R. ZWEIG (THEATER ARTS)

Welcome students and parents!
Ms. Zweig will use this site to post homework and share other important information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at:
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Homework Assignments

Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned every class. Each assignment will be graded out of 2 points. All homework must be handed in by the indicated due date in order to receive full credit. Late homework can only achieve 2 points if a student is absent on the day it is due. In this case, the homework is due the following class. Otherwise, late homework will receive 1 point. Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities will be available to make up missed homework upon request when more than 2 assignments are missing. Students are responsible for speaking with Ms. Zweig about extra credit opportunities, and cannot ask for extra credit opportunities within 1 week of the end of the marking period. Each student can only complete a maximum of 2 extra credit assignments per marking period. Please note that these assignments take more time and effort than a standard homework assignment.

Click on your class title below to see your homework and upcoming assessments/due dates:

801
802
803
804
719
Studio Mandarin
SPARK Musical History

801 Homework
Homework #13, Due Monday, 12/2
Strong Offer
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following questions in full sentences.

What is a strong offer in improv? What is a weak offer?
Provide an example of a strong offer using an improv activity we played in class.

Homework #12 skipped due to in-class quiz.

Homework #11, Due Monday, 11/18
Unit 1 Wrap Up Written Reflection
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following 4 questions in full sentences. You should write at minimum 2-3 sentences per question.

Looking back on the “Taking a Stand” unit, what theatre skills did you improve on throughout the unit? Provide an example.
Looking forward to Unit 2: Improvisation, Use the word “offer” to describe what you learned today about improvisation.
Why is having a strong class ensemble important for good improvisation?
How can improvisation help you beyond just this class?

Homework #10, Due Monday, 10/28
1) Memorize lines and stage movement you created with your group today.
2) REFLECTION: On a lined piece of paper, or in a google doc shared with me, please answer the following questions:

How have I contributed to my group thus far during this project? Provide examples.

Can I contribute more? How?

Homework #9, Due Thursday, 10/17
**IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE YOUR STORY FOR HOMEWORK #8, PLEASE DO,. IT WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR GROUP.**
Memorize the tableau work your group created today.
This could look like taking notes, drawing, or practicing aloud at home. Whatever works for you.
This is important so that you can move forward and add on more to your performance next week.
While you will not need to hand anything in, your preparation will be evident when you’re observed working in your groups next class.

Homework #8, Due Thursday, 10/10

On a lined sheet of paper, write out a story (one location, 5 characters) based on your group’s "Taking a Stand" theme.
Length: 1/2 page -- 1 page long.
How you chose to present the story is up to you. You can write dialogue, or simply outline the story. You may also present the story in a storyboard format, although this would need to be at least 2 pages long.
The story must have a clear beginning, middle and end.
We will workshop these stories next class, so your completion of the homework will directly support your group.
See groups here

Homework #7, Due Monday, 10/7
Which theme/issue that we explored today most interests you? Let Ms. Zweig know by completing this Google Form here.

Homework #6, Due Thursday, 10/3
So far in theatre, we’ve been getting acclimated to procedures, what theatre is, and how to work together as an ensemble. Now we’re going to dive deeper into what theatre can do for social good?
1. Watch this video of teenage activist Greta Thunberg at the UN this week, and respond to these questions on a lined piece of paper:
a. What matters to Greta? What is she passionate about?
b. What performance skills is she using to demonstrate this passion?
2. On index cards or separate pieces of paper respond to the following:
What matters to you? What do you feel passionate or care about? What are major issues you believe teenagers face today? Bring in your responses to these questions on an index card or piece of paper. You can bring in multiple ideas, with one idea per card/paper (your name must be on each one). They can be questions, themes, ideas, or a one-word topic. We will be sharing these ideas with the ensemble so ensure they demonstrate thoughtfulness and maturity.

Homework #5, Due Thursday, 9/26
On a lined piece of paper share the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

What did you and your group do well during the tableaux tasks? Give examples.*
What was challenging about creating tableaux? How can you improve next time? Give examples.*

* Use the tableaux checklist and the Say Yes Ensemble Criteria to give yourself and your group feedback.

Homework #4, Due Monday, 9/23
On a lined piece of paper share the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

Describe one time in your life where you needed to work with a group of people.
What skills did you need to be successful? Were you? Or what would you have done differently?

Homework #3, Due Monday, 9/16
On a lined piece of paper share on the following
( ½ page - 1 page):

Your name, pronouns, and class number.
Tell me anything you’d like about yourself! I want to get to know you :)
Tell me anything you’d like about prior experience with theatre: Have you seen or created any theatre before? What did you think? Describe the experience.
Do you have any specific learning needs you would like Ms. Zweig to know about?

Homework #2, Due Thursday, 9/12
On a lined piece of paper reflect on the following:

What types of acting skills did you work on today? How do you think these skills will be useful to you as an actor in the future?
What did you find challenging about today’s activities? How can you work to overcome these challenges?

Homework #1, Due Monday, 9/9
Please read the syllabus and class expectations with your parent/guardian. You and your parent/guardian should complete and sign the contract. It will be collected your next Theatre class.

802 Homework
Homework #13, Due Tuesday, 11/26
Strong Offer
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following questions in full sentences.

What is a strong offer in improv? What is a weak offer?
Provide an example of a strong offer using an improv activity we played in class.

Homework #12 Due Monday, 11/25
Give yourself feedback on the 2 criteria reflecting the first 2 rules of improv. Use the following sentence stems for EACH CRITERIA to guide your self-feedback. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RUBRIC.

I would give myself a (score on Rubric) for (accepting and building offers/trusting yourself)
This is because…. (use words from Rubric + specific actions of peer to defend your answer).
One suggestion I have for improvement is (clear, specific way to improve).

Homework #11, Due Monday, 11/18
Unit 1 Wrap Up Written Reflection
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following 4 questions in full sentences. You should write at minimum 2-3 sentences per question.

Looking back on the “Taking a Stand” unit, what theatre skills did you improve on throughout the unit? Provide an example.
Looking forward to Unit 2: Improvisation, Use the word “offer” to describe what you learned today about improvisation.
Why is having a strong class ensemble important for good improvisation?
How can improvisation help you beyond just this class?

How have I contributed to my group thus far during this project? Provide examples.

Can I contribute more? How?

Homework #9, Due Monday, 10/21
**IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE YOUR STORY FOR HOMEWORK #8, PLEASE DO,. IT WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR GROUP.**
Memorize the tableau work your group created today.
This could look like taking notes, drawing, or practicing aloud at home. Whatever works for you.
This is important so that you can move forward and add on more to your performance next week.
While you will not need to hand anything in, your preparation will be evident when you’re observed working in your groups next class.

Homework #8, Due Thursday, 10/10

On a lined sheet of paper, write out a story (one location, 5 characters) based on your group’s "Taking a Stand" theme.
Length: 1/2 page -- 1 page long.
How you chose to present the story is up to you. You can write dialogue, or simply outline the story. You may also present the story in a storyboard format, although this would need to be at least 2 pages long.
The story must have a clear beginning, middle and end.
We will workshop these stories next class, so your completion of the homework will directly support your group.
See groups here

Homework #7 Due Tuesday 10/15
Which theme/issue that we explored today most interests you? Let Ms. Zweig know by completing this Google Form here.

Homework #6, Completed in Class.
Homework #5, Due Monday, 10/7
On a lined piece of paper share the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

What did you and your group do well during the tableaux tasks? Give examples.*
What was challenging about creating tableaux? How can you improve next time? Give examples.*

* Use the tableaux checklist and the Say Yes Ensemble Criteria to give yourself and your group feedback.

Homework #4, Due Tuesday, 9/24
On a lined piece of paper share the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

Describe one time in your life where you needed to work with a group of people.
What skills did you need to be successful? Were you? Or what would you have done differently?

Homework #3, Due Tuesday, 9/17
On a lined piece of paper share on the following
( ½ page - 1 page):

Your name, pronouns, and class number.
Tell me anything you’d like about yourself! I want to get to know you :)
Tell me anything you’d like about prior experience with theatre: Have you seen or created any theatre before? What did you think? Describe the experience.
Do you have any specific learning needs you would like Ms. Zweig to know about?

Homework #2, Due Monday, 9/16
On a lined piece of paper reflect on the following:

What types of acting skills did you work on today? How do you think these skills will be useful to you as an actor in the future?
What did you find challenging about today’s activities? How can you work to overcome these challenges?

Homework #1, Due Tuesday, 9/10
Please read the syllabus and class expectations with your parent/guardian. You and your parent/guardian should complete and sign the contract. It will be collected your next Theatre class.

803 Homework
Homework #13, Due Tuesday, 12/3
Strong Offer
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following questions in full sentences.

What is a strong offer in improv? What is a weak offer?
Provide an example of a strong offer using an improv activity we played in class.

Homework #12 Due Thursday, 11/21
Give yourself feedback on the 2 criteria reflecting the first 2 rules of improv. Use the following sentence stems for EACH CRITERIA to guide your self-feedback. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RUBRIC.

I would give myself a (score on Rubric) for (accepting and building offers/trusting yourself)
This is because…. (use words from Rubric + specific actions of peer to defend your answer).
One suggestion I have for improvement is (clear, specific way to improve).

Homework #11, Due Tuesday, 11/19
Unit 1 Wrap Up Written Reflection (deadline extended!):
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following 4 questions in full sentences. You should write at minimum 2-3 sentences per question.

Looking back on the “Taking a Stand” unit, what theatre skills did you improve on throughout the unit? Provide an example.
Looking forward to Unit 2: Improvisation, Use the word “offer” to describe what you learned today about improvisation.
Why is having a strong class ensemble important for good improvisation?
How can improvisation help you beyond just this class?

Homework #10, Due Thursday, 10/25
1) Memorize lines and stage movement you created with your group today.
2) REFLECTION: On a lined piece of paper, or in a google doc shared with me, please answer the following questions:

How have I contributed to my group thus far during this project? Provide examples.

Can I contribute more? How?

Homework #9, Due Tuesday, 10/15
**IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE YOUR STORY FOR HOMEWORK #8, PLEASE DO,. IT WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR GROUP.**
Memorize the tableau work your group created today.
This could look like taking notes, drawing, or practicing aloud at home. Whatever works for you.
This is important so that you can move forward and add on more to your performance next week.
While you will not need to hand anything in, your preparation will be evident when you’re observed working in your groups next class.

Homework #8, Due Thursday, 10/10

On a lined sheet of paper, write out a story (one location, 5 characters) based on your group’s "Taking a Stand" theme.
Length: 1/2 page -- 1 page long.
How you chose to present the story is up to you. You can write dialogue, or simply outline the story. You may also present the story in a storyboard format, although this would need to be at least 2 pages long.
The story must have a clear beginning, middle and end.
We will workshop these stories next class, so your completion of the homework will directly support your group.
See groups here

Homework #7, Due Tuesday, 10/8
Which theme/issue that we explored today most interests you? Let Ms. Zweig know by completing this Google Form here.

Homework #6, Due Thursday, 10/3
So far in theatre, we’ve been getting acclimated to procedures, what theatre is, and how to work together as an ensemble. Now we’re going to dive deeper into what theatre can do for social good?
1.  Watch this video of teenage activist Greta Thunberg at the UN this week, and respond to these questions on a lined piece of paper:
  a. What matters to Greta? What is she passionate about?
    b. What performance skills is she using to demonstrate this passion?
2.   On index cards or separate pieces of paper respond to the following:
What matters to you? What do you feel passionate or care about? What are major issues you believe teenagers face today? Bring in your responses to these questions on an index card or piece of paper. You can bring in multiple ideas, with one idea per card/paper (your name must be on each one). They can be questions, themes, ideas, or a one-word topic. We will be sharing these ideas with the ensemble so ensure they demonstrate thoughtfulness and maturity.

Homework #5, Due Thursday, 9/26
On a lined piece of paper share the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

What did you and your group do well during the tableaux tasks? Give examples.*
What was challenging about creating tableaux? How can you improve next time? Give examples.*

Describe one time in your life where you needed to work with a group of people.
What skills did you need to be successful? Were you? Or what would you have done differently?

Homework #3, Due Tuesday, 9/17
On a lined piece of paper share on the following
( ½ page - 1 page):

Your name, pronouns, and class number.
Tell me anything you’d like about yourself! I want to get to know you :)
Tell me anything you’d like about prior experience with theatre: Have you seen or created any theatre before? What did you think? Describe the experience.
Do you have any specific learning needs you would like Ms. Zweig to know about?

Homework #2, Due Thursday, 9/12
On a lined piece of paper reflect on the following:

What types of acting skills did you work on today? How do you think these skills will be useful to you as an actor in the future?
What did you find challenging about today’s activities? How can you work to overcome these challenges?

804 Upcoming Assignments and Due Dates
Homework #13, Due Tuesday, 12/3
Strong Offer
On a lined piece of paper, respond to the following questions in full sentences.

What is a strong offer in improv? What is a weak offer?
Provide an example of a strong offer using an improv activity we played in class.

I would give myself a (score on Rubric) for (accepting and building offers/trusting yourself)
This is because…. (use words from Rubric + specific actions of peer to defend your answer).
One suggestion I have for improvement is (clear, specific way to improve).

Looking back on the “Taking a Stand” unit, what theatre skills did you improve on throughout the unit? Provide an example.
Looking forward to Unit 2: Improvisation, Use the word “offer” to describe what you learned today about improvisation.
Why is having a strong class ensemble important for good improvisation?
How can improvisation help you beyond just this class?

How have I contributed to my group thus far during this project? Provide examples.

Can I contribute more? How?

On a lined sheet of paper, write out a story (one location, 5 characters) based on your group’s "Taking a Stand" theme.
Length: 1/2 page -- 1 page long.
How you chose to present the story is up to you. You can write dialogue, or simply outline the story. You may also present the story in a storyboard format, although this would need to be at least 2 pages long.
The story must have a clear beginning, middle and end.
We will workshop these stories next class, so your completion of the homework will directly support your group.
See groups here

Homework #7, Due Tuesday, 10/8
Which theme/issue that we explored today most interests you? Let Ms. Zweig know by completing this Google Form here.

Homework #6, Due Thursday, 10/3
So far in theatre, we’ve been getting acclimated to procedures, what theatre is, and how to work together as an ensemble. Now we’re going to dive deeper into what theatre can do for social good?
1.  Watch this video of teenage activist Greta Thunberg at the UN this week, and respond to these questions on a lined piece of paper:
  a. What matters to Greta? What is she passionate about?
    b. What performance skills is she using to demonstrate this passion?
2.   On index cards or separate pieces of paper respond to the following:
What matters to you? What do you feel passionate or care about? What are major issues you believe teenagers face today? Bring in your responses to these questions on an index card or piece of paper. You can bring in multiple ideas, with one idea per card/paper (your name must be on each one). They can be questions, themes, ideas, or a one-word topic. We will be sharing these ideas with the ensemble so ensure they demonstrate thoughtfulness and maturity.

Homework #5, Due Thursday, 9/26
On a lined piece of paper share the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

What did you and your group do well during the tableaux tasks? Give examples.*
What was challenging about creating tableaux? How can you improve next time? Give examples.*

* Use the tableaux checklist and the Say Yes Ensemble Criteria to give yourself and your group feedback.

Homework #4, Due Tuesday, 9/24
On a lined piece of paper answer the following:
(Minimum ½ page)

Describe one time in your life where you needed to work with a group of people.
What skills did you need to be successful? Were you? Or what would you have done differently?
What is required of you to be part of the ensemble* in Theatre class?

*An ensemble is a group of people who work together to achieve a goal. In an ensemble, group members put the needs of the group and goal ahead of their own needs.

Homework #3, Due Tuesday, 9/17
On a lined piece of paper share on the following
( ½ page - 1 page):

Your name, pronouns, and class number.
Tell me anything you’d like about yourself! I want to get to know you :)
Tell me anything you’d like about prior experience with theatre: Have you seen or created any theatre before? What did you think? Describe the experience.
Do you have any specific learning needs you would like Ms. Zweig to know about?

Homework #2, Due Thursday, 9/12
On a lined piece of paper reflect on the following:

What types of acting skills did you work on today? How do you think these skills will be useful to you as an actor in the future?
What did you find challenging about today’s activities? How can you work to overcome these challenges?

Upcoming Assignments and Due Dates
Thursday, October 31st - The Lion King Scene 1 and 2 Performance Assessment

719 Homework
Homework #5, Due Thursday, 10/31
Rehearse lines for our two Lion King scene assessments.

Homework #4, Due Thursday, 10/24

Finish last week's homework if you did not complete it.
Memorize lines for our two Lion King scenes..

Homework #4, Due Thursday, 10/17

Create a 3 box comic strip that shows the beginning, middle, and end of The Lion King. Write a sentence for each picture to explain what is happening. Hint: The scene we acted out in class this week was the middle of the play. Here is an example using the story Charlotte's Web.
Practice your lines that you were assigned today!

Homework #3, Due Thursday, 10/3
On a lined sheet of paper respond to the following:

List another skill we have been working on in Theatre class. This cannot be the same skill you wrote about last week.
Explain: Why is this skill useful for an actor?
Connect: How can this skill be useful for you in everyday life?

Homework #2, Due Thursday, 9/26
On a lined sheet of paper respond to the following:

List one skill we have been working on in Theatre class.
Explain: Why is this skill useful for an actor?
Connect: How can this skill be useful for you in everyday life?

Homework #1, Due Thursday, 9/19

Please read the syllabus and class expectations with your parent/guardian. You and your parent/guardian should complete and sign the contract. It will be collected your next Theatre class.
Complete Student Interest Survey! :)

Studio Mandarin Homework
中文课作业
Homework Assignment #8 第八 due Friday 11/1

Come to class prepared to talk about who is in your family in Mandarin. This will be graded as a homework grade out of 2 points.
2 x 5 minutes of Unit 1 online flashcard practice: https://quizlet.com/_79hhk8
Check this out -- "The Complicated Chinese Family Tree" https://youtu.be/nCFRoILS1jY

Homework Assignment #7 第七 due Friday 11/1

2 x 5 minutes of Unit 2 online flashcard practice: https://quizlet.com/_79hhk8
TIP! Click on the Chinese characters to hear them spoken aloud by a Mandarin Chinese speaker.
Complete Calendar Assignment --
Use PPT to guide you

Pick a month!
Write the Month and Year at the top of the calendar worksheet in Mandarin Chinese pinyin.
Write out the days of the week in Mandarin Chinese pinyin.
Write out the days in Mandarin Chinese pinyin
Add any holidays (in English)

Homework Assignment #6 第六 due Friday 10/25

3 x 5 minutes of Unit 2 online flashcard practice: https://quizlet.com/_79hhk8
TIP! Click on the Chinese characters to hear them spoken aloud by a Mandarin Chinese speaker.
See PPT with vocabulary here

Homework Assignment #5 第五 due Friday 10/18

10 minutes of Unit 2 online flashcard practice: https://quizlet.com/_79hhk8
Sudoku in Mandarin: https://chinese.gratis/tools/sudoku/
Extra credit if you complete and send a screenshot to Ms. Zweig.

See PPT with vocabulary here

Homework Assignment #4 第四 due Friday 10/11

5 minutes x 3 days of online flashcard practice: https://quizlet.com/_73rbiv
We are starting a new unit next week, so make sure you feel confident with the vocabulary from Unit 1.

Homework Assignment #3 第三 due Friday 9/27

Prepare for quiz -- Use these flashcards to practice: https://quizlet.com/_73rbiv

See PPT with vocabulary here

Homework Assignment #2 第二 due Friday 9/20

Review how to speak greetings vocabulary from Unit 1. See PPT with vocabulary here
Complete Student Interest Survey

Homework Assignment #1 第一 due Friday 9/13

Please read the syllabus and class expectations with your parent/guardian. You and your parent/guardian should complete and sign the contract. It will be collected your next Studio class.

SPARK Musical History
with Ms. Zweig and Mr. Cummings

Homework #4 Due Monday, 11/18
Complete the Newsies Character Creation Sheet. Remember to make notes about how your character stands, moves, and talks on the back of your worksheet.

Homework #3 Due Monday, 10/28
Give yourself some feedback. Take a look at the ENSEMBLE RUBRIC, and and on a lined piece of paper give yourself a grade on both criteria: SAY YES and BE SAFE. You must explain why you chose the grade for yourself, providing examples from work in class.
Hand in any missing homework. Missing homework for Marking Period 1 will only be accepted until November 1st.

Use the following examples to help you if needed:
I would give myself a (grade from Ensemble Rubric) for when I (specific action you did). This seems like the right grade because (defend your grade using evidence from that column of the Rubric!)
Example: For the "Say Yes" criteria, I would give myself a Partially Meets when I took a while to get started creating a tableau with my group. This seems like the right grade because I felt resistant to taking risks/trying something new and was hesitant to participate in the activity, but I eventually did..

Homework #2 Due Monday, 10/7
Note: You have 2 weeks to complete this assignment:
Take a look at this video on feedback to help guide your response. On a lined piece of paper please respond to the following questions:

What does effective feedback look and sound like in Theatre? Provide examples to support your ideas.
What is an ensemble? How have you contributed to the Musical History ensemble so far this year? Provide examples.
What else can you do to help our ensemble succeed? Provide examples.

Homework #1 Due Monday, 9/23
Complete Theatre Interest Survey, hand in next class.
If you lost your survey, please answer the following questions on a piece of paper, or a Google Doc shared with Mr. Cummings and Ms. Zweig

Why did you decide to take Musical History?
What do you hope to learn in this class this year?
Have you ever performed for others before?
(for example, a play, talent show, dance performance, speech)
What are your talents? What do you love to do?
(for example, singing, acting, dancing, art, clubs, sports, hobbies)
Have you ever seen a play or musical? If so, what did you see and where did you see it?
(for example, Broadway, High School Theatre)
What is your favorite play? Book? Movie? TV Show?
Anything else you want us to know about you?

Resources

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Homework Assignments

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