Bailey Middle – Drama 8 (S), (Y)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course explores theatre arts through the use of creative dramatics, diction, vocal expression, improvisation, dramatization, technical theater, audience etiquette, and theater apprecia - tion. Students refine their ability to critically evaluate and analyze dramatic performances and begin to explore career possibilities in the world of theatre. The eighth-grade AVID Elective course is the year of preparation for high school. The students will regularly exhibit and utilize the skills and strategies learned in the sixth and seventh grade AVID courses. Students will refine previous goals, focusing on their tran - sition to high school as part of a college preparatory path. Their writing will focus on completing all steps of the writing process