Chambliss Drama

Theatre Arts

Blackmon Road Middle School

Miss Chambliss

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COURSE OBJECTIVE: To build character on and off of the stage. Students develop concepts about self, relationships with others, and the environment using the various elements of drama and theatre. Theatre is a collaborative art using music, visual art, and dance. In addition, it is a performing art requiring the development of skills in communication, both verbal and nonverbal. We will cross curriculums incorporating Math and Science skills as well as improving literacy skills and knowledge of History. We will discuss the importance of theatre as it relates to real life and its relationship to life skills. This course is structured to provide students with a broad overview of the skills required both technically (off the stage) and on the stage performing. Moreover, we will take a journey through the highlights of theatre and musical theatre history.

DAILY MATERIALS:

COURSE OUTLINE:

The following is an approximate outline of the MAIN units of study. The order will be determined to meet the needs of each theatre class and the ensemble of students within the period.

GRADING: Blackmon Road is now operating on a Point Scale. Each assignment is divided into a category. EVERY GRADE IS EVALUATED WITH 100 AVAILABLE POINTS. Each category is assigned a multiplier. For example, test and formal presentations will count twice as much as daily participation and classwork. The following is the point scale break down.

• Daily Participation- 100 points TOTAL AVAILABLE- 100
• Classwork and Homework- 100 points TOTAL AVAILABLE- 100
• Quiz- 100 points X 1.5 TOTAL AVAILABLE- 150
• Informal presentations-100 possible points X 1.5 TOTAL AVAILABLE- 150
• Test-100 possible points X 2 TOTAL AVAILABLE- 200
• Formal Presentations-100 possible points X 2 TOTAL AVAILABLE- 200

MAKE UP WORK: It is the student’s responsibility to check the Makeup Work bin upon return from an absence. I WILL NOT REMIND THE STUDENT. The bin is located in the front of the classroom by the entry door. If the student missed a quiz or test they will need to discuss a time to make up the quiz or test. These times may be during, after, or before school hours. Period of time to complete the assignment: Make up assignment- 2 days after return to school… After 2 days I will begin subtracting a letter grade from the work. If the student missed multiple days we will set a time period. I will sign the period in the student’s agenda. Quiz or Test- ASAP no more than a weeks’ time.

***PLEASE NOTE MANY OF THE ACTIVITIES IN THEATRE ARE DIFFICULT TO MAKEUP. THEY DEPEND UPON A STUDENTS PRESENCE FOR THE ACTIVITY. THEREFORE, A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE AN ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT FOR MISSED WORK. ***

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Prepared
4. TRY Your Best

Students will assist in the creation of a classroom behavior contract centered on the four expectations above. All students will sign the contract. If at any time a classroom expectation or Blackmon Road expectation is not followed I will use the Step Sheet located in the Blackmon Road Handbook.

CONTACT: I love to hear from students! The best form of contact is to simply ask questions before or after class! I love to hear from parents and guardians. I welcome questions, concerns, and comments! The best form of communication is by email:

Email: Chambliss.mary-catherine@muscogee.k12.ga.us

For additional information feel free to visit our classroom webpage:

I will post information, assignments, notes, thespian society opportunities, audition dates on this site.

School Webpage: https://mcsd.instructure.com/courses/42320/assignments/syllabus