Overview and Background: Unit: Oral Interpretation of Poetry or Prose

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Name: Carla Simmons

Cheney High : Grades 9-12

Title:	Oral Interpretation of Poetry or Prose
Topics:	Speaking
Time Frame:	4-5 class blocks for preparation; 2-3 blocks depending on size of class
Start Date:	August

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Summary:
 One of 7 required performances for forensics class. All rules put forth by the KSHSAA apply. For class purposes, a minimum time of 3 minutes.

Print Materials Needed: Poems or prose pieces no more than 7 minutes long when read aloud

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Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

State:	KS
Title:	Science
Standard(s):	Standard 3: Life Science (K-2) Benchmark 1: All students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of living things. Through direct experiences, students will observe living things, their life cycles and their habitats. Indicator 3. Observe living things in various environments.

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Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence

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KSHSAA ballots for these events; available through that organization

Other assessment evidence to be collected:

 Scoring by teacher during class using the same ballot; observation during games

Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

Learning Activities:

 Easiest event to prep for

 Rules are same in both except for type of material read.

Act using voice and face and free hand.

 Pantomime games (“I’d Like to Be. . .”

Read same line with different emotions (random sentences game)

Posture/poise presentation

Pair and/or group students for practice; peer critiques

 Perform for class w/teacher as judge