DRAMA IMPROV ASSIGNMENT

Improvisation is the creation of something without preparation.

Directions:
In groups of 4 or 5, prepare to present to the class:
1. Create one improv warm-up or exercise.
2. Create one improv game.
3. You will teach the game and play with the class.
4. Your warm-up or exercise activity will be quick and prepare the class for the game.
5. Game and warm-up must be approved by Miss Bitonte (no duplicates)
Along with your presentation, you must hand in:

Improv warm-up and game outline (1 per group)

Self & Peer Evaluation (1 per student)

Remember:

Choose 2 activities that compliment each other

Warm-up/exercise should use skills needed for the game.
Choose appropriate games that are not offensive to others

Guide:
To help you select the activities you will present, you may use a variety of resources.

TV shows such as Whos Line is it Anyway

Basic Drama Projects Unit 1 Chapter 4 Improvisation and Miss Bitontes
powerpoint
Books in the classroom
As well, there are a number of websites that you may want to access. I have listed
a few below:

Hugh McLeods list of Improvisational Theatre Structures

http://www.learnimprov.com/
Another excellent source for games, exercises and warm-ups
New Improv Page
www.fuzzyco.com/super/improv/games.html
Bring Your Own Improv BYOI
http://www.bringyourownimprov.com/games.htm

Names: _________________________________________________________________

Improv Group Assignment Rubric

Criteria

Presentation
of Two
Improv
Activities

both
activities
were very
well
presented

Quality of
Presentation

Communicatio
n/
Facilitation

very
clear
connection
between
the two
activities
all
group
members
were
focused on
presenting
the task;
high
energy
maintained
group
members
took time
to explain
and
demonstra
te
activities,
and to
coach
classmates

tory
presentation
of both
activities

Connection
between
Warm-Up /
Exercise and
Game

satisfac

some
attempt
made to
show
connection
between the
two
activities
most
group
members
were
focused on
presenting
the task;
good energy

satisfac
tory
explanations
and
demonstrati
ons; some
coaching by
group
members

one or
both of the
activities
not fully
presented

little
attempt
made to
show
connection
between the
two
activities
some
group
members
were
focused on
presenting
the task;
energy drop

explana
tions and
demonstrati
ons needed
more work;
very little
coaching by
group
members

only
one activity
presented;
needs work
no
attempt
made to
show
connection
between
the two
activities
many
group
members
rarely
focused on
the task;
energy
level needs
work

little
or no
explanation
,
demonstrat
ion and
coaching

Each Category is worth 10 points. Total possible points = 40

Improv Group Assignment Self & Peer Evaluation

Evaluators Name: ________________________

Please evaluate your group members on their participation during your activity.
0 no effort

5 excellent team work

Self Evaluation
1. As a group member, I was involved in the planning, researching, and creating the project.
0

2. As a group member, I was engaged/motivated throughout the presentation.

0

3. As a group member, I was cooperative and a team player throughout the project.
0

4. My overall participation.
0

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Group member being evaluated: ___________________________________

1. Group member was involved in the planning, researching, and creating the project.
0
1
2
3
4
5
2. Group member was engaged/motivated throughout the presentation.
0

3. Group member was cooperative and a team player throughout the project.
0

4. Overall participation.
0

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Group member being evaluated: ___________________________________

1. Group member was involved in the planning, researching, and creating the project.
0
1
2
3
4
5
2. Group member was engaged/motivated throughout the presentation.
0

3. Group member was cooperative and a team player throughout the project.
0

4. Overall participation.
0

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________
___
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Group member being evaluated: ___________________________________

1. Group member was involved in the planning, researching, and creating the project.
0
1
2
3
4
5
2. Group member was engaged/motivated throughout the presentation.
0

3. Group member was cooperative and a team player throughout the project.
0

4. Overall participation.
0

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________
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