First, second, and seventh periods spend the day preparing for the in-class performance/reading of Diary of Anne Frank.

Seventh Period

Second Period

Seventh Period

Second Period

Seventh Period

Each group had a chance to practice as a group and discuss the text. I also shared with students the grading criteria:

1. Preparedness: I am familiar with my lines (not necessarily memorized) and I understand the meaning of my words.
2. Awareness: As I’m performing, I am aware of what others are doing and what I should do in response. I am also aware of where we are in the play and know when my character will be speaking again.
3. Expression: The tone of my voice and my gestures reflect my character’s emotional state.
4. Volume: Peers can hear me at all times.
5. Enthusiasm: It’s obvious that I’m doing my very best, and I’m taking it seriously.

Fourth period completed the presentations/class discussions for “Cub Pilot on the Mississippi” that we began yesterday.

Fourth Period

It was an informal practice for the coming poetry unit, during which students will be teaching small mini-lessons on topics and/or poems.

Additional pictures are available at the gallery.

Homework

• First and second periods: review your individual roles.
• Fourth period: analyze the tone/mood sheet; determine the mood of the three major pieces we’ve read in class thus far.
• Seventh period:
  • review your individual roles;
  • study for stems test.