Ancient Greece SGA

Remember, it was in Ancient Greece that the concepts of drama = tragedy and comedy began!

In groups of 4-6, students will create a SGA (Small Group Acting) based on a topic from ancient Greece. Costumes, props, masks, music, characters and a narrator are all a must! Groups must research the topic and create a script. A specific message / morale / lesson should be drawn upon at the end of the SGA to emphasize the historical significance of the topic to ancient Greece / world history.

Checklist

• brainstorm ideas (identify the main ideas and how you want to perform your SGA)

· develop a script (you may not read from a paper during your performance; all members of the group must have a speaking role)

· practice your SGA (run through so that the performance is professional)

· perform your SGA for the class OR videotape the SGA

Criteria

• speaking role for every member of the group
• costumes / masks / props / music etc.
• typed script to be submitted on the presentation date
• dynamics / interesting storyline / humour / creativity
• students may video-tape SGAs and show to class on the presentation date. Please make sure that you tell your teacher of any necessary AV!

Topics

Topic	Group Members
Greek Mythology & Greek Gods
Athenian Democracy
Persian Wars
Peloponnesian War
Daily Life in Ancient Greece
Arts
Alexander the Great
Great Minds, Great Thinkers, Great Leaders
Sparta
Other:

SGA RUBRIC
Knowledge/ Understanding	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Research of topic	Script research shows limited accuracy and use of texts	Script research is mostly accurate and shows moderate evidence of use of texts	Script research is accurate and shows evidence of competent use of texts	Script research is accurate and shows evidence of information from sources other than provided texts
Communication	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Writing Skills	Language is occasionally concise and suitable; grammar and spelling are rarely correct	Language is sometimes concise and suited to the topic; grammar and spelling are sometimes correct	Language is frequently concise and suited to the topic; grammar and spelling are usually correct	Language is concise and suited to the topic; grammar and spelling are correct
Acting	Uses voice and body movements with limited skill; inaudible voice; little movement	Supports interpretation of characters with an audible voice and some characteristic action	Varies pitch, tone and volume to reflect interpretation of the characters; gestures and actions are appropriate	Uses pitch, tone, pacing, and volume to skilfully render characters; gestures and actions reflect and complement an insightful view of the characters
Direction	Poor shift from scene to scene; actors move aimlessly or stand still; poor use of space	Awkward shift from scene to scene; actors move with some degree of purpose; awkward use of space	Good shift from scene to scene; actors move with purpose; appropriate use of space	Seamless shift from scene to scene; actors move with skill and purpose; skilful and creative use of space
Application	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Entertainment	Story has limited interest or excitement; needs considerable development	Story is somewhat interesting; needs some development	Story is well-developed and presented in an interesting manner	Story is well developed and presented in an interesting and exciting manner
Thinking / Inquiry	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Connection to historical moment / legacy / importance	-production lacks any real historical relevance or meaning to the topic	-adequate production of the SGA to show the historical meaning of the topic	-proficient production of SGA to show the historical meaning of the topic	-exceptional production of SGA to portray the historical importance / meaning of the topic