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In this lesson, students will demonstrate their learned knowledge on the craft of screenplay structure. This project is structured as a group project, but it could easily be an individual project if you have a small class or if you have students working online.

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, answer viewing questions, and then apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity. The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Hairspray Classroom Study Guide, which is included with this lesson. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are also provided if you wish to modify the lesson. This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester end production.

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themesand contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity. The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the In The Heights Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson. This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester end production.

In this lesson, students will watch a filmed version of a musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity. The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Shrek the Musical Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson. This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester-end production.

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity. The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Singin’ in the Rain Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson. This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester-end production.

In this lesson, students will work in groups to select a song, analyze its lyrics, and plan movements and gestures for a lip-sync performance. Use this lesson at the end of the year, after a major assessment, or following a year-end/semester-end production.

In this lesson, students will review what they have learned over the past year in drama class, reflect on their successes and challenges, and create an 8 song soundtrack that demonstrates this self-reflection. Students will answer reflection questions, explain their song choices and end by creating an album cover and a title for their soundtrack.

In this lesson, students will analyze and stage a scene from a Victorian ghost story using only low-tech solutions. They must design lighting, sound, and costumes without traditional theatrical equipment or period-accurate attire. Instead, they will rely on atmosphere, found lighting, and live sound effects to bring the genre to life. Students will have two days to prepare and execute a one-minute memorized scene that showcases their design choices. Use this lesson at the end of the year, after a major assessment, or following a year-end/semester-end production.

You need Emergency Lesson Plans. The unexpected comes up all the time. This Emergency Lesson Plan Collection (30 lessons) will address all of your concerns and take into account all of your sub’s questions. Every Emergency Lesson Plan includes substitute instructions, handouts, and assessment suggestions.

In this lesson, students will watch a movie musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity. The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Matilda Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson. This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester end production.

Students will explore the question “What is theatre?” and start a conversation about the difference between theatre and film. Students will also participate in a warm-up ensemble-building activity that requires students to work together and an exercise that demonstrates what it means to have a “dramatic moment.”