PERFORMANCE CATEGORY
Do good research FIRST – don’t jump right in and start writing a script. When you do write a script, make sure it contains references to the historical evidence you found in your research. Using actual dialogue, quotations or taking excerpts from speeches or oral histories are good ways of putting historical detail into your performance.
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The idea of living history, or using performance to preserve and explain the past, is as old as history itself. While such performances must have dramatic appeal, this must not be at the expense of historical information. Become the historical figure and write your script around an important time or place which will explain your research. Remember that your performance must reflect your thesis statement, supporting ideas and conclusion and must be relevant to this years theme.
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Performance Contest RuleRead through the rules before starting the construction of the project.
Also Hawaii only allows 3 students per group.
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Performance Planning ChecklistThe Performance Planning Checklist provided a step by step list of task to be completed. Use this list after the historical inquiry has be completed. The performance is created to showcase the conclusions drawn.
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Performance Planning ChartThe performance category can be one of the most exciting ways to participate in History Day, since it is the only category in which students present their research live. Entries in this category must have dramatic appeal, but not at the expense of historical information. Creativity is the key here, and students must make effective use of their 10-minute time allowance.
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Performance Script PlanningThe performance script is mini story entwined with historical evidence throughout. The analytical thought or conclusions drawn on your topic must be clear to the viewer. Every point made within your scenes must be based in evidence. The scenes should be used creatively to enhance the message of your performance and highlight various points.
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Complete Performance Planning GuideThe complete Performance Planning Guide is one document with all of the planning documents. The guide can be used in Google Drive for students to collaborate in planning.
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Performance RubricThe classroom performance rubric can be used to critic the progress of the project or for feedback. Use to check if all the criteria are met.
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Performance Sample ProjectsThe NHD website offers multiple example from the past couple of year. CLICK HERE to access exhibit sample or go to https://www.nhd.org/project-examples
Click on the following titles to watch suggested samples.
Beyond the Boundaries of Barbed Wire: Japanese Americans in a Stand for Racial Justice |