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8th grade critical thinking drama lessons
Public Speaking Unit | Speech Curriculum | Lessons & Activities
Everything you need to teach public speaking! This printable and digital bundle is jam-packed with engaging lessons and activities your students will love! The comprehensive and easy to use lessons include directions, examples, rubrics, and more! Save time and build student confidence with this step-by-step curriculum plan! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions for ALL lessons are included. **By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the full value of the individual resources! You will
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6th - 9th
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The Holocaust
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the Holocaust, the rise of Hitler to power, concentration camps, and end of the Third Reich. There are critical thinking questions and some primary source photographs to analyze.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Bundle
Grade 7 & 8 FULL TERM Drama (Ontario Lessons, Assessments, Report Card Comments)
Product Description:This comprehensive Intermediate Drama Unit provides a full term worth of lessons, activities and assessment for students in Grades 7 & 8. Designed so no teacher preparation and planning is required, this complete Intermediate Drama Unit features 10 lessons along with additional application tasks and summative projects that are intended to serve as your complete Drama instruction for Grades 7 & 8!Student Learning Intentions:The purpose of this unit is to enable studen
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: Grade 7 & 8 Dance & Drama BUNDLE
Elements of Dance Unit: So You Think You Can Dance Unit for Grades 5 6 7 8
This low prep dance unit makes teaching the elements of dance easy - even if you don't have dance experience! The problem with teaching dance within the school system is that most teachers being asked to teach it have little or no prior knowledge in the subject. This dance unit is not only created by a trained dancer and choreographer - it's also written specifically for non-dancer teachers.This dance unit is put together so that those teachers without a dance background can still teach a qualit
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5th - 8th
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12 Angry Men - Twelve Angry Men Complete Drama Unit Teaching Package
Everything you need to start a 3-week drama unit tomorrow!12 Angry Men is a short but powerful play that will hook your students' attention and keep them engaged throughout the unit. Students will build background knowledge about the legal system, study character development and theme, and make real-world connections to text.This fun, fresh product comes with an in-depth teacher's guide and suggested timeline for each day's activities making your lesson plans a breeze!What is included in this re
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7th - 10th
Fake News Unit | Critical Thinking | Media Literacy | Fact Analysis & Research
Teaching students to navigate news and information on mainstream, traditional and social media as critical thinkers is essential in 2024. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate FACTS and OPINIONS, SATIRE from LIES, and PERSUASION from PROPAGANDA in the "MISINFORMATION:" eraA well-grounded understanding of MEDIA-LITERACY is crucial in stopping FAKE NEWS and RADICALIZATION. And This PROVEN resource will teach your students the skills to identify, analyze and critique information throug
Grades:
5th - 10th
Oregon Trail: Simulation Game
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
Elements of Drama Terms, Complete Teaching Unit, Lesson Plans
Teach, review, and assess the key elements of drama terms - drama, stage directions, aside, soliloquy, monologue, and dialogue - with this creative, thorough, and low prep teaching pack!It provides: - foldable instructions or sketch notes for note-taking- PPT lecture with definitions and examples- Interactive sorting cards with self-checking QR codes- Independent practice worksheet- two review games: Game show and Bingo- a fun group creative writing assignment to apply the terms with rubric- a p
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7th - 10th
Organization 101; Full Curriculum; Study Skills; Executive Funct; Summer School
This is a BUNDLE of Organization 101 modules containing a full curriculum that will help your students establish a strong foundation for academic success. This is a giant bundle of 10 separate modules covering so many aspects of how to be organized mentally and physically in school.This is a perfect unit to use remotely with students through Google Classroom. The Student Playlists are a stand-alone Google doc that can be copied for students. Students will independently work through the activitie
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6th - 12th
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Paul Klee Abstract Art Lesson: Portrait Dice Games Art Project - Nsw Visual Arts
Are you teaching an abstract art lesson on Paul Klee? Are they going to create an abstract portrait? Here's a fun lesson to brighten up your lesson plans! This is the perfect addition to your elementary art curriculum! Engaging abstract portrait art lesson with language (writing) activities. These no-prep abstract portrait art projects are perfect for your art sub tub. Super easy to implement for substitute teachers. Plus, the engagement will help with behavior! Perfect to start your art integra
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Art History Lesson - Famous Artists - Art Activities and Sub Plans
Drama Unit - INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA (6 x 50 minute drama lessons) - NO PREP!
NOT JUST A BUNCH OF RANDOM DRAMA GAMES! This curriculum aligned Introduction to Drama unit has 6 x 50 minute detailed lesson plans (can be easily taught in double periods) to give students a solid start in their drama studies. The unit can also be used as a refresher to go back and cement foundation drama skills. It covers some basic and necessary drama techniques for successful study in drama. NO PREPARATION REQUIRED! Everything you need is contained in this drama teaching resource. This unit d
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA UNIT Bundle (3 x introductory drama units)
Introduction to Coding in Python - 35 LESSONS | Computer Science & Programming
Unlock the full potential of your students with this engaging, exciting, and interactive Python coding course! This resource includes 35 lessons that will help your students develop fluency with computer science and computational thinking. And the best part? The preparation has already been completed for you, so you can jump right in! With easy-to-follow lessons, activities, assignments, and quizzes that reinforce key concepts, your students will become confident coders in no time. Take a look
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6th - 10th
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Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Shakespeare's Language Introduction - Vocabulary Presentation and Fun Activities
Shakespeare's Language Introduction - Vocabulary Presentation and Fun Activities: Prepare your middle and high school students for the challenges of understanding Shakespeare's language with this ready-to-use resource. Use this resource as an introduction to Shakespeare's language before beginning any Shakespearean play! This comprehensive resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson and introduce the Bard's vocabulary, student handouts, and fun practice assignments and activities to mak
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8th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Unit: Lessons, Activity Materials, Quizzes, Projects...
This engaging A Raisin in the Sun unit takes students from pre-reading activities through the final exam. Lessons, activities, and materials align to Common Core and address symbolism, craft, characterization, theme development, historical context, allusion, and more.A Raisin in the Sun Unit Bundle:Lessons (21 + student materials)Reading Quizzes (3)Projects and Essays (18 options)Test Maker (Choose from 145 test items.)A Raisin in the Sun Lessons:Pre-reading Lessons:Introduction and Anticipation
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8th - 10th
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Grade 7 & 8 Dance & Drama BUNDLE
This bundle includes two BEST SELLING products by All You Can Teach Buffet. You are getting a FULL TERM of no-prep, high-yield Grade 7 & 8 DRAMA & DANCE units including all lessons, tasks, rubrics, and report card comments!What Teachers Are Saying:"Absolutely amazing resources! If you've EVER felt a little lost with dance or drama, or even if you've had a general idea of what you should do, this is for you. The engagement level is off the charts for everyone! From wallflower kids to danc
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7th - 8th
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Spongebob Murder Mystery Resources
I did not create this! But I added slides, a group organizer, and a 2 day lesson plan to go with the trial!This bundle is everything you need to teach the Trial of Spongebob Squarepants for argumentative writing, persuasive writing, inferencing, etc.I did not create the trial scenario!https://mrskillianclass.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/thetrialofspongebobsquarepants.pdf
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6th - 10th
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Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Middle School Plagiarism Unit - 9 Plagiarism Lessons
Are you ready to empower your middle school students with the knowledge and skills to become responsible and authentic writers? This Plagiarism Unit contains 9 high-interest lessons to help students understand plagiarism and its consequences. This is a comprehensive package designed to engage and educate students about plagiarism and how to steer clear of it. With the help of detailed teacher instructions, you'll find it effortless to guide your students through the process of creating original
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6th - 8th
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Elements of Drama Unit for ELA - Drama Elements Activities and Worksheets
Getting ready to introduce your ELA students to the elements of drama? Make your elements of drama unit interactive, engaging, and unforgettable with these worksheets and activities! Let me help you break down the drama elements in easy, digestible ways for your middle school students! ⬆️ Check out the PREVIEW for more information! ⬆️Introduce your students to the elements of drama with the included mini-lesson and doodle notes graphic organizer. Then, jump into a couple of middle school favorit
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5th - 8th
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Sorry Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher - RL.6.7 - Drama Activities - Radio Play
Make reviewing the elements of drama unforgettable with Lucille Fletcher’s short story Sorry, Wrong Number. This 5-day lesson plan targets standard RL.6.7 and includes an editable PowerPoint & Google Slides slideshow plus various drama activities that promote deeper thinking about the elements. Easy to use, highly engaging, and no prep. Could it get any better? ✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!With this lesson plan, students will experience the short story Sorry, Wrong Number in two
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6th - 8th
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Improv! A Jr./Sr. High Improvisation Unit
Improv!
This package includes everything you need to teach your students about the basics of improvisation. It focuses on spontaneous and planned improvisation, with the final project being a twisted fairy tale that uses planned improvisation.
In this improvisation unit students will learn:
• Planned vs. spontaneous improvisation
• Characterization
• Motivation
• Blocking vs. accepting
• Advancing, chivalry, and endowment
• Storytelling
• Risk taking and acceptance of failure
These objectiv
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Drama Unit Bundle
Pathways for Creative Movement - PowerPoints, Flash Cards, Resource Kit
Through the use of the PowerPoint lessons, lesson extension activities, and pathway flash cards, students should be able to identify, mimic, and create their own movement pathways. I love teaching creative movement but find that sometimes students need a little support to understand the abstract concepts involved. This resource kit was created to help students and teachers think about pathways (floor path) and the possibilities for creative movement.
There are many possible options for this
Grades:
K - 8th
Reader's Theater Bundle: 4 Scripts and Lessons, Middle & High School
Allowing your students to perform rather than simply read a play brings a new dimension to a class study of a dramatic piece. When students get up and act out the parts for their audience –usually comprised of non-acting students in the class – it brings a sense of identifying with and ownership of their parts. They have a safe and small audience to perform in front of – which makes it real and more doable. Bring or encourage costumes, the use of musical instruments in the background, or sound e
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