Interpretative Reading

This manual contains assignments which represent different types of interpretative reading; an important yet little understood form of communication. With an emphasis on vocal variety, these projects enable you to develop a different set of speaking skills in which you are required to communicate the ideas and emotions of someone else.

Objectives of "Read a Story"

To understand the elements of interpretive reading
To learn how to analyze a narrative and plan for effective interpretation
To learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading

Objectives of " Interpreting Poetry"

To understand the differences between poetry and prose
To recognize how poets use imagery, rhythm, meter, cadence, and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their poetry
To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading

Objectives of "The Monodrama"

To understand the concept and nature of the monodrama
To assume the identity of a character and to portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to an audience

Objectives of "The Play"

To adapt a play for interpretive reading
To portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement

Objectives of "The Oratorical Speech"

To understand the structure of an effective speech
To interpret and present a famous speech

Manual Speech	Minutes for the Speech	Technical Knowledge Required	Utilizes Visual Aids	Involves Use of a Panel	Audience Questions at End	Audience Participates During
Read a Story	8 - 10	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Interpreting Poetry	6 - 8	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Monodrama .	5 - 7	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
The Play	12 - 15	NO	OPTIONAL	NO	NO	NO
The Oratorical Speech	10 - 12	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO

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