Students will demonstrate their mastery of the Shakespearean language techniques of vocal levels, punctuation, word coloring, and rhythm by performing their polished monologues.<\/p>\n
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– final performance rubrics\u2014hard copy for each student<\/p>\n
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Run around the room for 30 seconds: go!
25 jumping jacks
Have students stand in a circle.
Start with vocal levels\u2014have students count up 1 to 10 matching the vocal volume with the number they are saying.
Punctuation\u2014Shout out a punctuation mark and have students gut reaction respond pahysically and vocally without using real words to the stated punctuation.
Word coloring\u2014Say a word\u2014father. Color it gritty, high, and fast<\/p>\n
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Remember to be courteous to others in the class. Start with your 60 second synopsis. I will cut you off at 60 seconds if you are not finished. Then slate your name, play, and character. Then you may begin. Remind students of the 7 different areas they will be graded on in the rubric.<\/p>\n
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