Use Reader's Theater to practice speaking and to learn about stories from …
Use Reader's Theater to practice speaking and to learn about stories from various cultures of the world at the same time. The free scripts can be copied, shared, and performed for any noncommercial purpose. Available in a full range of reading levels and aimed at mostly ages 8-15. Links to tips on doing reader's theater, special features for each story, and children's books that tie in with the stories.This page offers seven reader's theater scripts, with links to teacher's guides and other information on using reader's theater in the classes across the curriculum.
This lesson from the American Forum for Global Education is designed to …
This lesson from the American Forum for Global Education is designed to help children understand that using hands to "convey messages" is a form of communication.
In this video, a teacher conducts a science lesson where students create …
In this video, a teacher conducts a science lesson where students create a tableau of living and non-living things based on their reading of a book called "The Tiny Seed." [7:07]
In this video [4:35] from August Wilson: The Ground on Which I …
In this video [4:35] from August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Wilson and others discuss his unique writing process. Discussion questions are provided.
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this …
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips involved in writing a play, including information on the specific layout of the script.
"Oh What a Lovely War" changed the landscape of British theatre and …
"Oh What a Lovely War" changed the landscape of British theatre and had a major impact on perceptions of the First World War. Here actor Murray Melvin discusses his memories of the original Theatre Workshop production and describes Joan Littlewood's radically experimental working methods. [13:28]
This lesson plan incorporates art, drama, social studies, and language arts. Students …
This lesson plan incorporates art, drama, social studies, and language arts. Students use recycled paper and boxes to create a castle, then use it as inspiration to write and act out their own play. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com. Registration is free and takes only a few moments to complete.)
This collection uses primary sources to explore Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Digital …
This collection uses primary sources to explore Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.
Lights, camera, action, and a bit of mystery! In this lesson, students …
Lights, camera, action, and a bit of mystery! In this lesson, students use mystery props in a skit bag to create and perform in short, impromptu skits.
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