Thursday, April 25, 2013

April 25th, 2013

4/27/13

In Class:
Journal--  Describe one moment in your life that you've felt inadequate.

Poetry for the sake of poetry: "Flatland" by Sam Cook.

Reviewed the use of breath in performance, then studied the use of dynamic expression in performance, focusing on volume (ppp, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, fff), crescendo & decrescendo (< & >), and staccato & legato articulation. Instructor performed "For the Girl Who Reads Slam Poetry" to identify use of dynamics.

Students worked independently by catching up on missing work and revising poems for performance.

Exit Ticket: What is the next step you need to complete to prepare for the Poetry Jam (May 10th)?

Homework:
Revise, polish, and practice performing one poem that you are considering for the Poetry Jam.
Catch up on any missing work.

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