A Play to Learn from and Celebrate
This year the seventh grade ELA2: Journalism and the Media classes with Ms. LaPerriere and Ms. Weaver performed the play “Gossip.”
“Gossip” is a short play about the effect that gossip can have on friendships, school environment, and self-esteem. This play takes place in a middle school and uses symbolism to help students learn to say no to gossip.
Each year our ELA2 classes work on the 21st Century standards that help students hone their presentation and collaboration skills. Also, they have learned about an author's purpose and theme in an authentic way. By performing for parents, guardians, family members, peers, and sixth graders, our students are able to see how their hard work pays off in ways that benefit the learning of others while they learn as well.
The play was performed throughout the day on Tuesday, May 31. The lessons beyond reading, learning lines, and performing were all on display as the students talked about not giving in to gossip and being a true friend.
Here are some pictures from the performance:
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| Ms. LaPerriere |
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| Ms. Weaver |
