Taming of the Shrew

Goal Role

GRASPS

To interpret aspects of performance (dialogue, music, design) for a new production of Taming of the Shrew. A member of a creative team, pitching a concept for a new production of Taming of the Shrew.

Audience The Artistic Director of a local theater. Scenario

You will be creating a proposal that describes and illustrates your idea for a new interpretation of the play, explaining your choices using evidence from the text. A 3-5 page paper that includes the following: 1). A concept/theme for the play from a different time period or context that enhances the themes of the play and how it will be applied to the play. 2). A playlist or soundtrack that includes one track for each Act of the play that supports your theme or concept. 3). A visual representation of set or costume design that aligns with your theme/concept (PowerPoint, sketches, poster, 3D model, etc.) accompanied by written justification. You must EXPLAIN the reasoning behind each of your choices and why you believe your concept would be effective in enhancing the themes within the play. You must use specific textual support and examples: at least three to defend your concept; one example for each song/act; and two to support your visual design concept for a total of SIX examples from the text.

Product

Standards You will be evaluated on the following: Depth and thoughtfulness of analysis of the text (50 points) Includes all components of the project (15 points) Effectiveness of visual component (15 points) Creativity and originality for production concept (10 points) MLA standard formatting (10 points)

Please see attached rubric for expanded explanation of standards. This project is worth a total of 100 points.

Standard

Exceptional
Concept/theme demonstrates meaningful and insightful understanding of ideas and themes from reading, discussing, and viewing the play All content requirements for the presentation are included All components are interesting and insightful, and supporting by meaningful reasoning and textual support. Presentation is well organized and time is used efficiently and effectively. Visual components are aesthetically pleasing and interesting Visual components enhance presented concept/theme in a meaningful and creative way Spelling is correct Accurate punctuation, capitalization Standard Written English throughout All textual support is accurately cited in MLA format.

Capable
Concept/theme demonstrates some understanding of ideas and themes from reading, discussing, and viewing the play All content requirements for the presentation are included All components are supported by thoughtful reasoning and textual support. Presentation is mostly organized and meets the time requirements. Visual components are included Visual components fit with presented concept/theme

Developing
Concept/theme demonstrates little understanding of ideas and themes from reading, discussing, and viewing the play

Score/Comm ents

Analysis

Content

1 or more content requirements for the presentation are missing All components are interesting and insightful, and supporting by meaningful reasoning and textual support. Presentation is poorly organized and/or time requirements are not met. Visual components are poorly done and/or not included in the presentation Visual components do not clearly fit with presented concept/theme

Visual Component

Conventions

Some spelling errors End punctuation correct Most words capitalized correctly Some SWE errors All textual support is cited, but not always

Spelling errors make reading difficult Punctuation missing or incorrect Capitalization is random or incorrect SWE errors make reading difficult Textual support is not cited at all and/or is consistently

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incorrect.