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8th grade performing arts guided reading books
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How to Write a Play Writing Unit | Create Your Own Reader's Theater!
Teach your students how to write a play from start to finish. The slides include vocabulary, examples, and a step-by-step breakdown of creating characters, a storyboard, script, practice and performance. Students follow along and create their own play with the included worksheets. This bundle also includes narrative and informational reading passages with comprehension questions about the life and work of a playwright. I have also included a How to Write a Play wordsearch for fast finishers! Thi
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2nd - 8th
Prince Royce BiografÃa: Biography on Afro-latino Bachata Singer + Song Activity!
This 5-page file includes:~A biography on the singer Prince Royce, whose parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic to the United States. It talks about his childhood and his musical career as well as a bit about his personal life. Reading also includes a short history of Bachata music. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions.~A song activity for the song "Corazón sin cara". You can play the song for students to fill in the missing words.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Top 20 Hispanic Singers and Musicians Biography Bundle @50% off! (Cantantes)
Latin Music: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Cueca (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary in a glossary up top and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Note: This reading is in English and is ideal for beginner Spanish students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar readings in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Romeo and Juliet Guided Reading Packet Bundle (Acts 1-5)
This product includes 60 pages worth of guided reading and introductory materials for Acts 1-5 of Romeo and Juliet! This download includes PDF files to ensure compatibility across devices, as well as answer keys for your convenience. (A version of this packet that includes a final test for a discounted download can be found here: Romeo and Juliet Guided Reading Packet (Acts 1-5) and Test Bundle.) This resource is also great for distance, online, or hybrid classrooms!This series of packets for A
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7th - 11th
Selena Quintanilla Biography of Famous Tejano Singer (English Version)
This biography is on Selena Quintanilla who was a very popular Tejano singer. It talks about her early life, career, marriage, influence and early death. Reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Perfect for women's history month, or Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This biography is in English, I offer a similar biography in Spanish in my store
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Heritage: Top 5 Bios Bundle of Famous Hispanics @35% off! (English)
A Christmas Carol school play
This 10-15 minute adaptation of A Christmas Carol was written by Sue Russell as a versatile resource - one which can be used as a performance piece or one which can be used within the classroom. The cast of 20 plus can be divided into smaller groups for rehearsal within the classroom or as a set of guided reading scripts. In whatever form, the story always 'packs an emotional punch' - a wonderful message conveying the power of love and the importance of sharing at this festive time of year.Other
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3rd - 9th
Flamenco Cultural Reading on Spanish Dance (English Version)
This 4-page file includes:~A 2-page reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary.~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions.~Answer key. Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show student
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7th - 10th
Teaching Music History - Music in the Romantic Era: 1825-1900
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Romantic Era, approximately 1825 - 1900. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers, including Fraznk Liszt, Richard Wagner, Robert Schumann, and Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky, among others. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Salem Witch Trials Guided Reading Play Scripts
Set of 5 Guided Reading Play Scripts (plus quizzes) on The Salem Witch Trials.
Boredom, over-active imaginations and a certain flair for amateur dramatics - all fatally combined to produce one of the cruelest travesties of justice in U.S. history. 19 hangings of complete innocents, labeled as witches ... by children. Who, or what, was to blame? Sift through some very suspect evidence and draw your own conclusions, from this set of guided reading play scripts, written by Sue Russell, covering th
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4th - 12th
Teaching Music History - Music in the Classical Era: 1750-1825
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Classical Era, approximately 1750 - 1825. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Abridged Romeo and Juliet Play Google Slides Special Education
101 Google Slides including 5 vocabulary words, 10 agree or disagree anticipatory statements and then an easy, plain text, abridged version of the play including character lists for each scene and a mix of recall and higher level questions throughout. Perfect for special education students. Use as is and have students answer aloud, in notebooks, make a copy for each student to type responses, or easily add the Peardeck extension for interactive learning. All the hard work is done!
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7th - 10th
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A Brief History of Music - Jazz
This text serves to describe the history of American jazz, including its major styles and genres, contributors, and its connection with American history. Artists such as Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane are discussed, in addition to the rise of styles including the blues, swing, bebop, and fusion. This text is designed for middle, high school, and collegiate students studying an introductory course on Music History. A supplemental document, Artists of Jazz Music
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching Music History - Music of Ancient Greece
This text serves to assist in the instruction of Music of in the Ancient Greek society. Subjects covered include mythology, musical instruments, culture, Greek philosophy, famous figures, and musical theory. A discussion question worksheet is also included, and can be used as an in-class guided discussion activity or an individual homework assignment.
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5th - 12th
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Composer Profiles - Composers in the Romantic Era (1825-1900)
This supplemental text to Music in the Romantic Era: 1825-1900 can be used in addition to the main text or as an independent biographical resource. Contained is a series of brief accessible biographies of prominent composers in the Romantic Era. Composers include Antonin Dvorak, Camille Saint-Saens, Edvard Grieg, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Gustav Mahler, Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, Modest Mussorsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Kors
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Reggaeton: Latin Urban Music of Puerto Rico Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading that talks about reggaeton music. It covers the historical and cultural significance of this Caribbean music as well as some popular artists. The reading features a glossary of Spanish/musical words.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 10th
Folk Music in World Culture
Folk Music in World Culture is a comprehensive text that covers world music around the globe. Ancient and modern practices of musical instruments, performance, and cultural significant in society is covered with illustrations of foreign cultures and their own unique musical customs. A suggested listened list is also provided for those who would like to listen to this music on YouTube.
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7th - 12th
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Teaching Music History - Music in the Renaissance: 1400-1600
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Renaissance Period, approximately 1400 - 1600 A.D. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers in Renaissance history. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and evaluation are also included and can be
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mariachi Cultural Reading: Traditional Mexican Music (English Version)
This reading serves as a great introduction to Mexican music. It focuses on Mariachi, its history, traditions, instruments and costumes. The reading includes 7 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included.Ideal for Mexican culture study, beginner Spanish students, hispanic heritage and/or Sub Plan!
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
Teaching Music History - Music in Video Games
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music in video games and multimedia, from the 1980's to the present day. Subjects covered include history, technology,and major composers. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and evaluation are also included and can be used for in-class discussions or homework assignments.
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5th - 12th
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Composer Profiles - Twentieth Century Composer Biographies
This supplemental text to Music in the Twentieth Century: 1900-2000 can be used in addition to the main text or as an independent biographical resource. Contained is a series of brief accessible biographies of prominent composers in the Modern Era. Composers include Aaron Copland, Alban Berg, Arnold Schoenberg, Bela Bartok, Charles Ives, Dmitri Shostakovich, George Gershwin, Giacomo Puccini, Gustav Holst, John Philip Sousa, Leonard Bernstein, Paul Hindemith, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Richard Strau
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Guided Reading Packet
This 24-page reading packet is designed to help students read, comprehend, and analyze Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. The packet divides the Act into scenes and guides students towards developing a greater understanding of the play's events. The download includes a PDF to ensure compatibility across devices, as well as an editable Word Doc that you can alter to best meet your students' needs! This resource can also be helpful for distance, online, and hybrid learning!The packet also contains 13 page
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Guided Reading Packet Bundle (Acts 1-5)
Carlos Santana Biography on Famous Mexican-American Musician (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A biography about the life and times of the famous Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana. It discusses his early life in Mexico, career in the United States, his most popular songs and bit about his personal life. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer Key. NOTE: This reading is in ENGLISH, I also offer the same biography in Spanish.
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7th - 10th
Teaching Music History - Music in the Twentieth Century
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music in the Twentieth Century, from 1900 until 2000. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers to the present day. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching Music History - Chant in the Middle Ages - 500-1000 A.D.
This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the early Middle Ages, approximately 500 - 1000 A.D. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, major figures in Medieval history, and a brief history of early Gregorian Chant. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and eval
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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