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Drama 11 Assignments (last updated on January 29, 2010)
Introduction and Learning Inventory Essay - Due September 10
Marvelous Monologue #1 - Performances begin on September 22.
The Character Concept Sheet and your script is to be handed in on the day you perform your monologue (This counts as a journal assignment).
Improvised Playlet (Putting Down the Dog) - This is an in-class group assignment (groups of 3 or 4) assigned on September 28 and performed on September 30. Click here to view the evaluation rubric.
Creating Context Assignment and Decontextualized Dialogues - Students create a scene lasting at least 3 minutes using one of the dialogues on the page. The context of the scene (environment and character relationship) are to be clearly established in the scene without adding any extra dialogue. This is an in-class partner activity assigned on October 7, and presented on October 9. Click here to view the evaluation rubric. Each group must also complete a scene worksheet.
Choral Voice Poetry Assignment - This is an in-class group activity assigned on October 13 and performed on October 14. Click to view the poems used: poem 1; poem 2; poem 3.
Ten-Minute Play Script - DUE DATE - October 16. This assignment follows the same format as the Eastern Front Theatre Ten-Minute Play Contest. Students are encouraged to develop their plays in accordance with these rules for submission to the Eastern Front contest in the spring of 2010.
For students who are looking for a really useful guide for the playwriting process, check out The Young Playwrights Page. This site contains step-by-step suggestions for creating a quality piece for the stage.
Drama Workshops - This event will be taking place on Monday, November 2. Students will be presenting a variety of workshops in the dramatic arts to children in grades primary to four.
Download the Development Phase Self Evaluation
View the Classroom "Dry-Run" Presentation Rubric
View the On Site Presentation Rubric
View the Supervising Teacher Evaluation
Download the Presentation Self & Peer Evaluation
Download the Mini Collective Activity Steps 1, 2 and 3
 | Download the Development and Performance Self Evaluation |
| View the Collective Rehearsal Rubric |
| View the Collective Performance Rubric |
Marvelous Monologue #2 - Performances take place on December 15.
The Character Work Sheet and a copy of your script (with extensive blocking notes - check out the handout on "Stage Basics" for a refresher of some theatre language) is to be handed in on the day you perform your monologue. The work sheet and script will count as part of your journal mark.
To further assist in the development of your monologue scene, check out the Questions to Ask in Preparing a Scene handout.
Check out the page of monologue links.
Theatre Night (Ten Minute Play Performances)
Click here to view the initial tips for actors and directors.
Ten Minute Play Project Description and Actor's Production Logbook Information
| Director's Book Information |
| Stage Manager's Promptbook Information |
Production Logbook Evaluation Rubric
Self & Peer Evaluations
| For the Actor |
| For the Director |
| Director Evaluation of the Stage / Production Manager |
| For the Stage / Production Manager |
Performance Self Evaluations
| Performance Self Evaluation - Actor |
| Performance Self Evaluation - Director |
| Performance Self Evaluation - Stage / Production Manager |
The Anything-Impress-Me Show (Terminal Assessment - AKA the Exam) - Performances take place from Wednesday, January 20 through Friday, January 22, and on the scheduled examination date.
The Rationale Document Rubric and breakdown of marks for this exam
The Performance Rubric (formatted for legal sized 8.5 x 14 paper)
