Beginning of the Musicals

As we begin the school year, the students have started their 8th grade musical theater projects.  Here are the guidelines for the project:

8th Grade Musical Theater Project

1. You will work in groups to write a short story outline.
2. You must have one song that helps continue the storyline.
3. Your song is going to be a lyrical rewrite of a children's song you already know.
example: ABC's, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Itsy Bitsy Spider, etc.
4. Everyone in your group must have some sort of singing part in your musical.  You will not be graded on singing ability. You will be graded on participation and effort.
5. You may create background music using Garage Band or Notion.
6. Take all of your notes concerning your musical on Notability and share it with the other members of your group and Mrs. LaGorio via Google Docs.
7. Your group is going to record your play using iMovie. You may edit your movie and add features. Also, if you would like to record scenes outside, we can do that during class.
8. Keep your musical between 5 and 7 minutes.

Once you finish your Musical, you will create a trailer using iMovie.

As of right now, the students have created their plot outlines and started creating their songs.  Students will begin filming their projects this week.  We work on the project in class, so it should take a couple of weeks to finish.  Students are encouraged to be creative in order to have their musical be the best it can.  Thus far, the 8th graders are really enjoying the opportunity to create their own musical and show their comedic side.   I'm looking forward to their final products!



Mrs. LaGorio office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4