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Drama research for staff and administrators
Fun Intro to Shakespeare: Guessing Game, Trivia, Research, Language, Quotes
Many students are intimidated by Shakespeare because of the difficult language. This 2-3 day introduction to Shakespeare gives students a chance to get comfortable with Shakespeare’s language and learn about life in Elizabethan England. This introduction requires no teaching on the part of the teacher. It consists of a fun guessing activity, research worksheet, and student-lead learning about life in Shakespeare’s time.1)Introduction activity (1 class period /4 pages/ language, trivia, and resea
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8th - 11th
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Emergency Sub Plan Lin Manuel Miranda Hamilton Performer Composer Middle Grades
Need something for a substitute to teach? Here's a close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 l/2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the performing artist Lin Manuel Miranda of Hamilton fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. BEST SELLERS
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Drama Unit Set Design High School Choice Boards! Design Concept VERY Popular
PART OF A BUNDLE Do have some reluctant students? Try technical theater with them! This 8 day unit explains the history of set design, the process of of the designer, how to use metaphor in design and have an opportunity to create a set design and model. They develop a keen eye for what makes a distinctive design and learn how to critique their peer's work as well. Plus, they are expected to read a play or musical. There is a Google Classroom version of this as well at: Set Design High School
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8th - 11th
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Broadway Musical Group Research Project
This is a week-long project your kids will love! Students work in groups to research a Broadway musical of their choice. They work together to create a poster and presentation to share their information with the rest of the class. This download includes detailed teacher instructions/scoring guide, student instruction sheets, and a "group evaluation" page for students to fill out after they make their presentations. Students take a lot of ownership over their projects because they are in char
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5th - 12th
Theatre History Unit - 3 to 4 Weeks of Research, Presentation, and Performances
You’ve always wanted to teach a theatre history unit, but you’ve never really found a great way to teach it. Students seem uninterested or not invested in learning about theatre history. Look no further than this 3 to 4 week Theatre History Unit!This unit give you the flexibility to complete it in 3 standard weeks or use the 4 week enhanced version to dig even deeper into theatre history with your students. In this unit, you will guide your students through fun and engaging activities to teach y
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9th - 12th
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Program Template for Drama, Music, Graduations - Create Your Own Event Program
This program template can be edited for drama/theatre productions, band and choir concerts, talent shows, and graduations. This template is made for PowerPoint, which is way easier than using Word! Use this program template for:✅ Drama productions✅ Band concerts✅ 8th-grade graduation✅ and more!I've used this template countless times, especially when I'm tasked with a last-minute program design that I then have to print, copy, and fold at school. This program template is so easy-to-use and doesn'
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Not Grade Specific
Retirement Poem PowerPoint
'Twas the Time to Retire is a rewrite of The Night Before Christmas that makes a great addition to any teacher's retirement celebration. This resource includes a PPT and a special printable for the retiree. Perfect for retirement parties any time of the year!The following items are included:• 'Twas the Time to Retire Poem PPT (30 slides)• 'Twas the Time to Retire poem printable (1 page)• TOU & Credits (1 page)Please NOTE that you WILL NOT be able to edit PPT text or graphics, due to the TOU
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Staff
Also included in: Retirement PowerPoints Bundle
LONG RANGE PLANS: Grade 1/2 The Arts: drama, dance, music, visual art – EDITABLE
This detailed monthly long range plan for the 2009 Ontario Curriculum drama, dance, music and visual art will ensure you teach all the grade 1/2 expectations by the end of the year The file includes two packages. The EDITABLE package has the long range plans with the name of overall expectations laid out monthly. You are able to move the names of the expectations to a month that you would rather teach it in or delete it. Also in this package are blank charts with subject and monthly labels and
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1st - 2nd
Emergency Theatre Sub Plan! Viola Davis Biography Newspaper Format
Here's a low prep close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 to 2 days in length! This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winner Viola Davis, is suitable for middle and high school students. Student study her life, education, triumphs and failures as well as her journey to Broadway and movies. It and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particu
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
51 People in Theatre Classroom Decor Printable Posters Full Set
50 illustrations and bios of 51 (I couldn't separate Rodgers and Hammerstein!) People in Theatre all students should know! Use these in your presentations, to inspire research projects, or put them on your wall as decor. Formatted to print on 8.5x11 paper so all you have to do is hit print and you are ready to go.
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6th - 12th
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Careers in Theatre - Drama - Research Project
This Careers in Theatre Research Project will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of the broader world of drama and theatre by identifying and describing the roles and responsibilities of key theatre personnel. In groups, students will be assigned to research one of the following key theatre careers:ActorDirectorLighting or Sound TechnicianProducerSet or Costume DesignerStage ManagerThey will then create and present a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation, answering a series of qu
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4th - 8th
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Shoe Box Set Design Project with Rubric and Sample Project Photos!
How It Works:Students can pick any movie or television show and they are asked to recreate a scene from it inside a cardboard box as accurately as possible. They can use any materials they have access to in order to create their set design. This product comes with editable instructions for students, a sample project photo, and a rubric!
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5th - 12th
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Shakespeare's Globe Theater - An Introduction for Kids
Introduce students to Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, then have them complete a worksheet, write fun facts cards, and create a paper model to remember what they have learned. Several books, magazines, and websites are included in a resource list to help teachers teach about the Globe Theater to students. These materials are geared for 3rd-5th graders but could be used as low-end differentiation for middle school students as well. There are enough materials here to cover two to three 45-minute cl
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3rd - 8th
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Musical Theatre Poster Research Project
Students research a currently running musical, answer a variety of questions about it, then create a poster to advertise it with that information. Connects students to what is currently running on Broadway and makes them aware of where they find out about the newest shows! You can end it with a gallery walk or presentations to the class.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Feedback and Followers:If you enjoy my products, please leave a review! It helps other teachers find these resources more q
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Whole Enchilada: Everything In The Store!
Black History Month Biography Assignments Ebook Grades 6-8 Black Culture
This insightful and inspiring eBook delves into the rich history of Black Americans and their significant contributions to the world of theater and entertainment. This comprehensive guide celebrates the accomplishments and enduring legacy of influential Black actors who have broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and paved the way for future generations. Through series of questions about each artist's life, students research and takes notes about the artist life in their personal historical co
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7th - 9th
Also included in: Customized Theater Units for High School
Spring (Flowers Music Notes) Music Concert Program
LOOKING FOR PROGRAM TEMPLATE FOR YOUR SPRING MUSIC CONCERT?This program template can easily be edited specifically for your school concert, play, performance, or any school event! This template is ready to go – just customize this program to fit your needs...▼ PLUG-IN, PRINT, & FOLD:PLUG-IN:using the text boxes already set-up in the template – just click your cursor on text boxes, delete template text, and type your own text (school information, song titles, performing member names, etc.)you
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Not Grade Specific
Emergency Sub Plans For Theater James Earl Jones Biography Newspaper Format
Here's a low prep close reading lesson to re-energize your class 1 to 2 days in length! Talk about making it easy on yourself, huh? This biography (formatted like a newspaper) about the actor James Earl Jones of Star Wars fame, is suitable for middle and high school students and can be used as a stand alone lesson or with other biographies. There's even possibilities for differentiation! Each lesson in the Places Please series is tailored to the strengths of that particular artist. Take a w
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Fun Icebreaker for PD Staff Meetings - 90s TV Show Trivia Game - Team Building
A fun icebreaker game and beginning of new school year activity for teachers, back to school staff or faculty meetings, professional development PDs, and PLC meetings. Use with in-person or virtual trainings. Engage your staff and build morale!This resource is a fun way to take your staff down memory lane to see what they can remember about the cast members of their favorite 90s TV shows. The Name That Cast 90s TV Show Trivia Game will help you test your knowledge of some the most popular TV sh
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Julius Caesar Pre-Reading Activity: Web Quest
This internet based pre-reading activity teaches students about Shakespeare, historical setting, key concepts etc to do with the play and the Roman Empire. It also includes a paragraph response with two writing topics.
It is suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. It has a RUBRIC included for quick and easy marking.
MS Word. Editable.
It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. Don't forget to book the Computer Lab!
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7th - 12th
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MASK MAKING | Intro to Mask History
Educator-created MASK MAKING | Intro to Mask History, with visual examples this Presentation explores the history of the Egyptian, Greek, African, Native American, Chinese, Italian and Mardi Gras Mask traditions, discussing their purpose and aesthetics. INCLUDES Link to Behind the mask documentary (9 mins) SEE Mask Making for Performers Assignments | MY MUA Resource for 3 assignment briefs, one covering this specifc.Most importantly view YOUTUBE video in order to see content in this resource a
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9th - 11th
Also included in: Makeup STAGE THEATRE Drama | Costume Mask Making | FULL YEAR Mega Bundle
Drama: Theatre History Web Quest
Introduce your students to the history of theatre through this fun web quest booklet! Students will learn about the earliest acts of drama, and consider what it takes for acting to become theatre. The web quest will take students from 600 BC with the Ancient Greeks, to Romans, Medieval Theatre, and ending with the Renaissance in the 17th century. At the end of their research, students will complete a reflection page based on what they have discovered during their web quest. There is an answer ke
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7th - 10th
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World Theater Drama Research - World Cultures Greek Theater Noh Kabuki
The World Theatre Research Presentation Project is a perfect way to introduce students to the following world theaters: Greek Theatre, Noh, Chinese Opera, and Kabuki! Students will learn the history of each world theatre while exploring the following unique aspects:✅History, Origin, and Types of Stage✅Summary or Description✅Characters, Costume, Makeup✅Unique Facts and Influence on SocietyThe World Theatre Research Project includes the following:Access to an attractive Google Site featuring image
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7th - 10th
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Echo, 2016 Newbery Honor Book, by Pam Munoz Ryan
Echo is a symphony of four stories. The introduction is a fantasy. The others are historical fiction, all connected by one musical instrument whose power saddens, comforts, revives, cheers, rejoices, and provides hope in the hands that hold it.
The Introduction, a fantasy, begins in Germany, fifty years before the war to end all wars.
In 1933, fifteen years later in the same country, the second story begins. Young Friedrich Schmitt and his family find themselves threatened by the rise of Na
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5th - 7th
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Handouts to be used with "The Mousetrap" and seven great Agatha Christie plays
I was looking for a way to bring Agatha Christie's work into my classroom, but I didn't have three weeks to cover a whole book. I quickly turned to her plays, and I was so, so satisfied. I worked with three of her classics: "The Witness for the Prosecution", "Ten Little Indians", and "Towards Zero". This was the perfect way to bring a masterful storyteller and her work into the classroom just before we all went on spring break.
If you think this sounds like an experience you would like to emul
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: End of the Year Grade 12 Bundle (Agatha Christie Edition)
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