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3 Theater Activities to Bring Students Fresh Realities

By Dana Kinsey 2 Comments

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As students and teachers return to the classroom after the pandemic shutdowns, Dana Kinsey offers 3 interactive theatre scenarios to help regain their footing.

Filed Under: Blog, English Teaching, English Teaching Resources, Theater

Forgotten Classics: “Shakespeare of London” by Marchette Chute

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

“Shakespeare of London” by Marchette Chute, long out of print, remains one of the best literary biographies of the playwright that we have.

Filed Under: article, Blog, book reviews, Books, Classic Books, Shakespeare, Theater, william shakespeare

Poetry Out Loud: When Poems Become Magic Cloaks

By Dana Kinsey 3 Comments

Pink flowers poetry cloak

Poetry memorization and recitation can be like a magic cloak, with the power to transform and transport students. Learn great tips for how to start, from theater teacher Dana Kinsey.

Filed Under: English Teaching Resources, Poetry Memorization, poetry teaching resources, Theater

The Play’s the Thing: Winter Stars is Born

By T.S. Poetry 9 Comments

Winter Sugar Stars

Do you have a writing dream? Maybe it’s time to funnel it in a new direction. That’s what happened for Sonia Barkat, with Winter Stars.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, Theater, Winter Stars, writing prompt, writing prompts

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