SMK Hosba English Camp

“The Right Thing to Do”

Performance

Date: 01 March, 2018

Time:3:00 – 4:00 pm

Venue:SMK Hosba, North-South Expy,

Napoh, 06010 Jitra, Kedah

Organized and Sponsored by:

SMK Hosba
The U.S. Student Fulbright Program: Malaysia
The Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange
Ministry of Education Malaysia
I. INTRODUCTION
This program is designed to provide less-motivated students with the opportunity to
enhance their English through a brief performance piece. Although the students have
been assigned “The Right Thing to Do” by Martyn Ford, I’ve been told that since they
are part of the schools MPV (vocational) program, many will not complete it for
homework, and those who do will have difficulty grasping the content. Thus, this camp
will not only offer a platform for students to showcase their English-learning and creative
abilities, but will also require each to take responsibility for their assigned role and
complete the task at hand.

II. RATIONALE
While some of the students are able to speak and understand a little English, the majority
still struggle with pronunciation, intonation, grammar, punctuation, and most of all,
confidence speaking out loud. As such, it is believed that by offering an opportunity for
the students to work together in a less-formal setting, they will feel more at ease and less
anxious about making mistakes. Furthermore, since the play we will be performing is a
required assignment that very few, if any are likely to complete, the students will not only
be presented with the opportunity improve their English/homework grade, but will also
be held accountable for their individual contribution, thus fostering a sense of
responsibility. It is also believed that since the participating classes are all male and the
play contains female characters, there will be a comedic/improvisational element attached
to the performance, further highlighting cross-cultural communication by bringing
elements of American satire/parody into their environment.

III. OBJECTIVES
3.1 Students will be able to complete an assigned play, “The Right Thing to Do,” with the
purpose of performing it.
3.2Students will be able to read through the play as a class, alternating between assigned
roles (audition).
3.3 Students will be able to ask questions pertaining to any words/phrases they are unfamiliar
with.
3.4 Students will be able to recognize/perform variations in tone/reaction based on
punctuation/situation being described.
3.5 Students will be able to rehearse their assigned roles in character with the overall purpose
of performing.
3.6. Students will be able to perform other assigned duties such as set and costume design,
script revisions, and playing the roles of “extras.”
3.7 Students will be able to participate in cross-cultural exchange through gaining a better
 understanding of American satire/parody.

IV. PARTICIPANTS
Teacher Azira Aziz and ETA Conor Murtagh will select approximately 15 students (7
named characters, 8 extras) to participate in the performance, and 15 more to assist in
set/costume design, and script revisions. Both teachers will supervise/assist in all facets
of production. Confirmation or rejection of the participant list will be left to the
discretion of Azira Aziz.

V. DATE, DURATION, AND VENUE

5.1 Date: 4 February 2018 (introduce the play during school) – 01 March 2018
(day of in-school performance).
5.2 Duration: Approximately 30 minutes – 1 hour for performance
5.3 Venue: SMK Hosba Dewan Semarak

VI. BUDGET Proposal

6.1 Source
● MACEE ETA English Camp Funds RM 150.00
TOTAL RM 150.00
6.2 Costs & Expenses

Number Detail CostRM Source

1 Costumes (thrift store) 75.00 MACEE ETA English

Camp Funds

2 Props 75.00 MACEE ETA English

Camp Funds

Total Cost: 150.00 RM

VII. Schedule
7.1 Basic schedule

Week Event Location

1 Initial read through/questions/auditions MPV Classroom

2 Role assignment/rehearsal/costume and set MPV Classroom

brainstorming/script revisions

3 Dress rehearsals/script revisions MPV Classroom/Dewan

Semarak

4 Final dress rehearsals/performance MPV Classroom/Dewan

Semarak

7.2. Explanation of events

i. Activity #1: Initial read through: Students will be introduced to the play and will
take turns reading the different parts.
Learning objective:Students will be able to complete an assigned play, “The Right Thing
to Do,” with the purpose of performing it.
ii. Q&A Session: Students will be able to ask teachers/review any unfamiliar
parts/words/phrases so that they may perform correctly.
Learning objective: Students will be able to read through the play as a class, alternating
between assigned roles (audition).
iii. Role assignment/rehearsal: Students will begin rehearsing/brainstorming different
ways to revise the script, costumes, and set design.
Learning Objective: Students will be able to recognize/perform variations in
tone/reaction based on punctuation/situation being described.
Students will be able to work collaboratively/cooperatively for the greater purpose of
putting on a group performance.
iv. Dress rehearsals: Students will begin to practice the play in costume and make any
final adjustments to script/set design.
Learning objective: Students will be able to perform “The Right Thing to Do” using
improvedpronunciation/intonation/reactions with confidence, and make any necessary
corrections before final performance.
 vii. Final performance: Students will perform the play for the rest of the Form 4
students.
Learning objective: Students will be able to perform their production confidently, and
gain a better understanding of elements of parody, comedy, improvisation, responsibility,
accountability, and assignment completion/follow-through.

VIII. DETAILS
8.1 This program will involve a lot of direction and peer encouragement, with the hope
that the students are able to work collaboratively in order build confidence in
speaking/performing in English.
8.2 Students are assigned roles based upon their skill, displayed interest, maturity, and
ability to follow through and complete an assigned task.
8.3To the best of our ability, this program will be run according to the schedule outlined
in section seven, though it is subject to change as necessary.

IX. CONCLUSION
This program will have a positive impact on the Form 4/ Form 4 MPV students of SMK
Hosba by helping them confidently communicate and express their ideas and opinions in
English. In addition, this program will provide the same students with the opportunity to
interact with and get to know ETA Conor better, as well as share in aspects of American
culture/entertainment.

Prepared by:

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Conor Murtagh, ETA

Verified by:

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Nor Azira Aziz, Mentor Teacher

Approved by:

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