Directions: Complete each part of this handout and bring it to class with you, everyday. This will be collected with the final copy of your embedded assessment and will count for part of your grade.
Assignment: Your assignment is to write, revise, rehearse, and present an original monologue that demonstrates your knowledge of pantomime, inflection, word emphasis, ways to show emotion, and the monologue form. Your topic must relate to the topic you chose for your group research project, convey a clear tone, and be directed at a clear audience.
Step 1: Brainstorming
General Topic:__________________________________
Complete the following RAFT chart by brainstorming a list of the people involved with/impacted by this topic, possible target audiences, and what specifically you want your monologue to focus on. When finished, answer the questions below (use additional notebook paper, if necessary).
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AUDIENCE
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TOPIC
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Monologue
1. The role I have selected for my monologue is __________________________________ because_____________
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2. My intended audience is __________________________________.
This audience will influence my writing because ____________________________________________________
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3. The purpose of my monologue is _______________________________________________________________.
I will make this clear by ________________________________________________________________________.
4. What is the setting of your monologue? ________________________________________________________. What descriptive words will you use to make this clear and help your listeners visualize it?_________________