Shakespeare Showcase

Shakespeare Showcase (Lesson #7)

Final Performances

 

Lesson Objective:

Students will demonstrate…

• Expanded thinking about the impact of Shakespeare’s works and performance practices of the past and present
• The development of analytical and performance tools to help effectively understand and perform Shakespeare
• The process of creating a unified, polished piece

By creating and performing a monologue or scene for a Shakespeare performance showcase

 

Lesson 7.Final Performance Rubric Guide

 

Warm Ups

• Lead class in vocal and physical warm ups
• Give 5 or so minutes for each to collect their thoughts, do final personal preparation
• Break A Leg!

 

Final Performances

• Have a set order for the performances
• Each student performs
  • Use final performance rubric for grading, take into account student’s synthesis of notes from preview, progress throughout unit

 

Following the performances, have a final talk back session

 

Ask students to take 10 minutes to write a short reflection (1 paragraph) about the things they learned or discovered during this process.