Shakespeare Lesson #6
Rehearsal Day/s
Lesson Objective: Students will prepare for their performance previews by rehearsing their pieces in groups.
Materials:
- Moulin Rouge DVD, rehearsal clip
Hook:
- Show Bohemians’ rehearsal clip from Moulin Rouge
- Briefly discuss element of unified design in this piece
- Have students call them out as a review from last time
- Use this clip to a segue into students’ rehearsal time!
- “Now it’s your turn to practice!”
- Briefly discuss element of unified design in this piece
Rehearsal Breakdown
- Give them the first bit of time to work on their pieces individually
- Have students get into groups of 3 or 4 and find a space in the room/auditorium to work their pieces for each other
- Have them take turns performing and work shopping with each other using the rubric as a guide for feedback
- Walk around and check up on each group, make sure they’re on task, clarify questions, provide feedback as necessary
Performance Preview discussion
- Explain the logistics of the performance previews
- Students will perform piece for class, will be given notes and feedback based on the rubric requirements to help them prep for their final performances
- Based on Answer/clarify any questions students might have
- Dismiss for the day!