How to Help Students Understand Drama

This free interactive is perfect for students during literary studies, and will help them understand drama.

In this 3-Minute Classroom Problem Solver video, SimpleK12 trainer Monica Burns explains how to use ReadWriteThink‘s graphic organizer on drama mapping to help students understand drama. As explained in the description of the tool, “students can map out the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution for activities associated with works of drama. The interactive includes a set of graphic organizers which can facilitate postreading as well as prewriting activities that best suit your curriculum. After completing individual sections or the entire organizer, students have the ability to print out their final versions for feedback and assessment.”

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Watch as Monica walks you through the tool and explains the features in under 3 minutes. This simple tool is sure to help your students and enhance your lesson plans.

Did you have a chance to explore ReadWriteThink's student interactive section? There are several tools there worth a look. Let me know if you'll find a place for this one in your curriculum.

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About Our “Understand Drama” Presenter
Monica Burns is an Education Consultant, EdTech Blogger, and Apple Distinguished Educator. Monica works with teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible at all grade levels. She has conducted well over 50 unique training sessions for SimpleK12, click here to take a look at more videos from Monica.

About the Author
Kimber Thompson is a Lead Moderator for SimpleK12 webinars and a Contributing Editor for SimpleK12.com. She writes frequently about education topics, and is passionate about tools and techniques that inspire young learners. You may reach her with ideas and comments at editor@simplek12.com.