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Organize your next play or musical production with our Character Description Breakdown Template! This dynamic resource is a must-have for directors, educators, and students alike, serving as a versatile tool to elevate your theatre productions and class resources.

For Directors: Streamline your audition process with ease and precision. Our template allows you to craft detailed character profiles with fields for character description, gender identity, age range, vocal range, and even special casting notes and considerations. Whether you're preparing for auditions, crafting announcements, or finalizing casting decisions, this tool will become your go-to guide for bringing characters to life with clarity and creativity.

For Educators and Students: Dive deeper into character analysis and understanding with this engaging assignment tool. Perfect for directing classes or theatre studies, students can use the template to present their insights on characters from plays or musicals they have read or watched. This resource encourages critical thinking and allows students to showcase their comprehension of character motivations, relationships, and development from a director’s perspective.

Features:

• Comprehensive Sections: Cover everything from character traits and background to vocal range, age range, and more.
• User-Friendly Layout: Designed for ease of use, allowing you to focus on creativity and analysis without getting bogged down by complex formatting.
• Adaptable & Versatile: Suitable for any play or musical, this template is fully customizable to match the production or producing company’s fonts and styles, making it a timeless addition to your theatrical toolkit.
• Printable & Digital Formats: Access the template in a way that suits your needs, whether you prefer a hands-on approach or a digital workflow.

Elevate your theatre experience with our Play & Musical Character Description Breakdown Template—where every character’s story becomes a masterpiece waiting to unfold!

How to Access

This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.

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Utilize any of these three summary pages as a way for students to record summaries of a chapter in any novel they read.

Instruct students to complete the pages as needed.

These are the directions I typically give for filling out summaries:

Print off as many pages as your student will need to complete chapter summaries for each chapter in their book or each assigned section of their reading in order to summarize their book accurately.

I have also provided a cover page, allowing students to collect all their pages together and submit a completed project. A basic rubric is included as well.

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Brainstorm
• Write a Normal & an Emotional Email
• Review Work
• Send!
• Personal Reflections
• Closure

This is the fourth lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Brainstorm Emotional Situations (not a moment to gossip about everyone and everything that is frustrating - general situations)
• Safeguards (vent but don't send, let time pass then answer, have a trusted advisor help you word your response)
• Purpose & Kindness (encouraging comments mixed with direct ones with two different email examples)
• Important Things to Remember (remember your place either in authority or under it and the impact of your words, words have power and can never be taken back, cautions in choosing your words, be careful not to make endless excuses)
• Practice (1 example, 2 practice opportunities, word choice and tone)
• Closure (mind map to recall details)

This is the fourth lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Formal Writing (things to avoid, sentence starters and frames for professional writing)
• Purpose (model email with a good and bad example)
• Rewriting Informal Emails (three practice examples)
• Closure (rewrite informal lines to be more professional)

This is the third lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Parts of an Email
• Subject (clear capitalization instructions)
• Greeting (formal and informal punctuation)
• Body (format tips)
• Closing & Signature (good and bad examples with tone examples)
• Review Questions (give students the opportunity to reflect with structure!)
• Closure

This is the second lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is an introductory lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• What is an Email?
• Who Will You Send a Professional Email to? (at school and as an adult)
• Why Send an Email? (at school and as an adult)
• Business Hours
• Emails vs Texting
• 2 Good vs Bad Examples of an Email
• Closure

This is the first lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is an introductory lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• What is an Email?
• Who Will You Send a Professional Email to? (at school and as an adult)
• Why Send an Email? (at school and as an adult)
• Business Hours
• Emails vs Texting
• 2 Good vs Bad Examples of an Email
• Closure

This is the first lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

Create a community of kindness in your classroom with the Puzzle piece template We all fit together heart! This lesson includes a puzzle piece template for each student to decorate with words and drawings that show how they can be kind and respectful. The completed puzzle forms a heart centerpiece where students and staff can add additional messages of kindness. This We All Fit Together Puzzle Heart serves as a visual reminder that each student plays a unique role in building a positive environment. Perfect for fostering unity and social-emotional learning!

Everything included:

Bulletin board kit

1 lesson guide

Objectives

Assessment

6 puzzle pieces + heart pieces

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10 Vocabulary Choice Boards for Vocabulary Practice with 90 Different Prompts

Engage your students with these fun and interactive vocabulary choice boards! Each board offers 9 unique activities to help students understand and reinforce their vocabulary words. Perfect for in-class activities or homework, these boards encourage creativity and critical thinking.

Sample prompts include:

• Vocabulary Comic Strip: Create a comic strip where characters use your vocabulary words in their dialogue to show their meaning.
• Synonym Search: Find three synonyms for your vocabulary word and use them in sentences that reflect their meanings.
• Word Riddle: Write a riddle using your vocabulary word that others must solve.
• Vocabulary Haiku: Write a haiku (5-7-5 syllables) that reflects the meaning of your word.
• Word History: Research the origin of your vocabulary word and explain where it came from and how its meaning has changed over time.

With 10 different boards to choose from, students will enjoy a variety of activities to strengthen their vocabulary skills!

Make spelling practice exciting with this 90-prompt Spelling Choice Board! Packed with creative and hands-on activities, this resource helps students improve their spelling in fun ways. Students can choose from a variety of prompts like:

• Write a short story using spelling words.
• Build words with playdough or sidewalk chalk.
• Create a comic strip using spelling words.
• Spell words out loud while jumping or clapping.

Perfect for classrooms, homework, or independent work with options that require a parent's signature!

**Activities Included: **

1. Creative Writing Activities
2. Hands-On Activities
3. Kinesthetic Activities
4. Artistic Activities
5. Games and Puzzles
6. Technology Activities
7. Word Study Activities
8. Partner or Group Activities
9. Challenge Activities

Looking to spark creativity in your classroom this Thanksgiving season? These 10 Thanksgiving-themed story starters are perfect for getting your students' imaginations flowing! Designed for grades 4 and up, these engaging and open-ended prompts let students craft their own festive, adventurous, and even magical stories.
Use these story starters as:

• Bell ringers to jumpstart creative writing sessions
• Writing centers or stations for independent work
• Extension activities when students need an extra challenge
• Fun, seasonal writing prompts for November or Thanksgiving-themed lessons

Included Story Starters:

• “While preparing the Thanksgiving feast, you discover the turkey is enchanted! It starts talking and asks you to help it break a 100-year-old curse. What will you do?”
• “A UFO lands in your backyard on Thanksgiving Day. The aliens are friendly, but they want to join your dinner. What happens next?”
• And 8 more fun and imaginative prompts!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Easy to Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for quick lesson planning.
• Engaging & Fun: Each prompt is designed to capture students’ attention and foster creative thinking.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for writing centers, bell work, or independent writing projects.
• Perfect for November: Add a festive twist to your writing lessons during the Thanksgiving season.

This FREE resource will keep your students engaged and excited about writing. Download today and watch their Thanksgiving tales come to life!

This resource is PERFECT for pairing with a Because of Winn Dixie novel study in your classroom. It includes 4 original Because of Winn Dixie products. Included in this bundle is pre-reading reflection questions, a complete novel study guides, 19 writing prompt pages, and a vocabulary list & assessments. It is everything you need for a successful novel study in your classroom on the book Because of Winn Dixie!

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Are you reading Wonder in your classroom? This little bundle is perfect! Whether you are doing a novel study or just a class read aloud, this bundle is for you. It includes two popular Wonder products: Pre-Reading Reflection Questions and Writing Prompts. it includes 41 pages total. Printable (pdf) and Google Drive (Google Slides) versions included!

More details about this product:

Pre-Reading Reflection Questions: This resource is the perfect pre-reading assignment for the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It includes six statements where students need to decide if they strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, and strongly disagree. They then have to give their reasoning. These six pre-reading reflection questions get students' brains activated and thinking about various themes, lessons, and ideas they will come across in the novel. It is great to see what students are thinking on these big topics before they begin the novel!! Not only is it fun and engaging for your students, the responses students give are also very interesting to read as a teacher! This product comes with a printable version (pdf) and a Google Drive (Google Slides) version for a total of 4 pages.

Writing Prompts: This product for Wonder, by R.J. Palacio_,_ contains over 19 pages of unique writing prompts and writing pages for both a printable (pdf) version and a Google Drive version (Google Slides). The printable version includes 12 unique prompts for students to complete both during and at the completion of this novel, 6 extra themed writing pages, and 1 blank page where you can use to to create your own prompts if desired. The Google Drive version of this product comes with 18 pages of prompts and writing pages. In total, this product has 37 pages. A must have if you are doing a novel study on Wonder or reading the book in class!

★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!

★ Feel free to use either the paper OR digital version - BOTH are included with your purchase!

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This mini book report is a perfect edition to your classroom! It is a single page that students can fill out when they are done reading a book. It can be used as homework, early finisher work, small group instruction / centers activities, and much more! The page includes a section where students share:

- Title

- Author

- Characters

- Setting

- This book made me wonder about...

- Would you recommend this book to a friend?

- How many stars (out of 5)
- Summary of the book

- Draw a comic strip of your favorite parts of the book

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This two page resource is a must for a pre-reading assignment for the book The BFG by Roald Dahl. It includes six statements where students need to decide if they strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, and strongly disagree. They then have to give their reasoning. These six pre-reading reflection questions get students' brains activated and thinking about various themes, lessons, and ideas they will come across in the novel. It is great to see what students are thinking on these big topics before they begin the novel!! Not only is it fun and engaging for your students, the responses students give are also very interesting to read as a teacher!

** Research has shown that deeper comprehension takes place when students are engaged in activities that bridge prior knowledge with what they are about to learn. This product will help students connect the novel to their already existing knowledge in order to make the new reading more stimulating and engaging.

★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!

★ Feel free to use either the paper OR digital version - BOTH are included with your purchase!

E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless

Check out my other 'Pre-Reading Reflections' for novel studies below!

The One and Only Ivan Pre-Reading Reflection

Charlotte's Web Pre-Reading Reflections

Because of Winn Dixie Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

James and the Giant Peach Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Wonder Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stellaluna Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Sarah, Plain and Tall Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Freckle Juice Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stone Fox Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

My Father's Dragon Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

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This resource is the perfect pre-reading assignment for the book Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. It includes six statements where students need to decide if they strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, and strongly disagree. They then have to give their reasoning. These six pre-reading reflection questions get students' brains activated and thinking about various themes, lessons, and ideas they will come across in the novel. It is great to see what students are thinking on these big topics before they begin the novel!! Not only is it fun and engaging for your students, the responses students give are also very interesting to read as a teacher! This product comes with a printable version (pdf) and a Google Drive (Google Slides) version for a total of 4 pages.

** Research has shown that deeper comprehension takes place when students are engaged in activities that bridge prior knowledge with what they are about to learn. This product will help students connect the novel to their already existing knowledge in order to make the new reading more stimulating and engaging.

★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!

★ Feel free to use either the paper OR digital version - BOTH are included with your purchase!

E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless

Check out my other 'Pre-Reading Reflections' for novel studies below!

The One and Only Ivan Pre-Reading Reflection

Charlotte's Web Pre-Reading Reflections

Wonder Pre-Reading Reflections

James and the Giant Peach Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

The BFG Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stellaluna Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Sarah, Plain and Tall Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Freckle Juice Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stone Fox Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

My Father's Dragon Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Freebies & Discounts:

Be sure to follow my store on TeachShare.com to stay up to date on all my new products, including products that are FREE and on discount!

Comments:

Please leave a comment if you enjoyed this product and found it useful. I really love reading how you are using my products in your classroom :) thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a review!

This resource is the perfect pre-reading assignment for the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It includes six statements where students need to decide if they strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, and strongly disagree. They then have to give their reasoning. These six pre-reading reflection questions get students' brains activated and thinking about various themes, lessons, and ideas they will come across in the novel. It is great to see what students are thinking on these big topics before they begin the novel!! Not only is it fun and engaging for your students, the responses students give are also very interesting to read as a teacher! This product comes with a printable version (pdf) and a Google Drive (Google Slides) version for a total of 4 pages.

** Research has shown that deeper comprehension takes place when students are engaged in activities that bridge prior knowledge with what they are about to learn. This product will help students connect the novel to their already existing knowledge in order to make the new reading more stimulating and engaging.

★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!

★ Feel free to use either the paper OR digital version - BOTH are included with your purchase!

E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless

Check out my other 'Pre-Reading Reflections' for novel studies below!

The One and Only Ivan Pre-Reading Reflection

Charlotte's Web Pre-Reading Reflections

Because of Winn Dixie Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

James and the Giant Peach Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

The BFG Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stellaluna Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Sarah, Plain and Tall Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Freckle Juice Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stone Fox Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

My Father's Dragon Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Freebies & Discounts:

Be sure to follow my store on TeachShare.com to stay up to date on all my new products, including products that are FREE and on discount!

Ratings & Reviews:

Please leave a review if you enjoyed this product and found it useful. I really love reading how you are using my products in your classroom :) Every time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use towards future products!! Thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a rating & review!

This bundle has passages and comprehension questions and answers included, this resource is a great way to learn about this incredible woman's legacy during Women's History Month.

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

This bundle has passages and comprehension questions and answers included, this resource is a great way to learn about this incredible woman's legacy during Women's History Month.

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.