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Colonial Character Monologue (Original challenge)

(If television had existed in 1700s Boston, your character would be appearing a program called "Life in the Colonies")

 

 

Character Appearance

Very effective - 4 Partially effective - 3 Needs work - 2 Not prepared to represent the character - 0

   

The student creatively appeared with a student-generated costume

   

The student brought suitable props for the character to use or have nearby

   

While sitting for the monologue, the student's character kept busy doing something that was appropriate to the 1700s

   

Character's Demeanor

Very effective - 4 Partially effective - 3 Needs work - 2 Lacked preparation - 0

   

The student appeared to be cheerful and energetic

   

The student approached the assignment seriously without giggling and without being giddy

   

The student appeared to have practiced the monologue prior to the presentation

   

The student made eye contact with the anchor person

   

The student spoke with a clear voice and with a suitable volume for the monologue

   

The student spoke the text with voice as if it might have really happened to the character

   

Preparation of the text

Very effective - 4 Partially effective - 3 Needs work - 2 Lacked preparation - 0

   

The student included a variety of factually accurate information including social, political, and economic incidents of the 1700s in Boston

   

The student presented the information in chronological order

   

The student used incidents and details so that the audience could identify with the events being cited

   

The student met the two-minute minimum requirement

   

The student wrote the text appropriate for the anchor person's "Life in the Colonies" audience

   

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