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Students continue their exploration of script analysis by applying objective, obstacles, tactics, and stakes within an open scene. They learn that they must apply their script analysis to their performance.

For the final project, give students an assigned scene to analyze as if they were going to perform it. One option is to have students continue working on the “Still as Stone” scene. Alternatively, you could provide a selection for them to choose from, or have students choose their own scenes.

In this introductory lesson, students learn about Noh Theatre, discuss its primary elements, and then do an exercise that puts those elements into practice.

In this introductory lesson, students learn about Bunraku theatre, discuss its primary elements, and then do an exercise that puts those elements into practice.

Students begin their exploration by learning about the who’s who in theatre and are introduced to the front of house role.

In this introductory lesson, students learn about Kabuki theatre, discuss its primary elements, and then do an exercise that puts those elements into practice.

There are 4 projects and written work that are provided as possible final assignments for this unit.

Students continue their exploration by learning about elements of a marketing poster and applying that information by designing a poster.

Students will be given the expectations for the individual final project, starting with a playwriting assignment.

Students memorize the monologue that they wrote and included in their scripts, rehearse, and give peer feedback. A reflection is included.

Students are given time to write their own plays, and gain feedback from their peers.

Students continue their exploration by learning about the press release and creating a marketing plan for an original play.

Students write a 2-3 paragraph essay about the overall design of their play. A checklist is included for both technical elements and design description.

Students hand in all the elements of this project referring back to the included Final Project Assignment Sheet. An assignment sheet is provided to make sure they have everything in the correct order. They must connect this assignment sheet to their packet of submitted materials.

Students learn how to use context clues to approach the unfamiliar words they will find in Shakepeare’s language.

Students review context clues and apply it to the Prologue from Romeo and Juliet.

This session introduces students to the Elizabethan Era, and its’ key playwrights and players.

Students are introduced to three of the most important playhouses in the Elizabethan Era, as well as the areas of the Globe Theatre.

You can add an additional three or four lessons to this unit by adding another performance opportunity.

Students begin their exploration of playwriting by learning about structure and applying the elements in a writing exercise.