Eighth graders learn to prepare and perform a monologue — choosing a piece, understanding the character, memorizing, adding expression, and performing with confidence — a cornerstone of an actor’s craft.
Students will be able to…
A monologue is a solo speech where one actor holds the whole stage. How do you prepare and perform one?
Project this and have students put the steps of preparing a monologue in order.
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A monologue is a solo speech where one actor holds the stage — how do you prepare?
Students explore.
Students rehearse.
Students perform.
Students respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Theatre).
Prepare and perform a monologue.
Make expressive acting choices.
Perform for an audience.
Develop a character.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students choose a short monologue and prepare the first two steps: choose it and understand the character. A printable monologue sheet is in the Arts library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.