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Subject and Section ____________________________________________________ Date ________________

Activity: Theater Detective Chart

Directions: Assign students to watch a theater performance and allow them to discover the
facts behind it! To find out their understanding of the play, fill out the following chart.
What is the play all
about?

Can you interpret what

is happening in the
play?

Does this play evoke

any memories or
associations for you?

What inquiries or
questions do you have
regarding the play?

Imagine that you are a

participant in this play.
What visuals and
sounds do you
perceive?

Which part of the play

do you admire the
most and for what
reason?

What modification
would you implement
if you could change
something about this
play?

What emotions does

this play elicit from
you? Can you explain
why?

How would you

describe the play to a
friend? What
adjectives or phrases
would you employ?

RUBRIC

Outstanding (5 points): The student demonstrates a deep understanding of the play's themes,
characters, and plot, providing insightful and detailed explanations.
Proficient (4 points): The student shows a good understanding of the play, offering clear and
coherent interpretations.
Developing (3 points): The student's understanding of the play is evident, but their explanations
may lack depth or clarity.
Limited (2 points): The student's understanding of the play is limited, and their responses are
vague or incomplete.
Needs Improvement (1 point): The student's understanding of the play is unclear, and their
responses do not provide meaningful insights.