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Part of Elizabethan Theatre Unit

Playwrights & Players

by Karen Loftus

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

Strange Language

by Karen Loftus

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

Context Clues

by Karen Loftus

Students review context clues and apply it to the Prologue from Romeo and Juliet.
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Part of Elizabethan Theatre Unit

Playhouses

by Karen Loftus

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

Crime Scene Clues

by Karen Loftus

Students apply their knowledge of context clues to find meaning in the Tomb Scene from Romeo and Juliet.
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Part of Elizabethan Theatre Unit

Expanding the Unit

by Karen Loftus

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

Dialogue

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of playwriting by learning about dialogue and applying their knowledge through a group playwriting exercise.
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Part of Playwriting Unit

Stage Directions

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of playwriting by learning about stage directions, applying the elements to create a stage-directions scene, and applying tools to an open scene.
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Part of Playwriting Unit

Character Dialogue and Development

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of playwriting by learning about character dialogue and applying character details into a letter exercise.
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Part of Playwriting Unit

The Unities

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of playwriting by learning about Aristotle’s Unities of time, place, and action. They apply the Unities in an improv.
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Part of Playwriting Unit

Writing: Part 1

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of playwriting by starting to write as a group.
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Writing: Part 2

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of playwriting by starting to write as a group.
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Part of Playwriting Unit

Unit Project

by Karen Loftus

Groups complete their scripts, format it properly, then hand it in. Next, they will perform their scene and complete a final reflection.
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Part of Scenic Design Unit

What is Scenic Design?

by Karen Loftus

Students begin their exploration of scene design by defining the role of the scenic designer, learning what kind of sets shows can have, and applying their knowledge with a practical exercise.
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# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
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Part of Scenic Design Unit

The Process

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of scenic design by designing the dream bedroom of their partner.
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# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
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The Script

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of scenic design by taking on the role of the set designer, talking to “the director,” and analyzing a set description for a play.
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Drafting: Part 1

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of scenic design by learning about and applying the concept of scale. Students will create a ground plan of their classroom.
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Drafting: Part 2

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of scenic design by taking the drawing they made for The Glass Menagerie and turning it into a ground plan.
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Rendering

by Karen Loftus

Students continue their exploration of scenic design by creating a color rendering of their set design.
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Part of Scenic Design Unit

Final Submission

by Karen Loftus

Students hand in script notes, ground plan, and renderings. An assessment rubric is included, as well as ideas for unit reflection and an extra credit project.
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