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Attention
Alternative Education Teachers: Laurette
has dates available for 2008-2009
residencies. Deadline: December 1st for
Spring ’09 Programs http://www.arts.ok.gov/grants/alted/alted2.html
Call Laurette @ 918-458-1800 |
Alternative Education
Residencies
with Laurette Willis
• Alternative
Education
Residencies
• Storytelling
• Arts/Drama
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“These students are difficult to reach, but she quickly gained
their trust, and they engaged in activities that amazed me. “It was inspiring to
witness the students’ reactions to her.” Karen Spencer, Teacher |
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Alternative
Education
Residencies
Laurette specializes in residencies
which
incorporate:
« Storytelling «
Drama «
Visual Art « Leadership Skills
~Native American Tales, Tall Tales,
Fables and other stories are used ~
Arts education is an important part of the
curriculum. Pursuing the arts involves discipline and diligence while
encouraging imagination, vision and keen perception.
It's no wonder that students involved in
the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement,
be involved in youth groups and volunteer for community service, according to a
PASS requirements for the Arts are met including Standards 1, 3 and
4 (Language of Visual Art, Visual Art Expression and Visual Art Appreciation).
In line with National
Standards for the Arts, students will:
• imagine and clearly describe characters, their
relationships, and their environments
• use variations of movement and vocal pitch, tempo,
and tone for different characters
• assume roles that exhibit concentration and
contribute to the action of their stories.
• improvise dialogue to tell stories, and formalize
improvisations by writing or recording the dialogue
• select movement, music, or visual elements to
enhance the mood of a classroom dramatization—plus ventriloquism, storytelling skills, voice, diction, correct breathing
& more!
Students will learn a
variety of storytelling techniques, acting skills and theater appreciation
through the use of stories, poetry, visual art and drama. Participants will
combine stories, drama and visual art culminating in videotaped student
storytelling for group assessment. Students will learn elements necessary for
good rehearsals and performances, including improvisation, character development,
breath control, vocal projection and diction, stage presence and memorization.
We will also study storytelling genres (fables, tall tales, myths, etc.), with
their differences and similarities.
~ Students are encouraged to write their own stories. ~
~ Residencies include a performance by Laurette for your class
or school. ~
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“Our Alternative Education students
enjoyed the opportunity to actively learn a variety of concepts in literature
with the vivacious Laurette Willis. “The Oklahoma Arts Council funded this
project of integrating the arts into
the curriculum. Mrs. Willis’ enthusiasm generated a better school attendance, too!” Harrah Schools Alternative Education Director |
Assessment:
Rubrics, Videotaping
performances, in-class critiques;
laughter & loads of encouragement!
Contact Laurette Willis: 918-458-1800
See: http://www.arts.ok.gov/grants/alted/alted2.html
for OAC Grant info