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Interpretation Lesson Plans
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The resources for Interpretation are subdivided into Syllabi, Unit Notes, Rubrics, Active Assignments, Passive Assignments, and Exams.
Interpretation Syllabi
| SYLLABUS NAME | SYLLABUS DESCRIPTION |
| Drama I Syllabus | The provided syllabus covers the core objectives and requirements of a beginning dramatics course. |
Interpretation Unit Notes
| Oral Interpretation of Literature Unit Notes | Resource for educators teaching an Oral Interp unit. A variety of notes and information are provided. |
Interpretation Rubrics
| Dramatic Interp and Humorous Interp Rubric | Basic rubric for Dramatic and Humorous Interp |
| Prose Rubric | The rubric provides the necessary information on critiquing a prose performance. |
Interpretation Active Assignments
| Living Wax Museum | This assignment focuses on both blocking and interpretation skills as students are asked to develop a character. |
| News Tonite | In this activity students take on the character of a newscaster as well as having to write their own script. |
| Oral Interpretation of Literature Assignment Sheet | Assignment for a student to prepare a complete OIL program. |
Interpretation Passive Assignments
| Character Analysis Questionnaire | Questionnaire which provides students with a number of questions allowing them to analyze the character they are playing. |
Interpretation Exams
| Drama I Exam | Exam covering the course content of Drama I |
