Lesson 5 - Voice Acting - Party Quirks II
STANDARD
TH: Cr 3.1.7b. Refine effective physical, vocal, and physiological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/ theatre work.
OBJECTIVE
Students will demonstrate their ability to use voice projection, articulation, and inflection in character work by recording and evaluating their voice work for the Party Quirks.
MATERIALS
WARM-UP
- As your quirk character created in the last lesson, chat with your friends about the following topics:
- If you could create a new school subject, what would it be?
- What is your spirit animal?
- When was the last time you were in an argument? What was it about?
- Find out more quirk characters in the class.
- The purpose of this warm-up is to review our character’s voice and warm our voice up.
INSTRUCTION
- There are 4 parties going on now. As your quirk character, select two parties to attend. Each party has a task that requires you to make one 15-20 seconds voice recording. You may choose to film it instead.
- You can choose to work by yourself or with a friend on brainstorming ideas. The voice/video recording must be you alone.
- You will upload your recordings on Canvas.
- “You will be evaluating your own work by watching/listening to the recordings. Later, I will show you how to do it. I will also look at your work and give your feedback based on a rubric.” Go through the rubric with the class.
GUIDED PRACTICE
- You may choose to write a script before you record anything, but it is not required. You are suggested to write at least the keywords or outline for what you are going to say. For example, write out the exact wording for the slogan you will create and just an outline for the other parts. If it is helpful, you can write out the whole thing.
- You must practice at least 3 times before you make the recording. You may make multiple recordings and pick the best one for submission.
- Tasks for each party:
- Disney Villians’ Association Welcoming Party- Create a slogan for Disney Villians’ Association to recruit more villains. Make a 15-20 seconds commercial as your quirk character.
- Tony Awards After Party - Create a new award category. As your quirk character, present it to someone at the party. Make a 15-20 seconds voice/video recording. The award’s winner does not have to be present in the recording.
- Tik Tok Celebrity Tea Party - Pick your favorite motivational quote. As your quirk character, share the quote and encourage your Tik Tok fans to embrace their imperfections. Make a 15-20 seconds voice/video recording.
- NASA’s Rocket Launch Party - The rocket is launched successfully, present a celebratory speech as your quirk character. Make a 15-20 seconds voice/video recording.
- Give the class at least 30 minutes on the tasks. Have the early finishers help their peers or do more tasks.
EVALUATION
- After uploading the recordings on Canvas, the students pair up and listen to each other’s recordings. Then, the students give each other feedback based on their use of voice. The students should talk about things that they did well and things to improve on.