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This document provides essential FAQs for the Mini Drama project focusing on slavery. Key details include project due dates, expectations for participation, and how to incorporate primary sources. It clarifies grading dynamics, group participation, prop requirements, and the duration of presentations. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining historical accuracy while allowing for creativity in performances. Understanding these guidelines will enhance your learning experience about various aspects of slavery through this engaging project.
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Mini Drama FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions…
Q- When is this due? • A- Monday • Q- What if I’m going to be gone from class? • A- If you are absent 1 or more days during this there is a separate assignment for you to make up the points.
Q- How many things do we need to have from the primary sources in our mini drama? • A- 2 for an “A”, 1 for a “D” • Q- How do we include things from the primary sources in the mini drama? Should we read them? • A- No, don’t read them. By us watching we should learn 2 things that came from your primary sources.
Q- Does our entire group get the same grades? • A- In most cases yes, but if one person is very unprepared there have been times when their grade is different, especially if I see them wasting time in class while others are working • Q- Can you get extra credit for going above and beyond? • A- No but you can get a 20/20! A+
Q- Do you give us the props for this or do we have to bring our own? • A- I will have a few items for “community” use but beyond that you should bring what you need/want. • Q- How long do these have to be? • A- You are not graded on time. Typically they last 2-3 minutes total.
Q- Can we make it funny? • A- You should not try to make it a comedy because of the sensitive nature of slavery. Try to keep it historically accurate. With that said it is normal to have people laugh when classes perform.
Q- What do we have to hand in? • A- Nothing. • Q- Can I be a slave in one scene and an owner in a different scene? • A- Yes • Q- Does everyone in our group need to be in the scenes? • A- you do not need to have all people in every scene but they must be in at least 1.
Q- Why are we doing this? • A- The idea is to learn about 8 different topics related to life as a slave. You will perform 1 and learn about 7 others through watching. You will then have a basic understanding about main aspects of slavery.