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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)
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/ 100 MARKS TOTAL