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Bellingham, Washington, United States
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I teach high school drama and English and run the after-school drama program. My desk drawers are full of post-it notes, ink pens, fake stage blood, safety pins, and Gaff tape. In between grading essays and collecting sentences for my freshman students to study, I direct two mainstage shows a year, plus four showcases and producing whatever else the drama kids dream up.
I’ve been working with youth for nearly 9 years in traditional classrooms, summer camps, community centers, and after-school programs. As a first-generation college student, I truly understand the power of education, especially theater and literature, to transform.
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Drama Vocabulary Lesson and Quiz
Give students an introduction to basic terms of the theater for a drama or English class. Could be used for an introductory drama class or after-school program. Could also be used for an English class studying theatre before reading a play!
Includes information on different types of stages, stage directions, different jobs in the theater, and different elements of stagecraft. Also includes a quiz with matching, multiple choice, and short answer.
Includes 2 Powerpoints with 20 slides each and a
7th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Family Reunion - Fun Characterization and Character Building Drama Class Improv
Students look forward to this project ALL YEAR! Everyone knows that family reunions are nothing but DRAMA. Why not use that drama to build characterization and in-character spontaneous acting for young actors! This unit plan takes students from creating characters through building detailed characterization and building relationships, culminating in a full-class "Family Reunion" long-form improvisation. (Feeling a little iffy about having to run a long-form improv? Don't worry! These step-by-step
8th - 12th
Art, Drama
Notice & Note Sign Posts Classroom Posters
Simple black and white classroom posters outlining the Notice and Note Strategies for Close Reading. Great for students to reference in class. Six 15x15in posters outlining each of the strategies.
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.9-10.2
Reader's Theater / Book-It Theater Unit or Project for Literature
Looking for a way to incorporate more active participation in literature?
This unit is a step-by-step guide to guide students to create a script, rehearse and workshop their scripts with peer feedback, and create a final performance based on literature. This style of performance script, which includes all of the narrative, is adapted from the Book-It Theatre style pioneered by the professional Book-It Theater in Seattle, WA.
This is a very flexible project - could be used for a drama class o
7th - 12th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
Performance Critique Assignment and Rubric - ANY LIVE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy this freebie! Use in any performance class for critique projects.
Here is a straight-forward critique project and rubric for any performance-based class. This project asks students to analyze acting and technical theater choices. I use this with all of my levels of drama - easily differentiated, depending on what you're working on. Could also be used for a class field trip to a play.
8th - 12th
Art, Drama, English Language Arts
Day One Survey Introduction Worksheet
Clean, laid-out day one survey for the first day of a new class. Includes questions about student's background, previous school experience and "getting to know you" questions.
Print and go.
9th
English Language Arts
Character Building and Development Question List
I know I'm always looking for great "question lists" for students to use to build characters both as actors and writers. This list has multiple categories to help students dig deeper into character analysis to consider more than just "appearance" in building a character.
Useful for anytime you might want to develop or analyze a character on a deeper, more robust level!
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts
Writing Skills Self-Reflection
Tired of students not actually reading your comments on their essays? Hoping that essays will be more than a grade? This self-reflection asks students to actually read through your comments and self-assess their own learning. Includes a list of questions for students to consider when reading through your feedback.
Use as an in-class reflection assignment when you return graded written work. You can even use this as reference for their next assignment when they're writing or when you're grad
7th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.9-10.5
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Experience
I teach high school drama and English and run the after-school drama program. My desk drawers are full of post-it notes, ink pens, fake stage blood, safety pins, and Gaff tape. In between grading essays and collecting sentences for my freshman students to study, I direct two mainstage shows a year, plus four showcases and producing whatever else the drama kids dream up.
I’ve been working with youth for nearly 9 years in traditional classrooms, summer camps, community centers, and after-school programs. As a first-generation college student, I truly understand the power of education, especially theater and literature, to transform.
Teaching style
I seek to create authentic, engaging experiences for my students that connect to their everyday lives. I thrive on the "SO, WHAT!?" of it all.
I also think that school should be fun.
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