Yu-Tsai Shuochang Class – Third Grade Class Observation Log

 

Observer (Third Grade)

Ren Class Wang, Xiang-Xian Ren Class Yang, Xin-Ni Ren Class Lin, Shan-Hua Ren Class Ou-Yang, Le-En Ren Class Dong, Jin
Zhi Class Zhang, Ning-En Zhi Class Qiu, Huai-Ying Zhi Class Zhu, Yu-An Zhi Class Huang, Yu-Zhen  
 

Class Log

【10/14】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1. English song practice
2. Three-piece clapper practice

1.English song practice
2. Clapper practice
3. Fast clapper talks

Whole class in groups

Three-piece clapper

1. Count to Seven
2. Tricycle


　
　

Log

Today Ms. Li let us practice for the English singing competition. She corrected our facial expressions and pronunciation.

We also practiced the three-piece clapper and learned how to start and end clapping. Later, we practiced saluting and starting and ending clappers in groups.

Findings

Tongue twisters are just like rap songs in English, and we need to learn ways to do it well.
When we are on stage, we need to stand up-right, eyes looking forward, and always wear a smile.
When we sing, we do not need to shout, just sing gently. Otherwise, we may damage our throat.
　
　


【10/21】

Topic Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

Fast clapper talks

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Vocal practice

In groups

Three-piece clapper

1..Count to Seven
2.Da Guo Men
3.Little Snail

　
　

Log

Today we practiced using a three-piece clapper to play Da Guo Men. A three-piece clapper can make ‘Da,’ ‘Di,’ and ‘Kong’ three distinct sounds. Ms. Li tested us on our Da Guo Men, and then we added script reading into our practice to make it more interesting.

Findings

In every shuochang class, Ms. Li would always get us into two groups to have a competition. The group with a better performance would score points. The points are tabulated at the end of each class.

　
　

【10/28】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Cross talks duo
2.Three-piece clapper practice

1.Introduce the art of shuochang
2.Watch a video
3.Script reading

Whole class in groups

Three-piece clapper

Knowledge Level

　
　

Log

Today I learned about cross talks duo and ‘Knowledge Level’ and watched a rather funny cross talks video. Ms. Li taught us to greet the audience and tell them our names before we start performing.

Today we learned about the role of setting up jokes and delivering jokes. Ms. Li also introduced three-piece clapper to us. The longer piece is called ‘strike board,’ and the other two shorter ones are called ‘yu zi.’

Findings

When performing cross talks duo, we spend roughly 30% of the time facing our partner and the other 70% facing the audience.
There are three types of cross talks. Cross talks monologue is performed by one person. Cross talks duo is performed by two people. Group cross talks is performed by three or more people.
　
　

【11/4】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Tongue twister
2.Fast clapper talks
3.Cross talks duo

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Watch a video

Whole class in groups

Three-piece clapper

1.Antonym
2.Knowledge Level

　
　

Log

Ms. Li showed us a cross talks clip, titled Second Language Proficiency, performed by Comedians Workshop.

She also asked us to practice ‘Knowledge Level’ in groups. She reminded us to always carry a smile when performing on stage.

Today we learned some cross talks techniques, and Ms. Li asked us to pay attention to our intonation when performing cross talks.

Findings

The cross talks video was great, and the performers were awesome. They cracked lots of jokes and made us all laugh. Cross talks is really a good at making people laugh.
　
　

【11/11】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Tongue twister
2.Fast clapper talks
3.Cross talks duo

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Watch a video

Whole class in groups

Three-piece clapper

1.Antonym
2.Knowledge Level


　
　

Log

Today we practiced ‘Knowledge Level,’ and ‘Antonym.’ Ms. Li also introduced the art of shuochang to us.She let us practice ‘Knowledge Level’ and used a three-piece clapper to play Da Guo Men.

Findings

Today’s focus was on doing the opening clap and closing clap of a three-piece clapper, which goes something like: Start, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, Go, (play Da Guo Men), Close, 1, 2.
　
　

【11/18】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Tongue twister
2.Fast clapper talks
3.Cross talks duo

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Watch a video

whole class in groups

three-piece clapper

1.Count to Seven
2.Antonym


　
　

Log

We practiced flipping board today. After that, Ms. Li gave us a test. She divided us into groups of two, and then we practiced ‘Knowledge Level’ and clappers.

Findings

Those who performed on stage today were great. Each of them performed well, and I was really impressed. When we perform on stage, we must be alert at all time, keep our mouths open wide when talking, and exaggerate our movements.
　
　

【12/02】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Cross talks duo
2.Fast clapper talks

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Vocal practice
4.Watch a video

Whole class in groups

Three-piece clapper

1.Antonym
2.Say Yes Not Say Yes
3.Rarity


　
　

Log

We performed fast clapper talks today. When performing, we must pay attention to the speed, tempo, and articulation when we speak. Ms. Li also taught us how to write a script for fast clapper talks.

Findings

When we were reading ‘Rarity’ today, I found that there is a rhyming word at the end of every verse. We also found out cross talks in Taiwan can be performed in many dialects like Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and aboriginal dialect.
　
　

【12/09】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Tongue twister
2.Cross talks duo
3.Reciting
4.Tang poetry reciting

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Vocal practice

whole class in groups

three-piece clapper

1.Guan Kou Huo
2.Children


　
　

Log

We practiced reciting Tang poetry today. Ms. Li gave us a few tips on how to make our recitation sound more graceful. We also recited some text.

Ms. Li taught us how to breathe while reciting, when to make pauses when reciting, and some stage performing etiquettes.

Findings

When reciting, we must follow the punctuation marks to make pauses and breathe.
　
　

【12/23】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Group cross talks
2.Fast clapper talks

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Vocal practice

Whole class in groups

Three-piece clapper

1.Congratulatory Speech
2.Children
3.Guan Kou Huo


　
　

Log

We practiced clappers and recited Congratulatory Speech, and Ms. Li even place into groups for some competition. Everyone tried really hard. We also practiced reciting Guan Kou Huo and watched a cross talks video.

Findings

When we use clappers, we must be really focused to avoid hitting ourselves in the hand.
　
　

【1/6】

Topics Details Formation Props Scripts Practiced

1.Tongue twister
2.Fast clapper talks

1.Script reading
2.Clapper practice
3.Watch a video

Whole class

Three-piece clapper

1.Congratulatory Speech
2.Children

　
　

Log

We practiced Congratulatory Speech and three-piece clapper. We also recited scripts for Guan Kou Huo and Children.

Findings

Every seemed really happy whenever we have shuochang class. It is so much fun to talk and sing with the whole class.
　
　

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