Taking the Play to the NEXT LEVEL: Writing a Review for The Little Lion

Students will be asked to put pencil to paper and write a review of The Little Lion.  First, we will examine the review of the play in The Richmond Times Dispatch, and then start creating our own!  Look for more to come on writing reviews!

Theater review: 'The Little Lion': How smug we are to think that any of the seven deadly sins — pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth — might ever apply to us.

Richmond Magazine Review of The Little Lion

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Reflecting on the Playwright, Irene's Ziegler's Visit: What Was the TAKEAWAY

Ms. Ziegler,
Thank you for coming to visit us!  After reflecting on your visit, I realized that I learned that if you strive for what you want you can achieve it.  Thank you for coming!  JB

Thank you, Ms. Ziegler, for coming to talk to us.  I learned that it takes much preparation and training to be an actor.   I also learned you don't have to be a movie star to carve out a solid career as an actor. RC

Thank you for coming to talk with us, Ms. Ziegler.  What I learned from your visit is that if you want something you have to work hard to make it happen.  TMS

Thank you, Ms. Ziegler, for coming.  I learned lots of things about acting.  I am looking forward to seeing you play, The Little Lion!  CD

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

A Visit From the Playwright of The Little Lion

Our study of drama just keeps getting better this year. Not only are we going to see THE LITTLE LION at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre, but the PLAYWRIGHT paid us a visit as well.  She is the multi-talented Irene Ziegler, who writes books, acts, and writes plays!  As I said before combining the study of drama with the "authentic theater experience" make this unit priceless. Irene came and gave students the inside scoop on what it is like to take a true story and develop the nonfiction book into a play. She also made student use those DRAMA terms as she explored the comparison of the book Izzy's Fire to the play, The Little Lion..Whooh... what a great reward!  Thank you, Irene Ziegler!

How do you make Teaching Drama come alive?

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here