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This type of classroom discussion can be difficult to manage, but with this rubric you will be able to easily add and subtract what points you need to for assessment. This worksheet is one that you would give students to fill out for 2-3 days before the actual seminar. That allows your students to enter the classroom on the day of the Socratic seminar with a graded note sheet that they can (and should) be using to get their points in the discussion! There is the added bonus of the rubric being a

This lesson focuses on how students can use other characters to better understand a more complicated piece of work. The student will be asked to pay attention and identify developing themes across two different bodies of work. Through character analysis, the students will be able to create a connection between the two bodies of writing. The lesson includes a focus on the novel Night by Elie Wiesel, but the content of the lesson can be adapted to fit any text. RL.2.D.9-10: Analyze how complex ch

A flexible lesson plan that is geared towards helping high school age students develop a stronger understanding of point of view and character. My lesson is paired with the novel Dear Martin, however the lesson plan can be adapted to fit any text. The character handout that I used with the lesson is included. R2B9-10. Analyze how point of view is reflected in the characters, setting, and plot. (can be modified to fit a different age group.

This lesson plan was designed to be used in a high school multicultural literature class. This lesson primarily focuses on poetry from the Harlem Renaissance and works to deepen the student's cultural understanding of the writing of the time period. There are recommended resources included, but they are all easily switched out if you are wanting to shift the overall focus. R2C.11.12: Evaluate how the author’s word choice and use of syntax contributes to a text's overall meaning, tone, and aesth

This product serves as a one stop shop for different types of classroom assessments and strategies. There are 20+ listed assessments that I have used to help augment student learning; as well as links to several websites that I have used in my instruction. I have provided a brief explanation of the tool and an example of how I have used it or how it can be used by another teacher. The biggest strength of this resource is the flexibility that it can bring to the classroom. A tool from this can be

This is a helpful resource for teaching introductions to newer Speech and Drama students. Included is a step by step guide on how to craft an effective introduction, along with several different examples.

This lesson plan goes over a day of notes with an 11-12 grade class. While this is a very specific lesson to them, I feel as though any teacher could use this is to help their students gain a new perspective. The lesson plan includes plans for differentiation, formative, assessment, and ideas for possible changes that could be made. R2D 11-12: Evaluate an author’s argument and reasoning for effectiveness, validity, logic, credibility, and relevance of the evidence R3A 11-12: Analyze the represe

This is a practice technique for Speech and Drama students to develop the fluidity of their speeches. I had great success with this technique early in the process of creating a piece. The students benefit from breaking apart their speeches and gain a deeper understanding of the overall interpretation.

This rubric is designed for a co-curricular performance based class. I aligned this rubric to the rules and guidelines of the NSDA extracurricular activity. Students are graded based on how they chose to deliver their interpretation of the piece and how well they follow the general rules of the event. While this was designed with Speech and Drama in mind, the rubric is useful for any kind of dramatic performance based assignment. I have been able to use this for a variety of different classes a

This a worksheet designed to be paired with the Night Character Side by Side lesson plan. This is a flexible document that can be modified to fit the needs of the classroom. There are sections for textual evidence, crafting a theme, and character analysis.

This is an incredibly useful strategy that can be utilized with any text, video, or classroom experience. It asks students to be aware of what specific type of information they are retaining. The students can then use this chart to complete a larger project or keep as notes to review later. I have filled the chart with with content from Night by Elie Wiesel, but you are free to modify the exact wording as needed for the class.

A quick and easy performance critique handout that allows students to better understand what aspects of a performance they want to emulate. This strategy helps students better analyze, create, and improve their theatrical performances.