Kleider machen Leute
Eine Modeschau!
People may think that the hottest fashion designs come from Paris, but you and Heidi Klum know that
they actually come from Germany! Heidi has invited you and your partner to put together an outfit for her
new show, Project Runway, and then model it!
Students will work in pairs for this activity. One student will be das Modell and the other will be the
commentator, describing the model. You should put the model’s outfit together first so that you can
develop the description for the commentator.
On the day of our Modeschau, each model will walk down the catwalk (sweet music optional), striking
some awesome poses. While the model is posing, the commentator will describe the outfit to the
audience – possible things to include are colors, sizes, opinions about the clothing and prices. Then, the
model will introduce him/herself to the audience, giving as much detail as possible – possible things to
include are name, where you come from, what you like to do in your freetime, opinions about your
clothes, favorite clothing items/colors. Each person is responsible for a minimum of 5 statements
(commentator: 5 statements about the clothing / model: 5 statements about him/herself). No, you may
not use notecards!
Check out the rubric below for details. Note the difference between “Average” and “Excellent.” Strive for
the “Excellent”!
Kleider machen Leute
Commentator: ______________
Excellent
Props &
Costumes:
Skit uses a creative costume!
Most entertaining!
Commentator
Description of
Outfit:
Commentator gives a fantabulous description of model’s
clothing, its colors and prices.
We must be on a NY runway!
Average
Skit uses a suitable costume.
Not bad.
5
10
Presentation
and Grammar:
Presentation is clear and wellprepared; German is clear and
grammatically correct. Super!
10
A.Page/06
4
9
9
Needs Work
3
2
Commentator gives an
adequate description of model’s
clothing, its colors and prices.
We must be on a Chicago
runway.
8
7
6
Presentation is somewhat clear;
few notes are used; German
has a few minor errors in
pronunciation and grammar.
Gut.
8
Skit uses no special outfit (is that
what you wore to school today?)
7
6
1
0
Commentator gives a very
limited description of model’s
clothing, its colors and prices.
We must be on a Romeo
runway.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Presentation is not clear or wellprepared; German has major
errors in pronunciation and
grammar and/or English is used.
Eh.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Kleider machen Leute
Model: ______________
Excellent
Props &
Costumes:
Skit uses a creative costume!
Most entertaining!
Model
Introduction
and
Background:
Model clearly introduces him/
herself, giving 4 or more
creative details about him/
herself. Very detailed and
interesting. Your invented
personality is cool.
Presentation
and Grammar:
Presentation is clear and wellprepared; German is clear and
grammatically correct. Super!
Average
5
10
10
A.Page/06
4
9
9
Needs Work
Skit uses a suitable costume.
Not bad.
3
2
Model introduces him/herself,
giving 2 or 3 details about
him/herself. Somewhat detailed
and interesting. Your invented
personality is alright.
8
7
6
Presentation is somewhat clear;
few notes are used; German
has a few minor errors in
pronunciation and grammar.
Gut.
8
Skit uses no special outfit (is that
what you wore to school today?)
7
6
1
0
Model introduces him/herself,
giving 1 or no details about him/
herself. Not really any details
and not really interesting. Your
invented personality reminds me
of plain yogurt.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Presentation is not clear or wellprepared; German has major
errors in pronunciation and
grammar and/or English is used.
Eh.
5
4
3
2
1
0