Extra Credit Opportunities -- Fall 2012

LATE NIGHTS AT THE DMA: The Dallas Museum of Art hosts a “Late Night” every third Friday of every month excluding December. Students who wish to participate in this activity will be given an assignment prior to attending the event in order to help them understand the background history and culture. Students have a time limit of one week to turn in the assignment for extra credit.  

Upcoming late nights:

·         September 21, 2012        (Technology Night with iMuseum 2.0)    Assignment due September 28, 2012

·         October 19, 2012              (Posters of Paris)                                             Assignment due October 26, 2012

·         *November 16, 2012      (Posters of Paris Continued)                       Assignment due November 27, 2012

*If you choose to attend the November event, please submit the assignment via e-mail; we will have Thanksgiving Break during the week of the due date.

Time:                                                     Until midnight

Admission:                                          $10 or less per person

More information:                          http://www.dm-art.org/Events/LateNights/index.htm

THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES: Students can enjoy a variety of dramatic and comedic performances at many of the various theaters and performance halls across the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Below is a partial listing of upcoming performances; those who choose to attend a show will receive an outline for a critical review to fill out after the performance and attach their ticket stub. Students have a time limit of one week to turn in the assignment for extra credit.

DUNCANVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE                                                                   http://www.dctheatre.org/content/?p=18

·         Exit the Body                                      September 20 – 22 and 27 – 29 $11 Thursday admission, $14 Friday/Saturday

·         You Can’t Take it with You           November 8 – 10 and 15 – 17      $11 Thursday admission, $14 Friday/Saturday

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS                                                                                      http://www.dallas-theater.com/

·         The Addams Family                        October 2 – 21, 2012                       ticket prices vary

WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE                                                                                           http://www.dallas-theater.com/

·         War Horse                                           September 12 – 23, 2012              ticket prices vary

·         Jekyll and Hyde                                 December 4 – 16                              ticket prices vary

OTHER OPTIONS: If you are unable to attend any of the above suggested activities, there will be three movie nights this semester held by the teacher in connection with the current unit. Students who wish to attend these movie nights must have a permission slip signed by a parent prior to attendance, and be prepared to have discussion activities with their peers before, during, and after the film to receive credit. Snacks will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own dinner in case they get hungry!

There will be one movie night held in September, October, and December. Details will be posted in the ELA classroom as soon as possible.