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Third graders listen to directions as they perform a theatrical role.  In this vocabulary lesson, 3rd graders listen to and observe the adjectives given to them during a practice of their performance by the director.  Students identify with these words and create new body movements based on what has been said.

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adjectives, parts of speech, movement

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adjectives, body movements, theatrical performer, english language arts
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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