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Drama Common Core SL.7.1b resources
READERS THEATER MIDDLE SCHOOL MYSTERY SCRIPTS: YOUNG HOLMES INVESTIGATES BUNDLE
Save 25% on this Middle School Readers’ Theater Young Holmes brain teaser mystery script activities bundle. These fun whodunnit scripts will entertain both drama and ELA classes. The scripts and activities give grades 5-8 students high interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and even some writing. A FREEBIE is included. Question sheets and answers are included in both scripts. Also provided are quick peer and self assessment forms, and a reading rubric for easy marking.Young Holmes Inv
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5th - 8th
Human Body Systems: Group Newscast
I created this newscast for my fifth grade class to research one system of the body, then present information as a group in a fun way. They really get into it! There is an anchorperson (or two), a weatherperson, a sports person, and someone who is on-location. All roles are modified to fit the subject matter, of course!Included:- An introduction page with news roles and sign-up- A page for students to organize and collect their 3 facts- A presentation checklist to practice- A note-taking page fo
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-8
SPRING MAD LIBS FUN ACTIVITY - grades 5-8 humorous speeches game
This mad libs spring themed activity is a fun game for grades 5-8 students in ELA, drama and even public speaking lessons. It reviews some grammar basics, such as verb, adjective and noun, and stretches their vocabulary. If students read aloud their humorous speech to a small group or to the whole class, it gives them drama and public speaking delivery practice too. You could use it as a time filler activity, as morning work, or even as a special reward! It's a no-prep, no marking resource. Chuc
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5th - 8th
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CHRISTMAS DRAMA CIRCLE ACTIVITY - RUDE ALF THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one Christmas community building activity! ELA and drama students love the tale of Rudolph the hero reindeer, and they love the fun of drama circles. The two together are an unbeatable combo! In this re-telling of the famous tale they will see a rather different Rudolph than the one they know. This is the true story of Rude Alf- the rudest reindeer of them all! Students will discover the real story behin
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â CHRISTMAS DRAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL FUN
Middle School ELA Project Based Learning
Print Only-Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director. Each team member will complete at lea
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Middle School English Project Based Learning Bundle
DRAMA CIRCLE THANKSGIVING MYSTERY ACTIVITY
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one fun Thanksgiving drama activity! Grades 4-7 students love drama circles and they love solving mysteries: the two together are an unbeatable combo. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students have two minutes to discuss the solution to The Mystery of the Vanishing Turkey Drumstick before you reveal the answer to them. Your students will love acting the many mishaps that occur at a family's Tha
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â THANKSGIVING DRAMA FUN Grades 5 6 7 8
Improvisation for Collaboration - A Classroom Management Strategy
Want to add more engaging, fun material to get students to work together? With my experience of over 10 years teaching improvisation at The Second City to students 3-13 years old, I have compiled a list of 7 improv games designed to get students actively working together in a fun way. You can use these games not as a drama exercise but as a classroom management strategy. Your students will love coming to your class and you can use these strategies as a reward or to refresh how to work together.
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K - 8th
DRAMA CIRCLE BASKETBALL MYSTERY Activity - Mystery of the Basketball Prank
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one fun activity! Grades 4-7 students love drama circles and they love solving mysteries; the two together are an unbeatable combo. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students have two minutes to discuss the solution to the Mystery of the Basketball Prank before you reveal the answer to them. This humorous brain teaser mystery narrative about a prank on a player in a middle school basketball tea
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Drama Circle Sports Mysteries Bundle: 3 fun drama activities for grades 4-7
Shakes Fear haunted house ghost walk PBL scripts and prompts
Shakes Fear in the Dark is a project based learning opportunity for students to plan a haunted house or ghost walk that features some of Shakespeare’s spookiest characters and scenes.This immersive experience presenting the sinister side of Shakespeare has his creepiest characters guiding audiences in small groups to meet Lady Macbeth, the ghost of Hamlet’s father, a crazed Romeo breaking into the Capulet crypt and other characters.Each group’s haunted guide will share his or her story of betray
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7th - 10th
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Year 7 Drama Course Booklet
Look no further for a complete Grade 7 Drama Course. This 41-page PDF resource is designed to be photocopied for individual student use - serving as both a text book and a reflective journal for formative or summative assessment. It encourages group play and experimentation, and gives students freedom to choose scenarios or themes that appeal to their interests or ideas. The booklet also encourages physical handwriting as an important literacy skill, whilst also allowing openness in this space a
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6th - 8th
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WINTER MAD LIBS FUN ACTIVITY -grades 5-8 speaking, grammar, and vocabulary game
This mad libs winter-themed activity is designed as a WINTER FUN game for grades 5-8 students in ELA, drama and even public speaking lessons. It reviews some grammar basics, such as verb, adjective and noun, and stretches their vocabulary. If students read aloud their humorous speech to a small group or to the whole class, it gives them public speaking delivery practice too! You could use it as a time filler activity, as morning work, as a way of banishing the winter blahs, or even as a special
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â MAD LIBS Fun Speeches - Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter
VALENTINE'S MAD LIBS FUN ACTIVITY - grade 5-8 humorous speeches game
This Mad Libs Valentine's humorous speeches activity is designed for a Valentine's Day FUN lesson and giggles guaranteed game for grades 5-8 in ELA and drama classes. Ideal for public speaking practice! Not only does it get students performing in small groups or to the whole class, it also reviews some grammar basics, such as verb, adjective, noun, and interjection and it stretches their vocabulary. The most funny Mad Libs are often those with the most unusual word selection. It's a no-prep, no
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â DRAMA FUN BIG BUNDLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMES AND READERS THEATER
Drama Circle Brain Teaser Mystery Grades 4-7: CLASSROOM CHAOS
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one fun activity! Grades 4-7 students love drama circles and they love solving mysteries; the two together are an unbeatable combo. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students have two minutes to discuss the solution to the Classroom Chaos Mystery before you reveal the answer to them. Your students will be entertained by the humorous narrative of what happens when ELA teacher Mr Reid Moore leave
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Drama Circle Mysteries Grades 4-7 Bundle
Drama Circle WINTER MYSTERY Activity
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one fun winter drama activity! Students love drama circles and they love solving mysteries; the two together are an unbeatable combo. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students have two minutes to discuss the solution to The Mystery of the Smashed Snowman before you reveal the answer to them. This humorous narrative about Joe and Rosie's detective work to discover the snowman smasher will enter
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â CHRISTMAS AND WINTER READERS THEATER + DRAMA CIRCLES
Elf (2003 Movie) Virtual Escape Room
Take Cinema Literacy to another level! Characters, Plot, Quotes, and Vocabulary all based on the 2003 Movie, "Elf". Challenge students to use their critical thinking skills.After viewing the film students will work (independently/in pairs, in groups) to complete this virtual escape room. Great for: in-person, hybrid, distance learning.
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6th - 12th
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Film Unit - Idea Brainstorm and Pitch Organizer
This product was developed for a mini-film unit for a STEAM classroom. This was part of the 1st step in the project stage (after introducing film elements to students), and after groups have been formed. This was for a short film project (approx. 3 minutes), but could be adjusted and easily used for larger or smaller projects. The first page has a simple box layout for putting down ideas the group generates for their film project. I put a minimum requirement of generating 3 ideas to ensure they
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6th - 8th
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Summer School - 3 Minute Film Project (Media & Language Arts)
This cross-curricula project is perfect for summer school!It is student centered, creative, and combines fundamentals from Language Arts and Media. This project requires some printing and help, but comes with no planning, ready made resources, and simple rubrics allowing you to focus on guiding students through the creative process. The project is ideal for middle school, high school, and homeschool learners with a creative flare. It also pairs well with the Drama in The Literacy Classroom bund
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Summer School - Language Arts, Drama & Film Projects Bundle
Project Based Learning | Media Literacy| Distance Learning
The Google Slides/digital Version of Film School Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director
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6th - 9th
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Aesop's Fable Drama Circle Activity: The Honest Woodcutter
Develop oral reading fluency, listening skills, team work and presentation skills, all in one fun Aesop's fable activity. Students love energetic drama circles and they love tales of a central heroic character who finds justice: the two together are an unbeatable combo! They will enjoy the trials and triumphs of Leafy the Logger- the honest woodcutter. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students will discuss the possible moral of the fable. Build classroom community, student confidence
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â DRAMA CIRCLE Bundle 50% OFF: 8 fun drama activities for grades 4-7
Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year/Tết Zodiac Story Readers' Theatre
There is a main lesson, and a low prep creative bonus crafts lesson if you don't want the fun to end. This classic Lunar New Year Readers Theatre Lesson retells the legend of "The Race for the Zodiac." It's an engaging yet simple mini-series of 1-2 lessons that will introduce middle grade students to an ancient cultural legend that is beloved by many in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and beyond."The Race for the Zodiac" story tells of how certain animals were chosen to represent the zo
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4th - 7th
Roleplay & Discussion BUNDLE of Teen Issue Topics for Point of View, Drama, ELA
Have your students research, prepare and discuss a range of issues from the point of view of a community member.Roleplay & Discussion | Mandatory Work for TeensRoleplay & Discussion | Uniform for School Students & StaffRoleplay and Discussion | Town Curfew for TeensRoleplay & Discussion | Working Farm on School GroundsRoleplay & Discussion | Changing the Legal Age to DrinkIncludes...Clear task overview which acts as student and teacher guideSix collaborative and independent p
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7th - 10th
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Drama Circle SPORTS DAY MYSTERY grades 4th 5th 6th 7th
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one fun activity! Grades 4-7 students love drama circles and they love solving mysteries; the two together are an unbeatable combo. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students discuss the solution to the Sports Day Mystery before you reveal the answer to them. This humorous narrative ends with Maxie Mumm's detective work to discover how and why Vic Tree fell in the Sports Day relay race. It will
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Drama Circle Sports Mysteries Bundle: 3 fun drama activities for grades 4-7
Roleplay & Discussion Activity | Should Students and Staff Wear a Uniform?
Have your students research, prepare and discuss the topic of a school uniform for students AND staff from the point of view of a community member. From the character's perspective, is a uniform for youngsters and adults in school the solution to finance and wellbeing issues? Why? Are there any other solutions to explore?Includes...Clear task overview which acts as student and teacher guideSix collaborative and independent planning activitiesReading - context and background information sheetChar
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â ENDLESS ELA BUNDLE | Middle & High School | Reading, Writing, Communication
Roleplay & Discussion Activity | Should Schools Have a Working Farm?
Have your students research, prepare and discuss the topic of a school farm as part of education from the point of view of a community member. From the character's perspective, is a working farm on school site the solution to diet and food source awareness issues? Why? Are there any other possibilities to explore?Includes...Clear task overview which acts as student and teacher guideSix collaborative and independent planning activitiesReading - context and background information sheetCharacter Sh
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â ENDLESS ELA BUNDLE | Middle & High School | Reading, Writing, Communication
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