Reader's Theater: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Join me as we explore some amazing characters from sci-fi and fantasy novels, such as, Ender's Game and The Hobbit.
Heather Hancock
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(776)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursGrading
Certificate of completion upon request.Class Experience
This is a great course for students who are fans of sci-fi and fantasy novels and like to perform! Students will learn voice acting and characterization with the added benefit of increasing both reading fluency and comprehension. No memorization is required. Students will exercise what they have learned by performing Reader's Theater versions of some of the best sci-fi and fantasy novels. Class Outline: Each class will begin with vocal warm ups. Week 1 - Introduction to the process of Reader's Theater using The Lightning Thief script. Week 2 - Review what was learned in Week 1. Work on characterization with A Wrinkle in Time script. Class discussion about what worked well and what needs to be improved. Week 3 - Review what worked well in A Wrinkle in Time readings. Students will work on the Ender's Game script with an emphasis on creating an environment for the audience. Class discussion about what worked well and what needs to be improved. Week 4 - Students will use everything that they learned from the last three weeks as they work on The Hobbit script. Class discussion about what they have learned over the course. Individual feedback about overall performance. Parents will receive overall feedback about their learner's work after the last class.
Learning Goals
1. Students will learn the format and process of creating Reader's Theater for an audience.
2. Students will learn how to create different character voices through pitch, rate, inflection, and expression.
3. Students will learn how to create an interesting and believable environment for a listening audience.
4. Students are encouraged not to worry about small mistakes and just keep going. The show must go on!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be aware that there are more mature themes, such as, violence and language in the full-length novel of Ender's Game. However, we are only reading a small portion of the novel in a Reader's Theater format. NONE of the mature themed portions will be read in class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
5.0
776reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Utah
I teach classes in Theatre and Voice Acting with an emphasis on fun and exploration!
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education at the University of Utah. I have over 25 years of teaching experience in both traditional and nontraditional school settings. And, I currently hold a teaching license in secondary education in Theatre.
I am a lifelong learner and continue to look for ways to improve my teaching. My goal is to foster a friendly and safe environment for students to explore acting.
When I'm not teaching I love to sing karaoke, kickbox, spend time with my family, and snuggle with my kitties, Ozzie and MoMo.Reviews
Live Group Course
$68
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
