in Drama class
    brief background of storytelling
    what your task is
    brief summary of your story 

Why you are going to do it (message)
     what is the main message/theme you wish to communicate in your story?
     who is your audience and what lasting impact do you want this story to have on your audience?
     why do you think it is important to communicate this message/theme to your "targeted" audience?

How you will do it (production and performance elements) 
     how will you bring this story to life?  (include costume, props, and acting techniques that you will use)

3.  Journal Writing - (What did you learn today? How did it affect you? How will you use this information? etc.)

Homework:  come to class with an outline for your story written down.