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This class takes Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Theatre - both elements and improv, Project-Based Learning and rolls it into one offering that covers main curricular points in Middle School English.  This is a multidisciplinary inquiry project which means that it creates an all in one opportunity for learning!

Together we will explore the theatre!  We will use recycled cereal boxes to cut out, paint, decorate and staple together a theatre for our play.  We will explore the idea of backdrops and what they do and how we can create different scenes.  

Week 1: Creating the theatre using a cereal box.  While the paint dries we will design backdrops. **Please assist your learner with this stage.  I will post a tutorial after class in case it goes a bit sideways.  Demonstrating on screen is difficult but once you have your box disassembled completely the assembly concept will become clearer.

Week 2: Drawing characters for our plays and creating paper stick puppets.  We will explore the concept of main characters and supporting characters.  We will talk about plot and problem/solution based plots. 

Week 3: Telling stories that might work with our characters and talking about the story arc.  
We will discuss the last week's presentations and talk about stage fright and ways to overcome it. 

Week 4: Performance week! Let's put on our shows!  We will start with a short lesson on audience etiquette.  If a child is too anxious to perform their play live, parents are encouraged to help them film it and then screen sharing their video in the class. 

I can't wait to see what we create together!  PS: I said "videotape" in the video!  Hilarious!  By all means use a cell phone to capture your show.  :D


There is no requirement for writing but it is encouraged to have some sort of notecard system of drawings or point form notes to remember our story lines for performance.  Performance is improve based.  This is a dysgraphia friendly class that allows for play exploration of Middle School English concepts. 


We are a Neuroaffirming Organization!  What is Neurodiversity affirming?
It means that different people have different skills and ways of interacting with the world around them. These differences are not seen as flaws that need to be "fixed."
Instead, people who see people this way think that neurodiversity is normal. Everyone should be able to think, learn, process, and understand knowledge in their own unique way.



We are ESL Friendly, CEFR Level B and C.
This class applies to the curricular requirements for Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 6 B.C. Grade 1-6.
This course directly relates to B.C. Curricular Competencies for ELA Grades 1-6 under Comprehend and connect (reading, listening, viewing) Create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing).