SGA: Small Group Acting

 

SGA's are used to try to portray and re-live events in history. They work best when the actors make a

real commitment to bring the facts to life. SGAs will occur on a regular basis as a part of your Portfolio.

For each unit we will choose topics and bring them to life. Refer to the rubrics to see how you will be

assessed. 

 

SGA group will consist of 4 - 6 students per group.  Students may switch groups for each unit if desired.

 

You will be given a set amount of time to prepare you skit. In the allotted time you must:

·         Research the topic by answering the following questions:


a)  What is the issue/ topic about? Who are the key people involved?

b)  When did it happen?  Why?
c)  Who or what are the sides? 
d)  What action was taken? 
e)  What were the results?
f)  What impact did it have or how did this affect people or the United States? 
g)  Why is this event important to history?

·         brainstorm ideas (identify the main ideas and how you want to perform your skit)

·         develop a script (you may not read from a paper during your performance)

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

·         perform your skit for the class

 

Checklist

Each SGA must have the following

  • speaking role for every member of the group
  • costumes
  • props / music etc.
  • typed script to be submitted on the presentation date
  • dynamics / interesting storyline / humour / creativity
  • if necessary, the SGA can be divided up intro smaller, shorter skits
  • students may video-tape SGAs and show to class on TV on presentation date. Please make sure that you tell teacher to book a TV!

 

HINTS:  TV shows, memory flashbacks, radio show, storytelling, re-enactment, musicals, songs etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Group Acting Rubric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking / Inquiry

 

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

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

Application

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Connection to historical defining moment

-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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SGA (Small Group Acting): Peer Assessment                           Name:  _________________________

For each of the charts below, place a checkmark in the most appropriate column for each group member (including yourself) that represents their contribution to the SGA Presentations. If necessary, provide any comments that justify your assessment of their contributions.

 

RESEARCH

Name

More than Equal

Equal

Less than Equal

Little / Nothing

Comments

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PLANNING / SCRIPT

Name

More than Equal

Equal

Less than Equal

Little / Nothing

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PRESENTING

Name

More than Equal

Equal

Less than Equal

Little / Nothing

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OTHER  (Props, costumes, music, editing, materials etc.)  

Name

More than Equal

Equal

Less than Equal

Little / Nothing

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