Grade 10 Drama

[lhenri]

Hi I am a new teacher teaching Drama 10 for the first time. I do not have any Drama experience and am actually quite shy (I get red and nervous when in front of crowds!) I have no idea what kind of routine I should create in the drama classroom and I am really looking for guidance in setting up routines, tone, and unit ideas. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

[Unregistered]

I have no advice really, but I want you to know, I feel your pain. Good luck!

[Harry Bosch]

I was thinking something completely different than what you meant

:D

[Unregistered]

Get a copy (any copy - even one that is 20 years old) of Basic Drama Projects by Fran Averett Tanner. I see used copies on Amazon for $3.50. I have one that is 25 years old and it was invaluable when I started teaching a high school acting class. Hundreds of practical in-class activities and lessons.

As for being a little shy, plan to be a participant in the class along with your students. Frightening? Yes. Worthwhile to you? Definitely. Worthwhile to your students? Absolutely.

Good luck.

[jodd]

first thing you do is get to know the students and then continue from there