Unit(s): Introduction to Theatre
Purpose:
To encourage students to set personal goals for the class
Objective:
The students will recognize the value of the class and its content by setting personal goals.
Materials:
Students will need pencils, paper and cassettes.
Procedure:
- After a brief overview of its curriculum, have students write a list of goals that they would like to achieve as a result of the course.
- Ask students to write an objective self-analysis. Tell them, "Don't be too modest. Identify your strengths and weaknesses - vocal, physical, mental. What kinds of roles do you think you could play?"
- Ask students to write a brief summary of their theatre experiences as performers, readers, and audience members.
- In order to highlight student growth in the course and encourage self-evaluation, have students interpret a nondramatic literary work that does not exceed 2 minutes. Record their performances.