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GRADE 11 DRAMA SEPT 2016 GRADE 11 DRAMA Reader’s Theatre Scriptwriting Assignment / Evaluation 1. Everyone in the group must contribute towards the creation of the script. 2. There must be a part for a Narrator. 3. Each person in the group must have a speaking role. Some students may take on multiple roles if the need arises. 4. Make sure that each role is identified by name. YOU NEED TO INCLUDE THE CHARACTER YOU CREATED IN THE MAGAZINE CUT-OUT “Create a Character” ASSIGNMENT. 5. Make your characters colourful. Give them definite personality traits. 6. Your script should be no longer than 2-3 sides of a page (typed, Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced). 7. Write out a rough copy first, edit it, then appoint one person to go home and type up the good copy. That person will be responsible for making enough copies for everyone in the group. 8. You will each be responsible for handing in a good copy of your script with your lines highlighted AND marked for oral interpretation. 9. Remember: the final version of your script is the result of having carefully studied the Harris Burdick picture your group was assigned. Take into consideration all of the elements that were discussed in your group as we worked: who is the character, what is his/her background/story, all the items you see in the picture, what happened just before the picture, what happens just after the picture, the title of the picture, the caption, etc… 10. Also, this assignment will evaluate your understanding of the VOICE UNIT. Use the techniques discussed in class to create memorable characters. Remember all of the information you included in the “Create a Character” ASSIGNMENT. -Using mainly your voices and facial expressions, as well as other elements common to Reader’s Theatre, make sure you bring your characters to life as you perform your script. -The narrator must have a strong voice, be able to project well and articulate clearly. -Do not read quickly. Take your time so the audience can form a mental picture of the story in their minds. GRADE 11 DRAMA SEPT 2016 READERS THEATRE ASSIGNMENT GENERAL GUIDELINES SETTING: Keep the number of settings to a minimum. Remember that it is better to paint a clear, vivid picture of one setting than it is to give scarce details for several settings. The audience should be able to picture in their minds the locations, layout, objects, colours, and sounds for each particular setting. REASON: Why is each character in this specific location at this specific time? Your character must serve a purpose in the story. CHARACTERIZATION: Through character interaction and dialogue (what your character says as well as what other characters say to your character /about your character) your character’s true nature must be revealed. After your script has been performed, the audience must be able to walk away with a definite idea of who your character really is. STORY: You may write a COMPLETE STORY (beginning, middle, end, introduction, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, resolution) OR you may decide to write a SINGLE SCENE that could be part of an entire play (which the audience would most definitely be dying to see once they have seen you enact your scene). It is important to remember that your script needs to include conflict(s). Without conflict, there is no drama. GENRE: It is up to you to decide the genre of your script (comedy, drama, tragedy, western, sci-fi, fantasy, soap-opera, romance, etc…) STAGING: Staging includes decisions regarding entrances/opening positions, positions while onstage, onstage/offstage focus, movements (body language, facial expressions, gestures, levels), and exits/closing positions. All of this needs to be figured out and rehearsed before your final performance. DIAGRAM: Work out a diagram of what the staging for your group’s performance will look like. Include this diagram when you submit the good copy of your script. SUBMIT: On the day you perform, submit a typed, error free GOOD COPY of your script. It will have: -your own personal lines highlighted -your lines marked for oral interpretation -a movement diagram for the staging of your group’s performance GRADE 11 DRAMA SEPT 2016 READERS’ THEATRE EVALUATION STUDENT’S NAME__________________________________________________________________________ GROUP MEMBERS__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ TITLE OF YOUR SCRIPT ____________________________________________________________________ TITLE OF YOUR HARRIS BURDICK PICTURE__________________________________________________ PART A: INCOMPLETE MARKS FOR WRITTEN PORTION / SUBMITTED ITEMS: LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 work does not meet provincial standards work is approaching provincial standards work meets provincial standards work exceeds provincial standards COMPLETE MARKS /3 /2 /7 /4 CRITERIA Good copy of the script (typed, error free, clean) Your character’s lines are highlighted Your character’s lines are marked for oral interpretation Movement diagram is appropriately labeled and shows the staging for your performance / 16 TOTAL PART B: MARKS FOR SCRIPT – GROUP: LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 work does not meet provincial standards work meets provincial standards work is approaching provincial standards MARKS CRITERIA work exceeds provincial standards / 10 /5 /5 Content --Script is interesting / creative / imaginative / entertaining / appropriate / contains conflict / is connected to the Harris Burdick picture your group was given/incorporates the characters you created from the magazine cut-out assignment Language --Allows audience to form vivid mental images Voice --Words used are suited to each individual character (for ex., an academic/ erudite character might use big words and speak in an intelligent manner – IF that is the image he/she wishes to portray to the others in the scene) / 20 TOTAL GRADE 11 DRAMA SEPT 2016 PART C: MARKS FOR PERFORMANCE -- INDIVIDUAL: LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 work does not meet provincial standards work is approaching provincial standards work meets provincial standards work exceeds provincial standards MARKS CRITERIA / 20 (comm.) /4 /4 /4 (comm.) /4 /4 Effective use of VOICE – projection/ rate/ pitch/ tone/ inflection/ variety/ articulation/ expression/ emotion/ volume /is appropriate for the character being played Reader is familiar with the script/ does not lose his or her place/ demonstrates commitment to the role and the performance- enthusiasm-confidence-and a willingness to try Reader is able to maintain focus / stay in the moment /not get distracted/ remain in character at all times Reader effectively uses facial expressions / gestures/ mannerisms/ body language/ mime-movement-action Reader displays good acting skills/ has an affinity for the role- is comfortable in the character’s shoes/ convinces the audience that he/she is the character/ there is a solid attempt at characterization Reader employs proper RT methods: recognizes cues/ able to pace himself or herself effectively/ handles script properly/ employs eye contact with the audience/ use of onstage and offstage focus/ avoids upstaging or overacting / 40 PART D: MARKS FOR PERFORMANCE -- GROUP: LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 work does not meet provincial standards work is approaching provincial standards work meets provincial standards work exceeds provincial standards TOTAL MARKS CRITERIA /4 /4 /4 /4 /4 /4 Performance is well-rehearsed/ polished All stage movement /stage directions are purposeful and well thought out (entrances, mime-movement-actions, change of positions, BTA/ heads lowered/ exits) Effective blocking design – use of levels, stage space/ positioning of readers enhances the performance/ audience can see the performers All readers contribute to the success of the performance : team chemistry, acting and reacting , pacing, smooth transitions Audience is wholly and continuously engaged – shows interest, pays attention to the actors, reacts appropriately; audience is obviously painting mental images while they follow the story Atmosphere: use of simple props, costumes, music, set pieces, sound effects /24 TOTAL GRADE 11 DRAMA SEPT 2016 READERS’ THEATRE UNIT TOTAL OVERALL MARKS: PART A: PART B: PART C: PART D: /16 /44 /16 /24 (thinking and inquiry) (communication) (application) (application) ================================================= / 100 MARKS TOTAL