So You Wanna Be An Actor

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Before After Reading Activities Before Reading Building Academic Vocabulary and Background knowledge Content Area Vocabulary Read the list What do these words mean Before reading a book it is important to tap into what your child or students already know about the topic This will help them develop their vocabulary increase their reading comprehension and make connections across the curriculum 1 Look at the cover of the book What will this book be about 2 What do you already know about the topic 3 Let's study the Table of Contents What will you learn about in the book's chapters 4 What would you like to learn about this topic Do you think you might learn about it from this book Why or why not 5 Use a reading journal to write about your knowledge of this topic Record what you already know about the topic and what you hope to learn about the topic 6 Read the book 7 In your reading journal record what you learned about the topic and your response to the book 8 After reading the book complete the activities below adapt auditions commission diaphragm enunciation genres production props sitcoms voiceover After Reading Comprehension and Extension Activity After reading the book work on the following questions with your child or students in order to check their level of reading comprehension and content mastery 1 What does an agent do for actors Summarize 2 Why is it important to practice a variety of acting skills Infer 3 What types of opportunities are there for stage actors Asking Questions 4 What types of acting appeal to you Text to Self Connection 5 What does a voice actor do Asking Questions Extension Activity Research some acting classes online Make a list of what they offer and the fees they charge Think about some of the skills the classes focus on Are there things you can do at home to practice these skills on your own