Course Title: Forensics IV Course/Unit Credit: 1 Course Number: 414090 Teacher Licensure: Please refer to the Course Code Management System () for the most current licensure codes. Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Forensics III Forensics IV Forensics III is a prerequisite for Forensics IV. Students entering Forensics II, III, or IV must have successfully completed the preceding year of study. Forensics I is a foundational course and cannot be combined with other courses. Forensics II-IV may be taught within the same class period; however, the student learning expectations for each level are different and must be addressed. Forensics IV is a two-semester course. In this course students will demonstrate mastery in research, organization, presentation, performance, and directing. Research activities will include analyzing literary elements and current events, framing a selection or topic around historical context or cultural influences, and maintaining a portfolio of selections and topics. Organization skills will be enhanced by cutting and introducing selections and synthesizing information from complex texts. Students will demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of directing. Peer critique will be utilized to enhance presentation and performance skills. Students will engage in oral advocacy to promote community partnerships, enhance community engagement, and cultivate a positive school culture. Forensics IV does not require Arkansas Department of Education approval.
OI.1.FIV.9 Compile and maintain a portfolio for oral interpretation: culturally diverse literature dramatic literature humorous literature poetry prose social issues R.CCR.10 OI.1.FIV.10 Select literature to be performed based on selected criteria R.CCR.10 OI.1.FIV.11 Conduct an audience analysis SL.CCR.4, SL.CCR.6 OI.1.FIV.12 Analyze character complexity to develop a fully actualized performance R.CCR.3 OI.1.FIV.13 Examine the historical impact of literature selected for oral interpretation to develop a fully actualized performance R.CCR.3, R.CCR.6, R.CCR.10 OI.1.FIV.14 Determine appropriate volume for diverse audiences or venues SL.CCR.6 OI.1.FIV.15 Experiment and perfect various introductory methods (e.g., author biography, excerpt/exposition, humor, narrative, related anecdote, startling statement, teasers) SL.CCR.4, SLCCR.6 OI.1.FIV.16 Direct a group presentation (e.g., Choral Reading, Readers Theater) SL.CCR.6 OI.1.FIV.17 Serve as a mentor for students in Forensics I-III SL.CCR.6 OI.1.FIV.18 Lead group evaluations SL.CCR.1, SL.CCR.2, SL.CCR.3, L.CCR.1, L.CCR.3 OI.1.FIV.19 Examine and develop the social impact of a literary selection for a fully actualized performance at a mastery level R.CCR.1, R.CCR.2, R.CCR.3, R.CCR.4, R.CCR.5, R.CCR.6, R.CCR.7, R.CCR.8, R.CCR.9, R.CCR.10, SL.CCR.6 OI.1.FIV.20 Score a script OI.1.FIV.21 Compare multiple interpretations of a selection to develop a fully actualized performance at a mastery level R.CCR.6, R.CCR.9, R.CCR.10, SL.CCR.6
PL.2.FIV.7 Block a personal performance and defend choices at a mastery level PL.2.FIV.8 Analyze pivotal moments in performance literature R.CCR.5 PL.2.FIV.9 Develop a mastery understanding of basic competitive events adhering to national set performance criteria provided through the National Speech and Debate Association: dramatic interpretation duo interpretation extemporaneous speaking humorous interpretation improvised duet acting informative speaking original oratory poetry program oral interpretation prose storytelling PL.2.FIV.10 Perform selections for audiences outside the classroom (e.g., civic organizations, classroom showcases of performance work, community events, elementary school classroom performances, parent nights, school assemblies) SL.CCR.6 PL.2.FIV.11 Research the historical context of performance literature to develop a fully actualized performance at a mastery level W.CCR.7 PL.2.FIV.12 Investigate the playwright’s intended meaning to develop a fully actualized performance at a mastery level R.CCR.1, R.CCR.2, R.CCR.3, R.CCR.4, R.CCR.5, R.CRR.6, R.CCR.8
PDC.6.FIV.23 Create effective transitions from scene to scene or from musical number to scene W.CCR.4 PDC.6.FIV.24 Execute proper citation of licensing agents W.CCR.8 PDC.6.FIV.25 Modify direction based on critical feedback from instructor SL.CCR.6 PDC.6.FIV.26 Defend character motivation as it applies to directing SL.CCR.4, SL.CCR.6 PDC.6.FIV.27 Write a director’s rationale for one play, one musical, and one Readers Theater W.CCR.1, W.CCR.4, W.CCR.8, W.CCR.9, W.CCR.10 PDC.6.FIV.28 Interpret point of view to find meaning of a selection as it applies to a play, musical or Readers Theater script R.CCR.6 PDC.6.FIV.29 Interpret imagery through direction using author’s context clues R.CCR.1, R.CCR.4 PDC.6.FIV.30 Evaluate author’s intents and how it relates to director’s vision R.CCR.6 PDC.6.FIV.31 Critique peer performances using the Arkansas Communication and Theater Arts Association performance rubrics SL.CCR.6 PDC.6.FIV.32 Master directorial methods: defend a point of view by writing a director’s rationale direct actors on how to master appropriate movement for performance direct actors on proper usage of verbal emphasis direct actors on the effective use of pauses to vary tempo and match emotion direct actors to create intensity with varied vocal inflection direct actors to master clear articulation SL.CCR.6 PDC.6.FIV.33 Organize a director’s post-performance assessment discussion SL.CCR.1, SL.CCR.4, SL.CCR.6 Glossary for Forensics IV