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In this unit, students created their superhero/alter ego character with a backstory and then created a wand with special powers. They wrote the back story and built the wand. This unit works well for online learning. Good for Grade 6-8 Focus: Thinking Creatively, Elements of Design, Prop building

Here are some rubric ideas for a Scenic design unit.

This is a graphic organizer and slideshow for the 10 Thou Shalts of Staging (DTA Lesson 3 "Tools of Scenework" unit by Anna Porter). Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qSzPtI3tQwTW2RtU_2N1qNhEKLg3QaBERHSX51-MIc4/edit?usp=sharing Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DtutfKwZh3CHENGyEg6e7xafh5AG2wJJhSzvP8GVG3I/edit?usp=sharing

Links to a performance of 2 contrasting monologues (language and content appropriate, though there is one mention of "cocaine"). Has analysis questions focusing on transitions, blocking, and vocal variety. Can be used as an assignment in a monologue unit (goes well with the 30 Second Monolgue unit) or as an alternative assignment for a student who misses or can't do a performance.

Having to teach in December cramping your holiday movie watching time? Well, not if you have your classes create their own holiday style shows. These lessons will result in heartfelt and hilarious final performances and posters and are a great way to teach about tropes and acting styles while making sure you survive this season and make it to winter break...