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Facing the Challenge of performance
aCTIVITy 4.17
Learning Targets
• Read and respond to an informational text about performance challenges.
• Memorize and rehearse lines for performance.
Preview
In this activity, you will read an informational text about performing and think about how these tips can help you prepare for your performance.
Setting a Purpose for Reading
• As you read the informational text, underline words and phrases that identify the main idea of each section.
• Circle unknown words and phrases. Try to determine the meaning of the words by using context clues, word parts, or a dictionary.
• Place an exclamation point by the tips you think most apply to you.
Informational Text
10 Tips to Overcome Stage Fright!
by Gary Guwe
F – Focus on your most powerful Experience
Think about your most memorable and powerful experience when you accomplished a goal—maybe a time you worked extremely hard on a project or did well on a test. Reflect on your most powerful experience and remember the feeling of confidence; think about everything you did to create that feeling and how proud you felt after doing something challenging.
E – Energize Yourself
You have adrenaline pumping through your veins. Your heart is racing and your muscles are all tensed up. Your eyes are shifty and you are unsettled. You are ready to bolt for the door ... or are you?
An adrenaline rush is a built-in defense mechanism for human beings. It is a natural response mechanism that allows us to fight or take flight in the event of danger. That explains the heightened sensitivity we have when we are nervous and excited.
my Notes
About the Author
Gary Guwe is an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur, and public speaking trainer, specializing in effective communication. He has trained and helped more than 12,500 people.
Adapted from
Fear Busters
Unit 4 • The Challenge of Comedy 329
learNING sTraTeGIes:
Marking the Text, Discussion Groups, Note-taking, Rehearsal
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