This unit immerses your students into the world of classical history through Queen Elizabeth I's Speech to the Troops at Tilbury. Encourage research skills as students explore the historical context of this famous speech. Weekly activities, written assignments, and practice challenges unleash the potential of subject integration in your classroom, combining language arts, history, and dramatic arts.
Students will:
-Examine the historical significance of the speech.
-Analyze its rhetorical element.
-Develop a deep understanding of Queen Elizabeth I's leadership during this pivotal moment.
Through acting techniques and professional preparation for their roles, students will bring the speech to life, culminating in an on-camera presentation that showcases their mastery of the subject matter.
Students approach the lessons as professional actors preparing for a role in a fictional "class" production of The Spanish Armada. They create a character list, choose their roles and take an analytic look at the text. Students use the Queen's speech, research and resources to answer questions about the Elizabethan's way of life, values, and relationships. All the while, they are building a character in preparation for performance.
The tools your students are acquiring can be applied to any future speeches, fostering transferable skills. The techniques used in this class also provide a thorough and creative method to study historical events independently, encouraging self-directed learning.
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By purchasing a license to use this dynamic course, you will unlock a world of possibilities for your students. Here's how you and your students can benefit:
Engaging and Immersive Learning: The Acting Through History Course offers a unique approach to education, immersing students into the world of the past through the power of performance. This experiential learning journey will ignite their curiosity, making history and literature come alive.
Multidisciplinary Integration: Seamlessly blending history, literature, and performing arts, this course fosters interdisciplinary connections. Students will develop a deeper understanding of historical events, literary works, and the societal context in which they were created, while simultaneously honing their language arts skills and acting abilities.
Cultivate Critical Thinking: Through in-depth research, analysis of primary sources, and thought-provoking discussions, students will enhance their critical thinking skills. They will learn to examine historical perspectives, explore themes and motifs in literature, and interpret complex texts, all while connecting them to the emotions and experiences of the characters they portray.
Professional Support and Guidance: Along with the course, you will receive comprehensive support materials, including lesson plans, teaching guides, and performance resources ensuring a successful implementation of the course.
Other benefits include:
Collaboration and Communication
Boost Confidence and Self-expression
Performance as Assessment
You will empower your students with a learning experience that combines the best of history, literature, and acting. Prepare to witness their engagement, enthusiasm, and growth as they discover the joys of learning.
Purchase your license today and embark on an educational adventure like no other with the Acting Through History Course.