Unit 3 - Character
Module 4: Performing
Lesson 5 - Evaluation and Reflection

Introduction:
The purpose of this lesson is to improve students' abilities to observe and comment upon the work of other artists.

Objectives:
- to recall and respond to drama experiences
- to share responses with other students
- to act responsibly towards other members of the class
- to evaluate the contributions of themselves and others to projects undertaken in groups of all sizes

Resources:
(pdf) Self/Peer Evaluation

CELs:
C, PSVS

Components:
Critical/Responsive

Activities:

Talking Circle: Ask your students to respond to one of the following questions: How did the performance go? How did it feel to be in front of an audience? Did you feel prepared? What were you most proud of?

Activity 1 - Watch Documentation:
If video is available, have your students watch the tape and have feedback forms available to complete as the performances are watched. Students can complete a comment sheets for each person in the class. (time varies depending on class size)
(pdf) Self/Peer Evaluation

Activity 2 - Peer Feedback:
Potential questions for students to respond to:
List something you really liked about the performance.
What is the strongest element?
What was the message you got out of the piece?
Is there anything which could be improved?

Encourage students to make specific comments which are primarily positive, or at least constructive. The teacher feedback should be positive, but also honest in the areas which need to improve. Be specific in comments. Discourage things like "It was good. I liked it." What does that really tell a person?

Help them learn how to give specific feedback like the comments in the example bellow: