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Creating Characterisation for Scenes in Drama
Creating fictional characters is an important skill for students wishing to write a compelling play. more...
Lesson on Creating Subtext for Dialogue
Subtext is the difference between what is overt and what lies beneath. Subtext can be used to great effect in dialogue in order to add tension to a play. more...
Teaching Dramatic Scene Writing for Students
Learning how to write scenes is a good starting point for students wishing to write full-length plays. more...
Writing Objectives for Lessons in Drama Class
The drama teacher must consider the abilities of the drama group prior to conceiving lesson objectives for the class. more...
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Kindergarten Drama Lesson on Expressing Feelings
By: Lucille Lever
Children can't always explain what they feel emotionally in situations of anger, love, frustration, relief; drama activities develop their ability to express themselves more...
Drama Lesson on Mirror Images and Human Puppets
By: Lucille Lever
Drama lesson activities on the theme of mirrors and puppets develop synchronization of movement, sharing ideas, working cooperatively and creating effects with the body. more...
By:
Jo Murphy
Learning to dance from an early age, Patrick Swayze developed a versatile acting career. more...
By: Ellen Wilson
Have fun with Early Modern English by introducing your students to the puns and insults in Shakespeare's plays. more...
By:
Jo Murphy
The drama or art class inquire into the positive and negative symbolism of fire. Students create their own flaming prop and write a soliloquy to present to the class. more...
By:
Jo Murphy
Mime challenges students to convey meaning in unusual ways. It helps them learn about communication and in particular body language. more...
By:
Jo Murphy
Masks can be made in one lesson or as an evolving project. Plaster bandages are a good material to use as is papier-mâché and clay. Each is unique! more...
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