Lesson Plans for Teaching Theatre
Shakespeare -- Suit the Action to the Words -- Grade 4 to adult
Theatre Ethics problem -- Grade 8 to Adult
Shakespeare -- monologues
4th -- 5th Grade Silent Film Star Research Report
Black History Month Project by Megan Woodword  (Grade 4)
History of Theatre Playwriting Project  (Grade 6)
Movie-Making Project (6th and above)
Hey Kids -- Let' Put on a Vaudeville Show!  (4/5 drama)
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Wendy S Duke
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Study Skills and Homework for the Young Actor
Dead Actor Report -- 7th grade drama
Theatre Career Research Report - 8th Grade
Monologue Project -- 7th and up
Ohio Canal Play Writing Project -- 6th Grade
Reflection & Self Assessment in the Theatre
Drama Assessments
Individual Acting Assessments
Ensemble and Group Project Assessments
Drama Connections -- for Arts/Academics Integration
Theatre Games
Games for the Elementary/Middle School Academic Classroom
Shakespeare
Duet Acting Project -- 7th and up
Coaching -- Some Useful Lines for Teachers and Directors
Civil War & Theatre by Aubrey Stone
Character Counts Plays -- 4/5th level
TV Sitcom Analysis -- 6th Grade & above
Very Punny Comedy Writing -- 4/5th Drama
The Railroads Built American -- 5th Arts Integration Lesson