Broadway Musical Unit and Study Guide For Come From Away Grades 7 to 9
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Part of a Bundle The Tony award winning Broadway musical, Come From Away tells a heart warming story which occurred the day after 9/11. This lesson and study guide works as an arts integration in a language arts or social studies class studying American history as well as drama or a gifted/talented class.
A review of Come From Away states, "It genuinely captures the power of the human spirit in times of crisis during 9/11 reminding us all that even when it may seem like the world is ending, somewhere in a tiny town no one has heard of people are performing selfless acts that will affect generations to come."
HOW DO I USE THIS LESSON IN MY CLASSROOM? The lesson can stand alone or be combined with one of my Famous Artist Biographies (Lin Manuel Miranda) or other musical lessons (Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen) for example.
This unit was updated on October 24, 2022.
The Teacher will need access to Youtube.com
Need a quick emergency lesson plan? Or one for a substitute? Everything is provided for the busy teacher.
This Product includes:
- Letter to Teacher
- Warm Up--MY Version of a Popular Physical Warm Up
- Teacher's Script--What I Say and How I Say it!
- Photos of Gander, Newfoundland where the story takes place and the airstrip which became the connector between strangers
- Plot of the Musical
- Synopsis of the Musical
- A Brief Description of the Operation Yellow Ribbon and 9/12, what occurred the day after the 9/11 attacks
- Separate File of Photos for Teacher's Use in Lecture
- History about the Origination of the Production
- Information on the Director, Christopher Ashley
- Information on the Writing Team co-composers & playwrights David Hein and Irene Sankuff
- A Mini Lesson: What are the Tony Awards?
- List of Tony Awards
- New York City Map with Competing Theaters Labeled
- Student Note Page
- Teacher Note Page Key
- Trivia about Come From Away and Broadway Musicals with Some Surprising Facts!
- Lyrics from "Welcome to the Rock"--Good for Class Discussions or as a Jumping Off Point
- Extension Activities--Terrific Suggestions of Ways to Secure the Learning and Enrich the Experience, Individual and Group
- Exit Slips for Daily Use
- Sources & Links to Film Clips from the Show
- And More!
Why Choose "Come From Away" as a Teaching Lesson?
- Real-Life Inspiration: "Come From Away" is based on a true story, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore history through the lens of musical theater.
- Universal Themes: The musical's themes of compassion, resilience, and unity resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, making it a valuable teaching tool for fostering empathy and understanding.
- Musical Diversity: "Come From Away" incorporates a wide range of musical styles, offering students the chance to explore and appreciate different genres of music.
- Positive Messages: The musical's positive and uplifting messages make it an excellent choice for inspiring students and promoting a sense of hope in challenging times.
- Celebrating Diversity: The diverse characters and cultures depicted in the musical provide an opportunity for discussions about cultural awareness and the celebration of diversity.
Comprehensive? You bet.
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