1. Today we will dramatize how the U. S
Today we will dramatize how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, republicanism, and individual rights using human living statues.

2. To adapt for a theatrical presentation…
dramatize
To adapt for a theatrical presentation…

3. preamble
Article I
Article IV
How the constitution reflects popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, republicanism, and individual rights.
Bill of Rights

4. Using living statues…

5. The good news… This is your performance task for this unit Test grade
Wraps up Unit IV
And this is your chance to show your stuff…to show you understand using YOURSELF!

6. The bad news… No words No props No make up nor make ups (lol)
No costumes
Just your groups’ bodies and expressions

7. Your task
Is to create a living statue/pose that reflects the meaning and application of the principle you draw
Your group’s pose MUST include all members of your group: each individual member’s pose must play a vital role in the overall group pose
Your group’s pose MUST be an accurate representation of the principle

8. Because every picture … every pose
tells a
powerful
story!

9. Individual Rubric – 40 Points
Personal Extension of Performance
Accurate and enthusiastic extension of personal part
Reflection of theme but not 100 percent enthusiasm
Little reflection or enthusiasm in part played
Time Management
Maximum use of time
Average use of time
Little use of time
Contribution to group
Ideas and poses offered
At least 1 idea and pose suggested
No contribution to group
Cooperation with group
Consistently works well with others
Sometimes works well with others
Difficulty in working with others

10. Group Rubric – 60 Points 17-20 points 12-17 -points 0-12 points
Actual performance
Ready, vibrant, self-directed
Ready, mostly energetic, some direction needed
Not ready, lacks energy, no direction
Accuracy and understanding of theme
Pose totally reflects principle and knowledge of principle, factual
Pose shows accuracy and understanding with some blurs
Lacks true under-standing and/or accuracy of principle
Group Collaboration
Works together to present cohesive theme
Mostly works together to present pose in best light
Lots of arguing and pose suffers as result

11. How to begin – 25 minutes Draw a principle from one of your teachers
Brainstorm in your group
Discuss ideas
Practice poses to see which works
Present – You must be ready when called

12. Good Luck Remember timing 25 minutes to plan
15 minutes for all groups to present