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A Study Guide for The Phantom of the Opera
Immerse yourself in the beautiful, twisted world of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. A detailed lesson plan provides important details about the writing, stagecraft, music, and literary elements of the famous musical, as...
Phantom of Opera
The Phantom of the Opera: Ideas for Research and Discussion
You could spend a full day discussing The Phantom of the Opera and not scratch the surface, but a set of lessons about the literary elements and themes of the musical production is a great start. Young thespians build upon the background...
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The Phantom of the Opera
It's no masquerade! If Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera is part of your curriculum, check out this three-page packet loaded with suggestions for before, during, and after reading activities.
Penguin Books
A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classic Edition of The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Love, jealousy, hatred! Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera has it all. Whether or not you have used Gaston Leroux's novel with your classes, you will find much value in this resource. The guide includes background information, an...
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Words in the News: Phantom of the Opera Success
Students discuss the recent success of the "Phantom of the Opera". They practice using new vocabulary associated with the musical. In groups, they work together to match the word with its definition.
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Give My Regards to Broadway
Students investigate aspects of Broadway shows. They apply word attack skills to decide what the titles of actual Broadway shows mean. They discuss the history of Broadway shows and why they become successful before completing the...
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Lighting Instruments from the Inside Out
Students examine theatrical lighting instruments to see how light is controlled, and write a paragraph telling of their discoveries.
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Lon Chaney: Three Faces of Lon Chaney
Students watch the Lon Chaney episode of American Masters, read chapters from three original books on which Chaney's films were based, and use a reading strategy called Reader's Theater to adapt each chapter into a script. After...
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Let's Watch a Story
Fourth graders watch a silent movie and identify the elements of a story. They complete a worksheet attached to the lesson and discuss their answers.
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Phenomenology Lesson Plan #6: Theme Part 1
Pupils practice differentiating between categories of art and entertainment. They also practice telling the difference between character themes and universal themes. They find a text to relate to themselves and write about it.
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Grammar Skills: It
In this grammar instructional activity, students write 20 sentences correctly. Each sentences has an error in the usage of "its" or "it's."
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Phantom of the Opera
This site from Bibliomania provides the full and complete text of Gaston Leroux's classic, "Phantom of the Opera". Includes a table of contents by which each act can be accessed by link, along with a link to Gaston Leroux himself.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
The full text of the novel The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Gaston Leroux
This site features the author Gaston Leroux including a biography and the full text of three novels: The Phantom of the Opera, The Mystery of the Yellow Room, and The Secret of the Night.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Features comprehensive biographical details on "the most successful composer of our time", Andrew Lloyd Weber. His play, "The Phantom of the Opera", is the longest running musical in Broadway history and he has won an Oscar, a Golden...
Nederlander Organization
Broadway Direct: 20 Benchmark Musicals in Broadway History
The history of Broadway musical theater is demonstrated through brief examinations of twenty groundbreaking musicals, from The Black Crook in 1866 to Hamilton in 2015. Nine videos accompany the descriptions of some of the musicals.