Dramatic Literature & history
Ages: 13-18 Class Minimum: 6
tuesdays, 12:30-2:00
Sept. 12th-Dec. 12th (13 Weeks)
Jan. 9th-April 16th (14 Weeks)
Showcase Performance- Friday, March 22nd
Teacher: Amy Sorbello
Cost: $40/month
Materials Fee (per year):$40
Who is this class for?
Strong reading skills are recommended for this class (although audiobooks are always an option). Students who take the High School Performance class are encouraged to take this class as well, as there will be a great deal of crossover between the two.
Class Description:
There is a wealth of classic books and dramatic works as literature from or related to the Ancient and Classical time period (Creation-500AD) and we will read a selection of them in addition to the play selected by the Performance Class. As this is a dramatic literature class, there will be a good deal of reading aloud/acting out scenes in class.
History:
The model for our Sightline classes is to have all the classes centered around a certain period of history- this year, the Ancient Period. Throughout the course of the year, history and literature are interwoven together as we study the plays, novels, and poetry of the period.
Homework:
Students should come prepared to participate in reading scenes and class discussion. Two essays/papers on the works we study will be assigned each semester, as well as short writing assignments and vocabulary lists. Students will learn the proper MLA citation format in anticipation of college work. There will be a few test each semester on the history we cover as well.
Grading:
A traditional letter grade will be assigned based on completion of papers, homework assignments, and class participation. For the history grade, students will be given several tests on the material throughout the year. Students will receive both a literature grade and a history grade for each semester.