Oedipus / Antigone Play



Semester Review Performance Time Range (4.5-8.5) Due_________________

Theme: __________________________________________________

Name_____________________________ Role _______________________________

Name_____________________________ Role _______________________________

Name_____________________________ Role _______________________________

Name_____________________________ Role _______________________________

Name_____________________________ Role _______________________________

As part of our study and review of the works of literature we’ve covered this semester, we are going to create a short play where you place all the major characters from this semester in one setting (you choose the theme/setting with teacher approval) and have them interact. You can even bring well-known characters from past years in this as well. Or, you could also choose present a specific scene from a work of literature and put that scene in a modern context/setting/theme. This can be performed live in front of the class (nametags / props / costumes), or you may do a video. If you are doing a video, you may bring in “extras” who aren’t in this class to appear in your presentation. Don’t do anything inappropriate, disprespectful, dangerous, or illegal in making these videos. All content must be school appropriate.

- Do we want to do this live in front of the class, or do we want to make a video?

- Do we have the time and resources to do a video? (Note: Videos will take longer than in-class skits)

- Can anyone edit? Do we have a camera?

-What will be the setting / theme? /

-What dates will we have in school to work on the script / film?

-If doing a video, what dates can we meet outside of school?

Note: you can still work even if everyone can be at every filming, you will need to make it work.

Note: Videos must be converted to a format to show on the computer / TV / LCD projector.

_____ There is no profanity, inappropriate language, inappropriate topics, or allusions.*

_____ The teacher was given a script (or detailed outline) and a rubric before the presentation.

_____ The content was organized, accurate and clearly reflects each character.

_____ The presentation was organized, witty and made unique connections between characters.

_____ The presentation had a clear and appropriate theme and setting.

_____ The presentation had depth and reflected the amount of time preparation given.

_____ I have used lines that reflect the character and story (use important quotes from the original text)

_____ The characters in my group presented with energy and enthusiasm by moving and they

didn’t stay in one spot for long periods of time.

_____ The volume was consistently clear throughout.

_____ My group had costumes and props. that significantly contributed to the spirit of your presentation.

* There will be a 10-point daily deduction for being off-task during preparation time.

* Failure to meet the time range will cause an automatic 8-point deduction in the overall grade. *

* Keeping the characters moving is important during the play. The characters should not walk in

and stand in one spot too long or the play becomes boring (no matter how good the lines are). When speaking, face the audience. You may use index cards if you present live.

* There needs to be an explanation of the theme and who each character in your

presentation represents at the beginning of the play (so the audience knows what is going on). Some students may have to play more than one role & that should be clarified before / during play.

* Narration occurs throughout the play so that there is no confusion as to what is occurring.

Don’t assume that the audience will “get it” without you giving them a preview of what to expect and possibly an explanation of what just happened.

Past Themes: Musicals (with this you could incorporate modern music at points during your play and make your own music videos to put in it) / James Bond; Mafia; Country / Western; 60’s (Austin Powers); 70’s / disco (lights, clothing, music); Law and Order/ Star Wars / Talledega Nights /

Mean Girls, / Cops / Harry Potter/ Pirates of the Carribean / Bourne Ultimatum / Futuristic, Harry Potter, Rock-n-Roll / Hollywood / Celebrity or compilation of great movie scenes and lines (each character takes on the role of a well-known musician or movie star and you can use clips of songs by characters and appropriate adaptation of the words to fit the story.) / Horror, TV Shows (The Office, Pretty Little Liars, Drake & Josh, Soap Operas, TV Cartoons, Modern & Classic Movies, Fast and Furious,

Disney Movies, Super Heroes, Batman, Spider Man, Wonder Woman, Hulk, Captain America,

*****Once you decide on a theme, the theme must then be approved by Mr. Ferguson.*****

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