Writing Story, Transformation, Imitation: Humpty Dumpty Lesson Building off the classic tale of “Humpty Dumpty,” this lesson allows students in grades K-2 to use their imaginations to put their own spin on the story. Starting out with warm-up activity to help students practice transformation and imitation skills, this lesson culminates in students working together as a … Read more
Thanksgiving Lesson If you enjoyed our Halloween lesson, this is another great way to bring a seasonal theme into the classroom! Designed for students in grades 3-12, this lesson guides students through devising their own Thanksgiving-related story while working on collaboration, imitation and planning and practicing skills. You can also integrate Language Arts learning through … Read more
Poetry Through Vocal Expression Lesson How can we use our voices to express meaning and tell stories? This lesson delves into the wonders of poetry, and eases students from individual work to partner work to whole class performance. Designed for grades 3-12, this lesson is a fantastic way to help students practice concentration, collaboration and … Read more
Reader’s Theater Lesson Whether or not you are new to Reader’s Theater, this lesson will provide you with innovative ways to bring it into your classroom. Providing a bridge from drama to theatre as well as an excellent opportunity for vocal work, Reader’s Theater is a versatile learning tool and tons of fun for all! … Read more
Imaginary Closet Activity Your participants work alone developing their “story” for this activity, but they share them with others. They practice using their imagination and body to tell the story. Participants enter an imaginary closet and work with imaginary objects and events.
Team Machines Lesson: Collaborating with a Prop Objective: students combine the primary tools (body, mind, voice) with a support tool (prop) and with the skills of collaboration, concentration, transformation, audience behaviors, to create a drama. Drama and machines have much in common. Students collaborate to complete a task of building an interactive machine using their moving bodies … Read more
The Museum Lesson: Working with Setting Objective: students combine the primary tools of the actor (body, mind, voice) and a simple support tool (prop, fabric, etc.) to create character and setting. Like the Vision Quest, students enact a story with some members of the team playing characters and some transforming into setting (part of the third grade … Read more
Tongue Twisters activity This activity has participants working in small groups or as a whole group. Tongue Twisters are provided to get things started, but you can provide your own.
Introducing Gibberish (PDF) This introductory activity has participants working in pairs or groups communicating in Gibberish and requires no other materials. An advanced Gibberish Interviews is also available.
Gibberish Interview activity This activity has participants working in pairs or groups communicating in Gibberish and requires no other materials. An activity called Introducing Gibberish is also available for introducing the concept. Sixth Grade Journal: Gibberish Interview To maximize student achievement, download this drama journal for students to use as reflection or formative assessment. A drama journal allows … Read more