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aCTiviTy 3.7
Plan
Materials: Prewriting material (from previous lessons), Peer Editing Protocol, Comic Dialogue Writing Rubric, Student Comic Dialogue Writing Exemplar, Active Listening Feedback Graphic Organizer, Oral Presentation Rubric, Oral Presentation Homework
Suggested Pacing: 4 50-minute class periods
California English Language Development Standards
ELD.PI.8.1 Exchanging Information and Ideas
ELD.PI.8.2 Interacting via Written English
ELD.PI.8.5 Listening Actively ELD.PI.8.6 Reading/Viewing Closely ELD.PI.8.9 Presenting
ELD.PI.8.10 Writing
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Embedded assessment Step 5: Editing and revising/Practicing
1 Explain to students that in the next lessons they will finalize their creative writing and dramatic presentation assignment.
2 Have students take out all their prewriting material and the rough draft they began during the previous lesson. Distribute a copy of the Comic Dialogue Writing Rubric to each student. Review the key items in the rubric and ensure that students understand the criteria. Then distribute a copy of the Student Comic Dialogue Writing Exemplar. Read the model aloud. Have students read the example, either in pairs or groups, and use the rubric to give the essay a score.
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Creating and Presenting a Comic Dialogue Creative Writing and Dramatic Performance
EMbEDDED AssEssMENt
Step 1: Introduction
In the scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare presented a comic dialogue between two characters. The playwright entertained his audience with a humorous exchange between Helena and Hermia.
Dialogue Writing Prompt:
In this lesson, you will create your own version of this dialogue with a partner. Your task is to rewrite the scene between Helena and Hermia in modern-day English (the speech you use every day). You’ll keep Shakespeare’s characters but put contemporary words in their mouths. To do this, your comic dialogue should:
• Paraphrase the original dialogue.
• Follow the original action.
• Maintain an overall humorous tone.
• Substitute modern words and phrases for old-fashioned terms.
• Use vivid verbs and adverbs to create color.
• Use comic syntax, including colorful description, juxtaposition of ideas, and repetition.
• Include exclamations, words, and phrases that express the characters’ feelings. Step 2: Brainstorming
Work with a group of classmates to discuss how you will go about creating modern-day versions of the scene. You might begin by reviewing the scene on pages 172–173 and summarizing what happens in your own words. Next, take turns paraphrasing one of the character’s lines into your everyday speech. Use a classroom computer with an online dictionary or thesaurus to find synonyms for old-fashioned words and phrases. Also, choose words you think your audience will find funny. Use a chart like this to keep track of your ideas for substitutions.
Use the sentence frames on the next page to help you brainstorm. Remember to take turns sharing your ideas and asking questions.
My Notes
Shakespeare’s Text
My Modern Speech Version
Oh me! you juggler! you canker-blossom!
Unbelievable! You sneak. You little pest!
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282 SpringBoard® English Language Development Grade 8
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