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  • 1.  Too Small of a Class for Ensemble and Focus

    Posted 02-13-2025 16:41
    Hello,
    I have a little experience teaching drama to middle school teachers. That being said, I am now teaching drama to a very small high school class and am struggling to keep 6 students on task. I have my mini lessons, and my curriculum planned, but when given time to practice, they just want to socialize. How can I keep them engaged? 
    Thanks,
    Connie Korrell


  • 2.  RE: Too Small of a Class for Ensemble and Focus

    Posted 02-14-2025 10:39

    Following! I have two classes, which are supposed to be on the same schedule of activities, but one has 12 students (close to ideal) and the other has 6 students (not as ideal) with 2 of them on IEPs, and two students who are in both sections. I struggle with strategies that will work (with and without accommodations) for everyone.



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    Josh Kauffman
    Teacher, Thespian Society/Drama Club sponsor
    Winfield City Schools
    Winfield, AL
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  • 3.  RE: Too Small of a Class for Ensemble and Focus

    Posted 02-18-2025 09:32

    Practice as in rehearsal for a production? 

    I have a musical theater class of 10. I split them up into rehearsal pairs and have them work on scenes. They come together to perform for their peers, and they are graded.



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    Deidre Jackson
    Instructor
    Titusville High School
    FL
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  • 4.  RE: Too Small of a Class for Ensemble and Focus

    Posted 02-18-2025 09:34

    Have them write their own monologues and scenes to perform!



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    Bruce] Weinberg] [Former drama Teacher]
    Author
    The Fabulous Feats of Mr. B
    Cooper City, FL
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