Cue
1. Signals that are given to both the actors, the crew, the musicians and any others working on a show.
When I memorized my lines, I also memorized all my cues so I know when to speak!
Winston's Words
Sir Winston Churchill made it his mission to learn one new word every day of his life. Let's see what new words we can learn! Each week in class we will present a new word. If you can use it during the week sometime and report it to us the next week, we'll put your sentence up here on our website!
Week of April 6th
April 7th, 2010 by adminWeek of February 2nd
February 9th, 2010 by karliDynamics
1. In music, dynamics normally refers to the volume of a sound or note, but can also refer to every aspect of the execution of a given piece, either stylistic (staccato, legato etc.) or functional (velocity). The term is also applied to the written or printed musical notation used to indicate dynamics.
2. The loudness or softness of music
By changing the dynamics of a song we can make it sound more interesting.
Week of January 26th
January 28th, 2010 by karliPantomime
1. To tell a story using only your face and body; with no words at all.
He used pantomime to entertain the children and get his message across.
Week of January 19th
January 20th, 2010 by karliEnunciate
1. To pronounce; articulate.
2. To state or set forth precisely or systematically
You must enunciate all the syllables clearly so we can understand what you’re saying.
Our students said:
“You enunciated very well.” -Daniel
“You need to enunciate Darius!” -Alina
“I do not need to enunciate, Alina!” -Darius
Week of January 12th
January 13th, 2010 by karliZest
1. Zest is the outer, colorful skin of citrus fruit, known botanically as the exocarp. It is often used to add flavor to foods.
2. Invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment; energy, pep, spirit, exuberance, high spirits; “Get-up-and-go”
She had a great zest for life.
Our students said:
“I went to school with zest” -Alex
“I’m waking up with zest today!” -Sierra
“We were zesty today.” -Leanna
“We practiced with zest!” -Catherine
“Did you eat your food with zest?” -Ty