Character+Interpretation+(2)

Brittney Mozelack

**__Character Interpretation__**


 * Character Interpretation:**

· Students pick a historical figure being studied. · Conduct research to develop a first person monologue to represent their chosen historical figure. o Can create and use costumes. · Goal is to take on persona of the historical figure and travel back in time. · Can use in small groups and create a rubric for peer evaluation.


 * Strengths and Weaknesses:**

+ Students are actively engaged in learning about a time in history. + Students who struggle with reading and writing are able to present ideas learned through acting not a test. + Creates a classroom community with rich peer interactions. - Students who struggle with speaking to large number of people will have increased anxiety. - Each student will fully understand one historical figure but may not learn others. - Can be difficult to keep students on topic when presenting their historical figure.