Hand out character analysis sheet and have students round out a characters associated with the text. After completing the profile, have students get into pairs appropriate to a given text. Have students round out the scene that is suggested by the text with both their characters. Students pairs begin to write dialogue for their characters creating a scene that could take place given the chosen text. Students should use improvisation or written drafts to come up with a working script.
Students rehearse their scene using their script for an informal presentation to the class.
All students read scene critique sheet. Then one student pair at a time presents their scene without notes while the other pairs observe. After all pairs have presented have students give each other the critique sheets for their scene. Using written feedback from fellow students and their own self assessment and the holistic rubric, each pair revises and refmes their script of the scene. Students present final revised version to instructor in class, in office, or on videotape for teacher evaluation.