Students will need one folder for this class. They will also need 8 dividers. (Dividers can be student-made; they do not need to be the purchased variety) Students will need a way to save computer work. It is my advice that you purchase a flash or jump drive. These have enough storage space for students to use them for all of their work in all of their subjects. Students will need to bring the folder and computer storage disk to class with them EVERY DAY. The students will also need to come to class armed with a pencil, and their willing imaginations.
Students will be asked to use their folder to hold;
Musical Theatre Log
New Vocabulary
Acting Notes
People Observations
Given Circumstances & Playwright Information
Character Back Stories
Copies of Scripts & monologues
Plays, Movies and Characters that Interest You
Their folder must be divided into sections corresponding to the categories just listed. Folder check will be part of their final grade. Students must bring their drama folders to class every day as drama is process oriented and many times activities will build from one day to the next.
Each student will receive a weekly participation grade.
v Participation will count for 3O% of their final grade for this course.
Class Participation Rubric
Your behavior daily will culminate in a weekly participation grade!
100 points: The student is consistently engaged with all aspects of the class
90 points: the student is usually engaged with all aspects of the class
80 points: usually engaged with most aspects of the class
70 points: sometimes engaged with most aspects of the class
60 points: rarely engaged with most aspects of the class
50 points: usually disengaged or disruptive to the class
v Tests and quizzes will be weighted accordingly and the averages will equal 10% of their grade
v Folder will count for 20% of their grade
v Performances will be worth 15% of their grade
v 9 weeks exam will equal 10 % of their grade
v Class work and homework will be weighted accordingly and equal 15 %
