Durack Toastmasters

Durack Toastmasters – Durack Building, Perth WA, 7am Thursdays

Manuals

/ Interpretive Reading

  1. Read A Story

    • Time: 8-10 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • To understand the elements of interpretive reading.
      • To learn how to analyse a narrative and plan for effective interpretation.
      • To learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.

     

  2. Interpreting Poetry

    • Time: 6-8 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • To understand the differences between poetry and prose.
      • To recognise how poets use imaginary, 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.

     

  3. The Monodrama

    • Time: 5-7 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • 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.

     

  4. The Play

    • Time: 12-15 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • To adapt a play for interpretive reading.
      • To portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement.

     

  5. The Oratorical Speech

    • Time: 10-12 minutes
    • Objectives:
      • To understand the structure of an effective speech.
      • To interpret and present a famous speech.