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Free higher education drama resources
FREE Drama Games and Drama Activities for Middle School / High School
A FREE collection of drama games and activities suitable for middle school and high school levels. Includes some classic drama games and a few drama game twists. 45 great drama games to play in any drama class! ****LOOKING FOR PRIMARY / ELEMENTARY DRAMA RESOURCES? Check out my Drama Trunk store for drama resources for all ages including FREE collections of drama games for different age groups. TERMS OF USE Please note that this product is for personal use by a single purchaser only. You may not
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Shakespeare: Five Act Structure: Graphic Organizer, Notes, Plot Pyramid
Shakespearean Drama, Five Act Structure: Graphic Organizer, Notes, Plot Pyramid
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One page Student Notes Handout on the Freytag Pyramid and the structure of five acts in a drama
Double Sided Graphic Organizer for ANY 5 Act Play.
Use with- Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Othello, Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Cesar, Twelfth Night, and the rest of Shakespeare's catalog.
Include this organizer in your guided reading, center tasks, choice activity, or even with a strugglin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Drama / English Cards : GENRES (Drama Games + Activities)
This set of 178 GENRE Drama Cards (including Musical Genre Cards) comes with 5 suggested activities (Genre Scenes; Genre Shift; Music Videos; Genre Quick Switch; Fairy Tale Shake Up) but can be used in so many more ways. DRAMA TRUNK DRAMA CARDS ARE A DRAMA TEACHER'S BEST FRIEND! Just print, laminate (optional) and cut out a set of versatile drama cards that you can use over and over again. I cannot count how many times and ways I have used drama cards – absolutely my most handy drama resource. N
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Drama Cards : BUNDLED 17 SETS (with Drama Activities & Games)
Tableau Scene Starters
A list of scene ideas for Drama Improvisation and/or tableau work. A number of simple, engaging ideas for students in drama class.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Scenes from a Hat
This is a list of 35 two-action pantomimes that can be used in a variety of settings. They can be used for beginning theater students, to introduce non-verbal communication, as an ice-breaker, etc. I've used these with students as young as 4th grade all the way through high school. Print a copy, cut them into strips and let students draw. It works best to put them on card stock and keep them in a pencil can. Give them 30 seconds to mentally prepare and have them perform their actions in a non
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Christmas Charades for Google Classroom | Distance Learning
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Make your holiday class party a blast by playing a game of Charades! This charade contains Winter and Christmas related words. Alternatively, you can add in your own words to match your students' skill level and interests. This is a no-fuss, ready-to-go activity that your students will surely love!The package also includes:⭐Instructions⭐Charade Rules and Helpful Hints⭐Tracking Sheet (so you can see who's going next and what words they'll be acting out)⭐A
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Scripts: Easter package 1
Bundle contains 10 reader's theater scripts (from Mark 14-16), 2 monologues, 2 short skits and 6 one act plays in one Zip file.. *The Meaning Of Easter Interview (characters: 5, run time: 1-2 minutes) Ace news reporter interviews people on the street who think Easter is all about chocolate bunnies, new outfits or a big ham dinner until he meets Jesus*Alien at Easter (characters: 6, one is a child, as many extras as wanted.) Run time: 1-2 minutes) An alien visit at Easter wondering what the h
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Linden Grange Victorian Murder Mystery Scenario Game
Until recently, Sir Theodore Felding lived at Linden Grange, an isolated country manor nestled in heavily wooded hills. This past Tuesday morning, however, the gardener discovered a body near the edge of the woods – that of Sir Theodore Felding himself. He’d been bludgeoned to death by a heavy object, presumably metallic in nature. The villagers living several miles off were shocked by Sir Theodore’s untimely death. So shocked, in fact, that the police did not begin an investigation until too la
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Why Use Drama? Reader's Theater Tips, Strategies, & Teacher's Guide
This informative article provides tips and strategies to make the most of your reader's theater or classroom play activities. "Why Use Drama?" reveals some of the research about how the reader's theater model builds fluency and comprehension. Use it to defend against all the text-book pushers out there! "There's More Than One Way to Produce a Play" maps out six performance/production strategies. "The Delicate Nature of Assessing Drama" offers tips on teaching students to self-assess and discuss
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3rd - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet (IGCSE) - Act 1 - Symbolism + Humour (Worksheet + ANSWERS)
This print-and-use lesson worksheet is part of my teaching unit for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. It focuses specifically on Act One of the play. The worksheet includes:Symbolism and Imagery in Act One activity (Creative response and analysis exercise)Shakespeare's use of Humour and Wordplay in Act One - Guided Questions and Analysis ActivityMODEL ANSWERS for all the questions + activities as well as a teacher’s guide and further in-depth analysis and commentary of the relevant aspects of Act
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Desert Island Survivor Ice Breaker
This is my favorite icebreaker that I use with my Sophomores. It is a great way to go around, converse and get to know students. I use this to show critical thinking skills and collaboration for my students! It is a great first day activity and a lot of fun for everyone!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Game: To Kill a King (mystery party package/script)
To Kill a King: Herod Antipas
By Kathy Applebee
Date: 39 A.D. Herod Antipas is throwing a big banquet with fine food, lavish entertainment and a number of unexpected guests. Which one killed him?
Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to studying life in the Roman Empire and make wonderful drama activities. Add spice to Bible classes or youth group activities while immersing everyone in Roman customs of the first century. Acting experience and knowledge of police procedures are no
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Editable Contact Cards!
I love using this contact cards when I have a Meet the Parent/Teacher night or even when I know I have a conference to attend. I print these out on colored paper. You can even laminate them when you are done. Enjoy!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamlet (IB Shakespeare): Introduction Handout + Pre-Reading Drama Activities
This detailed worksheet / handout is part of my teaching unit of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Hamlet. I usually teach this tragedy as an IB English A: Literature or Language & Literature Higher Level Text, but it can be seamlessly integrated into any upper school / high school curriculum. The worksheet includes:Introductory text to the play, including detailed information about the context of composition and the critical reception of the play.Follow-up discussion questions, with a specific
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Hamlet (Shakespeare) Complete Advanced Activity Bundle
William Shakespeare (Author Biography + Questions)
This FREE print-and-use handout and worksheet provides an in-depth but not too detailed biography of William Shakespeare. I've included follow-up comprehension and discussion questions as well. Check out my Complete Romeo and Juliet Teaching Bundle!Don't miss my Complete Advanced Teaching Bundle for Hamlet!Enjoy, and please leave feedback!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamilton: The Movie Musical Permission Form
Attention teachers! Are you excited to show "Hamilton: The Musical" in your class? We've got you covered with our FREE Hamilton: The Movie Musical Permission Form. Specifically designed for this highly popular and educational musical, our form makes it easy for you to get the necessary permissions to stream it in your classroom. Whether you're a history, music, or any other kind of teacher, "Hamilton" is a valuable resource that can enrich your students' learning. Don't miss out on this opportun
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet Scene Notes Template
This document is a blank template for students to take reading or discussion notes on each individual scene of Romeo and Juliet. Space is provided for act and scene labels, events and characters, questions and unfamiliar words, and figurative language. Most versions of the play have 24 scenes. To have a box for each scene you need 12 pages total, one of the first page and eleven of the second page.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Fairy Tales Scripts - Robin Hood - A Performance for Classroom, Stage or Film
This fun and humorous script has everything you need for a short show adapted from the classic fairy tale 'Robin Hood'. It is the first story and part 1 of a 3 part show 'Robin Hood, Jack and the Three Bears'. When combined, the scripts are interwoven to make a complete show with recurring characters and themes of fairness, caring and imagination. The parts are written so that a small troupe of 6 actors can play every role or up to 17 different speaking roles can be assigned separately. Suggesti
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Aesop's Fables - Tortoise and Hare - Script for Classroom or School Performance
This is the first of 5 scripts in a complete show on Aesop's Fables. There are two versions of each script so that they can be run as stand alone shows or interwoven into a complete show. Stand alone pieces are also edited with simpler languages for younger students. I have dedicated a lot of time, love and creative energy to make my work great. If you appreciate this piece, please consider buying the full script for $5. Update: I am now proud to announce the completion of "Aesop's Fables - The
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Aesop's Fables - The Complete Show! (with original music)
Hamlet Summary & Reaction Chart
This has a summary of each act that reminds students what happens at the beginning and ending of the act. Next to each act is a box where students can write their reactions after reading or watching the scene. Specifically students will be asked to chart their reactions through the following question for each act:
What surprised, intrigued, or disturbed you about each of these acts?
This can be used with the script or with a movie version of Hamlet. The summaries are helpful during a movie
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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IGCSE Shakespeare: Macbeth - Act 3, Scenes 2-3 - Worksheet + Activity + ANSWERS
This FREE print-and-use lesson worksheet and activity is part of my teaching unit for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It focuses specifically on Act 3, Scene 2-3 of the play, with a particular focus on the murder of Banquo and Fleance’s escape in Act 3, Scene 3. The resource includes:Comprehension Questions for Act 3, Scene 2-3 of MacbethAct it Out! - Guided group work and drama activity, designed to help students bring this dramatic scene of Banquo’s death and murder to life, and to facilitate a critica
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Playwriting Template - Google Docs Version - Professional Manuscript Standard
This document contains a link to a Google Docs version of the professional playwriting manuscript format. This can be used by professionals, higher educational students, and secondary grade levels.
The link will take you to a page that forces you to create a copy of the Google Doc, which will then automatically appear and save in your Google Drive.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE Macbeth (Shakespeare): Introduction to the Play (Handout + Activity)
This FREE worksheet / handout is part of my teaching unit of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Macbeth. Macbeth is a set text for the IGCSE Literature Examinations in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and this introduction is part of that particular unit and it is in that context that I mostly teach the play. The handout includes:Introductory text to the play, including detailed information about the context of composition and the critical reception of the play.Follow-up discussion questions, with a specific f
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Musical Theater Audition Form
Need a compact, efficient method of running musical auditions and recording audition notes? This has been honed over time by a team of highly trained musical theater directors/teachers, and is a flexible enough system for you to be able to tweak according to your cast size, leadership capabilities, and specific show needs!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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