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Drama 10 Course Outline (Click here to download the MS Word version)

Introduction

Specific Course Outcomes

Semester Evaluation

Extra Help / Successful Drama Students

Assessment & Evaluation

Parent Guardian Communication

Introduction
Drama 10 is a highly participatory class which seeks to help students explore issues important to them while developing their public selves. Through extensive work in improvisation and theatre skills, both individually and in small and large groups, it is hoped that students will:

gain confidence as they explore and communicate ideas, experiences and feelings in a range of dramatic forms

reduce their self-consciousness while at the same time raising their self-awareness

become more effective communicators

find an outlet for self expression

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Specific Course Outcomes
These course outcomes define what a student is expected to know, demonstrate, and understand, as a result of a learning experience. Through their work in Drama 10, it is expected that students will:

demonstrate personal growth through drama.

use drama to explore, formulate and express ideas, perceptions and feelings.

be able to respond with critical awareness to their own work and to the work of others.

address problems and make decisions relating to their drama work.

value cultural diversity and be able to demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in the drama context.

be able to interpret how drama celebrates, comments on and questions issues and events in cultural and historical contexts.

These outcomes are addressed through four components:

Foundation: The foundation component focuses on the building of student confidence and trust and the creation of a supportive learning environment. Students are introduced to the essential elements of movement and speech.

Movement: The movement component extends the foundation experiences and focuses on use of the body – exploring space and being aware of time while interpreting and expressing self without relying on the voice.

Speech: The speech component focuses on the speaking voice to meet the demands of communication. It examines interpretation and control of vocal delivery and acknowledges the importance of listening critically. The speech component enables the student to learn more about the voice and how to use it to enhance communication skills.

Theatre: This component enables students to bring together all of their learnings in drama and theatre in the development of a theatre piece or script. A collage, a collective, a drama symphony, and forum theatre are possible forms which can be pursued for performance purposes.

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Semester Evaluation

Term Mark 70% Assessment Event 30%

The Term Mark is based on the following:
Journal 20%
Participation 20%
Assignments 30%
Monologue 15%
Collective 15%

Total 100%

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Extra Help, Approaching Mr. Grady and other stuff
If you have any questions, need help with assignments, or just want to chat, feel free to do so. I will usually be available for a while each day after school and some lunchhours.

Successful Drama Students

Attend class regularly as indicated in the school attendance policy.

Dress appropriately for the physical demands of drama activities. (Sweats, loose clothes, sneakers are expected. Please do not wear coats, hats or clothing that is constrictive or revealing.)

Participate fully in each assignment, task, and activity

Cooperate with and are respectful of other group and class members

Take risks within the context of each activity

Use and share talents / skills within the context of the drama activities.

Demonstrate the skills of Commitment, Concentration and Focus.

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Assessment and Evaluation

Drama Journal
The drama journal is a tool that is used to record your thoughts feelings and ideas on assignments, activities, and issues that come up during class. It is an ongoing assignment that will continue through the semester. Classroom time will sometimes be used to work on your journal (so bring a pen every day). Students will be asked to write on a topic that is presented to them. Grammar and spelling will not be evaluated: the evaluation will come from the quality of the content. You will need to have a duo-tang with loose-leaf for your journal.

Participation
The focus of Drama 10 is participation and learning through experience. If you don’t participate in the activities, you won't learn anything worth remembering. I understand that everyone has different comfort levels about speaking in front of a crowd or standing up by yourself and I will not volunteer anyone for an activity nor make anyone do anything that they do not feel comfortable doing. Students will be evaluated for a positive attitude, on-task attention, preparedness for class, punctuality, energy and a willingness to cooperate with your classmates.

Assignments and Homework
Throughout the term you will be assigned several small projects and assignments that you will (hopefully) find to be fun and worthwhile learning experiences. These assignments may take the form of presentations to the class, group projects, or individual activities.

Monologue and Collective
Drama 10 students do not have to stage a public performance. However, there will be two major performance pieces that Grade 10 students will be required to do. The first is a dramatic monologue presented to their peers and the second is a short play (the Collective) developed and performed by the student and the rest of their group.

Assessment Event(s)
The final “exam” will consist of two parts. Due to the intensity of the Collective, this performance piece also counts as a substantial part of your final assessment event for this course. As well, there will be a performance exam that takes place during the regular examination schedule.

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Parent / Guardian Communication
This course outline is designed to let the students and their Parent / Guardians understand the expectations of Drama 10. It is a course that challenges the students in different ways than other subject areas, and is designed to be an experiential learning course. If the students don’t get involved, then they won’t gain anything from the course, so participation is encouraged and expected.

Please feel free to contact Mr Grady at 464-5220 (ext. 7601315), via email at gradyj@staff.ednet.ns.ca or on the web at http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/gradyj.

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	Drama Journal The drama journal is a tool that is used to record your thoughts feelings and ideas on assignments, activities, and issues that come up during class. It is an ongoing assignment that will continue through the semester. Classroom time will sometimes be used to work on your journal (so bring a pen every day). Students will be asked to write on a topic that is presented to them. Grammar and spelling will not be evaluated: the evaluation will come from the quality of the content. You will need to have a duo-tang with loose-leaf for your journal.
	Participation The focus of Drama 10 is participation and learning through experience. If you don’t participate in the activities, you won't learn anything worth remembering. I understand that everyone has different comfort levels about speaking in front of a crowd or standing up by yourself and I will not volunteer anyone for an activity nor make anyone do anything that they do not feel comfortable doing. Students will be evaluated for a positive attitude, on-task attention, preparedness for class, punctuality, energy and a willingness to cooperate with your classmates.
	Assignments *and Homework* Throughout the term you will be assigned several small projects and assignments that you will (hopefully) find to be fun and worthwhile learning experiences. These assignments may take the form of presentations to the class, group projects, or individual activities.
	Monologue and Collective Drama 10 students do not have to stage a public performance. However, there will be two major performance pieces that Grade 10 students will be required to do. The first is a dramatic monologue presented to their peers and the second is a short play (the Collective) developed and performed by the student and the rest of their group.
	Assessment Event(s) The final “exam” will consist of two parts. Due to the intensity of the Collective, this performance piece also counts as a substantial part of your final assessment event for this course. As well, there will be a performance exam that takes place during the regular examination schedule.

	Introduction
	Specific Course Outcomes
	Semester Evaluation
	Extra Help / Successful Drama Students
	Assessment & Evaluation
	Parent Guardian Communication

	gain confidence as they explore and communicate ideas, experiences and feelings in a range of dramatic forms
	reduce their self-consciousness while at the same time raising their self-awareness
	become more effective communicators
	find an outlet for self expression

	demonstrate personal growth through drama.
	use drama to explore, formulate and express ideas, perceptions and feelings.
	be able to respond with critical awareness to their own work and to the work of others.
	address problems and make decisions relating to their drama work.
	value cultural diversity and be able to demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in the drama context.
	be able to interpret how drama celebrates, comments on and questions issues and events in cultural and historical contexts.

	Foundation: The foundation component focuses on the building of student confidence and trust and the creation of a supportive learning environment. Students are introduced to the essential elements of movement and speech.
	Movement: The movement component extends the foundation experiences and focuses on use of the body – exploring space and being aware of time while interpreting and expressing self without relying on the voice.
	Speech: The speech component focuses on the speaking voice to meet the demands of communication. It examines interpretation and control of vocal delivery and acknowledges the importance of listening critically. The speech component enables the student to learn more about the voice and how to use it to enhance communication skills.
	Theatre: This component enables students to bring together all of their learnings in drama and theatre in the development of a theatre piece or script. A collage, a collective, a drama symphony, and forum theatre are possible forms which can be pursued for performance purposes.