Creative Expression
Requirements
Requirements
- 80% is original writing
- Introduction sets the theme, mood, scene
- Distinction between characters (characters should be believable)
- May use a script
- Mood may be serious, humorous, or both
- A clear message/theme
- Student may use pantomime, storytelling, or any variety of performance styles
- Student may walk around the room
- Presentation
- Demonstrates good writing skills
- May be short story (any genre)
- Poetry (may be a collection)
- Drama
Tips
Tips
Writing Ideas
- Telling a story from your life
- Retelling a fairy tale or famous story
- Imagining a humorous or dramatic situation
- Performing original poetry
- Should aim for about 600-1000 words
Practice Methods
- Watch yourself in the mirror
- Record yourself
- Read it backwards
- Go people watching and look for people who talk/move like your character
- Insert your introduction into Google Translator and play it. How does it sound?