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7th grade drama Common Core RL.11-12.2 resources
Twilight Zone “Where is Everybody?” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this “Where is Everybody?” episode, a man with amnesia finds himself trapped in an abandoned town. Issues of social isolation and the li
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Twilight Zone “To Serve Man” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode, CCSS
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this “To Serve Man” episode, an alien race descends on Earth with benevolent promises and ulterior motives. Issues of hidden agendas/app
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes BUNDLE | Digital Escape Rooms | Readers Theater
Unlock the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes with our "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" Short Story Lessons and Enrichment Activities BUNDLE! This comprehensive bundle includes 11 Readers Theater Scripts, a PowerPoint or Google Slides Presentation, Movie Guides, Pre-Write Assignment, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary, and Two Digital Breakout Games for use with Google Classroom. Perfect for middle and high school students studying literature, mystery, crime, or detective fiction. Includes everything
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5th - 12th
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The Crucible Act Quizzes, Final Test and Answer Keys
The Crucible is a dramatic re-enactment of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts in the late 1600’s. Arthur Miller intended to use the Salem Witch Trials as an allegory about the anti-communist Red Scare and the congressional hearings of Sen. Joseph McCarthy going on in the United States at the time.Included in this 20 page unit are act by act quizzes on characterization, plot events, literary elements, and underlying themes. Most questions are True-False, Multiple Choice, and Matching. Also
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7th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint: Tragedy, Themes, Motifs and Irony
Looking for a strong introduction or conclusion to your Romeo and Juliet unit?This 46 page PowerPoint defines several literary elements, including tragedy, motif, and irony, and gives examples of each from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The themes of love, fate, light and dark, and the individual versus society are thoroughly explored as well. Use this PowerPoint while teaching from act to act, or to summarize great points as a review before unit closure!******************************
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6th - 12th
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12 Angry Men Introductory Slideshow & Study Guide
This slideshow is an introduction to the Reginald Rose play and/or 1957 Sydney Lumen film, 12 Angry Men. The slideshow covers the following material: Background information on the American judicial systemThe context of Reginald Rose's inspiration for the play and subsequent screenplaySetting information of the playCharacter information on each individual jurorThis resource also comes with a printable study guide for students to take notes on details of each juror and the facts of the case, as we
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Scene Plot Chart
This chart provides fill-in-the-blank summaries to assist struggling readers with comprehension of the play. Answer key provided.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Hearts and Hands by O. Henry: Reading and Writing Standards-Based Activities
This 43-slide PowerPoint resource contains a fun and engaging reader’s theater of O. Henry’s short story “Hearts and Hands." The activities contained in this resource were designed to be used either as a PowerPoint or as printables in a literacy center or whole group setting. The materials, ideas, and activities were designed to accommodate different learning styles and can be easily used to differentiate learning. The activities require students to analyze, evaluate, apply, synthesize, compa
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7th - 12th
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MACBETH Analysis Webs -- Motifs → Symbolism → Theme → Essay (on Google Slides)
NEW RESOURCE:In this lesson, students choose a set of interrelated recurring images (motifs) found in Macbeth and assemble quotes from the text that involve those images in some way. They then explore the symbolic possibilities behind the motif, constructing a graphic organizer that ties the quotes to the symbolic significance of the motif and ultimately to an overarching theme that can be proven with a culminating essay.It's tough guiding students in the process of moving from reading and havin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: MACBETH -- FULL LITERARY UNIT (Quizzes, Character & Plot Maps, etc.)
Shakespeare's Play Structure and the Elizabethan Age PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint while teaching from act to act, or to summarize great points before you begin your unit!This 42 slide PowerPoint transports your students back in time to Renaissance England to give them a tour of the most famous theater on earth - Shakespeare's Globe. It gives lots of interesting information about this theater, where students will learn where the wealthy and the groundlings sat, how the musicians and sound effects were presented, and more. Also included are slides about Sha
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7th - 12th
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Secret Life of Bees Sue Monk Kidd One-Pager Assessment/Project/Activity w/Rubric
This project will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the novel The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. A one-pager is a way of displaying one's individual and unique understanding of a text. One-pagers are visually stunning, represent a lot of critical thinking, and show originality and perspective.The student's task is to ultimately creatively demonstrate what they have read. I personally, love using one-pagers to assess my students at the end of a unit. They are especially
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7th - 12th
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A Raisin in the Sun Study Guide Act Questions and Answer Key
Looking for a study guide to Lorraine Hansberry's classic play?
Included in this 9 page document are study guide questions for A Raisin in the Sun. These questions cover comprehension of character, define dramatic plot lines, use quoted dialogue for discussion and even discuss Hughes' "A Dream Deferred" poem. An answer key is included for your reference.
Great for checking student comprehension or for review. A must have novel unit to print and pass out today!
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6th - 12th
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West Side Story Packet (R+J & Outsiders)
This is a packet for the movie West Side Story. This packet addresses themes across Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, and West Side Story. Packet includes section for students to discuss the theme of the works, discussion questions for the film, and a three-circle Venn diagram for comparing the three texts. Discussion questions range across varying levels of depth of knowledge.Please review and leave feedback. :)
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7th - 12th
Sherlock Holmes | The Crooked Man | Readers Theater Script | Short Story Unit
️ Embark on a literary journey with our enthralling Readers Theater Script for "The Crooked Man," a captivating short story from the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Immerse your students in the intrigue of Victorian detective work with 9 distinctive reading parts, including Narrator, Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Barclay, Miss Morrison, Crooked Man, Henry Wood, Major Murphy, and Boy. Short Story Unit Highlights: Readers Theater Script: Transport your classroom into the heart of the narrat
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5th - 12th
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Phantom of the Opera Movie Companion Activity and Lesson Plan
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: THE MASKS THAT HIDE US Engage your students in a captivating exploration of masks, identity, and the power of theater with this immersive lesson plan, perfect for language arts, acting, or sociology classes. Designed to align with National Core Standards, this comprehensive package offers a range of interactive activities and resources that will inspire your students' critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills.Included in this product:✍️ Editable Google Slides: C
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6th - 12th
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"12 Angry Men" Printable Activity Handouts & Study Guide
This comprehensive and engaging resource consists of over twelve printable activity handouts and a study guide for 12 Angry Men.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: 12 Angry Men BUNDLE (Slides, Printable Activities, Study Guide, etc!)
Romeo and Juliet Unit Bundle
Teaching Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This 160-page product bundle is all you need for a rigorous, engaging Common Core aligned unit. Product includes a 60-slide Introduction to Shakespeare PowerPoint, 56-slide Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint, 19-page in-depth Romeo and Juliet Study Guide with activities and projects, a 13-page Romeo and Juliet test with answer key, and 12-page West Side Story Study Guide to compare and contrast the modern day version as a musical - all at a reduced price. Each p
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7th - 12th
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The Crucible Act 1: Text Annotation & Close Read Activities
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW: Close reading is the thoughtful, critical analysis of a text excerpt focusing on subtle but significant details in order to develop a deeper, more precise understanding of the structures, writing techniques, and thematic messages. It is a key requirement of the Common Core State Standards MATERIALS OVERVIEW: A professional quality, ready-to-print, ready-to-present, close reading activity exploring the themes, characterization, motivations, and language of Arthur Miller's dra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature Circles Project for Drama, Theatre, English or Reading Plays
This is a literature circles project for middle or high school students to engage in when reading any play in Theatre/Drama or working on a drama unit in English. The project lasts anywhere from 1.5-3 Weeks, depending on the complexity of the texts. Students read the text in class, conduct discussions after each Act, and assign a creative role to take on for each act. The roles they may choose from are theatre-themed: Summarizer, Director, Method Actor, Dramaturg, and Scenic Designer. The gro
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5th - 12th
On The Come Up by Angie Thomas One-Pager Assessment/Project/Activity-With Rubric
This project will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the novel On The Come Up by Angie Thomas. A one-pager is a way of displaying one's individual and unique understanding of a text. One-pagers are visually stunning, represent a lot of critical thinking, and show originality and perspective.The student's task is to ultimately creatively demonstrate what they have read. I personally, love using one-pagers to assess my students at the end of a unit. They are especially great for
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7th - 12th
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Raisin in the Sun Unit Plan
Comprehensive Unit Plan from over 14 years of teaching Raisin in the Sun to multiple levels - regular and honors level. This unit includes an anticipation guide, study guide questions, specialized lessons on symbols (of the plant), prejudices, character development and quote analysis. Also includes activities for every unit, including presentation ideas, research project ideas, a creative project (with six ideas), a final paper and final quotes to analyze. Rubrics included for all projects and a
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7th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Unit PowerPoint
Kick off Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with a comprehensive, student-friendly 55-slide PowerPoint that is guaranteed to pique students' interest in this seminal classic. Slides include informative facts on Shakespeare, the Renaissance, the Globe Theater, character descriptions, quotations, theme, and captivating scenes from recent film adaptations. Presentation can last up to the entire unit as it includes engaging Common Core essays and writing activities. Need more products for Romeo and J
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Unit Bundle
Spreading the News script, rubric and SEL gossip lesson plan
Spreading the News (adapted by Kathy Applebee)Product includes a 14 page script, reader’s theater rubric and 2 page lesson plan about gossip. Lady Gregory wrote Spreading the News as a one-act comedy for the opening of the Abbey Theatre in 1904. It is one of her most successful plays dealing with an unusual situation that happens in a rural fair in Ireland. As a recently appointed English magistrate inspects stalls at the local fair, he expects and finds the worst. Because of Mrs. Tarpey's heari
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7th - 11th
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The Crucible Act Questions and Answer Keys
The Crucible is a dramatic re-enactment of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts in the late 1600’s. Arthur Miller intended to use the Salem Witch Trials as an allegory about the anti-communist Red Scare and the congressional hearings of Sen. Joseph McCarthy going on in the United States at the time.Included in this 18 page unit are act by act questions on characterization, plot events, literary elements, and underlying themes. Answer keys for each act are included.Ready to Print and Pass out
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7th - 12th
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