Monday, December 17

Objective: SWBAT compose original plays or screenplays.  SWBAT participate in a series of acting exercises to help them become more comfortable in front of the class. 

Do-Now: This week, you will be writing your own original plays.  What topics do you feel would be the most interesting for you to write about?

Today: 1) Go over "A Raisin in the Sun" Test

2) Acting Exercise: Make Your Partner Smile

3) Introduction to Playwriting Project

4) Choose a topic from your Free Write list and begin writing the Character List for your play.  If you finish, begin the description of your Setting.

Exit Slip: Write down a brief description of your play’s plot as well as how many characters you intend to use.

Homework:  Finish your Character List and Setting.  Playwriting Project Due Wednesday, January 2!!!