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Acting Story Lesson
Acting Story Lesson using Body Objects activityOverview: this lesson combines drama skills with a story to form a drama.This FREE lesson couples an acting story (included) with body objects work to create a Drama. Using a story turns the Body ...
B.J.’s Journey – a Drama story
B.J.'s Journey - a FREE Drama story Overview: this story was written for body objects work: using the body as a prop. Karen Erickson wrote this drama story for practice with group Collaboration, Teamwork, and Storytelling. They will practice their ...
Body Objects – a drama activity
Body Objects - a FREE Drama activity Overview: this foundational activity starts building skills in groups new to drama work. In this activity, students use their bodies to create setting and props. This activity will increase the concentration, imagination, and ...
Body Objects – a FREE drama lesson
Body Objects Lesson: Creating Settings with Details Overview: students collaborate with a partner using negotiation strategies and applying concentration, imagination, imitation, and transformation skills. Objectives: students collaborate with a partner using negotiation strategies; apply concentration, imagination, imitation, and transformation skills; ...
Collaborate Poster
Download this FREE poster for Collaboration Tips. Join today to visit exclusive member-only pages on OneStopDramaShop.com where you will find a classroom-tested curriculum with clear, simple implementation strategies. These also include ideas for creating your own lessons, support materials for ...
Difference between Drama and Theater
Difference between Drama and Theater One of the top six questions asked by teachers learning to integrate drama is: "Do I have to do a play?" The short answer is NO, and here is the longer explanation why: Drama is ...
Drama Skills and Vocabulary Lesson
Drama Skills and Vocabulary Lesson using Body Objects activity Overview: this lesson starts building drama skills in groups new to integration work. Use this FREE skill-building lesson with students to introduce concentration, imagination, and teamwork through group activities. Their ...
Earth, Sun, and Moon – a FREE drama story
Earth, Sun, and Moon - a FREE Drama story OneStopDramaShop.com offers many resources for teachers, teaching artists, and others wanting to integrate drama into their teaching. The following original story was written specifically for use in drama. Have fun adapting it ...
Five Word Focus for Drama Skills
Five Word Focus: a FREE resource There are three fundamental tools in drama: mind, body, and voice. These tools take center stage, especially for novices embarking on their artistic journey. Interconnected with these tools are five foundational skills in drama: concentration, ...
Henry’s Magic Hat – FREE Version
Henry's Magic Hat What are the essential building blocks of every story? In this lesson, you will have the chance to lead students through a simple yet engaging tale about a child and his mysterious magic hat. This story is ...
Language Arts Integrated Drama Lesson
Drama Lesson Integrated with Language Arts Overview: this drama lesson demonstrates tailoring the Body Objects activity for language arts learning. This FREE lesson steps you through an acting story with a focus on language arts. The emphasis is on the ...
Lone Bear – a FREE drama story
Lone Bear - a FREE Drama story Friendship is explored in this tale inspired by “The Caveman” story [requires membership]. Play them both. We offer many resources for teachers, teaching artists, and others wanting to integrate drama into their teaching. The following ...
Philosophy of this Drama/Learning Program
Organizing Philosophy of this Drama/Learning Program by Karen Erickson Drama is an organized exploration into self-awareness and self-expression using movement, rhythm, verbalization, and role-playing. It creates an environment that allows the participant to safely explore his/her own feelings, behavior, and ...
Science Integrated Drama Lesson
Drama Lesson Integrated with Science Overview: this drama lesson demonstrates tailoring the Body Objects activity for science. This FREE lesson steps you through an acting story with a focus on science. The emphasis is on the question: "How can we ...
Tips for drama in a classroom
As you begin using drama in your classroom or organization, here are a few ideas to keep in mind:
- Build a community (ensemble) in your classroom. Steer the emphasis away from competition.
- Drama is about doing your best with ...
Types of Conflict Poster
Download this FREE poster to learn about Types of Conflict in Drama. Join today to visit exclusive member-only pages on OneStopDramaShop.com where you will find a classroom-tested curriculum with clear, simple implementation strategies. These also include ideas for creating your ...
