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The Crucible “Put the Text on Trial” Argument Project
This engaging, student-centered project challenges students to determine who is truly responsible for the tragedy in The Crucible through argumentative writing, literary analysis, and courtroom-style reasoning. Students build a complete legal case by developing a claim, collecting evidence, analyzing witness testimony, addressing counterarguments, and presenting a persuasive final argument. Perfect as a:culminating assessmentargumentative writing unitmock trial activityliterary analysis project
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+8
Also included in: The Crucible Close Reading Bundle: Acts 1–4 Reading Guides & Activities
The Bones of a Character
The Bones of a Character: A Comprehensive Actor’s ToolkitElevate your performance from "memorizing lines" to "building a person."This two page digital guide is a must-have resource for actors, directors, and drama students looking to bridge the gap between the script and a fully realized, lived-in performance. By treating a character like a living organism—complete with a skeletal structure of facts and the "flesh and blood" of personal history—this toolkit provides a clear, actionable roadmap f
6th - 12th
Drama
Valentine's Day Playwriting Break Up Scenes Project Drama Theatre Creative
Includes Rubric, Planning Sheet, and Beginning Playwriting Notes for Middle School. Introducing our Valentine's Day Breakup Lines Playwriting Project for the Drama Classroom – a unique and creative resource designed to inspire educators to bring drama into the classroom. Perfect for teachers seeking innovative ways to incorporate Valentine's Day themes into their lessons, these cards provide a playful and educational tool for fostering creativity and storytelling in the classroom setting. Elev
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.7.5
, RL.7.6
, RL.7.7
+7
Novice French Scripts | Name, Feeling, Origin, Age/Birthday, Intro, Contact Info
Perfect for no prep warm-ups and bell ringers to get students speaking French! This slide show contains several short (2-6 lines), two person (A/B) scripts on beginning French topics with a mix of formal and informal styles. We use these in class to practice spoken communication without the task of creating language. This practice builds confidence and pronunciation skills in novice learners. Greetings, Farewells, and Feelings: 4 scriptsOrigin, Hometown, and Nationality: 6 scriptsAge and Birthda
Not Specific
French, World Languages
Novice French Scripts | Weather, Likes/Dislikes, School, Holidays, Description
Perfect for no prep warm-ups and bell ringers to get students speaking French! This slide show contains several short (4-6 lines), two person (A/B) scripts on beginning French topics with a mix of formal and informal styles. We use these in class to practice spoken communication without the task of creating language. This practice builds confidence and pronunciation skills in novice learners. Weather, Days, and Clothes: 5 scriptsActivities, Likes, and Dislikes: 6 scriptsSchool: 5 scriptsHolidays
6th - 12th
French, World Languages
Also included in: Novice French Warms Ups | School, Description, Activities, & More
Film Unit - Blank Script Template
Digital Item - made for online use for students (they need their own copy, either via google classroom or other shared format). Can be edited to include lines/spaces for printing as needed. This is a blank Script Template meant to be used for creating a short film during a film unit. Includes an example of Script Writing on the 1st page (Slugline/Scene Heading, Action, and Dialogue set-up). Does include a highlighted section for you to edit, depending on your project requirements (i.e. I made m
6th - 8th
Art, Drama
CCSS
W.7.3
, W.7.3a
, W.7.3b
+7
12 Holiday Dramatic Monologues for Teens — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa (9-12)
Give your students powerful, contemporary material for the holiday season with 12 Winter Holiday Dramatic Monologues for Teens. These gender-flexible, easy–intermediate monologues explore December from many angles—Christmas in split families, Hanukkah after loss, Kwanzaa pride, food bank lines, on-call healthcare workers, climate anxiety, New Year’s online friendships, and more. Perfect for Grades 9–12 Drama or English, this package gives you ready-to-perform pieces that are honest, inclusive,
9th - 12th
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Speaking & Listening
Fairy Tale Detective Play Script Bilingual English Spanish Reader's Theatre
Bring mystery and fairy tale magic together with this Fairy Tale Detective play script — designed for early elementary drama, literacy, and bilingual classes featuring Detective Alex of the Fairy Tale Detective Agency as he helps the Fairy Godmother solve the case of the missing magic wand. Simple easy-to-read lines support reading fluency and expression for young performers while the humor, mystery, and beloved fairy tale characters keep students engaged from first read to final performance. A
1st - 5th
Creative Writing, Drama, Other (ELA)
Peter Rabbit 10-Minute Preschool Play Script | Teacher-Guided | Bilingual
An adorable, low-stress introduction to theatre for preschoolers! This 10-minute Peter Rabbit play script is designed especially for preschool and Pre-K students, with a teacher-guided format that supports young performers every step of the way. The teacher serves as narrator and guide, helping students with cues, movement, and simple lines—making this script perfect for very young learners, first performances, or nervous groups. Includes BOTH English and Spanish versions, ideal for bilingual c
PreK - 1st
Drama, Other (Arts), Other (ELA)
Also included in: Drama Summer Camp Bundle Admin Templates, Scripts & Director Toolkit
Civil War Unit - The Better Angels Readers Theater Script (Part 5 of 5)
Civil War – The Better Angels of Our Nature (Part 5 of 5) Readers’ Theater Script concludes America’s struggle from Appomattox surrender to a nation’s lilac-scented mourning. Twelve scenes explore stacking arms, Richmond aflame, Lincoln’s assassination, the Sultana disaster, and a 1913 Gettysburg embrace—immerse students in courage, grief, and reconciliation. Walt Whitman’s lines anchor emotion while Abigail’s wonder and Benjamin’s analysis ensure clarity. Tiered roles support mixed-ability read
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+7
Customizable Script: How the Grinch Stole St. Patty's Day
What if the Grinch was jealous of a Leprechaun? This script is perfect for an acting showcase piece or reader's workshop.HOW THE GRINCH STOLE ST. PATTY’S DAY is currently written for 15 actors but is very customizable based on your needs. It can easily be as small of a cast as 5 and it has enough lines to be broken up to accommodate a whole class. In addition, for those who have stage-fright or difficulty with reading… a silent leprechaun or leprechauns can be lurking/reacting to the story.
Not Specific
Drama
Cask of Amontillado Reader's Theater Script Edgar Allan Poe Google Doc
This Reader's Theater script for "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe gives middle and high school ELA teachers a ready-to-use, collaborative reading activity that brings Poe's gothic tale to life. No performance experience needed — just assign parts and read. What's Included:A complete Reader's Theater adaptation of "The Cask of Amontillado" divided into multiple speaking roles including Narrator, Montresor, and Fortunato. Delivered in Google Doc format so you can easily split narrator
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.7.5
, RL.7.7
, RL.7.10
+8
How to Cut a Play for an Audition
Great for BOY or when you're ready to talk about audition prep. This set includes a short passage, a guided reading worksheet with answer key, examples with suggested uses, and a choice board for extended or alternate activities. Although the focus is cutting a piece for an audition, the basic principles apply to cutting script in general. Can be assigned in Google Classroom or printed. If printing, simply replace the drop-down menus (fill in the blanks) with blank lines. You will have several o
5th - 12th
Close Reading, Drama, Other (Arts)
Macbeth 60 Minute Script Classroom Performance Competition Shakespeare
Bring the ambition, betrayal, and supernatural dread of Shakespeare's darkest tragedy to your classroom with this 60-minute cut of Macbeth — edited for high school theatre and English classes covering classroom reading, school performance, and competition use. Every essential scene is preserved — in a runtime that fits your schedule without cutting the moments that make Macbeth one of Shakespeare's most powerful and teachable plays. What's included:60-minute edited cut of MacbethBuilt-in space f
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Drama, Other (Arts)
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.6.9
, RL.6.10
+6
Julius Caesar 45 Minute Script Classroom Performance Competition Shakespeare Dra
Bring Shakespeare's most politically charged tragedy to your classroom with this 45-minute cut of Julius Caesar — edited for high school theatre and English classes covering classroom reading, school performance, and competition use. Every essential scene is preserved — in a runtime that fits a class period or competition slot without losing the political intrigue and moral complexity that make Julius Caesar one of Shakespeare's most taught and most relevant plays. What's included:45-minute edi
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Drama, Other (Arts)
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.6.9
, RL.6.10
+6
"The Emperor's New Clothes" -- as a script and puppet theater drama production
Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, dating from 1837, was inspired by a medieval Spanish fairy tale, "El Conde Lucanor." Even though Anderson wrote his story over 180 years ago, it still is relevant today. Politicians, as ever caught up in appearances and loyalties, still find it challenging to speak the full truth. Anyway, this presentation can be more fully rendered in puppet theater format. I've had students create puppets for the characters and backgrounds that convey the setting
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.7.1a
, SL.7.2
, SL.7.6
Romeo and Juliet 45 Minute Script Classroom Performance Competition Shakespeare
Bring Shakespeare's most iconic love story to your classroom without a semester-long commitment with this 45-minute cut of Romeo and Juliet — edited for high school theatre and English classes covering classroom reading, school performance, and competition use. Every essential scene is preserved so students experience the full arc of the play — the feud, the balcony, the wedding, the tragedy — in a runtime that fits a class period, a festival slot, or a competition performance without sacrificin
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.6.9
, RL.6.10
+3
Theatre Production Marketing Unit | Advertising, Branding & Social Media Project
Bring real-world theatre industry skills into your classroom with this Theatre Production Marketing Unit | Advertising, Branding & Social Media Project Bundle, designed for middle and high school drama and theatre programs. This project-based learning unit challenges students to step into the role of a theatre marketing team as they design a complete promotional campaign for a theatrical production. Students will create professional-style materials that reflect real industry practices in adver
Not Specific
Art, Drama, Other (Arts)
Project Based Learning Theatre Curriculum Bundle Student Focused - Free Updates!
This Project-Based Learning Theatre Curriculum Bundle is a comprehensive, no-prep-friendly collection of student-centered theatre projects designed for busy middle school and beginner/intermediate high school theatre teachers. Perfect for engaging students while saving time & classroom budget, this PBL theatre curriculum allows students to research, design, draw, build, write & perform as they explore key theatre concepts and real-world theatre jobs, all through hands-on, differenti
6th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
The Hunger Games Arena Design Project | Creative Final Project | Middle School
Engage your students with a creative, standards-based final project! Bring The Hunger Games to life with this Arena Design Project, where students take on the role of Game Makers to design their own arena while analyzing conflict, theme, and the power of the Capitol. This project combines creativity and rigorous literary analysis, making it the perfect final assessment for your novel study. What Students Will Do: Design a detailed arena map (paper or digital) Create zones, dangers, and sur
5th - 9th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
Rhetorical Appeals and Persuasion - Ethos, Pathos, Logos - Commercial Project
If you are looking to assess your student's knowledge of rhetorical analysis and appeals, but don't want to assign another quiz or essay, then you HAVE to try this fun advertising commercial project in your classroom. Students will use their knowledge of persuasion and ethos, pathos, and logos to create their very own radio or TV advertisements! This project- based approach to learning will keep them engaged, and help them retain key rhetorical strategies. Students will LOVE using their creativ
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
, CCRA.SL.4
+3
Project Based Research Unit: Role Playing Historical Figures at a Dinner Party
Looking for a fun way to engage your students in the research process? Welcome to The Dinner Party Project! A low-prep, project-based research unit that is classroom tested, student approved! Quick Overview:Students will individually research a person from history (a pre-made list of 37 people is included with brief descriptors for each, but you can easily swap in your own list based on your curriculum). Students will use what they learn from their research to “transform” into their histor
6th - 9th
Other (ELA)
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+4
End of Year Drama Bundle Theatre Activities, Awards & Projects for Last Weeks
The last weeks of school don't have to be chaos. This End of Year Drama Bundle gives you four high-engagement activities that feel like a celebration — keeping students focused, creative, and excited right up to the final bell. Perfect for middle and high school drama and theatre teachers who want meaningful end-of-year experiences rather than movie days and worksheets. WHAT'S INCLUDED (4 Resources) • Salt Dough Fake Food Prop Creation & Design Activity — students design, build, and present prop
6th - 12th
Drama
Romeo and Juliet Reader’s Theater Final Project | Editable Lesson Plans, Scripts
Make your Romeo and Juliet Unit memorable with this one week Reader’s Theater Activity. Lesson plans guide students through the entire process of selecting a scene, assigning parts, developing a script with vocal expression, facial expressions, and gestures, creating a Performance Brochure, rehearsing and performing! This resource comes in an Editable PDF to print and Google Slides.Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer look at everything included in this resource! This resource includes:
9th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading
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