On the evening of the exam it is essential that you structure the performances in an order that benefits your students. To do this, start your performances from your weakest group and end with your strongest group. Again, this prevents students from being compared negatively to another group.
It is essential to ensure that the students are demonstrating the skills listed in the specification. Key skills to focus on are:
As previously mentioned, it is beneficial to use non-naturalistic scripts as this will often allow students to multi-role. This can then show the full range of their skills. Avoid letting students do accents other than their own if they struggle with performing these to a flawless standard, as they will lose marks if they are not consistent.
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