MS Theater Instructional Guide

Critique, Feedback, & Refection Beginning/Introductory Theatre Course

THEATRE 7/8 STANDARDS: ● 7–8.T.R.2: Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work. „ ● 7–8.T.R.4: Demonstrate the ability to receive and act upon coaching, feedback, and constructive criticism. THEATRE 1 STANDARDS: ● L1.T.R.2: Defend responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work. ● L1.T.R.4: Demonstrate the ability to receive and act upon coaching, feedback, and constructive criticism. ● L1.T.R.8: Apply appropriate theatre terminology to describe and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of one's own or the group’s work. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a work of theatre. Receive and act upon coaching, feedback, and constructive criticism. Describe and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own or group work. Learning Intention: I am learning to give, receive, and refect upon peer feedback so I can revise and improve my theatre work. Success Criteria: I will know I have it when, ● I can use active listening and observational skills to watch a peer’s work. ● I can provide peers both positive and constructive feedback using a structure that leads to improvement of their work. ● I can receive and utilize peer feedback to improve my own work. Example Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Example Learning Progression

1. Explore the concept of peer feedback and its purpose in improving skills and performances. 2. Discuss and articulate the value of constructive criticism and its role in personal growth. 3. Develop active listening and observational skills by observing details in others' work, paying attention to specifc aspects such as acting technique, voice, physicality, etc. 4. Learn a structure for delivering specifc and actionable feedback that notes and includes both