Welcome to 5th and 6th Grade Theatre Arts
Teacher: Mrs. Bear Brown (aka Mrs. Brown-Bear)
Room: F 101 Email: ebrown@dickinsonisd.org Phone: 281-229-6900
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
What will I learn in Theatre? Most importantly, you will learn to build your self-confidence, cooperation, collaboration, communication skills and empathy. You will explore the following concepts in Theatre Arts:
Theatre Etiquette
Ensemble
Vocal and Physical Techniques
Storytelling
Improvisation
Pantomime
Characterization
Technical Theatre
Puppetry
Theatre Careers
Theatre History
Play Analysis
Performance
Musical Theatre
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
1 Composition Book
GRADES: I do not grades based on their talent level.
Daily Grades = assignments, ensemble work, daily spotlight, rehearsals, notes, work ethic, focus, collaboration and cooperation
Quizzes = quizzes, group and individual projects, presentations and performances
Test Grade = Performance
***ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCES***
If a student chooses not to participate in a group/individual performance, project or presentation, a textbook chapter assignment will be given. The student must complete the chapter assignment before getting the opportunity to work with his/her Theatre Company again.
CLASS NECESSITIES
Trust your director and ensemble.
Help and encourage each other.
Etiquette: listen and watch so you can learn.
Always focus and participate
Try new things
Respect each other, the space, and your director
Empathy, Compassion and Kindness Matters
WHEN A STUDENT CHOOSES TO BREAK A RULE:
- Verbal Warning (might include a seat change)
- Sign Behavior Log – student/teacher conference and email guardian
- SWAMP Violation Report – guardian called or emailed and assigned a differentiated assignment
- Student will write a prepared essay about respectable behavior
- Formal write-up, guardian contacted, discipline decided by AP
- Principal/Parent/Teacher Conference.
**********Please return THE BELOW SECTION ONLY to Ms. Brown-Bear**********
Student:
I have read the Theatre Arts syllabus, and know that if I have questions about it I can ask Ms. BrownBear.
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Student Signature
Parents/Guardians:
I have read the Theartre Arts syllabus and will contact Mrs. Brown if I have a question concerning the course.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Parents/Guardians: I allow my student’s picture and or video to be used for educational and supportive purposes and for the promotion of Dickinson ISD Theatre Department
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date