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Mask Making in Drama

By Laurie Joy

Working with masks in drama is an essential skill for students to experience. Making their own masks is fun and with this lesson, revealing. Have students make their own masks according to the criteria listed below and see what amazing results you

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Drama, Dance, Education

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Gore Make-Up in Drama Class

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Gore Make-Up is a unit that I teach every chance I get to my students. Whether this be in drama class as part of the curriculum or when beginning Macbeth in English (with the bleeding soldier intro)...I do this because this is a unit/exercise that

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English Language Arts, Drama, Education

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

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Review Posters for Macbeth

By Laurie Joy

Make your study of Macbeth a visual aid in your classroom! I use these posters as a summation of scenes when reading Macbeth. You will find a poster for each major character as well a visual with a descriptor for every scene in Macbeth. When you are

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English Language Arts, Education

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

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Creative Script Writing in Drama

By Laurie Joy

This creative script writing assignment uses what students find most engaging, movies, songs and television, they are responsible for devising their first working script. The kicker here, is that they do not know what their chosen quotes will be

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Creative Writing, Drama, Writing

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Nine Roles for Literature Circles

By Laurie Joy

Literature Circles are a fun and engaging way to teach any type of literature in your class. This may be short stories, poetry, and your novel unit. Literature Circles are about students choosing a particular type of literature and getting together

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

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

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Literature Circles Reference Sheet

By Laurie Joy

Literature Circles are a fun and engaging way to teach any type of literature in your class. This may be, short stories, poetry, and your novel unit. What you will find here, are the 9 roles that are used in Literature Circles on a handy one page

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Education

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

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Annual Dramatic Arts Awards

By Laurie Joy

It's the end of the year in Drama and what to do? How about an Annual Awards Day! Have each student nominate each of their classmates for their memorable, funny, and outstanding performances throughout the year. Have them choose from categories such

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Drama, Education

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

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Movement/Dance Unit Culminating Activity

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In addition to my introductory lesson for movement/dance, is this culminating activity! My students have absolutely amazed me with their final presentations when using this lesson. It provides the freedom of choice, while still having the proper

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Drama, Dance, Education

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Back to School Letter

By Laurie Joy

The first day of school is nerve-wracking for everyone, students as well as teachers. Set the tone in your classroom by having everyone begin the semester with a letter that reveals interesting facts about themselves as well as sets semester goals.

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English Language Arts, Education, Writing

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

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Creative Way to Teach Grammar and Writing Using a Clipping File

By Laurie Joy

Tired of using grammar books? Sick of making up writing topics to please the whole class? Well, look no further, as those days are now over. Using this particular idea, each student is responsible for coming up with their own writing topics...ones

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grammar

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

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Introductory Writing Assignment- It's All About Me

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Well, it's another year and you have some new 'lovelies' in your room. Let's get to know them through a fun and creative three-part assignment. This is not your typical, 'what did you do this summer' writing piece. Here, you will find out about your

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

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Movement/Dance Unit Introduction

By Laurie Joy

This introductory unit is fool proof for dramatic arts students when introducing their movement unit. It requires them to listen to a section of music (essential to have the right one) listen to the instruments they hear, and respond to the music

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Physical Education, Drama, Dance

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Celebrity Poetry

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Add some spice to your poetry collection with these poems about Ashton and Demi and Tom and Katie. These examples teach students what a quatrain and a stanza are in a creative and fun way! Have them model one of their own with a celebrity of their

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Education

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Using Texting to Summarize

By Laurie Joy

To text or not to text? That seems to be the question lately! Should we be allowing our students to use technology (ie. their cell phones in class) or should we fight the unending battle of banning them? If you choose to let them use their cell

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Lesson

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By Laurie Joy

Promote reading in your classroom by providing your students an opportunity to 'sign out' a book that you have in your classroom library! Scholastic is a lifesaver in this regard, or have your students bring in a book that they have previously read

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English Language Arts, Reading, Education

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

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Novel Search

By Laurie Joy

If you have the freedom to let your students choose their novel that they read in your class...this sheet can be used. I had my students do some research into finding their 'perfect' novel. This has been used with reluctant readers in the hopes of

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English Language Arts, Education, Literature

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Book Pass Sheet

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How do you pick a good book? By perusing many of them. Allow your students the same opportunity in your classroom. Have students partake in a book pass and they are bound to find one they like! This sheet allows them to keep track of the books they

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English Language Arts, Reading, Education

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 22 years of teaching grades 7-12 in Dramatic Arts and English. These include applied, academic, and college level courses. Also, I am a professor at the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. As well as, I have experience working with EQAO and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am all about engaging the students that I teach. Which is why having my students choose what they would like to read about and write about is imperative in my classroom. Also, I try to instill a sense of responsibility for learning for my students; where they make choices on a daily basis and must live with the outcomes or consequences based upon those choices. We also try to have fun while we learn and spend a large amount of time together!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Masters in Education

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ba/BEd English Major - Geography Minor Specialist in Reading Specialist in Religion Masters of Education - High School Literacy focus Dramatic Arts Parts 1 & 2 Principal's Qualifications

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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Drama, Literature, Writing