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.