Researching Contemporary Playwrights
This 1-hour individual research project guides 9th graders in exploring contemporary playwrights of their choice. It builds research, synthesis, and presentation skills, with scaffolding for diverse learners.
“I am on my playwright/playwrighting unit in drama. We already explored iconic playwrights and i had them do presentations. I showed them a video about contemporary playwrights yesterday. Can you help me create an hour long research project that will be individual about a contemporary playwright of their choosing?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Assign this project during a 45-60 minute block after introducing contemporary playwrights.
- Discussion question: What makes a playwright's work "contemporary" today?
- Scaffold: Provide a list of suggested playwrights and research resources.
- Extension: Have students compare and contrast two playwrights' styles.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
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Try Diffit for free“I am on my playwright/playwrighting unit in drama. We already explored iconic playwrights and i had them do presentations. I showed them a video about contemporary playwrights yesterday. Can you help me create an hour long research project that will be individual about a contemporary playwright of their choosing?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Assign this project during a 45-60 minute block after introducing contemporary playwrights.
- Discussion question: What makes a playwright's work "contemporary" today?
- Scaffold: Provide a list of suggested playwrights and research resources.
- Extension: Have students compare and contrast two playwrights' styles.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
Researching Contemporary Playwrights
This 1-hour individual research project guides 9th graders in exploring contemporary playwrights of their choice. It builds research, synthesis, and presentation skills, with scaffolding for diverse learners.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free