Presentations and Drawing

Presentations and Drawing

26 school days left English 8 students had their first day of presentations for The Diary of Anne Frank. The first group in both classes did a good job. English I students continued with their lit circles for To Kill a Mockingbird. Today they worked on tracing...
Indirect Characterization and

Indirect Characterization and

English 8 students began the second part of their fourth-quarter major project: we looked at indirect characterization and the role it plays in drama (since all direct characterization would be in the stage directions to which the audience wouldn’t have access)....
Staging and Voice

Staging and Voice

English 8 students began acting out The Diary of Anne Frank today. We worked on all the thought and preparation we have to go through to make sure our presentation will be accurate. We explored ideas about staging, props, and blocking. English I students finished up...