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Adult education drama guided reading book pdfs
Teaching Music History - Music in the Movies
This text outlines a brief history of music at the movies, beginning from the first "talkies" to the advent of new technologies enjoyed by the top film composers of the present day. The essay covers nearly one hundred years of film music development, including examples from such prominent film composers such as Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, and James Horner, among many others. Perfect for a General Music or Music History class discussing music in multimedia and popular cultur
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde play
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde playCast of 10Duration around 45 minutesBased on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella, this play re-tells the rather grim story, with concluding observations and judgements on the characters therein.Sample TextDr Lanyon: And what brings you here? You look, if you don’t mind me saying so, in a bit of a state?Utterson: Ah, you know me so well, my old friend!Dr Lanyon: Hey! A little less of the old, if you don’t mind!(Both laugh)Utterson: Well, it’s about Henry Jekyll, a friend of
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Oliver Twist A Reader's Theater Adaptation
Oliver Twist – A Reader’s Theater adaptation of the originalCast of 6 – can be adapted ‘up’ to 14 readers, or ‘down’ – by doubling up.Duration: Around 15 – 20 minutesThis script has been adapted from the original Oliver Twist playscript available separately off TpT and www.plays-r-ussell.com The original script has been adapted to Readers Theater in the following ways:1. Music suggestions and stage directions have been removed BUT ‘scene titles’ have been kept in or added, with an inclusion of t
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Nicholas Nickleby Reader's Theater Adaptation of Charles Dickens' Novel
Nicholas Nickleby Readers Theater Adaption of Charles Dickens’ NovelCast of 6 (up to 28)There are a maximum of 6 readers to each scene (bar three scenes where doubling is included)Duration:Around 1 hour If divided into two halves, each half could be around 30 minutesThis script has been adapted from the original Nicholas Nickleby playscript available separately off TpT and www.plays-r-ussell.com in the Literature section of KS III and IV.The original script has been adapted to Readers Theater in
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
A detailed analysis of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
This is a detailed analysis (Line by Line) of the play The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare. This document has 139 pages of critical analysis of the play.
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. A Play by Frank Galati-Reading Guide
(From Wikipedia) The Grapes of Wrath is a 1988 play adapted by Frank Galati from the classic John Steinbeck novel of the same name, with incidental music by Michael Smith. The play debuted at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, followed by a May 1989 production at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and a June 1989 production at the Royal National Theatre in London. After eleven previews, the Broadway production, directed by Galati, opened on March 22, 1990 at the Cort Theatre, where it ran for
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Little Red Riding Hood play cast of 6 alternative version
Little Red Riding Hood Play cast of 6 – an alternative version of the Brothers Grimm version of the Fairy TaleThis is one of a set of 'alternative' fairy tales based on those written by Brothers Grimm - but re-written, just as they did! These include Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella - all very alternative!This alternative Little Red Riding Hood play can be used for performance or as a guided reading text or Readers TheaterCast of 6, reading time approximately 10 - 15 m
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4th - 7th, Adult Education
Hard Times Reader's Theater adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel
Hard Times adapted to Readers Theatre from the original Charles Dickens NovelCast of 12Duration around 15 minutesSample Text:Narrator: And so, we come to Dickens’ shortest novel! Cast: (Cumulative sigh of relief)Narrator: But you needn’t think I’m going to let you off that lightly!Cast: (Grunts, mutterings)Narrator: No. We still have a story to tell.Mr. Gradgrind: And characters to portray. As they were, of course. Nothing fancifulLouisa: (Groaning) Or even, dare I say it, imaginative. Perish th
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
The Old Curiosity Shop Reader's Theater adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel
The Old Curiosity Shop – a Reader’s Theatre Adaptation of Charles Dickens’ NovelCast of 6, Duration around 20 minutesSample Text:Narrator: Good morning!Grandfather: And a very good morning to you! Welcome to the Old Curiosity Shop!Tell me, what priceless items of curiosity can I interest you in, today, sir?Quilp: (Sneering) Priceless? I’d say just about anything you have to say is priceless!Nell: What a vindictive, cruel man you are, Mr. Quilp!Kit: In such stark contrast to you, dear Nell!Quilp:
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Great Expectations Readers Theater Adaptation from Charles Dickens novel
Great Expectations Reader’s Theater AdaptationCast of 6 – can be adapted ‘up’ to 12 readers, or ‘down’ – by doubling up.Duration: Around 15 – 20 minutesThis script has been adapted from the original Great Expectations playscript available separately off www.plays-r-ussell.com in the Literature section of KS III and IV.The original script has been adapted to Readers Theater in the following ways:1. Music suggestions and stage directions have been removed BUT ‘scene titles’ have been kept in or ad
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
David Copperfield Readers Theater Adaptation of Charles Dicken Novel
David Copperfield Readers Theater Adaptation of Charles Dickens novelDavid Copperfield is co-narrated by the narrator and Charles Dickens – in the case of the latter, drawing many parallels between David’s life and his own.Cast of 6 – can be adapted ‘up’ to 13 readers, or ‘down’ – by doubling up.Duration: Around 15 minutes.This script has been adapted from the original David Copperfield playscript available separately off TpT and www.plays-r-ussell.com The original script has been adapted to Rea
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Bodas de Sangre: Workshop and taller de lectura + Book included!
A complete guide throughout the book "Bodas de Sangre".Book is also included in the pdf as a link (free access in a library). Furthermore, you have a complete reading guide with questions to work with your students.### It would be kind of you to Rate me and comment me and if you do that, you will... Earn TpT Credits for purchases on my TpT store. You get one TpT Credit for every $ you spend on my TpT products. Thing is, you only get the Credits after you comment and rate me on the items that you
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
La casa de Bernarda alba. Proyectos de teatro + actividades de lectura
Through this guide, you will guide your students to different projects such as La clasa de bernarda alba play and investigation. Furthermore, you have a complete reading guide with questions to work with your students.### It would be kind of you to Rate me and comment me and if you do that, you will... Earn TpT Credits for purchases on my TpT store. You get one TpT Credit for every $ you spend on my TpT products. Thing is, you only get the Credits after you comment and rate me on the items that
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Dream Blossoms in Morocco
Good novel for students who are still learning English. A Fun story aboout a Moroccan farmer, Experience the inspiring journey of Ahmed as he turns his dream of owning an organic farm in Morocco into a reality. Overcoming financial obstacles, Ahmed embraces sustainable practices, transforming his once barren land into a flourishing oasis. This heartwarming tale showcases the power of determination, unity, and the positive impact of organic farming on individuals and communities.2.6
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Romeo and Juliet RPG: A Visual Pixel Art Novel
A New Way to Teach Shakespeare. Looking for a new way to teach Shakespeare's greatest tragedy Romeo and Juliet?Presenting Romeo + Juliet RPG: A Visual Pixel Art Novel.Romeo + Juliet RPG: A Visual Pixel Art Novel is the official book adaptation of the recently released video game Romeo + Juliet RPG for iPad. This book features the entire original play presented in 2D pixel art over beautiful, colorful pre-rendered backgrounds. Not a single line was cut from this adaptation. Romeo + Juliet RPG: A
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Samuel Beckett’s short play, Act Without Words I: Critical Reading Questions
Here is a great way to teach a Samuel Beckett play. The filmed version of the play, Act Without Words stars Sean Foley, with music by Michael Nyman. The film (15 minutes) is thought-provoking and highly engaging to students. The Critical Reading Questions delve deep into some of Beckett's big ideas and questions. The lesson includes a detailed Answer Key, to guide discussion and the written responses.The play takes place in a desert. There is only one character, who is thrown on stage at the sta
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hamlet - Guilty or Insane Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer to chart whether characters are acting guilty, insane, genius, or melancholy (depressed) within Shakespeare's Hamlet. The graphic organizer is a table that has the student list the character, the trait, the student's reasoning for assigning that trait, textual evidence (such as listing specific lines), and which Act. This provides an easy way for students to track these complex characteristics throughout the play. I've included 2 essay prompts that can be used with t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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