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BYU Theatre Education

Acting Shakespeare

by Shawnda Moss

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Acting Shakespeare

LESSON 6: Creating the Shakespeare Character

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate their understanding of characterization by creating a character with personality and traits for their Shakespearean monologue or scene.
2 Min Read
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LESSON 9: Shakespeare Polish & Refine

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate their understanding of rehearsing by making and working on one specific acting goal for the Shakespearean monologue or scene.
1 Min Read
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LESSON 1: Introduction to Shakespeare Performance

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to Shakespeare's works by viewing a parody of his plays.
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LESSON 4: Making Shakespeare Sound Natural

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate their understanding of scansion and phrasing by scoring their Shakespeare performance pieces.
3 Min Read
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LESSON 8: Relaxation and Visualization

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will continue their character work by visualizing a day-in-the-life of their Shakespearean character and by searching for more information in a Shakespeare Secondary Source.
3 Min Read
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LESSON 3: Analyzing Shakespeare's Language

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate their understanding of Shakespearean script analysis by scoring, translating, and analyzing their Shakespeare performance pieces.
5 Min Read
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LESSON 5: Blocking Shakespeare

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate their understanding of movement in a performance piece by blocking and providing business for their Shakespearean monologue or scene.
2 Min Read
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LESSON 7: Shakespeare Previews

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
(this may run over one class period depending on the number of Shakespeare performances there are in the class)
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LESSON 2: Finding the Perfect Shakespeare Piece

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Acting Shakespeare assignment by selecting a Shakespearean scene or monologue to perform.
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LESSON 10: Shakespeare Final Performances

March 26, 2015 12:00 AM
(this may run over one class period depending on the number of Shakespeare performances there are in the class)
1 Min Read
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