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Oral Interpretation
Welcome to the toughest thing to
explain that you do…
An Overview
• Oral Interpretation is the expression and
sharing of literature with an audience.
• The function of the interpreter is to establish oneself as a liaison
between the author who created the literature and the audience
which responds to it. The goal of the interpreter should be
influenced by the author's intention which can be discovered by
investigation into the author's background, viewpoint and the time
and conditions under which the selection was written.
• Interpretation for speech tournaments includes performance
standards using voice, facial expressions, and gestures to interpret
pieces of literature: poetry, prose and drama for audiences and
judges.
An Overview
• Oral interpretation is an
individual or dyad event that
involves performing sections
of published and printed
novels, poetry, plays, and short
stories. Selections must be
performed without props or
costumes, and memorized.
Is Interp “Acting?”
• In a way, yes… BUT…
• You are interpreting the author’s intent from
his/her writing, and then performing what the
author intended an audience to see, in the most
accurate way you can.
• Using your voice, facial expressions, body
placement and gestures as your “tools,” rather
than props or costumes , is the major difference
between Oral Interp & Theatre.
Learning Goals
Student will learn...
• to analyze the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters
found in dramatic texts from various genre and media
• to develop effective vocal control of rate, inflection, pitch, volume, quality,
and articulation
• to use gestures, vocal control and body language to express attitudes, ideas
and emotion
• to research and describe appropriate historical techniques and
performances from various cultures to assist in making artistic choices and
from these, developing an understanding of and a respect for diversity in
language use, patterns and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups,
geographic regions, economic backgrounds, and social roles
Learning Goals (cont.)
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to compare and demonstrate various classical, contemporary, realistic, and
non-realistic dramatic techniques and methods in theatre and film
to compare the unique interpretive and expressive natures and aesthetic
qualities of traditional arts from various cultures and historical periods with
contemporary new art forms
to analyze audience in order to develop suitable techniques and language for
communicating effectively with the specific listeners
to prepare original, oral, or published work for story telling
to choose appropriate texts which will enhance student abilities and
performance standards
to collaborate with actors to develop aesthetically unified production concepts
based on TFA, NFL & UIL standards
to analyze, critique, and construct meanings from professional and student
performances, accepting and applying oral and written criticism with grace!
Class Assignments
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Performing Children’s Literature
Performing Humorous Prose
Performing Serious Prose
Performing Poetry
Performing Memorized Piece (DI or HI)
Performing Duet or Duo scene
Performing Reader’s Theatre
Speech Tournament Prep
• Along with current class performances, you should
also be using class time (as well as after-school
practice times) to prepare for speech tournaments.
• Once you are introduced to each event, begin to
search for pieces and come in for extra help with
blocking and coaching!
• Tournaments will go by quickly, so prepare soon
and compete often.
• Observe rounds at tournaments for extra help.
Sample Performances
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HI
DI
DUO - http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y00v7NjRQFU&feature=related
DUET -