The Reading Next report enforces many of the methods explored in previous texts in class. The use of reading guides defined in McKenna's chapter eight directly correlates with the first element of explicit comprehension instruction.Guides can include summation and self analysis. The seven position statements of teh Commission on Adolescent Literacy line up with the elements of Reading Next: diversification, effective and explicit instruction, tutoring for specific learning needs, and so on. The 15 elements provide a concise summary of the characteristics covered in previous texts and case studies.
For this assignment, I have chosen to align myself with the English Language Arts content, even though I am often grouped into art. Theatre is a combination of English, visual Art, and Music. Because much of the reading and writing we do is based around classic literature (plays). Theatre is, in essence, an extension of English through visual art (set and costume design) and performance (speaking, singing/dancing).
1. Diverse texts: In class, we cover classic scripts (Sophocles, Moliere, Chekhov, Tennessee Williams) as well as radio dialogue (Wells' War of the Worlds, "Soap Operas", This American Life). Students also have the opportunity to chose scenes written for teens and perform one-acts geared to students. 7. Intensive writing: students are required to write original speeches based on credible research, do detailed script analysis which includes translating subtext and character motivation, and do objective critiques. 4. Text-based collaborative learning: acting is an ensemble-based art. Students are required to rehearse and perform as a group based around a script. They provide direction to each other, analyze the plot as a group, and do a lot of partner pair/share work. Every script we work on involved student interaction.
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