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High School Drama Curriculum | Acting, Improvisation & Theater Activities

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Have you ever looked at your drama lesson plans and thought, "I just can't teach the same thing again this year"? After nearly 40 years of teaching theater, I know that feeling well. That's why I created this collection of some of my favorite classroom-tested lessons—the ones that surprised my students, reignited my own creativity, and reminded me why I fell in love with teaching drama in the first place.This bundle is designed for high school drama teachers who are looking for fresh ideas beyon

8th - 11th

Drama, Music, Other (ELA)

Grandma Moses and the Runaways - Small Group Reader's Theater

Created by

WonbyOne

This readers' theater was designed for a group of four students. In the script, there are three runaway slaves and they are waiting for Moses, the conductor of the Underground Railroad to come and lead them to freedom. They are expecting a man but a woman shows up. There is a short writing prompt at the end.I recommend using this script and others for Black History Month. If you like it, there is an entire pack on my site which will save you money. One thing to keep in mind is that it covers s

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Black History, Drama, Short Stories

CCSS

RF.4.4

, RF.4.4a

, RF.4.4b

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop

Created by

WonbyOne

This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Better poor and plain food with security than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty!' In the script, One day the town mouse comes for a visit and the country mouse tries to make it feel at home. The town mouse isn’t very happy with the food or how quiet it is in the country and tells the country

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Drama, Short Stories, Writing

CCSS

RL.6.10

, RF.4.4

, RF.4.4a

+11

That's Not Punny - Jokes for Thanksgiving and Small Group Readers' Theater

Created by

WonbyOne

This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students for Thanksgiving. It is intended for fun. This script isn’t so much a story as a comic routine. The characters in it tell each other different jokes that they have heard about Thanksgiving. The jokes come from many different sources. In fact, the same jokes were found in many places. The script is meant to be funny and enjoyable for those listening and for those who read it. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end. I wr

3rd - 12th, Adult Education

Drama, Short Stories, Speaking & Listening

CCSS

RF.3.4

, RF.3.4a

, RF.3.4b

+16

Drama and Theater Education - Midsummer Nights Dream - PDF - Script

Created by

Triple Threat Drama

This is a 1 Hour Midsummer Nights Dream for classroom or stage performance. This has been adapted and used for both middle and high school students. This is the PDF version. This version has teaching notes, tests, scripts and other fun activities for PDF

8th - 12th

Drama, English Language Arts

Hansel and Gretel - Small Group Readers' Theater

Created by

WonbyOne

Hansel and Gretel - Small Group Reader's Theater © 2013 by Melanie Marie Whitesides is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. In the script - Hansel and Gretel are the children of a poor woodcutter. When their mother dies he marries again to have someone take care of his kids but she doesn’t like them. Their stepmother is a mean and cruel woman. One day she decides to get rid of them by taking them to the forest and getting them lost. Her plan wor

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Character Education, Drama, Short Stories

CCSS

RF.3.4

, RF.3.4a

, RF.3.4b

+17

"The Lost Gold Mine of Sonorry' Town (A Rdrs Th Participation Script)"

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

[OUR MOST POPULAR SCRIPT, AND ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE!] Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless. A bonus script is included.] This is a reader's theater/participation play that explores the theme of California's Gold Rush. It has all the usual characters that you would find in a good melodrama or participation play. It involves about 25 students who are directly involved, and there are even a

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, Reading, U.S. History

High School Radio Drama Unit Script The Invisible Man Using Google Slides Sci-fi

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

This THREE WEEK radio theater unit including folly artistry and vintage radio play The Invisible Man is now available using Google slides. This scary play, with roles for 17 + students is great for high school students. Plus, the accompanying unit teaches the history of radio theater and Foley engineering. The unit gives students an opportunity to write a commercial, create sound effects and perform in a radio play. Plus students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are strengthe

8th - 11th

Drama, Other (ELA), Reading

Also included in: Theater Arts Units With Google Slides Set Costume Sound Design Creativity Drama

A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Couples scene cut to TWO pages.

Created by

Diana D'Emeraude

This scene has been cut to two pages without the notes and only has the couples in it. It is in iambic pentameter, has Shakespeare's words, and much of it rhymes. I've been teaching Shakespeare to my 800+ K-5 students for four years now. After taking classes from the Folger Shakespeare Library and receiving an NEH grant to study in Stratford-upon-Avon, I believe that even my five-year-olds should use HIS words. I explain what the words/scenes mean in modern in modern language, but they use and

5th - 11th

Drama, Literature

Radio Theater Units Scary Scripts High School Frankenstein Monkey's Paw Horror

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

SAVE 30%+! This bundle includes two radio plays, appropriate for upper middle and high school. Radio Theater is my best suggestion for your differentiation needs in your classroom. Plus, I have given you the unit I use when teaching radio theater! Strengthen students' reading, speaking and listening skills by using radio theater plays. Note: Each radio play can be purchased separately, too! Each product includes: letter for the teacherthe rationale for teaching radio theatera brief biogra

8th - 11th

Drama, Other (ELA), Short Stories

La Ratita Presumida - ¡Teatro de lectura para grupos pequeños en español!

Created by

LosDosMaestros

This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 6 students. It is a Spanish fable and has been written in Spanish. The title, in Spanish, is 'La Ratita Vanidosa – Una fábula española.' In the script, a little mouse finds a coin while she is cleaning her house. She uses it to buy a bow to wear in her hair and then she sits by her window so that everyone can see how beautiful she looks. A dog sees her and asks her to marry him but, after hearing his voice, she tells him no. A donkey sees her next and asks her t

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Character Education, Drama, Short Stories

CCSS

RF.3.4

, RF.3.4a

, RF.3.4b

+12

"Beware the Haunt of the Doohicker, Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a readers theater script that accommodates four players. It is based upon a silly poem that provokes analytic thought to determine its theme ("silly humor"). ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

"My Brother Isn't Sick (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s With a money back guarantee (labouyer@yahoo.com). [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a readers theater script that is based upon a silly poem about a boy who stays home from school, but really isn't sick. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

4th - 12th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

"Owed to a Greasy Earn (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.]This is a readers theater script that that deals with the theme of growing old. In spite of the humor of the title, the poem is laden with symbolism and rather sad imagery. It speaks of a rancher who is retiring an old tractor. Obviously, the event is filled with many memories, and relates to human friendships as well. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, English Language Arts

"R.S.V.P. (my) Regrets, A Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s All profits from this work go to the Homeless. This is a sad Readers Theater Script based upon a poem that delves into the consequences of choices... particularly in the arena of romance and friendship. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, Poetry, Reading

"Drinking Banana Milk at Matt Marsh's (Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s With a money back guarantee (labouyer@yahoo.com). [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a reader's theatre script based upon a short story about the lives of three boys who have a difficult home life. They devise a plan to visit one of their school mates on a Saturday. The story deals with many themes and symbols. This work is purely a product of the author's imagination. Any resem

4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

"The Nightmare Castle of Horror (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

The Usual Bohemian

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Readers Theater Script that accommodates five players and is based upon the novel, "The House of Bildeburg." It is a very suspenseful (arguably scary work). The recipient should use prudent judgement as to its appropriateness for their classroom. The goal wast create a Hitchcock type of work... Aids Orphans Remembered.

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

Mary Parker-Salem Witch Trials Reader Theatre- The Forgotten Voice of Courage

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Anthologies of History

The Salem Witch Trial of Mary Parker – The Forgotten Voice of CourageDescription: This Reader’s Theater and two-day lesson plan restores the story of Mary Parker, a woman whose strength was overshadowed by hysteria. Students examine fear, identity, and forgotten voices through this emotional retelling of her final stand. What’s Included: - Full Reader’s Theater script - Two-day Teacher Lesson Plan with pacing guide - Pre-reading essay – About the Accused: Mary Parker - Discussion prompts, CER wr

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, U.S. History, Writing

CCSS

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

+17

Mary Easty- Salem Witch Trial Readers Theatre- The Sister Who Stood Tall

Created by

Anthologies of History

The Salem Witch Trial of Mary Easty – The Sister Who Stood TallDescription: Through this Reader’s Theater and lesson plan, students experience Mary Easty’s calm and eloquent plea for mercy. Accused alongside her sisters Rebecca Nurse and Sarah Cloyce, Mary’s grace and courage under persecution make this lesson a masterclass in empathy and composure. What’s Included: - Full Reader’s Theater script - Two-day Teacher Lesson Plan with scripted guidance - Pre-reading essay – About the Accused: Mary E

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, U.S. History, Writing

CCSS

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

+17

Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Readers' Theater Pack

Created by

WonbyOne

This package contains 9 Cinderella stories! The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reade

3rd - 12th, Adult Education

Drama, Reading, Short Stories

CCSS

RF.3.4

, RF.3.4a

, RF.3.4b

+13

Radio Drama Unit: The Frozen Pirate | Winter Ghost Radio Play Script

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

Sea shanty, anyone? This resource is part of the Dramamommaspeaks Radio Theater Program, a classroom-tested approach to building voice, confidence, collaboration, and creativity through audio performance. Bring excitement, creativity, and collaboration to your classroom with this 3-week Radio Theater Unit and complete play script (nearly 80 pages). Designed for high school drama classes and upper middle school gifted students, this engaging resource teaches students how to create profession

8th - 11th

Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening

The Son's of Liberty - Historical Small Group Readers' Theater

Created by

WonbyOne

This script was written for 4 students. It was written to teach or reinforce a lesson about the Son's of Liberty. In the script, Bob has been invited to join the Son’s of Liberty but has some questions. John, Patrick, and Paul answer those questions and reassure him that the Son’s of Liberty are needed to protest the British government’s rule of the American colonies. By the end of the script Bob is ready to join and now knows many interesting facts about the Son’s of Liberty. There is a short

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History

CCSS

RF.5.4

, RF.5.4a

, RF.5.4b

The North Wind Versus The Sun - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

Created by

WonbyOne

This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Gentleness and kindness win where force and bluster fail.' In the script, The North Wind and the Sun are fighting about who is the strongest. They are arguing for quite a while when a Bystander comes along. The Bystander asks them what they are fighting over and suggests that they have a contest to he

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Character Education, Drama, Short Stories

CCSS

RF.3.4

, RF.3.4a

, RF.3.4b

+16

Fairy Tales - Sleeping Beauty - Small Group Reader's Theater

Created by

WonbyOne

This Reader's Theater is for 4 students. It is a fairy tale. I have not advertised this as a 3rd grade script but my 3rd grade group (who are on a 3.5 level) did fine. In the script, When a king and queen have a baby they forget to invite a fairy to the party. She places a spell on the baby and only another spell from a good fairy keeps the girl alive. When she turns 16 she pokes her finger on a spinning wheel and falls deep asleep. The good fairy also puts the whole kingdom to sleep. After 100

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Drama, Short Stories, Social Emotional Learning

CCSS

RF.4.4

, RF.4.4a

, RF.4.4b