Course Syllabus

6th Grade Syllabus                    

 Units of Study:

• Vocal & Dramatic Terms
• Playwriting
• 10-Minute Short Plays/Monologues
• Vocal Health and Technique
• Singing in Unison & 2-Part Harmony
• Theatre & Music History
• Broadway/Musical Theatre

                  Assessment and Grading

• Participation    40%
• Tests/Quizzes    20%
• Projects/Assignments    30%
• Warm-ups   10% Class Expectations

Class Expectations:

• Be on time for class. 
• Participation is an essential part of the class.
• Be prepared, have all required materials ready.
• Listen carefully and follow instructions.
• Respect yourself, each other, respect the work, respect the process, and respect the teacher/director. This includes being respectful of times when students are acting or presenting a project. 
• Students are expected to listen and be a good audience.  This means no side conversations or head-phones in class.   No food, drinks or gum. Throw trash in the trash can. Put away all props, costumes, and resources used for class performances.
• Keep the Drama related to class—
• Complete all assigned projects and homework

CONTACT INFORMATION:

BRIDGET.BURROWS@UCPS.K12.NC.US / (704) 225-7555

Materials Needed for this Course:

•  Separate 1” binder for class notes,  Handouts, sheet music and scripts.
•      Set of dividers (5 tabs)
•      Student Laptops
•      Loose-leaf paper      Pencil/Pen

In this Course We will Focus on:

• enhancing self-awareness and  self-confidence inspiring creative expression
• improving focus and maintaining concentration enriching communication skills and social interaction developing physical and vocal expression using drama & music to
•        promote and cultivate reading, writing, speaking and singing deepening understanding of human behavior within the context of drama and music
• promoting cultural understanding
• acquiring historical perspective by exploring different periods and styles of theatre & music.