Historical evolution of performance, technical stagecraft, and core acting techniques. Develops playwriting skills and fosters imaginative expression through script development and production management.
A student-facing assignment overview for the Macbeth skit project. It outlines the project objectives, rules, key dates, and a step-by-step checklist, along with a self-evaluation rubric for students to track their own progress in speaking and listening.
A student-facing graphic organizer and script-writing template for WIDA Level 2-3 ELLs. It provides sentence frames, scene options, and a listening log to support productive and receptive language use during the Macbeth performance task.
A visual guide for introducing the Macbeth skit performance task, featuring simplified plot summaries, key academic vocabulary, and sentence frames for Speaking and Listening.
A comprehensive teacher-facing assessment tool and portfolio evidence sheet designed to measure WIDA Level 2-3 ELL progress during a Macbeth performance task. It includes a rubric for Speaking and a checklist for Listening, aligned with graduate-level teaching standards.
A revised two-page student handout for 'Refugee' tableaux. This version resolves layout overlaps between headers and directions on page 2, clears redundant wording, and provides a cleaner organizational structure for brainstorming and staging.
A revised two-page student handout for the 'Refugee' tableau activity. This version removes the pre-filled pivotal moments and provides a blank brainstorming grid for students to identify their own character and key scenes.
A final project guide and rubric for the Verse Vibes Workshop, detailing three expressive paths (Stage, Screen, Canvas) and success criteria.
A set of six evocative writing prompt cards for the Verse Vibes Workshop, designed to trigger sensory-rich, rhythmic poetry in students.
A two-page student journal for the Verse Vibes Workshop, providing guided sections for sensory brainstorming, draft writing, and vocal performance annotation.
A dynamic, visual-heavy presentation designed to guide students through the workshop, covering concepts of rhythm, voice, and visual expression in poetry.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Verse Vibes Workshop, detailing the instructional flow, timing, and learning objectives for a multi-disciplinary poetry experience.
A specialized worksheet for drafting a short dramatic scene, including a large designated writing area with script formatting guides and a set of reflection prompts for student analysis.
A set of printable role-playing scenario cards featuring various conflicts (Mystery, Sci-Fi, Comedy) and character archetypes to inspire student scriptwriting and performance.
Instructional slide deck covering the dramatic arc (Freytag's Pyramid), script formatting standards, the principle of 'Show, Don't Tell', and instructions for the Scene Roulette activity.
A visual worksheet designed to help students map the dramatic structure of a play using the plot pyramid, featuring sections for exposition, inciting incident, climax, and resolution.
Student reflection worksheet for exploring character perspectives and internal monologues from the Greensboro Sit-ins.
Short reader's theatre script depicting the first day of the Greensboro Sit-ins, focusing on the dialogue between the students and store employees.
Facilitation guide for teachers using drama techniques to teach the Greensboro Sit-ins, including pacing, activity descriptions, and pedagogical tips.
Introductory presentation for a drama-based lesson on the Greensboro Sit-ins, focusing on historical context and drama techniques like tableau and inner monologue.
Instructions for the 'Production Line Simulation' group activity. It clearly defines the roles of Writer, Illustrator, and Presenter, provides a specific timeline for each phase, and establishes 'Studio Standards' for success.
An exemplar research profile for the musical 'Into the Woods', showing students the level of detail, specific facts, and musical analysis expected for their Broadway Spotlight project.
A reference sheet providing a curated list of iconic Broadway musicals, creators, and performers to inspire student project choices.
A visual presentation to introduce the Broadway Spotlight poster project, covering requirements, topic choices, and the project timeline with a musical theatre theme.
A Broadway-themed assessment rubric for the poster project, evaluating research, design, musical analysis, and professional quality with Tony Award-inspired levels.
A structured research organizer for students to log information about a Broadway musical, composer, or performer, including plot details, awards, and songs.
A step-by-step student guide for the Broadway Spotlight poster project, outlining project phases, requirements, and a timeline tailored to musical theatre.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Spotlight on History' project, featuring curriculum alignment, a suggested 5-day timeline, a detailed grading rubric, and differentiation strategies.
A worksheet for students to plan and draft their historical monologue, including sections for dramaturgy (setting/objective) and a structured space for scriptwriting with stage directions.
A structured research guide for middle school students to document historical facts about their chosen figure, analyze their motivations (theatre focus), and track their sources in a bibliography.
Instructional slide deck for 'Spotlight on History' project. Introduces the project requirements, monologue definitions, research tips, and performance basics for 6-8th grade students.
A complete visual answer key for the Plot Playbill worksheet, mapping the plot elements and character arc of 'The Sandwich Swap' for teacher reference.
A three-scene middle school comedy script titled 'The Sandwich Swap' exploring themes of digital reputation, friendship, and the consequences of 'prank culture'.
A professional teacher's guide for the Stage Secrets lesson, including learning objectives, vocabulary definitions, and a sample answer key based on the 'Sandwich Swap' script.
A comprehensive graphic organizer for drama students to map plot elements and track character development on a single, print-ready page.
A visually striking slide deck introducing the fundamental elements of plot and character development in drama, featuring a 'Stage Secrets' theatrical theme.
A specialized 4-page logo design workbook titled 'Logo Lab' that guides students through icon evolution, typography styles, color palette remixing, and a final master logo design.
The answer key for the 500L version of the Shadows and Spectacle handout.
A printable handout featuring a 500L leveled version of the article on Jacobean drama and stagecraft, including a simplified vocabulary bank and questions.
The answer key for the 800L version of the Shadows and Spectacle handout.
A printable handout featuring an 800L leveled version of the article on Jacobean drama and stagecraft, including a vocabulary bank and five comprehension questions.
The answer key for the Shadows and Spectacle handout, providing suggested responses for the comprehension questions.
A printable handout featuring an article on Jacobean drama and stagecraft, including a vocabulary bank and five comprehension questions for independent student work.
A final project reflection and rubric focusing on visual analysis, perseverance in the studio, and peer critique.
A slide deck for the final phase of the project, focusing on color application, surface texture, and using paint markers to enhance 3D form.
A daily studio habit tracker focused on goal setting, adaptability, and managing stress during the construction phase.
A technical reference guide for students illustrating scoring, tabbing, and joining techniques for 3D paper construction.
A planning worksheet for students to conceptualize their animal or mask, set goals for the 10-day unit, and break down their construction logic.
An introductory slide deck for the 3D paper engineering unit, covering career connections, visual elements, and the importance of precision.
A reference guide for students showing standard theatrical drafting symbols for furniture, architectural elements, and stage curtains.
A vertical drafting template for creating front elevations of set designs. It includes height markers for common flat sizes and a clear ground line for accurate measuring.
A technical drafting template for creating ground plans. It includes a 1/4" scale grid, marked Center Line and Plaster Line, and a legend area for students to define their symbols.
A reference guide for students explaining the key components of a proscenium stage and fly system, including essential technical drafting terms.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide titled 'Producer's Notes' containing objectives, neurodiverse support strategies, and discussion prompts for the Studio Blueprint lesson.
A visual presentation called 'Studio Blueprint Slides' that introduces students to the principles of logo design, color psychology, and filmmaking camera shots.
A multi-page creative workbook titled 'Studio Blueprint' designed for students to explore logo design, character development, and filmmaking through structured prompts and visual organizers.
A comprehensive answer key and teacher resource guide for the Stage Secrets reading passages. Includes answers for both 800L and 500L Lexile versions, along with instructional tips and discussion prompts.
A simplified reading passage and comprehension questions about Shakespearean theater, leveled to a 500L Lexile. Includes a visual-heavy layout with simplified vocabulary definitions for early readers or English language learners.
A reading passage and comprehension questions about Shakespearean theater and boy actors, leveled to an 800L Lexile. The material explores the historical context of performance, social opposition, and the diverse audience of the era.
Film terminology flashcards including cinematic techniques, editing terms, and narrative concepts with definitions and "director's hints" for student study.
A professional assessment rubric for a film review project, evaluating students on cinematic analysis, genre context, thematic exploration, and critical voice.
A character development graphic organizer designed for students to track cinematic cues, motivations, and transformations throughout a film's narrative.
A comprehensive teacher's lesson plan for teaching film analysis, including learning objectives, a detailed instructional sequence, and integrated use of vocabulary cards and graphic organizers.
