HS ELA Guide

Examine how the author uses and refines the meaning of domain-specific vocabulary and how language di ff ers across historical time periods, cultures, regions, and genres. (RL & RI) Theater Connecting Standards Perform: 1. Interpret the character, setting, and essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure in a drama/theater work. 4. Use your body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture. 5. Use voice to communicate meaning through volume, pitch, tone, rate of speed, and vocal clarity. 6. Use imagination to inform artistic choices. 9. Present a drama/theater work using creative processes that shape the production for a specifc audience. Create: 5. Explore physical, vocal, and emotional choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theater work. How can I interpret a drama or humorous piece through voice, body movement, and dynamic characterization? End of Unit Writing Competency Example Compete in Humorous Interp, Dramatic Interp, or Duo Interp events at Speech and Debate Tournaments. In Utah, these events are combined into the Combined Interp event. Scaffolding in Action Essential Questions

● NSDA Resources (see your individual accounts) ● Utah Debate Coaches Association (free account) ● Combined Interp Rubric from UDCA Multilingual Learners will construct narratives that: ● Engage and adjust for the audience through …

Skill Building

Language Expectations for Multilingual Learners

○ Tone of voice, gesturing, acting behaviors to adjust for audience

Source: WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition

Essential Vocabulary ● Interpretation ● Tone ● Ethical practices

● Dynamic characters ● Mood ● Communication

● Voice ● Pitch ● Constructive criticism

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