Students work in groups to create a tableau to express an idea. "A moment of action within a story context has been frozen in time." The teacher assesses student learning during the creative process and when students present preliminary or finished work.

Criteria
Approaching

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On Target

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Extending & Connecting

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Thinking;
use of planning skills

some elements of the tableau are purposefully organized

elements of the tableau are purposefully organized

elements of the tableau are purposefully, precisely organized

Communication;
communication for different audiences and purposes

somewhat precise when modifying body position to suit audience and purpose of tableau

modifies body position to suit audience and purpose of tableau with precision

expertly modifies body position to suit audience and purpose of tableau

Communication;

elements of drama/tableau

  • role/character
  • tension
  • relationship
  • focus
  • time

effectively uses some conventions of tableau

effectively uses most conventions of tableau

effectively uses all conventions of tableau

Application;

making connections within and between contexts

expresses the character's thought, emotion, or action with some clarity

clearly expresses the character's thought, emotion, or action

insightfully expresses the character's thought, emotion, or action