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Should Drama be an option class? (Argument #1: Taking drama helps students…
Should Drama be an option class?
Argument #1: Taking drama helps students explore their creativity
Improv
Freeze 4
Write original scripts
Make characters come alive
Argument #2: Taking Drama helps a student build Self Confidence
Public speaking
builds self esteem
Conquering stage fright
Quick thinking games
Switch
Concentration
Party Quirks
Argument #3: Taking Drama helps students build their Communication Skills
Articulation
Tone
Angry
Sad
Sarcastic
Volume
Loud
Soft
Thesis Statement
Drama should be an option class because it gives students an opportunity to be creative, build self confidence, and work on communication skills.
Drama should be an option in class in the province of Alberta as it teaches students valuable skills which they can apply to new situations.
Hook
“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” - Sanford Meisner
Have you ever asked yourself the question, "What class will give me the most 'real world' applications?'
Drama class is not so much about the performance, but rather the individual actor discovering their true self in the process.
Specialized Info
In Drama you learn the basics of acting.
Drama is part of the Alberta School curriculum, as stated by the government
Drama is a subject taught in most schools, in Canada
History and Background
Drama has its roots in Ancient Greece
performers would often act out plays based on the elite members of society.
dramatic performance made its way to the playhouses of England.
drama has evolved to include musicals and film.
Some of our favorite memories are often tied to drama, whether it's in the theatre or in the classroom.