ENG 3UI

Poetry Unit- Dramatic Reading Assignment

A Dramatic Reading of Poetry

Summative Assignment

In groups of three, you will select one of the poems that we have read in class to perform a dramatic reading for your peers. You will have one full class to prepare so make excellent use of your class time. Each group will select a different poem. Approval will be on a first-come first-serve basis, so decide which poem your group wants quickly and bring your choice to your teacher.

Group member names:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

  • Poetry selection: ______

Assignment Checklist

Using a DRIFT analysis of your poem (attached), you will develop a dramatic presentation to support the meaning and significance of your piece. You must include the following elements:

You will develop a dramatic presentation to support the meaning and significance of your piece. You must include the following elements:

  • the inclusion of each group member equally
  • varied vocal rounds
  • repetition and appropriate pacing
  • diction emphasis
  • appropriate pitch, tone, and projection - you must be audible!
  • appropriate actions/gestures, lighting and facial expressions
  • 2:00 minutes MINIMUM or 3:00 minutes MAXIMUM in length

Critical Review of Dramatic Readings

Each person will complete a review sheet to assess the effectiveness of a different group’s performance. You will be assigned a group to review on the date of your performance:

Peer Review Sheet

Your name:

Group you are reviewing:

Poetry Tone / Poetry Purpose / Dramatic Reading Elements
Tone: / Main Idea: / Strength:
Mood: / Theme: / To Improve on:
Elements of the performance that enhanced the tone and mood:
/3 / Elements of the performance that conveyed the main idea and theme:
/3 / Explain how the selected strength enhanced your understanding of this poem:
/3

Identify a phrase from the poem that you feel was a strong use of imagery: /1/10 marks

______

Dramatic Reading Rubric:

Criteria / Level 4
8-10 or 4-5 mks / Level 3
7-7.9 or 3.5-3.9 mks / Level 2
6-6.9 or 3-3.4 mks / Level 1
5-5.9 or 2.5-2.9 mks / Mk
Purpose: Dramatic Poetry Reading
/5 / Demonstrates an understanding of dramatic poetry performance with a high degree of effectiveness / Demonstrates an understanding of dramatic poetry performance with considerable
effectiveness / Demonstrates an understanding of dramatic poetry performance with some effectiveness / Demonstrates an understanding of dramatic poetry performance with limited effectiveness
Clarity and Coherence / Vocal Strategy
/10 / Communicates poem with a high degree of clarity and coherence;
Uses pace, tone, pitch, and volume to a high degree of effectiveness / Communicates poem with considerable degree of clarity and coherence;
Uses pace, tone, pitch, and volume to a considerable degree of effectiveness / Communicates poem with some degree of clarity and coherence;
Uses pace, tone, pitch, and volume to some degree of effectiveness / Communicates poem with limited degree of clarity and coherence;
Uses pace, tone, pitch, and volume with a limited degree of effectiveness
Diction and Devices
/10 / Uses a variety of stylistic devices effectively to convey meaning and significantly engage the audience / Uses several stylistic devices to convey meaning and considerably engage the audience / Uses some stylistic devices to convey meaning and moderately engage the audience / Uses very few stylistic devices to convey meaning and engages the audience with limited effectiveness
Non-verbal Cues
/10 / Uses facial expression, gestures, actions, and eye contact with a high degree of effectiveness / Uses facial expression, gestures, actions, and eye contact with a considerable degree of effectiveness / Uses facial expression, gestures, actions, and eye contact with some degree of effectiveness / Uses facial expression, gestures, actions, and eye contact with a limited degree of effectiveness
Knowledge and Understanding of tone, purpose, and audience conveyed on review sheet
/10 / Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the poetry reading’s intended tone, purpose, and dramatic reading elements for an audience / Demonstrates a considerable understanding of the poetry reading’s intended tone, purpose, and dramatic reading elements for an audience / Demonstrates some understanding of the poetry reading’s intended tone, purpose, and dramatic reading elements for an audience / Demonstrates a limited understanding of the poetry reading’s intended tone, purpose, and dramatic reading elements for an audience
Member Involvement
/5 / All three group members are involved equally in performance. / Two group members dominate performance with some inclusion of the third member. / Two group members dominate performance and the third has minimal involvement. / One group member has the most dominant part and carries the performance.

/50

Level R: Group was non-compliant and demonstrated insufficient understanding of the requirements of the dramatic poetry reading assignment. (less than 25 marks/50 marks)

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