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Thanksgiving performing arts cultural activities for Easel
Thanksgiving Activities Nonfiction Lesson on Hot Topics: Black Friday
This informational text lesson for Thanksgiving is ready-to-go to engage your high school students this November. With leveled texts, standards-based questions, creative activity, and a text-based writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate! Student Experience: The encroachment of Black Friday into Thanksgiving Thursday has been a trend years in the making. This mini unit is designed to get students not only thinking and questioning this topic, but also analyzi
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities for Teens, Mini Unit, BUNDLE
Fish Cheeks Holiday Short Story and Mini-Research Activity
Looking for a way to tie a powerful short story and a Thanksgiving activity into one short but challenging project? Look no further. This three-day plan will help you incorporate Amy Tan's personal narrative, "Fish Cheeks," with a meaningful dive into cultural customs around the dining table. Students will complete a compare + contrast activity and a mini-research project. A perfect way to combine close reading, research, and writing in a unique, cross-curricular way!Check out the PREVIEW to see
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6th - 7th
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La Bicicleta y Colombia Spanish Music Cloze Activity for Novice Spanish Class
This Spanish cultural song activity was designed to introduce the basic geography of Colombia through the song La Bicicleta by Carlos Vives & Shakira. It is designed for novice middle school Spanish, Spanish 1, or Spanish 2 students focusing on 3 of the SUper 7 high-frequency words - voy, quiero, and le gusta. Included in this Bicicleta song activity for Spanish class✅ Basic vocab for early novice Spanish - voy, quiero, le gusta & bicicleta ✅ Printable 1 page PDF worksheet ✅ Worksheet in
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8th - 10th
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NEW!! "Into the Woods" (2014 Movie Version) Movie Guide and Answer Key
I know your students will absolutely love this movie version of the beloved Broadway musical, "Into the Woods." How do I know this? Because every year this musical is an essential part of my own students' music education. They look forward to it with great anticipation and are enthralled throughout the viewing of the musical. This movie guide was created to be used with the 2014 movie version of "Into the Woods" starring James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Meryl Streep.With so many characters and
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5th - 12th
Broadway Musical Unit and Study Guide For Les Miserables Grades 8 to 10
Want to study a classic in an unusual way? Les Misérables is a sung-through musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the story of the June rebellion of 1832, an uprising in Paris against the rule of King Louis-Philippe, fuelled by economic hardship and a cholera epidemic. It was quashed, and is remembered mainly for its inclusion in Hugo's novel. Now through this Dramamommaspeaks resource, students have an opportunity to study its journey to Broadway, plot, creative team, songs, compo
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8th - 10th
MUSICAL COMPOSER RESEARCH PROJECT OUTLINE / QUESTIONNAIRE DISTANCE LEARNING
YOUR STUDENTS WILL ENJOY RESEARCHING IMPORTANT MUSICAL COMPOSERS! THIS RESEARCH TOOL PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR STUDENTS AS THEY INVESTIGATE THE FASCINATING LIVES OF MAJOR MUSICAL COMPOSERS.RELATED PRODUCTSCOMPARING COMPOSERS VENN DIAGRAMMUSICAL TIME PERIODS CHARTGet credit for future purchases:Please go to your "My Purchases" page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick ra
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Musical Composers Activity Super Bundle
Emergency Sub Plan! Actor Denzel Washington Biography in Newspaper Format
Here’s a close reading lesson about Oscar and Tony award winner Denzel Washington to re-energize your class. This non-fiction biography about the performing artist Denzel Washington 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. No two lessons are alike!If the teacher uses the video clips included, you will need access to the inter
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
Thanksgiving on Thursday by Osborne The First Thanksgiving Novel Guide
Thanksgiving On Thursday by Osborne Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about the First Thanksgiving, American history, Wampanoag Squanto, Mayflower Compact, Winslow's Letter, comparison of the present American traditions and customs and those of the Pilgrims. Perfect for making history alive for elementary students and ideal for teaching about cooperation, teamwork, and perseverance. Themes: American History, Thanksgiving, Cooperation & Teamwork The lesson includes: BenchmarksPre, during an
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2nd - 4th
Broadway Musical Unit Study Guide For Rent HIV AIDS Struggle Poverty La Boehme
Part of a Bundle Rent, winner of the 1996 Pulitzer prize in Letters, Drama & Music demonstrates the consequences of the HIV/Aids epidemic of the 1990's. However, this lesson and study guide focuses on its origin, playwright & composer, songs, history of the Broadway musical and a mini-lesson the Tony Awards. This lesson suitable for an arts integration in an AP language arts or Honors social studies or drama class. Note: This lesson is most appropriate for senior high school. The le
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10th - 12th
The Magic Flute, Opera, Mozart (Facts, activities, listening). With answer keys!
In this activity, students will learn about this opera, written by Mozart.This product includes (in PDF and Easel):Facts about this operaActivity 1: fill in the facts about the operaActivity 2: draw the scenes and explain the opera storyline aided by these picturesActivity 3: listen to the most important fragments of the opera and fill in the listening activitiesInstructions for the teacher
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Eastern Woodland Native American Lessons, Activities and Diorama Pop up Book
Study Eastern Woodland Native Americans with your students. This unit has lessons and activities for a detailed study of Eastern Woodland Indians. Students will make their own diorama pop up books. The lessons on this group of First Americans include close reading selections covering the history of the eastern woodlands such as: Daily life, customs, spirituality, the first Thanksgiving, and the forced migration of the eastern woodland tribes. This unit is a great source of informational text
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2nd - 4th
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15 Minute Play Script and Unit |Li Chi The Serpent Slayer Chinese Folk Tale Asia
PART OF A BUNDLECreated for the classroom teacher and easy to produce! When do you find a script with a female as the hero? At Dramamommaspeaks, that's where! This engaging teacher-ready resource contains a dramatic play with roles for over 20. It is suitable for students whether studying the country of China, Asia or used in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. Li Chi Slays the Ser
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6th - 8th
Readers Theater Little Girl and Winter Whirlwinds Bulgaria Folktale
Part of a Bundle Need something for after winter break? Something to celebrate spring? Low prep and easy to read or present! This Bulgarian folktale adapted into a reader's theater script with roles for 25+ students is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students studying fairy tales, L. Arts or Drama class. This piece could be a one or three-day study depending upon how much effort a teacher wants to expend. Need something for a substitute that lasts several days? Pick up
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4th - 7th
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Storytelling Japan Student Created Pictures Drama Unit Kamishibai Drawing
IMPROVED! Dive into the world of Kamishibai storytelling with DramaMommaaSpeaks' captivating unit, where students embark on a journey of imagination and creativity, exploring the art of storytelling like never before. This 8 day low prep unit is focused on storytelling using a Japanese form of storytelling called Kamishibai as its springboard for inspiration. This unit is successful with fourth through seventh grade students and classes in language arts, reading, drama, world history, social s
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5th - 7th
Comedy Play Script Acting Unit It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Folk Tale
Part of a Bundle This delightful comical play, fifteen minutes in length (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying the Jewish culture or multicultural folk plays or a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively.This one act play dramatization of the Jewish folk tale, It Could Always Be Worse provides a sweet reminder that things are not always as bad as they
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5th - 8th
Fall November History of Thanksgiving Activity for Google Slides™
Looking for a way to teach students about Thanksgiving? This activity is perfect for students to explore the history of Thanksgiving in a fun and engaging way! This resource is geared towards students in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Students will complete this project on their computer or tablet using Google Slides™.Students will learn about Thanksgiving and then answer comprehension and discussion questions about what they have learned.This Google Slides™ resource includes:Brief description of Than
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Yearlong Digital Holiday Activity Bundle - Ready for Google Classroom™
Comical Reader's Theater Script Middle Eastern Folk Tale Abdullah's Gold
Kanjoos! Kanjoos! This comical reader's theater script centered on the Hindi culture (roles for 15+ students) is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students. Study humor, the Hindi culture as well as a readers theater script (different from a play script and important to learn about ) can be used in a Social Studies, Language Arts or Drama class. This piece could be a one or three- day study depending upon how much effort a teacher wants to expend. Based on the beloved fo
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Unwrapped Christmas One-Act Scripts and Monologues for kids and teens
Unwrap the meaning of Christmas with these 7 original short One-Act scripts and monologues. All holiday scripts are written for young actors (kids and teens) and can be performed in a socially distanced setting or virtually.Script Collection Include:The Reluctant MangerChristmas According to the Stars (One-Act AND Monologue)The Break-Up GiftHappy Christmas TreeThe Joy TreeChristmas Smile“These sketches are innovative and fresh. I love what you are doing! Christmas Smile is also innovative. It ‘h
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
The Didgeridoo a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Didgeridoo, a unique instrument from the indigenous people of Australia. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 4 YouTube videos with 15 follow-up questions including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and a very brief essay format question (requesting at least 5 sentences).This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version f
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6th - 9th
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Emergency Sub Plan! Actress Singer Audra McDonald Newspaper Form
Need something for a substitute which can stand all alone? This biography about the performing artist and EGOT winner, Audra McDonald 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. No two lessons are alike!Need a quick emergency lesson plan? Or one for a substitute? This Product (formatted as a newspaper) Includes:A Complete Bio abou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
French Music Project - Oral Presentation Outline, Choice Board, Suggested Sites
PROJECT CHOICE BOARD included.This mini project for French music is a wonderful way to incorporate culture into your language classroom in an authentic way. Listening to and evaluating music in a foreign language is an excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input, as well as for distance learning.Included in this product:Teacher Notes (including suggested rubic items for evaluation)Gabarit pour la présentation orale / Oral Presentation TemplateTableau de choix / Project Choice Board (9 opti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Readers Theater Play Sedna An Inuit Folk Tale of Alaska Drama
This dramatic reader's theater play script is based on an Inuit folk tale. This resource has roles for 20 + students and is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students whether studying culture of the Native Americans, Alaskan territory or a drama class. It's the is a perfect script for the winter months. Based on the beloved Inuit folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: explore creation myths of the Inuit culture—specifically the origin of whales, wal
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
The Tabla a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Tabla, a unique instrument from north India. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 3 YouTube videos with 13 follow-up questions including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and very brief essay format questions (requesting at least 5 sentences).This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version for Easel by TpT so you can ge
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6th - 9th
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The Shamisen a World Music Lesson Print and Digital for Google Forms
Introduce your students to the Shamisen, a unique instrument from Japan. This single day lesson plan is perfect for unexpected sub days, weather days, or days of distance learning. It consists of links to 5 YouTube videos with 14 follow-up questions including multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank.This product comes as a printable PDF, an auto-grading* version for Google Forms™, and a version for Easel by TpT so you can get it to your students in many different ways, no matter the situation! *A
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6th - 9th
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