"The Black Cat" Play & Activities Read the full text of Edgar Allen Poe's play "The Black Cat," then analyze the play with a...		Present a Skit Student work in groups of three or four to pick a scene or event that they will present as a...
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater Bring United States history to life with this reader's theater for Unite or Die: How...		Conventions of Shakespeare's Staging Print out and give students this handout that explains how theatrical performances were staged...
Mask Template There are many creative ways to use this blank, printable mask. Decorate it for a Mardi Gras or...		Romeo and Juliet Focusing Activities - Prologue and Act I Use this pre-reading activity to help students better understand the prologue and act 1 of...
The Wizard of Oz Interesting facts and fun activities related to The Wizard of Oz.		Entertainment in Ancient Greece Quiz Quiz students about Greek theater, the Olympic games, and other entertainment in ancient Greece...
The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas Introduce your students to two creative and groundbreaking directors: Steven Spielberg and...		Apples Chant Children enjoy this chant and hand jive about making an apple pie.
Write a Script Children will write their own script for a movie scene, in this printable activity.		Peer Assessment: Dramatic Performance Using peer assessment methods, students evaluate a dramatic performance.
Shakespeare's Globe Theater Interesting facts and fun activities related to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.		Space Play: Tour of the Solar System Students stage a play to demonstrate what they have learned about space and the solar system.
Create a Movie Storyboard Draw pictures and write captions to show the sequence of a realistic fiction story.		Reading Warm-Up 25 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' reading comprehension skills. This...
Dance Word Scramble Reveal the names of popular dances by completing this word puzzle. Children will use reference...		Rufus and Friends: Rhyme Time Reader's Theater Stage this reader's theater in your classroom to further children's enjoyment of the nursery...
Head and Shoulders, Baby Chant Children will practice patterns and eye-hand coordination while singing this chant.		The Doughnut Shoppe Finger Game A fun finger and hand movement chant that can be altered for younger or older children.