Julius Caesar: Dramatic Reading Project
Assignment:
Memorize 8 12 lines from Julius
Caesar. You might want to do more than 12 lines,
but 8 12 is the minimum requirement. Recite these lines to the class. When
finished reciting lines to class, spend half a minute to a minute explaining
what the lines said and what they achieve in the play.
Memorize your lines and recite them clearly and with some
emotion. You do not need to act, but your hands and face should be moving and
showing the characters emotion.
Explain what the lines mean. Do a quick translation after reading
the lines.
Explain the importance of these lines. You might explain the
importance of these lines to plot development, theme development, character
development, conflict, suspense, irony, foreshadowing, and so on. You might
explain the importance of these lines to our current society, to universal
themes that are illustrated in other pieces of art. I am looking to see that you
have thought carefully about these lines and that you have a basic understanding
of the entire play.
*You
may have one 3x5 index card with keywords for your introduction and conclusion;
however, this index card must be turned in after your recitation.
Grading Rubric:
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Memorization
Grade: Grade
C (8 12 lines) |
10 |
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Grade
B (12 14 lines) |
15 |
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Grade
A (15 or more lines) |
20 |
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Delivery
Grade: Students
will be graded on the following: Introduction
(When you stand in front of the class, introduce the part of the play that
the lines come from and the character who will be speaking. Leave about a
5 second pause and then recite your lines. If you are presenting a few
different sections then you must also provide transitions between each.) |
10 |
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Volume
(not only should every one hear you, but also you should effectively
change your volume for emphasis.) Rate
(make sure that your speed of delivery is consistent with the tone of your
lines.) |
10 |
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Eye
Contact (make sure you provide eye contact with the audience, especially
in the short explanation
that follows your lines) |
10 |
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Posture
and Gestures (make sure to
move body only when necessary to the lines) |
10 |
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Conclusion
(Explain the lines and the importance of the lines.) |
40 |
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Total |
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