Melanie Marimberga Creative Writing Wk of Nov. 28th-Dec. 2nd
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayI can show characterization through dialogue and action of characters.
Quality Questions
What emotions or feelings reveal certain aspects of a character?
Before(1)
Continue with activity from last Wed. to show characterization
Script out
During(2)
Practice
After(3)
Perform for class
What did you “see” or “hear” that showed those certain aspects of characters?
Homework: None / I can develop characters using physical description and imagined details.
Quality Questions
Why do the details matter?
Before(1)
Creating depth of character
Fill out character sketch per main character in your play
During(2)
How are characters shaped and molded? Use slides in PP to discuss.
After(3)
Share your work with class
Homework: None / I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to 8th grade tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Quality Questions
Why is it important to focus well on your audience when writing and acting?
Before(1)
Other examples: Finish on character sketch with PP
During(2)
Audience perception
Minor characters: Two questions
Do you need the ones you have, or do you need to work in some?
After(3)
Work in or work out characters
Homework: None / I can follow rules for discussions and decision-making, track progress toward goals and deadlines, and define individual roles in a discussion.
Quality Questions
Why should you visualize your work and the end product?
Before(1)
Visual impact: make a list of props, costumes, items needed and start gathering them
During(2)
Let’s talk about the SET!
After(3)
Draw out set based on your three scenes: What will work best for all three? How will you show change in scene?
Homework: Start gathering costumes, props, set design items, etc. / I can follow rules for discussions and decision-making, track progress toward goals and deadlines, and define individual roles in a discussion.
Quality Questions
Why should you visualize your work and the end product?
Before(1)
Continue drawing out set and continue making list of items needed to build set, etc.
During(2)
Is the set lining up with plot and theme?
After(3)
Continue to work and finish
Homework: Start gathering costumes, props, set design items, etc.