Choral Reading Assignment

Choral Reading Project

Assignment: Select a poem and present it to the class with your assigned group.
Purpose: to practice performing in front of an audience
to work on clear enunciation
to practice working in a group
to make adjustments in performance based on viewing a videotape of group

Choral means to read together. Around 50 percent of the piece needs to be read in unison. Arrange sound so it’s interesting, loud, varied, and unpredictable. Use your imagination.

Procedure:

1. Select a leader to start you, keep time, solve disputes, etc.

2. Assign parts, then try out the sound arrangement. Rework it as needed.

3. Decide what you will use as props and assign people to gather them.

4. Practice, practice, practice. It’s best if you practice standing up!

Grade for group is your grade. (If you clearly do less than the group does, you will get an individual LOWER grade.

You will be graded on:
Clarity (precision, volume and diction)
Audience (eye contact and gestures)
Preparation (everyone involved and rehearsed)
Creativity (props, costumes and voice expression)
Unison Speaking (clear and not mumbled)

Extra credit will be given if the entire group has the piece memorized.