Introducing Teaching Playwriting: The Essential Handbook, a 108-page Book that will completely transform how you explore creative writing in the classroom. This book not only covers the basic concepts of playwriting - but it also provides in-depth step-by-step curriculum with three different teaching tracks on how to create plays in the classroom from start to finish.

With this handbook you'll get:

• 7 chapters on how to introduce playwriting fundamentals with engaging activities, many of them never-before-published
• 5 chapters of step-by-step curriculum on creating plays individually, creating plays in small groups, and creating plays as a class
• 1 chapter on peer review, revision and a playwriting rubric
• 7 chapters of bonus material including a playwriting checklist, professional advise, performance crash course, and opportunities for young playwrights
• 9 handouts to aid students along the way

• What is a play? Through the exploration of provided texts students will discover what makes playwriting unique from other forms of creative writing.
• Dialogue. Students will learn how to write character-specific dialogue that keeps audiences engaged.
• Conflict. Students will understand the importance of raising the stakes and how to use conflict in a way that builds interesting scenes.
• Plot Sequencing. Students will learn how to use a plot diagram to chart out the world of a play.
• Creating a Character (from a photo). Students will learn the 8 W's of character development - then create an original character from an image.
• Creating a Character (from props). Students will learn that new ideas can come from anywhere - even everyday props in the classroom.
• Creating a Character (from improvisation). Students will engage in improvisational activities with the focus on serious character development. They will also understand how characters must move the plot forward.
• The Monologue. Students will learn the tools necessary to create a compelling monologue that rings true to their characters.
• Playwriting Tracks. In depth, step-by-step curriculum that will help you guide your students to create a play by either 1) Creating plays individually 2) Creating plays in small groups 3) Creating a play as a class
• eview, Revision, Rubric. Students will learn how to effectively review and revise their plays with peer participation and a provided rubric.
• Plus... Bonus Character and Dialogue Activities, a Performance Crash Course, Opportunities for Young Playwrights and Vocabulary List
• And much more...