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Language Arts Unit - Drama

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Introduce your student to the exciting world of theater with this dynamic homeschool curriculum. From ancient Greek drama to modern stage production, students will write and perform one-act plays, design costumes, experiment with sound and lighting, and create unique theater-in-the-round setups. These hands-on activities build skills in literary analysis, creative expression, public speaking, and teamwork while fostering a love for theater arts.


Key Features:


  • Create and Perform: Write, direct, and perform a one-act play. Engage in improvisation activities like the Stage Direction Improv Game and Improv Storytelling Relay to enhance creativity and quick thinking.
  • Analyze Dramatic Texts: Read and perform scenes in Readers Theater Workshops, practice Shakespearean language through interactive exercises, and connect themes in Greek tragedies to modern storytelling.
  • Design and Innovate: Create DIY costumes and sets using everyday materials. Conceptualize and perform in a theater-in-the-round setup, exploring unique staging techniques.
  • Master Technical and Writing Skills: Experiment with sound and lighting plans for dramatic scenes. Develop writing skills by crafting monologues or dialogues in Playwright’s Challenges inspired by Shakespeare and Hansberry.

This curriculum blends creativity and hands-on learning with essential skill-building, making it ideal for high school students. From crafting plays to experimenting with technical elements like lighting and sound, students will explore the full spectrum of theater arts. Along the way, they will strengthen essential skills in communication, analysis, and collaboration.


This unit makes up three weeks of a complete year-long high school age English curriculum. Use all ten units for a complete Language Arts ninth grade homeschool curriculum.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.

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