Character Machine Drama Circles are a perfect way to explore a story and characters in a whole class guided (scripted) performance. This RUMPLESTILTSKIN Character Machine (Drama Circle) comes with 32 printable drama circle acting script cards with instructions and script for your junior kids to perform the story in a fun and energetic way. Students develop speaking and listening skills with this adaptation of the classic drama machines activity. A perfect way for students to delve into characters and combine reading practice with performing (Reader’s Theatre) - your students will love it!
 
This Character Machine Drama Circle includes:
Printable Drama Circle Acting Script Cards (students are given a card to perform in sequence to tell a story. The Character Machine Cards provide an instruction on when and how to say each line and a short line (script) for each student to perform when it’s their turn)
Teacher Instructions (including how to enhance the drama activity and further activities + ideas to adapt the character machine)
Instructions to bring in whole class chorus elements to the performance!
 
Older students? The content / lines of the script are simple enough for younger students but drama machines are also super fun for older students who can play around with pace, character, delivery. They are an energetic activity for older students (and younger) - perfect for an end of lesson activity.
 
***ENGLISH / LITERACY TEACHERS: This drama circle activity is based on 'Rumplestiltskin' will work beautifully alongside and enhance your elementary English curriculum. It is a fun and energetic way to approach reader's theatre and explore the story in a whole new way so why not add some drama to your English lessons?
 
WHAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS DRAMA CIRCLE:
 
"Great lessons and even better activities!! My students love this and love drama!!"
 
"Love love love drama circles. I *think* we can still do these in the fall....we’ll just make really big circle!"
 
"Love these!"
 
"I have tried many drama circles from this seller and I love them all. I am looking forward to trying this one out soon."
 
"Excellent!"
 
"My students love readers theatres. They are so much more engaged acting out parts than reading a passage or story."
 
You can find more drama lesson plans, drama games and more for primary and elementary kids HERE! You can find more drama lesson plans, drama games and more for teens (middle school and high school) HERE!