Final Performances

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will show their ability to apply acting foundations to their performance by presenting their final scenes to the class.

 

ASSESSMENT:

Students can be assessed following the rubrics for their character journals, scored scripts, and final performance.

 

MATERIALS NEEDED:

rubrics for journals, scripts, and performance: Lesson 7.Final performance scoring rubric

 

  • Step One—Hook

Lead the class in some warm-ups.  Encourage them to feel confident, creative, and comfortable.  Ask them to tell you what the basic expectations are for their performance today.  As a class, walk through the different qualities and skills that the unit has taught about performance.

 

  • Step Two—

The students should perform their scenes for the rest of the class.  The scenes can either be performed in narrative order or by volunteer basis.

 

  • Step Three—Closure

Collect the character journals and scored scripts from all of the students.  Celebrate their achievement as a class by positive feedback and playing some of their favorite drama games.