Which brings me to our first extra credit assignment! What?! Day 1 Extra Credit!?
The extra credit assignment is this: Fold your paper long ways (hot dog style) so the paper is divided in two. Make a list of all your fears about taking this class. On the other side of the paper, write all the good things that COULD happen if you take this class. What might you learn? Write your name at the top and turn it in NO LATER than Friday, September 4, 2015.
Acting 1 Syllabus
Northland High School 2015-2016
School Year
Course Overview:
This yearlong
course provides students a beginning experience and study in acting. Students will learn various acting techniques
and will learn how society and history impacted acting and theatre over
time. Students will apply various acting
styles and techniques. Students will
begin to hone their craft and skills as an actor and public speaker. Students
are expected to perform for an audience multiple times!
No late work will be accepted. If a student turns in an assignment late they
will automatically be given a zero.
If a student is caught cheating or
plagiarizing they will receive an automatic “0” on the assignment. Students will be expected to complete the
assignment with their own work and by the due date.
Course Objectives:
· Articulate analysis of plays and
performances and apply this analysis to their future goals.
· Communicate the importance of
theatre and its impact on society.
· Apply a variety of acting
methods/tools to create an effective character.
· Create original dialogue appropriate
for the play/content of current study.
· Demonstrate improvement of skills in
confidence, public speaking and performance.
· Exhibit reading skills.
· Learn and practice effective study
skills.
· Communicate their perspective to
others.
· Exhibit leadership skills while also
working cooperatively with their peers.
· Display the principles of
professionalism and commitment.
· Think reflectively and apply their
reflections to their current studies and acting.
· Articulate and apply the beginning
skills of acting.
· Use terminology of acting and
technical theatre accurately in context.
Addressing Concerns/Contacting the
Course Instructor:
Parents
and/or guardian members are encouraged to contact the instructor with any
questions or concerns. Please refer to
the contact information located at the top of the syllabus. Please also view the class/teacher blog to
find assignments and extra credit. http://northlandvikingsnews.blogspot.com
Required Play Performance/Quarter
Project:
Students
are expected to attend one play performance OR complete an alternative research
or performance assignment each
quarter. Students will respond
to the performance a short paper where they must answer 10 questions. It is important if they attend a performance
they keep the ticket stub and program to receive full credit. The purpose of the assignment is to help
students further experience and immerse students in theatre. This is 10% of the
student’s grade.
Portfolios:
Students
will be required to keep their work and to demonstrate their work and skills
learned throughout the course through a final portfolio. This portfolio must be a 3-ring binder
provided by the student and must be neat and well organized. The portfolio is a demonstration of the student’s
work and growth in the course. These
portfolios will be periodically checked; mid-way through the quarter and then
again at the end of the quarter.
Technology Requirements:
Students
are expected to type a number of assignments and/or complete research using the
internet. Students should save their
work in multiple locations. It is the students’ responsibility to
maintain an up-to-date backup of their work.
Loss of a flash drive is not an acceptable excuse for late work. This can be done on their personal
account on the school computer, a flash drive, through a GoogleDrive account,
or by some other means. If a student
does not have access to technology in their home, it is expected that they
complete the assignment either at the Northland library, a community library,
or some other location.
Grading:
· Participation (30%): Students will be automatically given 10 points each
day. Students only lose these points if
they refuse to participate (through an assignment, acting, or reading), are not
paying attention, or need to be reminded of appropriate behavior, they may lose
5 or all 10 points.
· Tests/Quizzes (15%): This includes pop quizzes. Students are expected to study the course
material.
· In-Class Assignments (45%): Any assignment or project given in
class, even if it is for homework, falls into this category. This will include portfolios.
· End of Quarter Project (10%): Students will be expected to
complete an individual end of quarter project.
Students will have much time to complete this project in class but some
time must be spent at home to complete the project. Further information will be sent home.
District Grading Policy:
|
GRADE
|
QUALITY
POINT SCALE
|
AP/WEIGHTED
SCALE
|
|
98 –
100 = A+
|
4.000
|
5.000
|
|
92 –
97.99 = A
|
4.000
|
5.000
|
|
90 –
91.99 = A-
|
3.700
|
4.625
|
|
88 –
89.99 = B+
|
3.300
|
4.125
|
|
82 –
87.99 = B
|
3.000
|
3.750
|
|
80 –
81.99 = B-
|
2.700
|
3.375
|
|
78 –
79.99 = C+
|
2.300
|
2.875
|
|
72 –
77.99 = C
|
2.000
|
2.500
|
|
70 –
71.99 = C-
|
1.700
|
2.120
|
|
68 –
69.99 = D+
|
1.300
|
1.625
|
|
62 –
67.99 = D
|
1.000
|
1.250
|
|
60 –
61.99 = D-
|
0.650
|
0.875
|
|
0 –
59.99 = F
|
0.000
|
0.000
|
Rules/Consequences:
1. Be to class on time & prepared!
(Pen/pencil, paper, homework, etc.)
2. Unless given permission by the
instructor, cell phones and electronic devices should be put away.
3. Do not speak over others.
4. Be respectful.
1. Warning 1.
Warning
2. Call home 2.
Take the phone for the period & a call home
3. Student-Teacher decided punishment 3. Take the phone for the day & a call home
4. Write up 4.
Turn in the phone to the administrator & write up
Theatre
Survey: History and Performance Syllabus
Northland High School 2015-2016 School Year
Course Overview:
This course provides an
overview of theatre history, technical theatre, acting, as well as the study
and analysis of plays and their importance in society. Students will study theatre from Ancient
Greece to the modern era. Students will
also be asked to study and create technical theatre designs. Students
will be expected to perform on stage and read in class. This course does not require any previous
course or experience in theatre.
No late work will be accepted. If a student turns in an assignment late they
will automatically be given a zero.
If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing
they will receive an automatic “0” on the assignment. Students will still be expected to complete
the assignment with their own work and by the due date.
Course Objectives:
· Demonstrate and articulate accurate analysis of
plays and performances.
· Understand the importance of theatre and its
reflection of society.
· Identify the principles of design and their
application to theatre.
· Develop skills in confidence and public
speaking.
· Demonstrate reading skills.
· Learn and practice effective study skills.
· Accurately discuss theatre history from Ancient
Greece to Shakespeare.
· Recognize and articulate theatre history’s
reflection of society.
· Communicate personal opinion and perspective to
others.
· Work cooperatively with their peers.
· Define professionalism and commitment as well
as demonstrate these principles.
· Think reflectively and begin to apply their
reflections to their current studies.
· Understand and apply beginning acting skills.
· Define and use vocabulary appropriately in
context.
Addressing Concerns/Contacting the Course
Instructor:
Parents and/or guardian
members are encouraged to contact the instructor with any questions or
concerns. Please refer to the contact
information located at the top of the syllabus.
Please also view the class/teacher blog to find assignments and extra
credit. http://northlandvikingsnews.blogspot.com
Reflective Journals:
Students will meet
individually with the course instructor at least every 2 weeks. This meeting helps students keep track of
their goals and sets new goals for each week.
These meetings will occur during the course period. Students will be prepared for each meeting
with a form, or reflective journal, stating their completion of goals, why
these goals were or were not completed, and future goals. Any additional teacher comments will be
documented. This time also provides the
student and instructor to address and concerns with the course and/or
grades. The course instructor will keep
a copy of these forms for their personal documentation. Students will receive a copy of this form
back that must be maintained as a part of their portfolio.
Required Play Performance/Quarter Project:
Students are expected to
attend one play performance OR complete an alternative research or performance
assignment each quarter. Students will respond to the performance a
short paper where they must answer 10 questions. It is important if they attend a performance
they keep the ticket stub and program to receive full credit. The purpose of the assignment is to help
students further experience and immerse students in theatre. This is 10% of the
student’s grade.
Technology Requirements:
Students are expected to type
a number of assignments and/or complete research using the Internet. Students should save their work in multiple
locations. It is the students’ responsibility to maintain an up-to-date backup of
their work. Loss of a flash drive is not
an acceptable excuse for late work. This
can be done on their personal account on the school computer, a flash drive,
through a GoogleDrive account, or by some other means. If a student does not have access to
technology in their home, it is expected that they complete the assignment
either at the Northland library, a community library, or some other location.
Grading:
· Participation (30%): Students will be automatically given 10 points each day. Students only lose these points if they
refuse to participate (through an assignment, acting, or reading), are not
paying attention, or need to be reminded of appropriate behavior, they may lose
5 or all 10 points.
· Tests/Quizzes (10%): This includes pop quizzes.
Students are expected to study the course material.
· In-Class Assignments (50%): Any assignment or project given in class, even if it is for
homework, falls into this category. This
will include portfolios.
· End of Quarter Project (10%): Students will be expected to complete an individual end of quarter
project. Students will have much time to
complete this project in class but some time must be spent at home to complete
the project. Further information will be
sent home.
District Grading Policy:
|
GRADE
|
QUALITY POINT SCALE
|
AP/WEIGHTED SCALE
|
|
98 – 100 = A+
|
4.000
|
5.000
|
|
92 – 97.99 = A
|
4.000
|
5.000
|
|
90 – 91.99 = A-
|
3.700
|
4.625
|
|
88 – 89.99 = B+
|
3.300
|
4.125
|
|
82 – 87.99 = B
|
3.000
|
3.750
|
|
80 – 81.99 = B-
|
2.700
|
3.375
|
|
78 – 79.99 = C+
|
2.300
|
2.875
|
|
72 – 77.99 = C
|
2.000
|
2.500
|
|
70 – 71.99 = C-
|
1.700
|
2.120
|
|
68 – 69.99 = D+
|
1.300
|
1.625
|
|
62 – 67.99 = D
|
1.000
|
1.250
|
|
60 – 61.99 = D-
|
0.650
|
0.875
|
|
0 – 59.99 = F
|
0.000
|
0.000
|
Classroom Expectations:
1.
Be to
class on time & prepared! (Pen/pencil, paper, homework, etc.)
2.
Unless
given permission by the instructor, cell phones and electronic devices should
be put away.
3.
Do not
speak over others.
4.
Be respectful.
Failure to follow these results in: For cell phones:
1. Warning 1. Warning
2. Call home 2. Take the phone for the period & a call home
3. Student-Teacher decided punishment 3. Take the phone for the day & a call home
4. Write up 4. Turn in the phone to the administrator & write up
COURSE
CONTRACT FOR ACTING I & THEATRE SURVEY
To
be completed by the student and their parent and/or guardian. Due AUGUST 31.
*This
contract will be kept by the instructor.
By
signing below I agree I have read the syllabus for this course and agree to the
expectations of this course. I
understand there is no late work accepted for ANY REASON. I understand students may be expected to use
technology in and out of the classroom to complete assignments and/or projects. If my student does not have access to
technology at home this may require them to seek the use of the technology
provided at the Northland library or at a community library. I understand students are expected to
complete work in a professional manner and may be expected to do this work
outside of the classroom. I understand
there is a required quarter project (each quarter) students must complete for
this course. I understand my student is
expected to read aloud and perform on stage in class. Any performance will only be done in the
classroom and for the instructor/peers in the course. I understand my student is expected to
complete a portfolio and the materials must be provided and maintained by the
student. I understand should I have any concerns
or questions that I will contact the course instructor.
Student Name Instructor
Name
Student Signature Date
Parent and/or Guardian Name
Parent and/or Guardian Signature Date
Acting
2/Theatre 2 Syllabus
Northland High School 2015-2016
School Year
Course Overview:
This yearlong course provides
students an in-depth experience in performing.
Students begin the year discovering what they want to focus on as a
class and what statement they want to make with their theatre work. From there, students learn advanced
techniques in performing and technical theatre to achieve the goals created at
the beginning of the year. Students are expected to perform for an
audience multiple times!
No late work will be accepted. If a student turns in an assignment late they
will automatically be given a zero.
If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing
they will receive an automatic “0” on the assignment. Students will be expected to complete the
assignment with their own work and by the due date.
Course Objectives:
· Articulate analysis of plays and performances
and apply this analysis to their future goals.
· Communicate the importance of theatre and its
impact on society.
· Apply a variety of acting methods/tools to
create an effective character.
· Create original designs appropriate for the
play of current study.
· Demonstrate established skills in confidence,
public speaking and performance.
· Exhibit reading skills.
· Learn and practice effective study skills.
· Communicate their perspective to others.
· Exhibit leadership skills while also working
cooperatively with their peers.
· Display the principles of professionalism and
commitment.
· Think reflectively and apply their reflections
to their current studies and acting.
· Apply the advanced skills of acting.
· Use advanced terminology of acting and
technical theatre accurately in context.
· Create original work that demonstrates
readiness for performance at the college and/or professional level.
Addressing Concerns/Contacting the Course
Instructor:
Parents and/or guardian
members are encouraged to contact the instructor with any questions or
concerns. Please refer to the contact
information located at the top of the syllabus.
Required Play Performance/Quarter Project:
Students are expected to attend
one play performance OR complete an alternative research or performance
assignment each quarter. Students will respond to the performance a
short paper where they must answer 10 questions. It is important if they attend a performance
they keep the ticket stub and program to receive full credit. The purpose of the assignment is to help
students further experience and immerse students in theatre. This is 10% of the
student’s grade.
Portfolios:
Students will be required to
keep their work and to demonstrate their work and skills learned throughout the
course through a final portfolio. This
portfolio must be a 3-ring binder provided by the student and must be neat and
well organized. The portfolio is a
demonstration of the student’s work and growth in the course. These portfolios will be periodically
checked; mid-way through the quarter and then again at the end of the quarter.
Technology Requirements:
Students are expected to type
a number of assignments and/or complete research using the internet. Students should save their work in multiple
locations. It is the students’ responsibility to maintain an up-to-date backup of
their work. Loss of a flash drive is not
an acceptable excuse for late work. This
can be done on their personal account on the school computer, a flash drive,
through a GoogleDrive account, or by some other means. If a student does not have access to
technology in their home, it is expected that they complete the assignment
either at the Northland library, a community library, or some other location.
Grading:
· Participation (30%): Students will be automatically given 10 points each day. Students only lose these points if they
refuse to participate (through an assignment, acting, or reading), are not
paying attention, or need to be reminded of appropriate behavior, they may lose
5 or all 10 points.
· Performances (40%): Students are expected to perform multiple times throughout the
year. Students will perform monologues
in an audition setting, will showcase their work either during a parent’s night
or some other event, as well as perform a play.
All future performance dates will be sent home as soon as they are
known. Failure to attend any performance results in automatic
failure for the quarter.
· Tests/Quizzes (15%): This includes pop quizzes.
Students are expected to study the course material.
· In-Class Assignments (15%): Any assignment or project (including portfolios) given in class,
even if it is for homework, falls into this category.
District Grading Policy:
|
GRADE
|
QUALITY POINT SCALE
|
AP/WEIGHTED SCALE
|
|
98 – 100 = A+
|
4.000
|
5.000
|
|
92 – 97.99 = A
|
4.000
|
5.000
|
|
90 – 91.99 = A-
|
3.700
|
4.625
|
|
88 – 89.99 = B+
|
3.300
|
4.125
|
|
82 – 87.99 = B
|
3.000
|
3.750
|
|
80 – 81.99 = B-
|
2.700
|
3.375
|
|
78 – 79.99 = C+
|
2.300
|
2.875
|
|
72 – 77.99 = C
|
2.000
|
2.500
|
|
70 – 71.99 = C-
|
1.700
|
2.120
|
|
68 – 69.99 = D+
|
1.300
|
1.625
|
|
62 – 67.99 = D
|
1.000
|
1.250
|
|
60 – 61.99 = D-
|
0.650
|
0.875
|
|
0 – 59.99 = F
|
0.000
|
0.000
|
Rules/Consequences:
1.
Be to
class on time & prepared! (Pen/pencil, paper, homework, etc.)
2.
Unless
given permission by the instructor, cell phones and electronic devices should
be put away.
3.
Do not
speak over others.
4.
Be
respectful.
Failure to follow these
results in: For
cell phones:
1. Warning 1.
Warning
2. Call home 2.
Take the phone for the period & a call home
3. Student-Teacher decided punishment 3. Take the phone for the day & a call home
4. Write up 4.
Turn in the phone to the administrator & a write up
COURSE
CONTRACT
To
be completed by the student and their parent and/or guardian. Due AUGUST 31.
*This
contract will be kept by the instructor.
By
signing below I agree I have read the syllabus for this course and agree to the
expectations of this course. I
understand there is no late work accepted for ANY REASON. I understand students may be expected to use
technology in and out of the classroom to complete assignments and/or projects. If my student does not have access to
technology at home this may require them to seek the use of the technology
provided at the Northland library or at a community library. I understand students are expected to
complete work in a professional manner and may be expected to do this work
outside of the classroom. I understand there is a required quarter project (each quarter) students must complete for this course. I understand my student is
expected to read aloud and perform on stage in and out of the classroom. I understand evening performances are
required by the course and missing them results in automatic failure for the
quarter. I understand my student is
expected to complete a portfolio and the materials must be provided and
maintained by the student. I understand
should I have any concerns or questions that I will contact the course
instructor.
Student Name Instructor
Name
Student Signature Date
Parent and/or Guardian Name
Parent and/or Guardian Signature Date
