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Burr Shop First

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Technical Theater Bundle- Save $40

By Burr Shop First

This bundle is comprised of units filled with activities, project instructions, Google slide lectures/info, tutorial videos, rubrics and so much more! Each unit is set up to provide background information on a technical area, give scaffolding with

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

$140.00

$100.00

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Spongebob Musical Projection Package

By Burr Shop First

In this production projection package, you receive a customizable PowerPoint Slideshow for Spongebob the Musical with all required location/scenic changes found in the script with several alternative and creative options to suit your production,

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$250.00

Digital Download PPTX (1,194.11 MB)

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Mean Girls Production Projections

By Burr Shop First

*NOMINEE FOR OUTSTANDING SCENIC DESIGN- HIGH SCHOOL THEATER*Comments from the MTW Jester Judge Panel (KS) included: "The projected scenery added greatly to the set design.""Hands-down, one of the best scenery designs that I have seen throughout the

Subjects:

Graphic Arts, Drama

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$225.00

Digital Download PPTX (761.23 MB)

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Shop Safety, Basic Construction, & Painting Techniques Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about the basics of shop safety and construction, the anatomy of power tools and stock scenery, painting techniques for the theater and so much more!You can mix and match projects and lessons to meet

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Drama

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$25.00

Digital Download PDF (0.34 MB)

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Lighting for Theater Design Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about the basics of light theory, reasons for lighting, instrument types & parts of the instrument, how to evaluate lighting, script analysis, the paperwork required for designing, hanging and

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$15.00

Digital Download PDF (0.28 MB)

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Directing & Acting Methods

By Burr Shop First

Created with different experience levels of both the teacher and the student in mind, this unit is for any drama classroom or production! You can even mix and match lessons to meet your groups' needs and supplement units already in place.This bundle

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$45.00

$40.00

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Escape Room: Clueless! The SPOOFtacular Musical

By Burr Shop First

Engage and excite theater students with this unique experience! This escape room has several options, including a No-Prep (all digital) and a Performance Mode (requires printing).Use as an assessment of theater and design elements, introduce topics

Subjects:

Other (Arts), Drama

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

$25.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Acting Methods Unit

By Burr Shop First

This unit walks student actors through the core principles of the three most prolific acting methods used in the field: Constantin Stanislavski's System, Sansford Meisner's Method, and Uta Hagen's Approach to Character. Through various ensemble,

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$25.00

Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Short Stories Bundle for Teaching Literary Devices & Reading Comprehension

By Burr Shop First

This bundle combines all four ELA short story units. Each unit guides students through learning several literary terms/devices via a classic short story. Between 3 and 4 short stories are utilized in each unit. With options to suit almost any ELA

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

$60.00

$45.00

Bundle

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Directing: A Unit For Theater Students & Teachers

By Burr Shop First

This unit walks first time directors through the pre-production prep and rehearsal process of a production. Through various games and exercises, students will hone skills related to prepping for and directing a scene/production.Created with

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

$20.00

Digital Download PDF (0.29 MB)

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Scenic Design Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about the design process & responsibilities of a scenic designer, how to read and draw to scale(s), the basics of scenic composition and so much more!You can mix and match projects and lessons to

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$20.00

Digital Download PDF (0.37 MB)

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Props Design & Creation Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about: the types of props, the role of the props master and crew members in a production, how to analyze a script for props, create a track sheet, and tape and organize a props table. As a project,

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$15.00

Digital Download PDF (0.37 MB)

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Costume Design & Project Creation Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about the purpose of costumes, the responsibilities of crew members versus designers, and complete practice and project assignments to gauge learning in a variety of skills. You can mix and match

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

$20.00

Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Sound Design, Engineering, & Foley Artistry Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about the basics of sound design, engineering, and equipment. Topics include the physics of sound, sound design and engineering roles in a production, how to evaluate sound design, script analysis, the

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Other (Arts), Drama

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$20.00

Digital Download PDF (0.30 MB)

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Makeup Design & Application Unit

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will learn about the purpose of stage makeup, the responsibilities of crew members versus designers, and complete practice and project assignments to gauge learning in a variety of stage makeup application

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (0.28 MB)

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Characterization, Figurative Language, & Allusions ELA Unit with Short Stories

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will explore three short stories to learn about characterization, types of characters, figurative language, and allusions.Stories included are Thank You Ma'am, Marigolds, & Helen on 86th Street.Teachers are

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

$15.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Plot Structure, Conflict, & Imagery ELA Unit with Short Stories

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will explore three short stories to learn the basics of plot structure, conflicts, and imagery. Stories included are The Most Dangerous Game, Dog Star, & A Christmas Memory. Teachers are encouraged to make

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1b, SL.9-10.1c, SL.9-10.1d, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.4, CCRA.R.1...

$15.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Theme, Allegory, & Symbolism ELA Unit with Short Stories

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will explore four short stories to learn about theme, symbolism, and allegories.Stories included are Sniper, Cranes, The Scarlet Ibis & Golden Kite, Silver Wind.Teachers are encouraged to make copies of all

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6...

$15.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Irony & Narration ELA Unit with Short Stories

By Burr Shop First

In this comprehensive unit, students will explore three short stories to learn the basics of point of view and the types of irony.Stories included are The Cask of Amontillado, The Necklace, & The Interlopers.Teachers are encouraged to make

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.4

$15.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Theater Basics Unit

By Burr Shop First

Start your school year off right in this engaging and fun unit! Students will learn the terms used for a theatrical space, including stage directions and parts of an auditorium as well as the roles and responsibilities of theater personnel. Topics

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

$15.00

Digital Download PDF (0.29 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I started teaching in 2012. I taught 9th grade ELA, Speech Comm, Drama 1 & 2, and coached forensics for five years before becoming part of a theater program of three teachers where I serve as the technical director. I serve on our curriculum and assessment team as well for the fine arts, writing our CDMs and theater curriculum for the district.

MY TEACHING STYLE

People before products. Hands-on projects. Organized & Color-coded.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Outstanding Scenic Design-MTW Outstanding School Award- EdTA TIOS Impact Award- EdTA

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Ed- Kansas State University Masters in Education-Emporia University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I come from a diverse family and enjoy traveling, hosting exchange students, being in the theater, and working being the best theater arts teacher I can be each year. Can you guess the Hamilton reference in my shop?

GRADES

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Drama, Other (Specialty), Classroom Management