Looking for drama lessons to inspire your middle school students? Look no further because here are 5 engaging drama lessons that your middle schoolers will actually ADORE!
1. Careers In Theater Research Project
Are your broadway babies excited for their futures in the theater? If so, you HAVE to check out this printable research project titled “Careers In Theater.” In this inspiring project, your drama students will select a career in the theater and then research this particular career. Then, students will fill in several pages to demonstrate what they have learned, including the education they will need, the average salary they could earn, and the impact they could make to the genre.
2. “Don’t Say It” Printable Theater Vocabulary Game
Your drama students will ADORE this silly card game, titled “Don’t Say It.” Similar to the game taboo, your students will select a card and then find a way to get their peers to guess their word without actually SAYING said word, or several related words. Students will have to stretch their imaginations and theater knowledge to win each exciting round!
3. Printable Broadway Musical Research Project
In this classic project, students select a specific show from the musical theater genre to research. Then, they fill out several pages demonstrating what they have learned. This includes the background of the show, the creative team, musical numbers, characters, and much more! Your students will become thoroughly knowledgable about a particular musical, and continue building their understanding of the genre.
4. FUNNY Two-Minute Improvisation Prompt Cards – For Theater Students
If you like to hear your drama students laughing and engaged in the material, then this activity is for you! Your students will roll over laughing as they improvise silly scenes such as a realtor trying to sell a cardboard box or a student who has snuck a puppy into a classroom. This is a wonderful introduction into the world of improvisation!
5. Printable – Musical Theater “Song Function” Activity
Through this engaging activity, your musical theater students will learn about different types of musical theater songs (overture, “I want” song, opening number, etc.). Then, they will find examples of these songs in real shows! This project is inspiring to future actors and creators alike as they break down how a musical is constructed.
6. Theater Prodigy – Printable Theater Trivia Game
Did somebody say drama trivia?! Who DOESN’T love a trivia game, including your students who will adore answering the general theater knowledge questions that make up this game. From theater history to vocabulary to playwright knowledge, this game has a little bit of everything!
7. Printable “Musical Theater Composer” Research Project.
Teach your musical students about the GREATS of musical theater composition through this thorough and easy-to-follow research project. In this activity, your students will select ONE musical theater composer to focus in on. Then, they will research their lives, careers, and legacy. Finally, your students will complete the guided pages to demonstrate what they have learned. Who knows, perhaps a future compositional legend is in YOUR classroom?!
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