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Monologue/Soliloquy Assignment 2015 What: You will select a monologue or soliloquy from Romeo and Juliet to recite in front of the class. The selected verse must be a minimum of fifteen lines. A monologue is a long speech delivered from one actor when he or she is with others on stage. A soliloquy is an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud in a formal speech alone on stage. After you select your speech, you will begin to memorize and thoroughly explore your piece in order to understand how your selection ties into the scene, the act, and the play as a whole. Together, we will develop your dramatic abilities until the final performance. Why: Shakespeare is meant to be seen and heard more than just read from a book. Your presentation will give emotion and visual aid to you and your classmates to help bring the play to life. Step 1: Select your monologue or soliloquy. You will need two copies of the selected monologue/soliloquy, one for the teacher, and one for you to mark on and rehearse from. During your presentation, your teacher will follow along and prompt you if you need it. Use this website for selection ideas: http://www.shakespearemonologues.org/plays/35 Step 2: Justification 8-10 typed, complete sentences on why you selected your monologue or soliloquy. Include a brief discussion of the character, what has happened in the play at that point, why this speech appealed to you, and what you hope to learn by studying this piece. You will be assessed on your writing using Criterion D (see rubric below) Step 3: Performing the Recitation You will perform your monologue/soliloquy for the class on your assigned day. On the day you present, be sure to indicate the act, scene, and speaker of your piece. You will be assessed on your presentation using Criterion D (see rubric on back). Dramatic emphasis and dressing in the role of the speaker are highly encouraged to help you get into the role of your character. This is a challenging assignment, so start rehearsing early! Memorization Tips: Choose a monologue/soliloquy you understand Watch the movie for ideas of how to interpret the piece Use Sparknotes.com or another website that can help you understand the context of your piece Find rhythm in what your memorizing, like music Chunk your piece into groups of lines—memorize each chunk and then lace them together Practice, practice, practice! My Presentation Date: ___________________ Monologue/Soliloquy Assignment 2015 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 Criterion D: Using Language (i., iii., iv.,) Justification The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below The student: uses a limited range of appropriate vocabulary for monologue/soliloquy justification uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with limited accuracy; errors often hinder communication spells/writes with limited accuracy; errors often hinder communication Criterion D: Using Language (ii,v) Recitation The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. The student: Speaks in an appropriate style for the character that may not serve the context and intention of the scene from Romeo and Juliet Makes limited and/or inappropriate use of non-verbal communication techniques, like gestures, visual cues, and body language, which inhibits his/her ability to communicate ideas clearly with an audience The student: uses adequate range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures for monologue/soliloquy justification uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with some degree of accuracy; errors sometimes hinder communication spells/writes with some degree of accuracy; errors sometimes hinder communication The student: uses varied range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures competently for monologue/soliloquy justification uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with a considerable degree of accuracy; errors do not hinder effective communication spells/writes with a considerable degree of accuracy; errors are minor and communication is sufficient The student: effectively uses a range of appropriate vocabulary and sentences structures for monologue/soliloquy justification uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy; errors are minor and communication is effective spells/writes with a high degree of accuracy; errors are minor and communication is effective The student: Sometimes speaks in a style for the character that serves the context and intention of the scene from Romeo and Juliet Makes some use of appropriate non-verbal communication techniques, like gestures, visual cues, and body language, which sometimes helps him/her to communicate ideas clearly with the audience The student: Speaks competently in a style for the character that serves the context and intention of the scene from Romeo and Juliet Makes sufficient use of appropriate non-verbal communication techniques, like gestures, visual cues, and body language, which help him/her communicate ideas clearly with the audience The student: Speaks in a consistently appropriate style for the character that serves the context and intention of the scene from Romeo and Juliet Makes effective use of appropriate non-verbal communication techniques, including gesture, visual cues, and body language, to effectively and clearly communicate ideas to an audience