Halloween drama lectures under $5

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Intro to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

Created by

Language Arts Excellence

This product features a highly-engaging introductory PowerPoint Presentation for the Father of Horror himself, Edgar Allan Poe. A unit of study on Poe is not complete without learning the gory and heartbreaking details of his life and what made him into the master poet and writer whom we continue to marvel at today. This 20-slide powerpoint runs through his tragic family life and childhood, relationships, early occupations (before he was the Poe that you know), synopses of some of his most famou

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6th - 10th

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle

Hamlet Introduction Presentation - Discussion, Shakespeare Biography, & Context

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Hamlet Introduction Presentation includes absolutely everything you need to introduce the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare to your students. This interactive PowerPoint presentation includes pre-reading discussion questions, a biography of Shakespeare, a fun review quiz, background information and context for the play, and more!This is included in our best-selling unit plan:>>> Hamlet Complete Unit PlanIncluded in This Hamlet Introduction Presentation:➡️ PowerPoint Presentation: This

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Grades:

10th - 12th

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Also included in: Hamlet Unit Plan - Complete Drama Reading Unit for Shakespeare's Play

The Globe Theatre Introduction Presentation - Shakespeare's Theater Lesson

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British History, Drama, English Language Arts

The Globe Theatre Introduction Presentation - Shakespeare's Theater Lesson: Step back in time to Renaissance England and embark on a tour of Shakespeare's iconic Globe Theatre with our ready-to-use resource. Immerse your students in the rich history and significance of this literary landmark, famously associated with William Shakespeare. The presentation provides an engaging and informative overview of the Globe Theatre, offering insights into its architectural features, functions, and historica

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8th - 12th

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Also included in: Shakespeare Introductory Resources - Slides, Activities, Assignments, & Posters

Puppet Theater Drama Presentation and Activity - History of Puppetry

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Arts & Music, Drama, English Language Arts

Puppet Theater Drama Presentation and Activity - History of Puppetry: This engaging presentation immerses students in the fascinating history of puppet theater, providing a comprehensive overview of its history and evolution. Students will gain insight into the three primary forms of puppetry used in North America—hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes—and explore their unique characteristics and techniques. The presentation also features links to short videos illustrating each puppet form a

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6th - 10th

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Introduction to Shakespeare Presentation - Biography & Historical Context Lesson

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Introduction to Shakespeare Presentation - Biography & Historical Context Lesson: Transport your students back in time to the vibrant world of Shakespeare with this comprehensive introduction presentation. Explore the life and times of Shakespeare, exploring the political, social, and cultural context of the 16th century, The Tudor Period, and The Renaissance. The slides share information on the influence of the era on literature, the Globe Theater, drama and poetry genres, Shakespeare's lan

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Grades:

9th - 12th

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Also included in: Shakespeare Introductory Resources - Slides, Activities, Assignments, & Posters

Chinese Theater Drama Introduction Presentation - Peking Opera & Mask Activity

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Chinese, Drama, English Language Arts

Chinese Theater Drama Introduction Presentation - Peking Opera & Mask Activity: Introduce your students to the fascinating world of Chinese theater and drama with this engaging presentation and hands-on mask-making activity. The presentation explores the evolution of Chinese drama, highlighting various forms of theatrical performances, the significance of traditional roles, and elaborate costumes, with a special emphasis on the renowned Peking Opera. Following the presentation, students will

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Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Drama, Literature, Reading

Drama elements powerpoint (Spanish)/ Elementos de drama

Created by

Arcoiris Resources

This powerpoint is great to introduce the elements of drama. Includes: ambiente personajes dialogo Direcciones del escenario Libreto acto escena director narrador * The font may change once downloaded, as I used a downloaded font.

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Art History, Halloween, Visual Arts

Venetian Masks Plaster Mask Art Project

Created by

Art with Lockheart

Italy is home to many great works of art, and Venice is famous for its masks. The history of Venetian masks goes back hundreds of years. This engaging art activity is perfect for a sculpture class, a 3-D design class, or a general high school art course. It would be fun to complete this art project at the beginning of the school year to coincide with Halloween or later in the year to relate to Mardi Gras. This downloadable zip file includes three files. The “Venetian Masks Lecture” PowerPoint i

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Activities, Lesson

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow PowerPoint - 40 Slides - Washington Irving

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Teach with Mark and Elyse

This is a 40 slide PowerPoint presentation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The PowerPoint is designed with an attractive arrangement of colors and pictures to engage students. Students will learn and analyze the story's authorship, genres/themes, setting, and main characters. Note guide sheets are included so that students can follow along while engaging the material and collaborating. This product includes: OverviewPowerPoint Presentation Note Guide SheetsNote: This PowerPoint is included in ou

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Arts & Music, Drama, English Language Arts

Playwriting Structure

Created by

Just Drama

After students have learned about playwriting and have written their 3-paragraph-story, they are ready to dive into playwriting structure so they can write their own three scene plays! This 12 slide PowerPoint guides students through playwriting structure and prepares them to use their imagination and create a story to share with the class! A playwriting script template is included!Click here if you want the intro to playwriting unit:Introduction to PlaywritingAll EDITABLE documents!Feedback &am

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Lectures

Macbeth by Shakespeare- Background Information Power Point

Created by

Mrs Shakespeare

This is a 34-page, visual Power Point presentation about Shakespeare's play, Macbeth. It includes a historical overview of the characters, setting and plot of Macbeth. I use this Power Point to build background knowledge about the real events and people depicted in the play. I've selected lots of visually stunning paintings and photos to help students see some of the key elements regarding plot and characters in the play. This file is ideal for printing out and placing on a bulletin board.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Teach with Mark and Elyse

The Tell-Tale Heart PowerPoint Activity: Mood and Tone - CCSS

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This is a 40 slide PowerPoint for students to practice identifying mood and tone in Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart. The activity fits great with a study of Poe's classic short story in your classroom. The slides prompt students to analyze various passages in the story and use handouts in collaboration with peers as they follow along the presentation. There is a lesson plan to guide you through facilitating the activity over the course of two days, including warm-ups and exit tickets. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Ancient History, Drama, Literature

Also included in: The Tell-Tale Heart - ACTIVITY PAIR PACK - PowerPoint Practice & Class Debate

Ancient Greek Theater and Classical Tragedy Background PowerPoint Lecture

Created by

William Woodrum

This is an excellent PowerPoint lecture which is focused on the necessary background students need to know to understand ancient Greek theater, especially that applied to tragedy according to Aristotle's formula in "Poetics." This presentation begins with some geographical information for 5th Century B.C. ancient Greece, including the basics of the "city state" (polis)--I use the difference between Sparta and Athens as a good example to set up the focus on "drama" and how slavery itself allowed

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

The History of Halloween - PowerPoint Presentation and Crossword Activity

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Teach with Mark and Elyse

Are you looking for a fun addition to your classroom agenda during Halloween time? With this resource students will engage in a brief PowerPoint session about the history of Halloween and work on a crossword activity that reviews Halloween trivia. The PowerPoint also has a slide with links to engaging videos that can be played to fill in the class period with further review of the holiday's history. This product includes: OverviewPowerPoint Presentation PowerPoint Note GuidesCrossword Puzzle (an

Subjects:

Autumn, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

Also included in: History of Halloween & Thanksgiving PowerPoints - PAIR PACK

Elements of Tableau powerpoint

Created by

Jennifer Duncan

Identifies the main elements needed in good tableaux, such as control, freeze, expression, story, etc. Can be used as a note in class or printed and posted around the room.

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

7th - 10th

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Orpheus and Eurydice, Greek Myth, Ancient Greece, Hadestown, No Prep Lesson

Created by

Humanities Workshop

Are you looking for a NO PREP lesson for Orpheus and Eurydice? Look no further! Your prep work is complete! ⭐This slideshow is a great introduction to the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. The story is a classic and it is a cultural touchstone. ⭐This is an excellent addition to your Classics, Ancient History, Greek Myths, and History of Music, Drama, and Theater Courses. Also, it is GREAT to use as an introduction to the musical Hadestown. See below for a list of slides.This is the PPT version.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Drama

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Drama, English, English Language Arts

Dystopian Literature (The Basics)-Notes Presentation

Created by

Koch's Odds N' Ends

I use this presentation every year with my students. I have them take Cornell Notes as we go over the basic information on dystopian literature. It's a really great introduction for their dystopian novel study! The presentation includes the following slides: -What is a Dystopia? -Possible Aspects of a Dystopian Society/Setting (cont.) -Possible Protagonist Character Traits -Examples of Dystopian Societies As an extension of these notes, I have a Dytopian Protagonist activity for sale in my s

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

Themes and Morals in Urban Legends: Discussion/ Creative Writing Prompt

Created by

The Last Class on the Left

Explore the traits of urban legends before creating one for yourself! Use the interactive powerpoint to discuss: 1) The origin and purpose of urban legends 2) How urban legends exploit cultural fears 3) The goal of urban legends in perpetuating popular morals within a culture 4) Fun urban legends about teenagers At the end, students will pick a fear to exploit and create their own one page story (rubric included). Have fun!!!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Activities

Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism, & No Exit--PowerPoint: Bio,Works,& Philosophy

Created by

William Woodrum

This is the presentation I use to introduce the French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and the philosophy of existentialism in preparation for my students reading the play No Exit. The presentation has a logical progression moving from the life of Sartre, his works (with special attention on No Exit), and the philosophy of existentialism. I have built the presentation with focus in mind, avoiding superfluous information that can trip students up. I think you will find it to be very helpf

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Drama, English Language Arts, Philosophy

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

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The English Teacher's Pet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

Shakespeare's Play Structure and the Elizabethan Age PowerPoint

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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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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Literature

CCSS:

, RL.8.2

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Superstitions, Prophecies and Witchcraft

Created by

Candace Horner

This lesson/activity is about learning prophetic techniques. Has been used in association with The Crucible, but also could be thematically connected to Poe short stories, Macbeth, the Puritans, The Odyssey (role of oracles/fate) and the short story “Gryphon” by Charles Baxter. Can be used a stand-alone around Halloween to discuss the practice of prophecy/superstitions in history or as a glimpse in to the history of psychology. Includes ppt lecture, handouts to set up 5 superstition stations so

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Activities, Lesson

"Basic Stage Movement" Slide Presentation for Drama and Theatre Students

Created by

Kateri Davis

This is an excellent introduction to stage movement and stage terminology for new drama students or as a review for drama students working on a performance. It contains 31 slides, including a six question quiz at the end. The presentation breaks things down into 3 parts: Theatre is Not Reality, Body Positioning, and Moving Onstage. After each section, there is a summary of main ideas. Most slides have accompanying notes for the teacher to use for class discussions and demonstrations. Appropr

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

5th - 8th

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Introduction to The Crucible PowerPoint

Created by

Julie Vagianos

This power point introduces all of the main ideas associated with Arthur Miller's The Crucible. It starts with general background information about the Salem Witch trials, McCarthyism, and Miller then covers drama, tragedy, and the tragic hero. Also included is character information. See my Cornell notes that go along with this power point.

Subjects:

Drama, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

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