UNIT TITLE
Acting Methods and Styles
LESSON TITLE
Practice Day
CLASS
Drama 4
DURATION
75 Minutes
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of hip-hop theatre and culture by rehearsing and preparing their Shakespeare ad-rap-tations.
NATIONAL CORE ARTS STANDARDS
MATERIALS
• Any materials or media players necessary for the student’s performances.
• Computer/projector to show video clip (Bomb-itty of Errors):
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxFGDsyGeyc
TEACHING PRESENTATION:
Hook:
Show the video clip above. It’s another clip to generate some ideas for them as they practice their ad-rap-tations. After showing it, point out once again that there is no “one way” to do these ad-rap-tations. This is one example. We’ve seen some others as well. Just let the creativity flow!
Step 1: Instructions Explain to the students that they will have the entire class to work on their ad-rap-tations. They should use their time wisely. Explain that they have today, a little bit of work time next class period, and then they will perform them two class periods from now. Explain that they MUST check in with you in the last 30 minutes of class. They need to report on what scene/play they are working on, any materials they might need, how far they have gotten, and what they have left to accomplish. Emphasize that this check is worth points for the day. Ask for any clarifying questions, then allow students to work.
Step 2: Group Practice Allow students to work freely in their groups. They will want the full time, generally. Walk around checking with group every so often. They may need some encouragement if Hip Hop is something that they are far removed from. Reinforce the idea that it doesn’t have to be anything in particular. Just express yourself and tell the story using the main aspects of hip-hop culture.
Step 3: Check-in At about thirty minutes to the end of class, remind the students that they must check in with you. Be sure each group has the chance to meet with you briefly, and also make sure that you are aware of any special needs of the groups. This will give you ample to time to prepare, should you need to.
Assessment
Each group should check in with you. Each member of the group will receive 20 points for checking in with you.