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Drama Common Core CCRA.W.1 resources
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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12 Angry Men Unit Bundle | Engaging teaching materials for 9-12 grade students
These materials, based on Reginald Rose's iconic play, 12 Angry Men, helps students apply the play and its themes to the American justice system. This bundle contains the following resources: Handouts for taking notes on juror details, facts about the case, and judicial elements, such as circumstantial evidenceA slideshow introducing the play's premise, context, and themesA list of engaging assessments, including writing prompts and creative projects, such as juror reflections and art assignment
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Othello Unit Bundle - No-prep teaching materials for grades 9-12!
This bundle contains the materials needed to teach Othello to upperclassmen. These lessons were created to help students understand the basic plot, but also to engage in the story and analyze its conflict, themes, and characters. This bundle includes: 6 slideshows of Guided Reading Notes, one introductory and one for each actA student note document that can be printed or filled out online through Google SlidesDiscussion questions (embedded in Guided Reading Notes) and a discussion question teach
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9th - 12th
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Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) Tragedy Unit
If I had to choose only one classic piece of literature that everyone should study, it would be Sophocles' Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex). This ancient Greek tragedy is the model against which all other tragedies are compared, from Shakespeare onward. Aristotle himself lauded it as the quintessential example of the genre. Today, the play raises questions about the place of tragedy in modern life.This in-depth unit plan is based on the various activities I created when teaching Oedipus in differe
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11th - 12th
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AP English: Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie Unit Plan
This is a very approachable play for students to be introduced to reading dramatic literature from a literary critical perspective. It's equally challenging for an AP English or any accelerated English course as well as a remedial reading course for struggling readers. Williams' play is in contemporary language and presents characters and themes that students can relate to. I've included the stage version of the play for you to use. In this unit, students will read the play (either outside of cl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Three Antigone Projects: Antigone the Musical, Antigone Disney-style, and Essay
Looking for a fun way to wrap up your study of the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles? This creative project gives students three different ways to analyze the play--either humorously or seriously. Two options allow students to harness their artistic and creative talents, while the third focuses mainly on writing.Option 1: Antigone! the Musical Create a musical film version of Antigone starring modern actors. Using the provided instructions and worksheet, students cast their film by pa
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7th - 12th
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Lin-Manuel Miranda: Reading Comprehension (Digital & Print)
Introduce your students to the artistic genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of ‘Hamilton’ and ‘In the Heights’, and principal songwriter for Disney’s ‘Moana’ and ‘Encanto’.Part of my popular, ‘High Interest Informational Text’ series, this no-prep, digital and print lesson includes:Hook brainstorming task with video links Pre-Reading vocabularyOriginal article on Lin-Manuel MirandaMultiple Choice Reading ComprehensionShort Answer and Extended Response task.Instead of a simple biography, th
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6th - 10th
Mock Trial: Inquiry Based Middle School ELA Project Simulation
Engage students in writing, research, and oral presentation skills with this inquiry based project! This is a must have project for your social studies or history classroom. This project is naturally differentiated so that ALL of your students will be engaged. Seriously, even my ornery kids were HIGHLY ENGAGED in this project. Plus, this project takes uses very little of your valuable instructional time. Decide your topic and assign students roles - this project can fit just about anything you h
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5th - 8th
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Cinderella and Culture Bundle: A Multicultural Fairytale Reading Unit
What better way for your students to learn about CULTURE and DIVERSITY than through the fairy tale genre, particularly Cinderella. This unit gives you everything you need to integrate READING, (Fiction and Non-fiction) WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING, GEOGRAPHY, and WORLD CULTURE. The projects, activities, graphic organizers and close reading questions work well with FAIRY TALES AROUND THE WORLD. It offers a large variety of student opportunities for every learning style, differentiation, and
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3rd - 5th
Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Scene 3 Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 5, scene 3, of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable version is available.)By completing this activity, students will:Identify what the text states explicitly and imp
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9th - 12th
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Persuasive Text or Persuasive Writing in Advertising PowerPoint Lesson Plan
Teachers, find a clear and fun way to teach students about persuasive techniques for persuasive text through writing with this Power Point or Google slides presentation. This complete lesson plan in PowerPoint or Google guides students and teachers through a complete no prep lesson with strong visuals and engaging content to explain and teach persuasive writing advertising techniques. Quick and easy setup makes this a win for students and teacher, who saves time!Click HERE to save 25% off the pr
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle
MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 4: Star Crossed Romance (Romeo & Juliet)
This comprehensive and engaging resource consists of 114 Slides for Romeo and Juliet. Slides contain activities, prompts, assessments, discussion questions, a mock trial, close readings, Jeopardy game links, mini-lessons, and so much more to make teaching and learning Romeo and Juliet fun, educational, and creative!The handouts bundle includes over 20 resources of corresponding handouts for the unit, which includes a mock trial framework, a ready to use end-of -play assessment with a step-by-ste
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8th - 12th
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Othello Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Notes, Lessons, and Activities
High school students will be ignited by issues such as gender, class, ethnicity, dignity and age in William Shakespeare's iconic tragedy since they mirror many of today's headlines. This Othello Unit Plan has the depth for teachers to meet their teaching goals with a plethora of activities for students to explore the elements of literature, the major issues, and the elements of Drama and Tragedy that comprise this play. The lessons and activities support Common Core Anchor Standards and address
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10th - 12th
Deadly Manners Murder Mystery Podcast Unit Plan
As an avid detective fiction reader and fan of everything from Agatha Christie to Knives Out, when I encountered Deadly Manners, a hilarious and clever podcast with a star-studded cast (Kristen Bell, RuPaul, Anna Chlumsky, and more) and narrated by LeVar Burton, I knew I had to incorporate it into my high school classroom. Please listen to the podcast in its entirety BEFORE considering this for your high school classroom here. There are some mature, triggering concepts and episodes, and it requ
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10th - 12th
Fences by August Wilson Bundle
Fences is an accessible play that most students find engaging and interesting. The themes and issues of race, father and son dynamics, African American success, the American Dream, dignity, and baseball encourage class discussion and writing opportunities. This bundle compiles some of Barraug Book's most popular products on playwright August Wilson into one discounted compilation. Click on each resource to see a preview of the material.
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9th - 12th
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Inherit the Wind (1960) Movie/Video Study Guide Pack
This 10 page movie/video study guide contains 57 questions and is designed to keep students engaged and on task during a class's viewing of the 1960 version of “Inherit the Wind" starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, and Gene Kelly. Included are viewing suggestions and links to free access of the video online. All questions are in viewing order. The video study guide is excellent to use as a tool to help students remain engaged and focus on plot details to increase their understanding and compr
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6th - 12th
3 Friendship Readers' Theatre Drama Scripts and Assessments for Primary
3 Friendship Readers' Theatre Drama Scripts and Assessments for Primary includes 3 different scripts that are ideal for your primary students in Grades 1, 2, and 3, but could also be used for the junior Grades as well (grades 4 - 6). These three friendship drama scripts have 4 - 6 characters. Each script has an overall message about friendship - forgiveness, problem solving, and sportsmanship. These Friendship themed Drama Scripts download will also give you access to: customizable Letter to Par
Medea, by Euripides: A Compare/Contrast Unit Using the Play and Short Stories
Compare and Contrast "Medea" and Assorted Short Stories: A thematic assignment that will get students thinking about power, gender, revenge, justice, sanity and strength.Have students read a revised, translated version of the ancient Greek play "Medea" and compare it to a powerful short story for a unique and edgy compare/contrast essay assignment. This take-home distance learning assignment is the perfect blend of rigor, intrigue, accessibility, gender studies and, oh ya, murder. I've been an E
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9th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Test and Answer Key for High School (Google Drive)
This self-grading summative test covers William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and includes an answer key, as well as a standards-based rubric for scoring essays. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)By administering this assessment, teachers will evaluate students' abilities to do the following:Demonstrate knowledge of aspects of drama including relevant vocabulary and historical contextDemonstrate knowledge significant characters and the key asp
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9th - 12th
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Fences - Full Unit Plan - Ready to roll out!
Get your students to appreciate August Wilson's masterpiece ! These materials are made to challenge AND engage your students. This unit uses Fences as a tool to encourage critical thinking and discussion about racism our own society. This unit plan contains everything you need to teach the play effectively.With this download, you will receive: A unit plan doc with a suggested framework of daily lessons (and essential questions, CCSS, and all daily materials conveniently linked in document)Activ
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature - Full Year of Lesson Plans (Bundle Version)
Medea Greek Tragedy AP Lit Activities Dialectical Journals Original FRQ3 Prompts
Weeks and weeks of engaging and rigorous instruction - my students love this unit and yours will, too!Note: These slides and activities are designed to be taught in AP Literature Unit 6: Long Fiction or Drama 2 (matches key skills from that unit) but can be customized to use in any long fiction or drama unit in AP Lit or other high school English course. The focus is on narration, symbolism, and archetypes. This bundle includes:44 Google Slides that take students through each of the 14 scenes i
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11th - 12th
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Our Town Movie/Stage Viewing Unit, Questions/Activities, Lesson Plan
This pack of activities is an excellent way to add rigor and interest to your viewing of any movie or stage version of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. You may use one or all of the enclosed NO PREP activities to focus your studies, and they would work with the play as well. Student Experience: Your students will get the most they can out of this text as they work through the activities in this teaching pack. While Wilder's Our Town may seem like an outdated or overly nostalgic choice at first, aft
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9th - 12th
Macbeth Review and Test !!!NOT ON QUIZLET!!!
Want to review students and test them without having to worry about all of the questions and answers being available word-for-word online? Then this, my friends, is the review and test for you! This assessment includes matching, multiple choice, and two short answer questions for the entire play plus a key for both the review and test! There's also an easy answer sheet to print for your convenience!
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8th - 12th
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Halloween Readers' Theatre Drama Scripts and Assessments for Primary
Halloween Readers' Theatre Drama Scripts and Assessments for Primary is a fantastic piece to add some Halloween themed fun to your Primary Drama or Language unit this October. This download includes 3 laugh-out-loud funny Halloween themed scripts. Each Halloween Readers' Theatre script has 4 - 6 characters. The scripts were designed primarily for students in Grades 1, 2, and 3, but could also be used for the junior Grades as well (grades 4 - 6). Each script has an overall message - friendship, t
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K - 5th
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