Grade 9
Drama

What your teen is learning

Your teen will play a variety of dramatic roles to develop skills in acting, improvisation, movement and speaking. They will study the elements of drama and theatre, including the many aspects that go into staging a successful production, such as stage construction, sound, lighting, makeup, costumes, sets and props. For more about Drama, refer to the program of studies .

How your teen is assessed

Your teen’s learning is assessed using a variety of tools and strategies within the classroom. Ask your teen’s teacher what methods they are using. The different assessment methods tell you and your teen’s teacher about your teen’s strengths, the areas in which they might grow and how well your teen is doing throughout the course. The teacher can then change or refine their teaching plans to ensure that learning activities better meet the needs of your teen. At the end of the course, your teen is assessed and their achievement is reported so that you know if they have achieved the expected learning outcomes for their grade.

Resources to help your teen

A variety of digital and print resources, developed by publishers, Alberta Education or Alberta teachers, are available to help students learn. Teachers may select, and bring into the classroom, numerous innovative and creative resources to create rich learning experiences for your teen. Visit new LearnAlberta.ca to learn more about the resources your teen may encounter.

Relevant Resource:

• Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum

• What if my child needs more support to be successful?