4 weeks to go

With time ticking away, here's a quick reminder about upcoming dates for things.

1. Presentations start: May 27th

This is starting to become a growing concern, mostly because I've seen how little some of you have read of your books. Remember that before you present you'll have had to...

1. Finished your book
2. Filled out your chart
3. Looked at the back of the chart for tips on what to say
4. Picked a clip/some clips you want to show
5. Practice and time your presentation

2. Theatre Assignments

These should be done by now. I'm going to stop chasing you about these things.

THIS WEEK:

We have 2 periods together. Make sure to bring your novel for reading. If it's done (which I don't think anyone is) make sure to bring stuff to work on in class. Maybe you could start preparing what you're going to say.

Keep on Keeping' On

Patterson

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils- Louis Hector Berlioz

What's new

Hey Punks,

Just a little update about due dates and such.

1. Theatre Assignment - The Due date for the theatre assignment is May 14th. We got 2 classes of lab time (some students even came to both) to work on Part 1. I took a vote in class to see if people wanted to devote class time to working on Part II (the program) and the class voted to do that in their own time.

2. We are now fully into the summative. The assignment was distributed in class. The 1st part of that assignment is reading the short story Memento Mori and then watching the film adaptation. We read the short story in class together. We'll watch the film this Friday and finish it next Tuesday. There is a chart sheet to fill out that's worth 10 marks. This will be done after the film.

3. Keep reading your independant novels. You need to get them done in the next few weeks to get ready for your oral presentation.

4. MAY 6th - JOB FAIR. Remember that job fair Ms. Tyrell came to talk to us about?? It's comig up next week on Thursday. We're all going to take a fun little trip together. Information to follow.

Don't Fall behind on this stuff. The end of the year approacheth.

Patterson

I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather.. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. -Anon

Theatre Assignment

Hey Dorks,

So we've spent the last 3 weeks on a couple of plays: Dracula and A Raisin in the Sun. Now it's time to get a little work done on them. I gave this assignment out in class the other day. You should all have copies of both plays and it's up to you to decide.

Enjoy:

Grade 12 – Drama:
Theatre Unit Evaluation


This assignment is an in-depth exploration of a play. You will take either Dracula or A Raisin in the Sun and study it as if you were a director planning to put on your own production. In order to do this, you need to a) read the play and prepare a written report on how you would stage it and b) make a program for that play

Part I: PLAY REPORT

Project Steps:

Read the Play

This will take some time. Although most plays take only an hour or two to watch, it takes a bit longer to read them out. It often helps to either read the play aloud or have friends read the other parts.

Prepare your report

This report must be typed and double-spaced. It will be comprised of the following sections:

a) A cast list – What actors would you like to portray the leads in your production? Chose 4 of the principal roles in the show. For each role, give the following information:
· A brief description of the character
· The name of the actor (you can chose anyone – a celebrity, a friend, yourself) you would have play their part
· An explanation why that actor would be good for that role

Minimum – I page, Double-Spaced

b) An exploration of theme – What is the show about? What message does it send? Why would anyone want to see if in the first place? In this section of the report, you are to answer these questions. You need to identify the themes and ideas presented in the show and give at least 4 specific examples from the text. Make sure to explain in your own words how each of these examples reflect the theme

(MINIMUM – 2 Pages, Double-Spaced)

Part II: PLAY PROGRAM

Anytime you attend a play, you are handed a program on the way in. The program gives you an idea about the play you are about to see, including some basic info on the characters, setting and story. They don’t tell you everything about the play, just enough to get you informed and interested.

You task is to make a program for your production. Your program will include the following.

· An cover image that includes the title of the show
· A brief description of the setting
· Images (either photos are drawn yourself) of the actors playing the roles of the 4 major characters and a brief summary of each.

To give you a better idea, it should look something like this….

The marks will be based on the following:

1. Information: Does it include all the information necessary? Is it neat and has it
been checked for spelling and punctuation?

2. Format: Does it follow the format outlined above? Is it laid out as required?

3. Quality: Was there genuine effort put in? Does the image on the front well

with the content of the play?

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Good Luck on this

Patterson

A Raisin in the Sun - Film

Hey Punks,

At this point we're about 2/3 the way through reading A Raisin in the Sun. Last class we watch some of a film version, the 2007 version starring Sean "Puff Daddy P. Diddy Doo Wah Diddy" Combes. Some people were not there so I thought I'd post the link here.

This week we'll be starting 2 assignments based on the plays we've read. Make sure you stay on top of the reading.

Play Link - http://www.zshare.net/video/669413537180fd19/

Patterson

My only regret in the theatre is that I could never sit out front and watch me! - John Barrymore

Newest Update

Hi Thuglings,

I have not posted on here for a while so I thought I'd do just that. Here's a quick heads-up as to where we're at and where we're going in the course.

1. We are currently in the middle of a play-unit. We've read most of Dracula together. You are expected to finish it at home.

2. We are about 1/3 the way through A Raisin in the Sun. We'll finish reading it by the end of next week.

3. There will be to mid-size assignments based on these plays. One will be of the written variety, the other a media assignment. More to follow.

4. Make sure you have a book selected for you EXAM/SUMMATIVE PRESENTATION. Remember that it should be a book that was adapted into something else (movie, tv show, etc) not the other way around.

Keep on top of your work. Now is exactly the wrong time to fall behind...(not that there has ever been a right time to be behind)

Patterson Outtie!

Guns don't kill people, people kill people, and monkeys do too (if they have a gun). - Eddie Izzard

Review Assignment

As of 12:17 on Friday afternoon, I have been given review assignments from the following students:

1. Courtland
2. Werner
3. Alijcia (Alicja?? Alliceya?? What's her face!)
4. David
5. Dan
6. Jacob

If you ain't one of those 6 people, you've got 3 hours left to give me your work.

To quote Ke$ha "Tick Tock"

DUE DATE IS COMING

Hey Gang,

Just a quick reminder that you have to have your novel review assignment in BEFORE MARCH BREAK.

I WILL NOT TAKE IT AFTER THE BREAK.

YOU MUST HAVE IT IN BY FRIDAY.

I'M NOT KIDDING.

SERIOUSLY.

If you need help....I'LL HELP YOU!

If you don't understand something...I'LL EXPLAIN IT!

If you're stuck on something...I'LL UNSTUCK YOU!!

But you have to take the first step.

I hope this is getting through to you.

Get it in.

Patterson, out!

Everything comes too late for those who only wait - Anon