Class Minutes: Friday, May 28th

We read a handout in industry terminology. Then, we read the rules and examined samples of stageplay formatting. The rest of the class was work time. Check out the new Moodle topic- Contests. You may need to browse the links for query log entries.

Class Minutes: Wed., May 26th

Shoes on the Highway scripts were collected. We went over a handout on stage directions and started the "Lights, Camera, Action," Scriptfrenzy booklet. Others worked on their portfolios and query logs for the upcoming interviews.

Class Minutes: Thursday, May 20th

Mrs. Wall was away at the Fraser Valley track meet. So, the class worked on the Dialogue booklet by Scriptfrenzy. The rubrics for the 10 minute play and shoe script were handed out too. The shoe script is due on Wed. next week.

Class Minutes: Tues. May 18th

Today we warmed up with a juxtaposition dialogue pre-write/brainstorm. Then, we read some samples of dialogues inspired by spray painted rocks before writing our own "rock dialogue." Write the conversation that occurs as the rock is being painted. Finally, we read a sample of a "shoe script" before starting our own. The scripts are based on your choice of image of random shoes found along highways. Some part of the script must address how the shoe got there. Follow the rubric for criteria. The shoe script is due on Wed. May 26th.

Class Mintues: Friday, May 14th

Congratulations to Jessica for getting published in Youthink's May issue. To warm-up we responded to either the May or June feature contest prompt. June entries are due by June 9th. Then, "Outlining your script" booklets were handed out. Loglines were collected, marked, discussed, and handed back.

Class Minutes: Wednesday, May 12th

The Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku contest deadline is on May 31st. Please submit your poem to Mrs. Wall by May 28th. Read the samples from the handout for guidance. We spent some time in class working on our poem. Then, we read some notes on the history and suggested techniques of the 10 minute play. A sample O. Henry script was given out. We then worked on our loglines and plot lines- to be continued on Friday. We wrapped up the class by watching a couple of improv youtube clips from Scenes from a Hat.

Class Minutes: Monday, May 10th

We finished our Character Questionnaire booklets, so the next step in writing your 10minute play is Creating Conflict. Work through the handouts and complete a logline for Wednesday. We warmed up to conflict creation by trying a little improv theatre. Students were assigned random charcters, emotions, and settings and were asked to act out a scenario. For example, an angry sorority girl may meet a stubborn reporter in a mosh pit. The combinations were endless. Finally, the peanut pourquoi scripts were handed in today.

Class Minutes: Thurday, May 6th

Today we finished the puppet show performances. We took some notes on the three elements of dramatic action before starting the Sciptfrenzy character questionairre. Pourquoi scripts are due Monday, May 10th.

Class Minutes: Tuesday, May 4th

Puppet shows were presented today. Very entertaining! Pourquoi story scripts (starring our peanut character) are due on Monday, May 10th. Rubrics were handed out with criteria.

Class Minutes, Fri. April 30th

Today we read a short Pourquoi story: A Coyote Tale from the Pueblo Indians. In groups of three, we narrated and silently acted it out, each student taking a role. After, we acted it out with NO NARRATOR, only dialogue, followed by writing the short script. Jordan, Shane and Alfonso gave the class a special presentation with the creative aid of the Smart Board. The focus was narrative vs. dialogue. Then, we completed a character profile for our fictional character for our future Pourquoi scripts. This character is a peanut! On Tuesday, we'll present our Earth Day puppet shows.