Welcome to Ms. Karcz's
Theater Arts/Drama
Program Notes!
Aprende Middle School
ABOUT THE CLASS
Each Drama Exploratory class meets one period a day on an A/B schedule. Important concepts learned through the study and practice of Drama can enhance academic learning and help develop essential life skills. Most work is completed in class and basic supplies are provided. If needed, a progress report will be sent home at mid-term. The final grade is determined by participation in: 1) theater exercises and improvisations involving actors and crew, 2) critiques, 3) written assignments, and 4) tests.
ABOUT MS. KARCZ
My past teaching experiences include 6th grade self-contained, 7th grade Language Arts/Social Studies and K-8 Art. I particularly enjoy working with middle school students and teaching Drama enables me to incorporate my keen interests in writing, art, music, literature, and, of course, theater!
If you have questions or concerns:
or call 480-783-2234
Below is an overview of our weekly projects*
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
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WEEK 1-2
Contracts are due the second day. Classroom expectations. Team/Ensemble building. Student Inventory. Basic vocabulary. Theater exercises and games.
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WEEK 1-2 Contracts are due the second day. Classroom expectations. Team/Ensemble building. Student Inventory. Basic vocabulary. Theater exercises and games.
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WEEK 1-2
Contracts are due the second day. Classroom expectations. Team/Ensemble building. Student Inventory. Basic vocabulary. Theater exercises and games.
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WEEK 3-4
Begin Lip-Sync/Pantomime practice performance Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Rehearsals. Perform..
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WEEK 3-4
Begin 3-5 minute scene practice performance. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Rehearsals. Perform.
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WEEK 3-4
Begin 3-5 Minute Scene. Vocabulary. Script work. Rehearsals. Perform 3-5 Minute Scene. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations.
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WEEK 5-6 Perform Lip-Sync. Lyrics and Scriptwork are due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations. Theater games. Quiz.
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WEEK 5-6
Perform 3-5 minute scene. Scriptwork (and lyrics if used) are due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations. Theater Games. Quiz.
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WEEK 5-6
Begin 5 Minute Movie. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Rehearsals. Perform 5 Minute Movie. Scriptwork is due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations.
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WEEK 7-8 Begin Fractured Fairytale Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Rehearsals. Perform Scriptwork is due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations.
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WEEK 7-8
Begin 5 Minute Movie. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Rehearsals. Perform 5 Minute Movie. Scriptwork is due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations.
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WEEK 7-8
Begin Open Scenes. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Rehearsals. Perform Open Scenes. Scriptwork is due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations.
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WEEK 9-10 Movie Critique. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Theater Games. Quiz. |
WEEK 9-10 Movie Critique. Begin Joke Scripts. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Perform Joke Scripts. Scriptwork is due. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations.
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WEEK 9-10
Begin Commercials. Vocabulary. Scriptwork. Perform Commercials. Scriptwork is due. Critiques. Cast/crew and self evaluations. Vocabulary test review. Test.
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WEEK 11-12
Quiz. Comic Strip Scripts. Scriptwork. Perform and critique.
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WEEK 11-12
Quiz. Theater Games and Improvisations.
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WEEK 11-12
Star Quotes. Theater Games and Improvisations.
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WEEK 13-14 Improvisations Scriptwork Critique.
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WEEK 13-14 Theater Games and Improvisations.
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WEEK 13-14 Theater Games and Improvisations.
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WEEK 15-16 Improvisations Scriptwork Critique
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WEEK 15-16 Improvisations.
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WEEK 15-16 Improvisations. |
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WEEK 17-18 Improvisations Cast/crew and self evaluations. Class Evaluation. Celebrate our successes!
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WEEK 17-18
Improvisations. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations. Class Evaluation. Celebrate our successes!
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WEEK 17-18 Improvisations. Critique. Cast/crew and self evaluations. Class Evaluation. Celebrate our successes!
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*Adjustments are made to the curriculum in order to meet student needs.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Thanks for Visiting!
