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Hi All, I'm working on creating a Model Cornerstone Assessment for a Unit on Improvisation that I do every year. I would like it to be my contribution to the Common Core effort. It revolves around creating teams in all of my classes who compete against one another at the end of the year. It works like "Whose Line Is It Anyway". The kids love it and they learn a lot. The process of formalizing it into the Common Core Model has been fun. I'd love to collaborate with anyone. Do you have rubrics, prompts, resources, differentiation strategies you'd like to share? ------------------------------ James Waterhouse Arcadia CA ------------------------------

For 15 years I've been teaching year-long courses in Improv. I use critique sheets for tests - super feedback & assessments. I test with 100 points and just use ten 10 point categories for what each assessment is focusing on.

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Elyse Tomlinson
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Elyse,

Could you please post anything you would be willing to share?  This sounds like awesome resources!

Thanks!!

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Amy Learn
Ballwin MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-02-2015 08:16
From: Elyse Tomlinson
Subject: Improvisation for Theater

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Elyse Tomlinson
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For 15 years I've been teaching year-long courses in Improv. I use critique sheets for tests - super feedback & assessments. I test with 100 points and just use ten 10 point categories for what each assessment is focusing on.

Dear Amy, I would also be interested in how you grade improv...especially for a full year course. Please share if you are willing :) Lorie Baldwin LAWRENCE HS Theater director NJ

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Lorie Baldwin
High School Theater Teacher and Director
Richboro PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 2/2/2015 10:31:42 AM
From: alearn@live.com
Subject: RE: Improvisation for Theater

Elyse,

Could you please post anything you would be willing to share?  This sounds like awesome resources!

Thanks!! ------------------------------ Amy Learn Ballwin MO ------------------------------
Original Message: Sent: 02-02-2015 08:16 From: Elyse Tomlinson Subject: Improvisation for Theater

------------------------------ Elyse Tomlinson ------------------------------

For 15 years I've been teaching year-long courses in Improv. I use critique sheets for tests - super feedback & assessments. I test with 100 points and just use ten 10 point categories for what each assessment is focusing on.

Critique Sheet

Improv Test

Pulling Threads

 

________________________________________________________________________Names

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Group clothing

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Use of troupe/stage picture

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

1^st Round

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

2^nd round

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Characters

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10        15        20

Action/relationships

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Normal behavior while embracing the absurd

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Development of Storyline

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10        15        20       

Creative Use of Variable

 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

Edits

                                                                                                ______________

                                                                                                Total

Deductions

Language          25        50        75

(no crude language)

Clothing            25        50        75       

 

Gum                 25        50        75

 

ISM                 25        50        75

(Inappropriate subject matter including violence or the threat of violence)                                                       

                                                                                                Final Total _________

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Elyse Tomlinson
Nottingham NH
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-02-2015 10:31
From: Amy Learn
Subject: Improvisation for Theater

Elyse,

Could you please post anything you would be willing to share?  This sounds like awesome resources!

Thanks!!

------------------------------
Amy Learn
Ballwin MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-02-2015 08:16
From: Elyse Tomlinson
Subject: Improvisation for Theater

------------------------------
Elyse Tomlinson
------------------------------

For 15 years I've been teaching year-long courses in Improv. I use critique sheets for tests - super feedback & assessments. I test with 100 points and just use ten 10 point categories for what each assessment is focusing on.