9th Grade Drama –Gestner; Van Sickle
Student expectations:
 Each student must be in the classroom and prepared for class when the bell rings. If the
student is not in the classroom at that time, they will be counted tardy and will result in a
discipline action (see below).
 Each student will be expected to participate in the class activities. Class participation
will be weighted heavily when factoring the final grade.
 Each student will be respectful of the teacher and each other. In particular during
performances and discussions.
 Students are expected to come to class prepared.
 Students must have their Planner to use a bathroom or hall pass. Students must also have
permission.
Classroom expectations:
 In Drama class, each student will be asked to “Perform” a number of times. It is important
for students to know that intolerance of any kind will not be accepted.
PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS.
 Make-up work: Each student is responsible for acquiring and completing the work they
missed. A student may perform 1 day after the due date. All late performances
are worth half credit. If a student chooses not to perform on their scheduled
day, they will perform the next day for half credit. NO EXCEPTIONS
 Discipline: All students will sign a behavior contract at the beginning of this class, agreeing
to the consequences of disruptive, disrespectful and problem behaviors as follows:
o First infraction – verbal warning
o Second infraction – call home
o Third infraction – detention with the teacher after/before school
o Fourth infraction – referral to administration (consequences are decided upon
between administration, the teacher and the parents)
GRADING SCALE:
A 93-100
B+ 87-89
C+ 77-79
D+ 67-69
A- 90-92
B 83-86
C 73-76
D 63-66
B- 80-82
C- 70-72
D- 60-62
REMINDER: This is a high school fine arts class. Successful completion of this semester counts as one Fine
Arts credit on your high school transcript. With this in mind, the coursework and pace will reflect a typical
high school class—be prepared to work the entire class period on you own project without having to be
prompted to begin work or to continue working. You will get out of this class the effort you put into it and
your performances and grade will reflect your dedication. Also worth noting, students will be asked to
perform in a variety of different ways, many of which include a significant amount of memorization. Please
understand that although work time will be given during class, you will also need to work
outside of class to ensure your success. I f you need anything regarding our class, feel free to contact
me via email or by phone.
Semester Outline:
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Sing a Song
Me Bag
Story Telling Performance
The Voice
Articulation
Projection
Story Telling Evaluation
3 Word Scenes & Props
Working with a partner
Building a Scene
Creating a character
Character sketch
Stage Directions
Props list
Play Genre’s and Props Quiz
Careers in Theatre (See a live performance)
Performance and Technical Jobs
Dissect technical aspects of performance
Reflect on performance/Analysis
Movie Monologue (Quarter One Assessment)
Review and evaluation of above learning
Begin Reading “The Miracle Worker” & Costume Design, Set Design
How to read a play as a director/designer
Roles and jobs in costuming and set designing
Costume Sketch
Miracle Worker Quiz/Analysis
Costume Design Evaluation
Miracle Worker Scene Performances
Improvisation
Watching Improv performances
Applying the tips/rules of improve
Guest Actor
Improv Evaluation
Musicals
Watch and study “Fiddler on the Roof”
Final: 2 minute Monologue/ Written exam