How do I determine the right pacing for units? - Transcript

We had an awesome time putting this show up and it was an incredible learning experience for our students doing the research for this genre from the 'language' to recreating sound effects manually and incorporating royalty free music to set the mood. Great fun!

My class chose Bradley Hayward's Apostrophe's even though I had a feeling it would not go over with an eighth grade audience. I was wrong. The students liked the fact that all parts could be played by either sex. They used this for 35% of their grade and nearly all students earned an A or B. Because some of the parts were short, even my special education students were able to shine.

We recently performed Lindsay Price's show Emotional Baggage in mask at our District Festival and were awarded straight Superior Ratings and the Critic's Choice award. The entire cast was given the All Star Cast award, as well, because they couldn't single one cast member out.