Shakespeare Showcase (Lesson #7)
Final Performances
Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate…
- Expanded thinking about the impact of Shakespeare’s works and performance practices of the past and present
- The development of analytical and performance tools to help effectively understand and perform Shakespeare
- The process of creating a unified, polished piece
By creating and performing a monologue or scene for a Shakespeare performance showcase
Lesson 7.Final Performance Rubric Guide
Warm Ups
- Lead class in vocal and physical warm ups
- Give 5 or so minutes for each to collect their thoughts, do final personal preparation
- Break A Leg!
Final Performances
- Have a set order for the performances
- Each student performs
- Use final performance rubric for grading, take into account student’s synthesis of notes from preview, progress throughout unit
Following the performances, have a final talk back session
Ask students to take 10 minutes to write a short reflection (1 paragraph) about the things they learned or discovered during this process.