WEEK 17: Modern Drama

RESOURCES: Modern Play (NOTES), A Doll's House (FULL TEXT), The Story of an Hour (FULL TEXT)
MONDAY 12/5

1. Finish A Doll's House
2. Complete Viewing Guide
3. Brainstorm for 1-Act Modern Play

TUESDAY 12/6

1. Work on rough draft of 1-Act Modern Play (in groups)

2. Read modern play ""Lucy in the Sky" http://shop.stagescripts.com/categories/plays/one-act/drama/lucy-in-the-sky.html

3. Complete discussions questions:

A) What does the title's symbolism have to do with the meaning of the story. 

B) Who is the protagonist?

C) What is the central struggle for the protagonist?

D) Why would this be considered a mordern play or within the genre of realism?  Provide examples from notes to support answer

E) What ideas, techniques or style can you use from the play to help you complete your script?

WEDNESDAY 12/7

1. W-up: Multiple choice on elements of a modern play
2. Download the script template and begin typing your rough draft of your play using the following labels:
• Title
• Subtitle
• Character List
• Synopsis
• Scene Description
• Stage Directions
• Character Name/Dialogue 

WEEK 13: International Problems (Organ Trafficking)

MONDAY 10/31

TUESDAY 11/1

WEDNESDAY 11/2
1. Read the article on organ trafficking: Article (organ trafficking)
2. Complete one R.A.C.E.R paragraph using the PowerPoint as a guide: R.A.C.E.R PPT

• Writing Topic: Many illegal organ traffickers are painted as the bad guy, but they claim they are only trying to help people. Should organ trafficking be illegal?  Provide evidence from the article to answer the question. 

3. Extra Credit: Replace a zero with a 50% by writing two R.A.C.E.R paragraphs on why getting a high school diploma is important. Cite evidence from this article: Why a High School Diploma Matters?
THURSDAY 11/3

FRIDAY 11/4