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= new example as of December 1, 2008

Drama

• Dramatic Performance Unit - developed by Jamie Barrett
  • Unit overview
  • Matrix of tasks and standards
  • Performance of a pantomimed scene (solo)
  • Performance of a three line scene
  • Performance of an improvised scene - game (duet)
  • Performance of an improvised scene - no structure (duet)
  • Participation
  • Self-assessment of daily participation
  • Audition for a role
  • Block a scripted scene
  • Analyze a character from a scripted scene
  • Create a rehearsal calendar
  • Rehearse
  • Assess rehearsal process
  • Perform a scripted scene with a group
  • Reflection as an actor

Speech Communication

• Public Speaking, Inter- and Intrapersonal Communication, and Group Dynamics (Unit for Sophomore English) - developed by Phil Stowers
  • Introduction to unit
  • Standards and Matrix
  • Speech Master Rubric
  • Preparing for a speech
  • Nonverbal communication/movie clip and Worksheet
  • Nonverbal skit
  • Essay response on value of non-verbal communication
  • Critique of a speech video
  • Narrative speech
    • Part 1
    • Part 2 with Speech Master Rubric
  • Speech self-assessment
  • Parts of a speech / attention getter
  • Demonstration speech with Speech Master Rubric
  • Visual aids in a speech
  • PowerPoint presentation for House on Mango Street and Handout
  • Interview questions and Handout
  • Research careers in library
  • Informative speech with Speech Master Rubric
  • Boards activity/roles within groups
  • Group roles roleplay with Handout
  • Electronic website research article and Worksheet
  • Persuasion panel discussion with Speech Master Rubric

Copyright 2008, Jon Mueller. Professor of Psychology, North Central College, Naperville, IL. Comments, questions or suggestions about this website should be sent to the author, Jon Mueller, at jfmueller@noctrl.edu.