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Stratford Shakespeare Festival: The Taming of the Shrew 2015 Study Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Stratford Study Guide has a history of the Stratford Shakespeare Theatre, a biography of Shakespeare, a timeline of his playwriting, historical background about The Taming of the Shrew, a synopsis, discussion ideas, classroom...
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Other

Stratford Shakespeare Festival: Macbeth 2016 Study Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Stratford Study Guide has a history of the Stratford Shakespeare Theatre, a biography of Shakespeare, a timeline of his playwriting, historical background about the play, a synopsis of the play, classroom activities and a bibliography.
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Professional Doc
CPALMS

Cpalms: Browse and Search Resources

For Students K - 1st Standards
This site shares a collection of expert and peer-vetted teacher resources that are searchable for teachers and students. Searching can be achieved via a subject, grade, audience, and/or type. Curricula standards for the following subjets...
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Website
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Repertory

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and information about works in the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre repertory.
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TES Global

Tes: Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare Resource Pack

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource from the National Theatre will assist young scholars interpret the dramati production William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
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BBC

Bbc: Languages Spanish: Shopping

For Students 9th - 10th
The video shows people describing what they like to buy. Nuria and Paloma go shopping in the market for presents. Also what people like doing (reading/ going to the cinema/ theatre).
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Crayola

Crayola: Coming Attractions Theater (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A fun twist on the standard book report! At this learners work on their sequencing skills, while creating a "Theatre," to display their book report. Also provides resources and adaptations. (To access this lesson plan, you must register...
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Design

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This selection of videos and historic objects drawn from the Victoria & Albert Museum theatre collections and Royal Shakespeare Company archives show how directors and designers interpret...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: A Novel That Confronts Bullying in Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In a multisession lesson, students read The Bully in stages, discuss the story events and issues related to bullying, and complete graphic organizers to help them organize story information. As students read, they write reflective...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Ortelius Atlas

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the Ortelius atlas titled "Theatre of the World." A brief biographical sketch of the famous cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598 CE) is included.
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Graphic
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Female Soldiers in Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
WACS served in all theatres of the war dispelling the notion that women were unfit for combat conditions.
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Graphic
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Readers Theater Rubric

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A printable four-point rubric to evaluate students for delivery and group cooperation during Readers Theater. Directions on how to use this rubric as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources are also provided.
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Handout
TheatreHistory.com

Theatre History: William Vaughn Moody

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of the great American playwright William Vaughn Moody (1869-1910 CE). A synopsis of his most famous play, The Great Divide, can be found through a link at the bottom of the page.
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Other

The Theater at Delphi, View From Above

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice view of the Theatre at Delphi is provided here.
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Article
Other

Metroactive: Scrt's 'The Adding Machine' Tots Up

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for a theatre production of Rice's "The Adding Machine," the page also includes a brief explanation by Rice of his inspiration in writing the play.
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Graphic
Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Wurlitzer Organ and its role at the Riviera Theatre in Tonawanda, New York.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Amsterdam: Stadsschouwburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Stadsschouwburg (City Theatre) (Amsterdam)
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Graphic
Curated OER

A View on Cities: Budapest: Vigszinhaz

For Students 9th - 10th
Vigszinhaz (Comedy Theatre) (Budapest)
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the accompanying site to the PBS film "Victory in the Pacific." Information provided includes maps by which students can trace the war, eyewitness stories, and discussions by historians.
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Website
Other

American Ballet Theater: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of one of the United States' largest and oldest classical ballet companies. Includes repertory and performance information as well as photos and biographies of the dancers. A ballet dictionary with videos and photos...
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Handout
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: The Theaters

For Students 9th - 10th
Three-part resource on Greek theater that includes an overview, a roll-over diagram that highlights and defines key architectural elements of ancient Greek theaters, and examples of the influence of ancient Greek architecture on...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald explores major moments in the jazz singer's career.
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: Lope De Vega: Father of Spanish Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Lope de Vega, the most respected playwright of Renaissance Spain. Features extensive personal information and a bibliography of de Vega's plays and other works.
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Article
Other

Todd & Sharon Peach: Oscar Hammerstein on Jerome Kern

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a moving tribute for Jerome Kern after his death by friend and partner Oscar Hammerstein II. He discuss his life and impact.

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