|
The ADVANCED
COMMUNICATION SERIES
Interpretive Reading (226L)
Reading
words written by someone else requires a special set of skills. Projects
include reading stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and famous speeches.
1. Read A Story
Ø
To understand the elements of interpretive
reading
Ø
To learn how to analyze a narrative and plan
for effective interpretation
Ø
To learn and apply vocal techniques that will
aid in the effectiveness of the reading
Ø
Time: 8 to 10 minutes
2. Interpreting
Poetry
Ø
To understand the differences between poetry
and prose
Ø
To recognize how poets use imagery, rhythm,
meter, cadence and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their
poetry
Ø
To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the
effectiveness of the reading
Ø
Time: 6 to 8 minutes
3. The Monodrama
Ø
To understand the concept and nature of the
monodrama
Ø
To assume the identity of a character and to
portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to an
audience
Ø
Time: 5 to 7 minutes
4. The Play
Ø
To adapt a play for interpretive reading
Ø
To portray several characters in one reading,
identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement.
Ø
Time: 12 to 15 minutes
5. The Oratorical
Speech
Ø
To understand the structure of an effective
speech
Ø
To interpret and present a famous speech
Ø
Time: 10 to 12 minutes
|
