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 * 8th Language Arts** students will unpack the South Dakota State Standards that guide their course of study. The Language Arts curriculum will provide students with an opoortunity to improve writing skills in sentences, paragraphs, short reports, essays, and poetry. The 8th grade curriculum includes improving revising and profreading skills, capitalization, punctuation, the six traits of writing, along with spelling, grammar, and usage. The Language Arts standards are attached through the link below.

STANDARDS MET 8.W.1.2-- Students can revise writing for ideas and content. 8.W.2.1-- (Evaluation) Students can revise writing for ideas and content.

8.L.V.S.1.3 Students can integrate verbal and nonverbal techniques to deliver an oral presentation for a specific audience and purpose.

KNOW (facts, details, dates, definitions, places, people)
 * The literary elements of a "Fairy Tale"
 * The definitions of new vocabulary
 * The dates and details of originl "Fairy Tale"

UNDERSTAND (I want the students to understand that...)
 * I want the student to understand that literary elements are the visuals of a fairy tale
 * I want the student to understand that figurative language is important and relevant in writing
 * I want the students to work cooperatively in a group
 * Different types of stages and stage directions
 * Fairy tales, myths, and other famous legends.
 * Props, setting and costume elements of a production
 * I want the student to understand the importance of rewriting
 * I want the students to understant that there are reading strategies to help them get through writings that they may not find interesting

BE ABLE TO DO (specific skills; start with verb; NOT the activity)
 * Read individually
 * Identify passages and content
 * Write grammatically correct sentences
 * Recognize literary elements and figurative language in a fairy tale
 * Rewrite their favorite fairy tale
 * Demonstrate group cooperation

WEEK MARCH 30-APRIL 20 Student’s will demonstrate their understanding of the aspects of children’s theatre by writing and performing a small play based on their favorite childhood fairy tale


 * ** Main Concepts: ** || The art of the story. Acting in children’s theatre. Writing a fairy tale for children in a unique way, and performing it. The art of performing for children. ||

__ Fairy Tale Assignment __ Within your groups you will pick a famous fairy tale, legend, or story. You will then rewrite the story in a unique way (ex: a modern version of Cinderella, Snow White from the witch’s point of view, etc.).

// It is very important to stay on top of the assignments, or you will be unprepared! Each daily assignment relates with something we have learned that day. //

** DAILY ASSIGNMENTS! **


 * Day 1 ** : Think of your favorite fairy tale, legend, or story. Obtain a copy of it, or write it down from memory. Brainstorm on how you could change it up in a fun and exciting way. Could you modernize it? Could you make the bad guys the heroes? Think up ONE solid idea and write it down. Bring a copy of the story and the idea to class.


 * Day 2: ** Look over the story that was picked and brainstorm ideas on how it can be rewritten. It should be fun, applicable to children, and involve everyone in your group. Bring your ideas to class.


 * Day 3: ** Take the research you did with your group and write a rough outline of your story using the elements we discussed in class. Bring a copy of your outline to class.


 * Day 4 ** : Experiment with your character’s voice and body movement. Think of ways you can express the emotions you feel throughout the play in a “larger than life” way. Collaborate on your first draft of the script. **ROUGH DRAFT DUE ON DAY 5!**


 * Day 5 ** : Write Final draft for script. Begin to memorize lines, or the basic outline. Continue to examine your character, and develop its qualities and attributes. **FINAL DRAFT DUE DAY 6!**


 * Day 6 ** : Memorize lines. Brainstorm about costumes, props, set, etc. Keep it minimal. Write a //proposal sheet// with group saying what you want to use in your play. **LINES OFF ON DAY 7!**


 * Day 7: ** Hold rehearsal with group. //Schedule for dress rehearsal// with me before Day 8.