Shakespeare Final Performances

(this may run over one class period depending on the number of Shakespeare performances there are in the class)

 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Students will demonstrate their understanding of acting Shakespeare by performing their Shakespearean monologue or scene.

 

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Shakespeare Performance Evaluations  Acting Shakespeare Evaluation Sheet.Lesson 10

 

HOOK:

Have Renaissance music playing while the students come into the classroom and take their seats.

 

STEP 1:

Transition – Conduct a warm-up activity to clear the nerves of the students. Give the students time to change into costume and run through their piece using costumes and props.

 

STEP 2:

Performances – Have the students perform their Shakespearean scene or monologue for a final grade. Fill out the evaluation sheet for each performance.

 

ASSESSMENT:

Students can be assessed through their final performances and by their written Shakespeare play analysis and Cliff Notes outline.