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Drama Common Core CCRA.L.5 resources
Hamlet Unit Plan - Complete Drama Reading Unit for Shakespeare's Play
Hamlet Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Hamlet by William Shakespeare. With more than 280+ pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This drama unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, interactive class activities, and much more!What Teachers Are Saying About The Hamlet Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for a challenging and comprehensive unit this is wonderful to have -- it
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Abridged and Modified Macbeth Side-by-Side Text and Questions / 60 pgs
Macbeth was the first Shakespeare play I ever taught, and it helped me appreciate how much fun your students can have while acting out a drama in the classroom.However, this experience also helped me understand what aspects of a Shakespearean drama frustrate students and teachers. Some of the characters are confusing, some scenes do not advance the plot or are not school appropriate, and some of the language is dense.For these reasons, I created an abridged and modified version of Macbeth. Every
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9th - 12th
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Fall Halloween Readers Theater Script & Reading Activities: Mummy: Grade 3 4 5 6
Mummy-themed Halloween Readers' Theater Script & Literacy Activities: "Mumford's Mummy Problem": When Mumford the Mummy's stink gets too strong, he finds a scented solution from a surprising source.This readers' theater literacy toolkit makes a terrific addition to any mummy, Egypt, or Halloween unit and is perfect for third-grade, fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade students. It includes the following:>"Mumford's Mummy Problem": 7-page, 5-reader script>Sound Effects: Cue Cards
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3rd - 6th
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BROADWAY MUSICALS MOVIE GUIDES FOR 9 GREAT BROADWAY SHOWS!
"Experience the Magic of Broadway with Our Fantastic Musical Movie Guides Bundle!Introduce Your Students to 9 Amazing Musicals:- Mary Poppins- Newsies- Singing in the Rain- The Music Man- The Sound of Music- Hairspray- Peter Pan- West Side Story- Into the WoodsPerfect for Rewarding Students After Concert Performances or Before Winter Break and End-of-Year Celebrations.Keep Your Students Engaged and Focused with Comprehensive Movie Guides Designed for Each Musical.A Must-Have Addition to Your Sub
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4th - 10th, Staff
Also included in: A Bundle of Broadway! Celebrate Broadway musicals with your students!
INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, Meter, Insults!
Planning to teach a play by William Shakespeare? Want to provide students with a fascinating overview of the author's life, the construction of the Globe Theater, the language of early-modern English, the rhythm of iambic pentameter, and more? This 50-page resource has EVERYTHING you could possibly want to introduce ANY play by William Shakespeare....This comprehensive bundle includes a biography of the Bard, an account of the construction of the Globe Theater, handouts and exercises to help stu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Abridged and Modified Romeo and Juliet Side-by-Side Text and Questions Bundle
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I cracked in to William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. While this is among one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and while I enjoy teaching drama, I found the version presented in the textbook to be inaccessible.So I got to work creating a side-by-side version of Romeo and Juliet with the text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. In an effort to make the text more accessible for students, I eli
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9th - 10th
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Wonder Novel Study Book Unit
Are you teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio and looking for high-quality, engaging novel activities? Download my Wonder Novel Study Book Unit for a comprehensive unit jam-packed full of meaningful activities to help your students learn all about the life of Auggie Pullman. This is a perfect unit for a full class novel study, read-aloud, literature circles, small group book study, or independent reading. With this complete unit resource, you'll have all of the material you need to run a thorough, rig
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Wonder and Auggie & Me by RJ Palacio Novel Study BUNDLE
Read-Aloud Plays: Tale of Peter Rabbit Readers Theater
The last time my 5th graders performed this for our primary students, well, in 20 years of having kids produce plays, I've never seen a funnier play or a more engaged audience! This original read-aloud play uses Beatrix Potter's classic story to focus on peer pressure and character traits. It comes with the original text and three worksheets: vocabulary and grammar development, fact and opinion maze, and a compare and contrast exercise. The play is for from 7 to 11 students, depending on your ne
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3rd - 6th
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Coco Movie Guide- 8 day unit comprehension, analysis and literary skills
This eight day unit uses the movie, “Coco” to teach characterization, generalization, drawing conclusions, cause and effect, theme and text analysis. This unit is also aligned to common core standards. Included are eight complete daily lessons complete with mini lessons, lesson, activities and assessments. . This great little unit has tons of hand outs and worksheets like character trading cards, character charts and Venn diagrams, and target skill Power Points. These mini lessons can be u
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6th - 9th
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Romeo and Juliet Bundle - Reading Guide, Quizzes, Test, Close Readings (Google)
This low-prep bundle covering Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare contains all the formative and summative assessments teachers need to assess general reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and reduce take-home grading responsibilities. Included are five multiple choice quizzes, each covering a single act; five reading guides, each covering a single act; twenty-five close reading worksheets, each covering a single scene; an end-of-unit test; and answ
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9th - 12th
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Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) Tragedy Unit
If I had to choose only one classic piece of literature that everyone should study, it would be Sophocles' Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex). This ancient Greek tragedy is the model against which all other tragedies are compared, from Shakespeare onward. Aristotle himself lauded it as the quintessential example of the genre. Today, the play raises questions about the place of tragedy in modern life.This in-depth unit plan is based on the various activities I created when teaching Oedipus in differe
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11th - 12th
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Valentine's Day Readers' Theater | February Reading Activity
Share the love and fun this Valentine's Day with a special Reader's theater. Perfect for a high interest upper elementary holiday reading activity. Easy prep with a big impact. Your students will laugh out loud as they read this funny, original script about a band of cupid trainees who are assigned a special mission to earn their golden diapers! This reader’s theater can be a challenge and is geared towards 5th grade and up. I recommend reading through it the first time as a whole class. Then s
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Holiday Bundle | Seasonal Reading Activities
REAR WINDOW | Alfred Hitchcock Film Study Guide | Worksheets
Alfred Hitchcock's REAR WINDOW stars Jimmy Stewart as a globetrotting photographer confined to his New York City home. He passes the time by watching his neighbors and suddenly thinks a murder been committed in a nearby apartment. Stewart’s girlfriend (Grace Kelly) is skeptical. Is what he’s seen really authentic…and can he convince others? Your 15-page printable study guide features . . .• introductory cinematic notes • vocabulary • literary notes• study questions to use as the film progresses
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8th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2 Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 2, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable version is available.)By completing this activity, students will:Identify what the
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9th - 12th
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INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE | 2 Week Bundle | Drama & Theatre
Two weeks of engaging bell to bell lessons introducing your actors to The Bard! Unit begins with an overview of Elizabethan England and Shakespeare vocabulary including common words and modifications (thou, doth, believ’th, anon, etc…). Chock full of engaging videos and activities that bring his work to life! Unit culminates with students performing one of SIX SHAKESPEAREAN SCENES. These were carefully curated so students can take a crack at fun and exciting moments in Shakespeare’s plays. Supp
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9th - 12th
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Juneteenth Readers Theater
Perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and comes embedded with discussion prompts and historic photos. It’s the narrative of ten-year old Tyree during the Civil War. Tyree believes whatever her masters say. But when Tyree’s brother, Sweet Walter, arrives with a band of Union soldiers to tell her the war is over, she and her family experience their day of Jubilee, the day they know freedom for the fi
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4th - 8th
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Romeo and Juliet Adapted Script Including Character List and Literary Terms
This newly updated (2024) script is true to the original text but is very readible and accessable to 8th, 9th or 10th graders. Contains all the important scenes and examples of all literary elements usually covered with Romeo and Juliet. Also includes "famous lines," so students who read the adapted script get the full experience of Shakespeare. Updated version includes more dialogue, A.I. generated images to help students visualize the characters and scenes, and embedded literary terms with def
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8th - 10th
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JULIUS CAESAR Study Guide for the 1970 Film | Worksheets | Printables
Starring Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, and John Gielgud, this version of Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR remains almost completely true to the original script. Viewing the movie allows students to see and hear—rather than just to read—many elements of the play, including the famous soliloquies and speeches. This 24-page printable study guide includes . . .• introductory notes to prepare students for the vocabulary, the Roman times and the various literary devices used in the play• study question
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9th - 12th
William Shakespeare Bundle of 5 plays, abridged adaptations
Stop! You've found it, a wonderful set of five of Shakespeare's finest plays. Introduce your class to the greatest hero of the English language and give them a performance experience they'll never forget. These original adaptations have been written in kid friendly language retaining the irresistible excitement of the Bard's stories and will become a favorite of your students now and for years to come.The 5 plays included are:Shakespeare’s Macbeth, abridged adaptationShakespeare’s Midsummer Nigh
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3rd - 8th
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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
10 Classic Drama Games - Improv Games and Theater Activities for Actors
Here are 10 of the most popular and beloved drama games that have become favorites in k-12 classes around the world. In this product, you will find 10 classic improv games with step-by-step instructions, helpful prompts, and the specific standards achieved by playing these games.Improv games are a highlight of any drama class. Students perform, direct, and gain confidence while creating theater with fellow actors. Amazingly, a good drama game can be played with little or no acting experience, by
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Bundle: 75 Improv and Drama Games for the Classroom
Abridged and Modified Julius Caesar Side-by-Side Text and Questions Bundle
While I love teaching Shakespeare, I have to admit that there are parts of his plays I sometimes want to skip. Some scenes are too dense for students or not closely tied to plot. I feel this acutely with Julius Caesar, which I read with sophomores.For these reasons, I created an abridged and modified version of Julius Caesar. Every scene has been condensed. Essential but complicated words and ideas have been footnoted. Less essential but complicated words or phrases have been modified.Plus, I ha
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9th - 10th
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Hamlet Quiz, Close Reading Worksheet, Test, and Answer Key Bundle (Google Drive)
This low-prep bundle covering Hamlet by William Shakespeare contains all the formative and summative assessments teachers need to assess general reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and greatly reduce take-home grading responsibilities. Included are five multiple choice quizzes; nineteen close reading worksheets, each covering a single scene; an end-of-unit test; and answer keys. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality
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9th - 12th
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The Life Cycle of a Sunflower Seed to Plant, Reader's Theater Script; Level 1
The Life Cycle of a Seed Reader's Theater script Level 1Bring your science standards to life with this engaging Reader's Theater play designed to help your students learn about the life cycle of a sunflower seed. This fun script reinforces reading skills, science standards, science vocabulary, fluency, and speaking and listening skills. Students will learn how a sunflower seed needs water, sunlight, and soil to grow and what each stage of the plant life cycle looks like, starting and ending with
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