March 30, April 1, 2

MARCH 30

1. Zoom meeting

2.  After you have finished your Research, please watch the video:

Now, let's watch the Modern Family pilot.  Remember that the "pilot" episode is the first episode of a series and tends to identify characters and plot line. Why is this series entitled "Modern Family"?  What can you surmise from the title?

Modern Family is a modern day example of Commedia dell'Arte stock characters.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02287/Modern-Family-cast_2287290b.jpg

You can watch it here:
 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6v4s6c

APRIL 1 

1. Zoom meeting

2.   Commedia dell'Arte overview

3.  Stock characters: In commedia characters are based on typical social types and over the years were named and became highly recognizable to the audience.

The characters were in many ways archetypes for characters in societies everywhere e.g. the miserly cranky old man, the mischievous servant, the lover, and the bragging soldier.

The characters of the commedia usually represented an exaggerated mood for example sadness, mockery, confusion, or anxiety.

Vecchi: the old men, often Pantalone and Dottore and a few others. These usually represent the highest ranks of society (as seen in the plays) and have some control over the lives of the others, regardless how stupid, foolish, or (in actuality) powerless they are.

Zanni: the male laborers and servants, lowest on the social ladder, often from the peasant class. The word is derived from Giovanni, the most common male name of the time in Italy (the equivalent of naming them "John"). Can also be a generic independent Mask with the name Zanni.

Modern Day examples

Faulty Towers (Manuel is an example of a "Zanni" character, and the Major is an example of a "Vecchi" (old man) character.

Mr. Bean (physical comedy) 

APRIL  2

1.  Zoom meeting

2.  Vocabulary - Subject specific vocabulary is very important. To talk about a subject with others you need to have the right vocab to help state your opinion and to get your ideas across.

Quizlet is a great way to build vocab:  https://quizlet.com/459038282/drama-commedia-dell-arte-flash-cards/

3.  Vocabulary - Another way to build drama vocab is by playing Kahoot!  Let's play! 

March 23, 25, 26

MARCH  23, 25, 26

1.  Let's ZOOM at the beginning of class to talk about our first assignment. I will send you a link.  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/689481427?pwd=dDg5YXVsK3lXTW5FK1J3aVhtcXhaQT09

2.  3. Let's rename our folders in OneDrive.
     1. Open OneDrive
     2. Right Click, Select Rename
     3. Y7 Drama - Your Name

3. Funny or not funny?  Parents on the first day back to school: https://youtu.be/sS6inrZ0168

4.  Criterion A Knowing and Understanding - Theatre throughout the ages
     Begin research on Commedia dell'Arte

First, enter your Drama Process Journal Folder on Microsoft One Drive,
Next, click  on +New (above in the task bar) and
Then, click on Word document.

Type your name at the top of the document and type:
  Criterion A Knowing and Understanding - Commedia dell'Arte

 (Look at the history of Commedia dell'Arte:  include where this art for originated, important dates, vocabulary related to Commedia, important people associated with that theatre style.  Include other interesting information that you find in your research and Fun Facts) 

You can include:
1. Commedia dell'Arte is an Italian phrase.  What does it mean? (Translate into English)

2. Where and when did Commedia dell'arte originate?

3. Describe the living conditions for peasants in Italy at this time.

4. Find images of upper class Italian citizens (include them here). What conclusions can you draw about their lifestyle and wealth?

5. Where was Commedia first performed? Why? How were the performers paid?

6. Define “stock character.” (Use your own words)

7. Define "troupe". (Use your own words.)

8. Explain the use of masks and costumes.

9. What props did they use?

10. Include at least three fun facts or other significant information that you learned about Commedia dell’Arte worth sharing with others.


5.  If you have finished your Research, please watch the video:

Now, let's watch the Modern Family pilot.  Remember that the "pilot" episode is the first episode of a series and tends to identify characters and plot line. Why is this series entitled "Modern Family"?  What can you surmise from the title?

Modern Family is a modern day example of Commedia dell'Arte stock characters.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02287/Modern-Family-cast_2287290b.jpg

You can watch it here:
 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6v4s6c

March 16, 18, 19

MARCH 16

Welcome to Drama class! My name is Ms. Dietrich and I will be your instructor this term.

Our unit will focus on an introduction to Drama. Our unit is titled "Intro to Drama". 

Our assignment for today is as follows:

Our primary tools will be: Class blog, School email, ManageBac and; Microsoft One Drive.

We have a class blog (https://ois-drama7.blogspot.com). You will be able to find all of your assignments on the class blog.

We will use our school email to connect to each other.

We will use ManageBac to upload work and assessments.  You will also be able to find resources used in this class on ManageBac.

We will use OneDrive for your Drama Process Journal.  Are you familiar with OneDrive?  Do you know how to open a Word document on OneDrive? Do you know how to share a document on OneDrive?

1. Let's try:

Log into Microsoft Office 365

Click on OneDrive (it's the 3rd option)

In the task bar (next to Search) click on + New

Click on Folder (it's the 1st option)

You will see a box that says "Create a Folder"

Name the folder "Drama Yr 7" and add YOUR name

2. Send me an email to let me know if you were able to do it.

3. It looks like you make it to the class blog.  Well done!

4.  Complete the Word Search which was attached to the email I sent you and answer the questions. You can print the Word Search to complete this task.  Research the definitions and write the word with its definition on a Word Document.

MARCH 18

1.  ZOOM class.  I will send you an email with a link for you to join our online class.

2.  Introduction, expectations, ManageBac, Process Journal

3.  We need to have an Arts - Drama Process Journal.  On Monday you have created a folder in OneDrive just for this purpose.  Next step is for you to "Share" this folder with me. Then I will have access to your Process Journal and will be able to see all your work and give you good grades.

4.  Vocabulary - Form and Structure

https://quizlet.com/_5xuv7k?x=1qqt&i=17j8i4

MARCH 19, 23

1.  Let's ZOOM at the beginning of class to talk about our first assignment. I will send you a link.

2.  Criterion A Knowing and Understanding - Theatre throughout the ages
     Begin research on Commedia dell'Arte

First, enter your Drama Process Journal Folder on Microsoft One Drive,
Next, click  on +New (above in the task bar) and
Then, click on Word document.

Type your name at the top of the document and type:
  Criterion A Knowing and Understanding - Commedia dell'Arte

 (Look at the history of Commedia dell'Arte:  include where this art for originated, important dates, vocabulary related to Commedia, important people associated with that theatre style.  Include other interesting information that you find in your research and Fun Facts) 

You can include:
1. Commedia dell'Arte is an Italian phrase.  What does it mean? (Translate into English)

2. Where and when did Commedia dell'arte originate?

3. Describe the living conditions for peasants in Italy at this time.

4. Find images of upper class Italian citizens (include them here). What conclusions can you draw about their lifestyle and wealth?

5. Where was Commedia first performed? Why? How were the performers paid?

6. Define “stock character.” (Use your own words)

7. Define "troupe". (Use your own words.)

8. Explain the use of masks and costumes.

9. What props did they use?

10. Include at least three fun facts or other significant information that you learned about Commedia dell’Arte worth sharing with others.