"A book, too, can be a star, 'explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,' a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe." - from Madeleine L'Engle's Newberry Medal Acceptance Speech

Thursday, May 31, 2012

From 1st to Final Draft of Monologue

Peer Revise in Class:

1. Meet in the same groups you were in.
2. Read your character description and monologue out loud.
3. After, discuss:
  • What needs to be added, changed, and/or excised (deleted)?
  • Write down notes and changes on your draft.
4. On your draft, write down at least 2 props/costumes to help you get into character.
5. Choose a part to memorize. Highlight or underline. Begin memorizing.
6. Write your final draft and practice it several times at home. Perhaps practice in front of the person you interviewed so you can get more ideas. Make sure you memorize your part.
7. Due Monday June 4, final draft typed and be ready for rehearsals. You must have your part memorized, your monologue, and your props/costumes on this day.
8. Due Wed June 6: Final monologue + 3-5 paragraph reflection, also typed:
  • Describe your process from beginning to end. What went well? What were some difficulties you had? How did you feel about it?
  • What did you learn about this person and yourself based on this experience?
  • What have you learned about the coming of age experience? How does this interview connect to the other texts we've read in class (Romeo and Juliet, "Haning Fire," "Girll, " and "Am I Blue?)? What messages/morals can you apply to your own life? How might you apply it?

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