Being a great communicator is a journey, and one of the best ways to grow is by looking at what has worked for centuries. Shakespeare’s plays are like a masterclass in messaging; they can be interpreted in dozens of different ways depending on who is telling the story.
In this assignment, you are going to track a major theme through Romeo and Juliet. You will experiment with the same tools that Shakespeare and world-class performers use to make an audience feel something deeply.
To get started, have a conversation with an AI tool (like a Chatbot) to brainstorm.
Before you start filming, look at how the pros do it. Search for film or stage versions of your chosen scenes on YouTube.
Now, let’s get creative! You will recreate your chosen scenes to show how the theme evolves.
Finally, record a short screencast using Canva’s "Present and Record" feature. Think of this as a "Director’s Commentary."
Before you submit, please complete the Pre-Submission Self-Assessment.
A Google Doc containing your script and AI brainstorming notes
Your finished theme video(s) exported from Canva
Your reflective process screencast
We are learning to:
Identify and analyse how specific themes are developed in a Shakespearean play using various research and AI tools
Apply oral communication and media techniques to recreate scenes that effectively convey a chosen theme to an audience
Evaluate the creative process by reflecting on personal growth and the connection between literacy skills and media production
I can:
identify the purpose and audience for my video and use a variety of speaking strategies to communicate information and ideas clearly
produce an engaging media text by selecting information and using conventions that specifically appeal to my audience and purpose
reflect on my creative process by identifying my strengths in media production and explaining how my literacy skills helped me succeed
| Category | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge/Understanding | Videos demonstrate a thorough understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques | Videos demonstrate a clear understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques | Videos demonstrate some understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques | Videos demonstrate limited understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques |
| Thinking/Inquiring | Screencast demonstrates a high level of critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement | Screencast demonstrates considerable critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement | Screencast demonstrates some critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement | Screencast demonstrates limited critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement |
| Application | Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with a high degree of effectiveness | Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with considerable effectiveness | Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with some effectiveness | Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with limited effectiveness |
| Communication | Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is exceptionally clear, coherent, and perfectly suited to the audience and theme | Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is clear, coherent, and well-suited to the audience and theme | Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is generally clear and sometimes suited to the audience and theme | Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is occasionally clear but may not always suit the audience or theme |
Videos demonstrate a thorough understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques
Videos demonstrate a clear understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques
Videos demonstrate some understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques
Videos demonstrate limited understanding of how themes are developed through specific literary and performance techniques
Screencast demonstrates a high level of critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement
Screencast demonstrates considerable critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement
Screencast demonstrates some critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement
Screencast demonstrates limited critical reflection when explaining creative choices and identifying next steps for improvement
Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with a high degree of effectiveness
Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with considerable effectiveness
Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with some effectiveness
Student integrates identified communication and media strategies into their work with limited effectiveness
Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is exceptionally clear, coherent, and perfectly suited to the audience and theme
Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is clear, coherent, and well-suited to the audience and theme
Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is generally clear and sometimes suited to the audience and theme
Oral and non-verbal communication in the videos is occasionally clear but may not always suit the audience or theme