PD Recap Part 3: Reminders and Resources

Storyboarding is an easy way to get your students thinking about their play.  Divide each scene into one 6-panel storyboard and have the students draw in the characters, using bubbles for dialogue or captions for stage directions.  Not only does it get the students inspired to get up on their feet and see their storyboard in action, but it gives students who may be reluctant to perform an opportunity to play another valuable role in the production, that of "director."  

You can easily make blank storyboards on Microsoft Word but the application "Comic Life" has a series of pre-made blank templates you can print out right away.  Here's the link for it (for both pc and mac):

http://plasq.com/comiclife

Curriculums are due Feb 15th.  Your curriculum outlines for the rest of the school year, which we worked on during the retreat, are due Feb 15.  Remember, you can contact Dan (or each other) if you need a sounding board for ideas.  Keep in mind there are only 15 weeks of teaching until June 1, so plan accordingly.  Here's the link for the DOE Calendar:

schools.nyc.gov/Calendar/2008_2009.htm

Masterclass Requests.  Our Masterclass program, where master theatre artists become teacher to your kids for the day, is scheduled for March.  We are working hard to create access for as many classes as possible to benefit from this wonderful program.