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Drama Common Core SL.6.1 resources
Monsters Are Due on Maple Street – Activities w/Theme Essay - Print & DIGITAL
Monsters Are Due on Maple Street – These standards-aligned resources focus on vocabulary, plot details, characterization, and theme for Rod Serling's science fiction teleplay. Now includes a PRINT and DIGITAL version! Students dig deep into the text to provide evidence and practice close reading skills. Includes two different differentiated writing assignments with convenient grading tools.To access the DIGITAL version, you will find:--a PDF with links to each of the resources--directions for u
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6th - 9th
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READERS THEATER grades 5 6 7 8 MYSTERIES: 6 BRAIN TEASER MYSTERY SCRIPTS
This 30% off (-$7.00!) bundle of readers' theater brain teaser mystery scripts will delight both ELA and Drama grades 5-8 students. They will practice reading and comprehension skills while testing their wits in deductive work and activities. These high interest scripts are so much fun that your students won't realize that they are learning. Getting 6 scripts for the price of 4 is fun for your wallet! The scripts are part of a 50% off Bargain Bundle: 50% OFF DRAMA BIG BARGAIN BUNDLE. Freebies a
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5th - 8th
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Theater Improv Warm-Ups and Games FOR EVERYONE
Young people LOVE theater improvisation, and so will you. Improv can help you create a cohesive class culture, spark creative writing, and make your students 100% engaged!Using this 4-page handout, you can explore many Improv WARM-UPS, EXERCISES and GAMES with your students - no previous improv experience required. The first page can turn into an easy anchor chart of what skills are necessary for improv (and serves as great justification for using improv in your classroom - these are important
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Classrooms & Chimeras: The Student's Handbook - D&D 5e Compatible | dnd guide
Embark on an epic journey through the enchanted world of Mythia with "Classrooms & Chimeras: The Student's Handbook." This comprehensive 47-page guidebook is designed to transport students into a realm of imagination, strategy, and collaborative storytelling. Perfect for educators looking to infuse their speaking, listening, or English Language Learning (ELL) lessons with the captivating allure of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), this handbook is your all-in-one resource for adventure,
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Human Body Systems: Group Newscast
I created this newscast for my fifth grade class to research one system of the body, then present information as a group in a fun way. They really get into it! There is an anchorperson (or two), a weatherperson, a sports person, and someone who is on-location. All roles are modified to fit the subject matter, of course!Included:- An introduction page with news roles and sign-up- A page for students to organize and collect their 3 facts- A presentation checklist to practice- A note-taking page fo
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-8
Before the American Revolution: Reader's Theater Script, Skit, Play
Delve into the heart of American history with my resource pack for "Colonial Uprising: Brewing the American Revolution." This engaging classroom activity offers a genuine and immersive journey into the pivotal moments of the American Revolution, making history come alive for your students.What's Included:Colonial Uprising Play: A compelling historical play script that transports students to colonial America, allowing them to experience the challenges and triumphs of the time. It includes discuss
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6th - 8th
The Grinch (2000 Movie) Virtual Escape Room
Take Cinema Literacy to another level! Characters, Plot, Quotes, and Vocabulary all based on the 2000 Movie, "The Grinch". Challenge students to use their critical thinking skills and collaborate to Escape Mount Crumpit. After viewing the film students will work (independently/in pairs, in groups) to complete this virtual escape room. Great for: in-person, hybrid, distance learning.
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6th - 12th
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Middle School ELA Project Based Learning
Print Only-Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director. Each team member will complete at lea
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Middle School English Project Based Learning Bundle
Improvisation for Collaboration - A Classroom Management Strategy
Want to add more engaging, fun material to get students to work together? With my experience of over 10 years teaching improvisation at The Second City to students 3-13 years old, I have compiled a list of 7 improv games designed to get students actively working together in a fun way. You can use these games not as a drama exercise but as a classroom management strategy. Your students will love coming to your class and you can use these strategies as a reward or to refresh how to work together.
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K - 8th
Reading Skills Lesson Plans GROWING BUNDLE - Reading Through Theater Activities
Do you have students with low reading skills who just won’t TRY? Get them interested and engaged with these fast-paced reading lessons that use theater games and techniques to teach reading skills! The PRINT & GO setup makes these lessons perfect for busy teachers.My new bundle is a treasure trove of reading passages that delve into the lives of Black history legends and present-day Black role models. These multisensory, multi-use lesson plans include theater activities that focus on specifi
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4th - 6th
Elf (2003 Movie) Virtual Escape Room
Take Cinema Literacy to another level! Characters, Plot, Quotes, and Vocabulary all based on the 2003 Movie, "Elf". Challenge students to use their critical thinking skills.After viewing the film students will work (independently/in pairs, in groups) to complete this virtual escape room. Great for: in-person, hybrid, distance learning.
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6th - 12th
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Drama in The Literacy Classroom - Writing, Speaking, & Performance Total Bundle
This bundle provides hours of cross-curricula lessons with a focus on language arts and drama. Students will read, analyse, plan, write, review, create, speak, perform, and journal.The bundle is ideal for middle schoolers, and homeschoolers.If you are using this or any of my other products in a homeschool environment, note that there is a collaborative component that will require a buddy or parent. My ethos on learning is social but whereas in traditional school the learning experience is vertic
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6th - 8th
Elementary Public Speaking - Introduction Speech & Public Speaking Essentials
This product is what I use to teach the Introduction Speech to primary aged students. The speech topic, "You in a Box" is like show and tell on steroids. The lesson plan has students bring objects from their homes and put them into a box. On the day of their speech they reveal what's inside and explain how it relates to a certain time of their life (past, present, future). This project is fun for the students and is a great audience maker. The focus of this lesson is on giving a public speech i
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K - 8th
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Summer School - 3 Minute Film Project (Media & Language Arts)
This cross-curricula project is perfect for summer school!It is student centered, creative, and combines fundamentals from Language Arts and Media. This project requires some printing and help, but comes with no planning, ready made resources, and simple rubrics allowing you to focus on guiding students through the creative process. The project is ideal for middle school, high school, and homeschool learners with a creative flare. It also pairs well with the Drama in The Literacy Classroom bund
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Summer School - Language Arts, Drama & Film Projects Bundle
Project Based Learning | Media Literacy| Distance Learning
The Google Slides/digital Version of Film School Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director
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6th - 9th
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Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year/Tết Zodiac Story Readers' Theatre
There is a main lesson, and a low prep creative bonus crafts lesson if you don't want the fun to end. This classic Lunar New Year Readers Theatre Lesson retells the legend of "The Race for the Zodiac." It's an engaging yet simple mini-series of 1-2 lessons that will introduce middle grade students to an ancient cultural legend that is beloved by many in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and beyond."The Race for the Zodiac" story tells of how certain animals were chosen to represent the zo
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4th - 7th
Mixed-Up Fairy Tales: Exploring Story Elements through Dramatic Arts
Mixed-Up Fairy Tales: Exploring Story Elements through Dramatic Arts is the second lesson in my Once Upon a Time Unit, designed to teach Common Core Reading and English-Language Arts* standards with an artistic bent. The lesson begins with a retelling of a favorite fairy tale Rapunzel along with an anchor chart for Fairy Tale Elements. I used Paul Zelinsky’s Rapunzel because it’s a personal favorite, but a favorite tale from the storyteller is best. Students read traditional fairy tales, complet
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3rd - 6th
Impromptu Speaking - 6 Ready to Present Lessons
Need a unit to give to a sub if you're out for a couple of weeks?Can't find a simple, easy-to-deliver short unit for the beginning or end of the semester?Want something easy to deliver when you're done with a show and just need to rest?THIS IS IT! 6 ready-to-teach lessons that you can start to present right away. Included:* Google Slide Presentations - my sub taught directly from them with no prior knowledge!* Detailed interim and summative assessments - with example videos and tables!* Final
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5th - 9th, Adult Education
Speaking Resources Pack for Middle School English
Looking to start a debate club or drama club at your school?Looking to develop your students' public speaking skills?Looking to explore speaking alongside reading while building higher order thinking skills?Looking for rigorous yet engaging speaking assessments?Check out this resource pack of printable and adaptable student friendly materials to facilitate debate, drama, podcasting, and Mock Ted talks in your classroom.This resource pack is ideal for a teacher looking to start a drama, public sp
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5th - 9th
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Summer School - Language Arts, Drama & Film Projects Bundle
This bundle is an ideal cross-curricula for language arts, media, and drama teachers teaching summer school. Months worth of resources that can easily be extended, to engage students in creative summer school lessons.-Drama warm-ups-Film analysis-Text analysis-Costume, set, and prop design-Monologue writing-Script writing-Writing prompts-Readers' theatre-Hot seating-Freeze frames-Improvisation-Audio drama-Planning-Devising-Acting-Directing-Review activitiesAll included in this bundle. My suggest
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6th - 12th
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Under the Rug - The Trial
Get yourself a good lawyer because you are charged with negligence in attempting to harm your grandmother. Different outcomes are a possibility as the jury will decide your fate. This readers theater trial is based on the short story "Under the Rug" by Jon Scieszka. Court is in session.
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4th - 8th
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Damon and Pythias Task Cards
Introducing the Damon and Pythias Task Card Set! This set includes 28 thought-provoking questions and help set up engaging activities to help students explore the themes of loyalty, friendship, and honor in the Fan Kissen version of the classic Greek myth of Damon and Pythias. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling, these task cards are a fun and interactive way to deepen understanding of this timeless story. Works best for classes under 28. Suggestions: Print, Cut, and LaminateUse as a part
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6th - 8th
Speech/Public Speaking Activities
This resource includes a variety of fun public speaking activities. Each activity aids students in building different skill sets such as negotiation, impromptu speaking, etc. Students will not only learn and improve their public speaking skills but also have fun! Each activity includes easy-to-follow directions for both students and teachers. (Will continue to add more activities and you will be updated as I do so.)
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6th - 12th
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Drama in The Literacy Classroom - Hot Seating, Monologues, Freeze Frames & Mime!
Are you looking for engaging no-prep reading strategies and activities?Do you value creativity and critical thinking in learners?Do you need differentiated and active reading practice?This flexible resource for educators will allow you to bring theatre to the literacy classroom with ideas, strategies, and activities. These strategies allow your students to engage with a plethora of short and long reading texts from new angles. Discussion, reading comprehension, character analysis, and performanc
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Drama in The Literacy Classroom - Speaking & Performance Bundle
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