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âWhich musical features the song "Defying Gravity?"
Les Misérables
The Phantom of the Opera
Wicked
Rent
âWhat is the name of the theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed?
Royal Albert Hall
Globe Theatre
West End Theatre
National Theatre
Which musical features the song "Defying Gravity?"
What is the name of the theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed?
Who is the author of the play "A Streetcar Named Desire"?
In the musical "The Lion King," who is Simba's father?
What is the name of the famous theatre district in New York City?
Which play features the characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?
Who composed the music for the musical "The Phantom of the Opera"?
What is the name of the longest-running Broadway musical?
Which musical is based on the opera "La BohĂšme"?
Who wrote the play "Death of a Salesman"?
In "Les Misérables," who sings the song "I Dreamed a Dream"?
Which playwright is known for his absurdist plays like "Waiting for Godot"?
What is the name of the theater where the annual Tony Awards ceremony is held?
Who wrote the play "The Crucible"?
In "The Sound of Music," what is the name of the convent where Maria becomes a nun?
What is the name of the ship in the musical "Anything Goes"?
Who wrote the play "Hamlet"
Who wrote the play "A Doll's House"?
Who composed the music for the musical "21 Chump Street"?
Who wrote the play "Long Day's Journey into Night"?
Who wrote the play "The Importance of Being Earnest"?
In the musical "Hamilton," who kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel?
What is the name of the theater where "The Lion King" musical debuted on Broadway?
Who wrote the play "The Glass Menagerie"?
Which musical is set during the Vietnam War?
Who wrote the play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"?
In "The Phantom of the Opera," what is the name of the Phantom's hideout?
What is the name of the theater district in London known for its musicals and plays?
Who composed the music for the musical "Company"?
In "Fiddler on the Roof," what is the name of Tevye's wife?
What is the longest-running play in the West End?
In "Cabaret," what is the name of the nightclub where most of the action takes place?
What is the name of the singing teacher in "My Fair Lady"?
In "The Producers," what is the name of the play that Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom plan to produce to flop?
Who wrote the play "The Odd Couple"?
Who composed the music for the musical "Avenue Q"?
In "West Side Story" What Gang is Tony a member of?
In "Avenue Q," what type of creatures are Trekkie Monster and Katie Monster?
What is the name of the playwright known for "A Raisin in the Sun"?
What is the name of the longest-running Off-Broadway musical?
Which George Bernard Shaw play was transformed into 'My Fair Lady'?
In 'Little Shop of Horrors,' what is the occupation of Audrey's boyfriend?
What Musical features students from Rydell High?
In which Japanese City is Madame Butterfly set?
What is the scene after the last act of a play called?
What type of dancing would you see if you went to see Billy Elliott?
The character Willy Loman features in which Arthur Miller play?
The musical 'Love Never Dies' is a sequel to what?
The word 'thespian' is another name for which theater professional?
What is Josie Berger's Your Host's Favorite Musical? There are two correct answers.
What is the National Youth Theatre? The National Youth Theatre (NYT) is an organization for young people who are interested in the theatre. The organization is in London. It started in 1956. It gives young people the chance to do something exciting in their school holidays and to make great new friends from all over the UK. How did the National Youth Theatre start? A man called Michael Croft started the organization. Michael Croft worked at a boys' school and he organized a lot of school plays. When he left the school, a lot of the students asked him to help them to perform plays in the school holidays. Michael decided to start the National Youth Theatre so that other children in the UK could have fun in their school holidays, too. The National Youth Theatre's first play was Shakespeare's Henry V. In those days, it was very unusual for young actors to perform Shakespeare's plays. Lots of people were interested in the idea, so there were large audiences at the performances. Soon, lots of people knew about the National Youth Theatre and the organization grew very quickly. Young people from all over the country wanted to join. The National Youth Theatre was a big success because it gave young people the chance to show their thoughts and feelings through acting. It also helped young people to learn to work as a team, to feel confident and to communicate well with other people. Who can join the National Youth Theatre? All young British people, from the age of thirteen to twenty-one, can join the National Youth Theatre. About 4,500 young people apply to join the organization every year. A lot of famous British people started their careers in the National Youth Theatre. What can you learn at the National Youth Theatre? The National Youth Theatre teaches young people how to act. But the organization is not just for people who want to be famous actors. You can also learn to write and direct plays, work stage lights, build sets and design costumes. You can meet some of the best writers, directors and designers in the UK. The National Youth Theatre offers lessons in lots of different subjects every summer, so young people can learn new things and have fun in their school holidays. You can find out what you are good at and learn a lot of great skills to help you in the future.
Letâs go to London, England! There are lots of great things to see! Look at that big clock! Itâs Big Ben! Letâs go to the theater! We can listen to music and watch dancers at the theater. Letâs go to the museum! We can look at pretty paintings there! Letâs go to the park! Thereâs a playground! We can play and have fun at the park! Letâs go to the zoo. We can take pictures of the monkeys! Monkeys are my favorite animals! Now, Iâm hungry! Letâs eat and drink at the cafĂ©! Can you make 10 multiple choice questions with 3 narrative questions?
The Ship of Shapes One day, Elder Decagon saw that the shapes on Shape Island had become lazy. They sat in their huts, fanning themselves until it was time to eat. The different shapes didn't like to spend time with each other. The Rectangles stayed with the Rectangles, the Circles with the Circles, and so on. Elder Decagon came up with a plan. "Oh, oh, oh!" she exclaimed. Worried, the shapes gathered around her. "Big Scary Fire Mountain just spoke," she said. "It will erupt soon, and all our pants will be on fire." "We must leave the island!" The shapes were confused and scared. "Didn't you hear me?" "Pants will be on fire!" Elder Decagon yelled. "What should we do?" the shapes asked. "You should build a ship," she said very slowly. The shapes cheered for the great idea and hurried off to begin. The next day, Elder Decagon was surprised to see many ships on the beach. Each ship was meant for only one kind of shape. "None of these ships are shipshape, she said. "The Triangles' boat will tip in the water." "The Ovals' ship will float, but it won't move." "The Squares' ship will move, but too slowly." "What should we do?" the shapes asked. "You should build one big ship," Elder Decagon said very slowly. This time, the shapes didn't cheer. They weren't sure how to work together. Elder Decagon picked up a stick and started to draw. She showed them how the Squares sails would move the Ovals' boat. The Triangles' bottom would keep it from tipping. The Stars' propeller and the Hearts oars would help the ship move faster. In the end, all of the shapes went into the ship. The shapes stared at the drawing, but no one moved. "Pants will be on fire!" Elder Decagon yelled. The shapes went to work. When it was finished, all the shapes climbed onto the ship. They waited for Big Scary Fire Mountain to erupt, but it never did. The shapes asked Elder Decagon why it didn't. She just said, "Look at this wonderful, shipshape ship." "It shows that if you work hard together, you can go anywhere and do anything.' After some thought, the shapes agreed. They decided to work together to make Shape Island a better place. They also decided to explore the seas in their shipshape ship.
The advantage of direct method is that the teacher can control the class and fit in a lot of activity into a short class period. This leaves plenty of opportunities for the students to hone their skills, especially new ones. On the other hand, because the class is centered around the teacher, some students may not receive proper feedback, and creativity is limited. Also, the lesser talented athletes often tend to get lost in the shuffle while the great athletes shine. However, there are now a multitude of various teaching strategies that can be employed in addition to that method. Ex: Announcements, Module/Unit introductions, Descriptions/modeling of assignments and learning activities, Written or video lectures, Demonstration videos, Presentations, Discussions moderated by instructors, Interactive tutorials. Indirect Method The Indirect Teaching Style allows students to be involved in their own learning through experience and other peerâs knowledge. Students can use critical thinking to expand their learning capabilities by seeing what others may be doing correct and adjusting this to their own knowledge. The Indirect approach is the opposite of what the direct style suggests, but they are both strictly related, meaning you canât have one without the other. Direct teaching: The instructor stands in front of the class or group and lectures or advises. Indirect teaching: The instructor assumes a more passive role and guides the student interactions. Movement exploration: Incorporates the use of equipment that involves movement. Movement Exploration The movement exploration class is founded on developing a strong, positive association to physical activity. Classes are aimed at developing movement skills and foundational strength through fun and engaging activities. The activities are age appropriate and include games, challenges, and exploration that positively challenge childrenâs competency while improving their physical capabilities. Skills such as the ability to climb, hold animal shapes, gymnastic style activities, and the introduction to athletic motor skill competencies are the foundations to youth training. This class provides the introduction to strength training to give children the opportunity to learn the skills required to safely and confidently engage in resistance training. Cooperative Skills Cooperative activities teach students to work together for their group's common good. By participating in these activities, students can learn the skills of listening, discussing, thinking as a group, group decision making, and sacrificing individual wants for the common good. There are two primary objectives guiding the teaching of cooperative activities. First, cooperative activities allow students to apply a variety of fundamental motor skills in a unique setting. Students are typically asked to perform motor skills in a specific way, such as âskip in general spaceâ or âbalance on one foot and one elbow.â Cooperative activities ask students to perform different activities such as skip with their hands on the shoulders of someone in front of them, walk with big steps while placing their feet on small spots, or walk across an area blindfolded while someone directs their moves. Due to the uniqueness of such experiences, students often find cooperative activities exciting and motivating. Second, cooperative activities are a wonderful medium for teaching social and emotional learning (SEL). SEL offers students an opportunity to understand and manage their emotions. In addition, such activities offer an opportunity to show empathy for others and develop positive relationships. Cooperative activities demand that all students play a role in completing the task or solving the movement problem. Every student, regardless of ability level, is important and contributes to group goals. 9 traits a PE teacher often needs Here are nine essential traits of an effective PE teacher: 1. Athletic ability Athletic ability is an essential trait for a PE teacher because they're often showing kids how to perform exercises. To demonstrate proper form and encourage the kids to continue their fitness education, it's important they can perform the exercises themselves. Having experience with fitness training can enhance a PE teacher's lesson planning because they're familiar with how each exercise affects a person's body. Athletic ability can also refer to an aptitude for sports and games. PE teachers can instruct students on how to play these games or lead after-school activities involving them, like soccer or basketball. An aptitude for sports and games can help a PE teacher encourage students to participate in the activities during class. If the PE teacher enjoys physical activity, they may make the lessons more enjoyable for the student. 2. Teaching ability A PE teacher is a member of a school faculty, so it's essential they have the teaching ability that allows them to communicate lessons to students. There are various skills involved in teaching, including the technical capabilities associated with each professional's particular field. Learning these skills can help PE teacher plan their lessons effectively and connect with their students, meaning they can encourage students to practice fitness skills in optimal ways for their health. Here are some important teaching skills for PE teachers: Having an engaging classroom presence ï· Real-world learning ï· Project building ï· Lesson planning ï· Technology 3. Interpersonal skills PE coaches are part of faculty teams, so working alongside other teachers is an essential part of their job. They often collaborate with a student's general education teacher to address any behavioral issues that arise. They can also team up with other classes to plan activities for students, like field days and special field trips. Communicating with peers can ensure these interactions remain productive and create opportunities for more fulfilling lessons. Teachers can also model emotional skills for their students by displaying positive social interactions. Interpersonal skills can also help PE teachers interact with students and their families. If a student can make a student feel comfortable expressing their needs and preferences, they can often perform physical exercises or play games to the best of their individual capacities. Understanding how to soothe nerves and support students' emotional needs are important examples of interpersonal skills. When interacting with family members, you may use some of these same techniques to communicate effectively and best uplift students. 4. Written and verbal communication Both verbal and written communication is important for PE teachers because they often communicate with students, families and various personnel on a day-to-day basis. For example, a PE teacher uses their communication skills in a lesson plan to describe any student assignments or expectations accurately. They may also write instructions in a document, then explain them in a classroom lecture. They also use communication skills to share their lesson plans with other PE teachers during conferences or classroom development exercises. Many teachers continue to learn their trade even after working as a teacher for many years. They may share tips with each other or special lessons they've developed if they feel another teacher may benefit from it. Creating a community can help PE teachers continue to expand their teaching methodology and receive feedback on their lessons. 5. Patience and adaptability Working with children can require patience and adaptability because they're encountering many new concepts at the same time and learning how to regulate their emotions. As a result, it's important to treat them with patience and care while they're in your class so they can feel comfortable and feel motivated to complete assignments. As children become teenagers, they may require patience and adaptability to account for their changing bodies and attention spans. Like any job where you perform tasks in real-time, certain circumstances may occur that require you to adapt lesson plans. For example, if the weather turns from sunshine to rain on a day you planned for students to run a mile outside, you may need to adapt the lesson plan so they can practice endurance sports inside a gymnasium instead. 6. Organization PE teachers can use organization skills to improve their lesson planning sessions. For example, they can keep their plans in one place, and determine which parts of a semester or quarter to introduce new concepts. Throughout the year, these objectives may change because of unforeseen setbacks, but organizational skills can help PE teachers control the trajectory of their class curriculum. PE teachers can also use organizational skills to maintain their classroom space. Physical education frequently requires balls, equipment and tools to play games that may be on a lesson plan. They also organize equipment and decide where to store it within their classroom or storage space. 7. Creativity Creativity can help a PE teacher develop fun ways to introduce new material to their students or reinforce previous lessons. They can teach new games or devise interesting ideas to change the rules of a game to help keep students engaged. To find inspiration for their lesson plans, they can turn to personal hobbies or media aspects they enjoy, like movie scenes, songs or dances. A varied lesson plan can foster more engagement among students who prefer action- based learning activities, rather than lectures. 8. Focus Focus is an essential trait of a PE teacher because students often require their full attention during class, especially if they're learning a complicated physical task. You can focus your lesson plans around specific elements of physical education you believe are essential for students of a certain age group or skill level. If students require mentorship, you can also focus on each student's needs to supply them with a steady support system. Focusing on your students can help guide your career purpose. It can give you a core value system that informs your lesson plans and mentorship activities. This passion for your student's well-being can also help you become an advocate for each student in your class. You can also help organize funding for different field trips or establish after-school activities to support their interests. 9. Enthusiasm for teaching sports and fitness Enthusiasm is essential for a PE teacher. Many physical education activities require high energy and may suit someone who enjoys teaching them to others. Being an effective PE teacher also requires an enthusiasm for working with kids and making a positive impact on their lives.
Spectacular - SpektakulÀr Unexpected - OvÀntad A moment of truce - Ett vapenstillestÄnd Push the limits - TÀnja pÄ grÀnserna Free climber - Fria klÀttrare Descriptions - Beskrivningar Get a rush from - FÄ en kick frÄn End up face to face with sharks - Sluta ansikte mot ansikte med hajar Crawling - Krypande Chalk powder - Kritpulver Pouch around your waist - PÄse runt din midja On purpose - Med avsikt Seek thrills - Söka spÀnningar Accomplish my dreams - UppnÄ mina drömmar Comes at a cost - Kommer med ett pris Permission - TillstÄnd Achievements - FramgÄngar Fallen from heights - Fallit frÄn höjder Fallen into a coma - Hamnat i koma Stiches - Stygn Target - MÄl Reaching his goal - NÄ sitt mÄl Retell - BerÀtta om Ordinary people - Vanliga mÀnniskor Uncommon - Ovanlig On American soil - PÄ amerikansk mark Hijacked - Kapat The outcome - Resultatet The public - AllmÀnheten Structural engineer - Byggnadsingenjör Port - Hamn Witnessing - Vittna Make it down the stairwell - Ta sig ner för trapphuset A roaring sound - Ett brölande ljud Take cover - Söka skydd Crouched down - Hopkrupen The walls cracked open - VÀggarna sprack upp Underneath - Under Fall unconscious - Förlora medvetandet In the rubble - I rasmassorna Unaware of - Omedveten om Devastating moment in history - Förödande ögonblick i historien The mobile network is down - MobilnÀtverket ligger nere Commit crimes - BegÄ brott Throughout history - Genom historien Path - VÀg Whiny voice - GnÀllig röst Wearing him down - Slita ner honom Long for - LÀngta efter Thumping - Dunkande Spiked with a deadly dose of poison - Spetsad med en dödlig dos gift Gone through with it - Genomfört det Constant nagging - StÀndigt gnÀll Infidelity - Otrohet Carved - Skuren Perform on the big stages - UpptrÀda pÄ de stora scenerna Unrealistic demands - Orealistiska krav Something fishy is going on - NÄgot skumt pÄgÄr Offered a reward - Erbjöd en belöning Downfall - Fall Accomplice - Medbrottsling Undoubtedly - Utan tvekan Board a ship - Stiga ombord pÄ ett skepp Suspense - SpÀnning Trip on a wire - Snubbla pÄ en trÄd Invention - Uppfinning Customs officer - TulltjÀnsteman Extraordinary - ExtraordinÀr Nearly - NÀstan The entire population - Hela befolkningen Cease to exist - Upphöra att existera Great courage - Stort mod Goodwill - God vilja A little bit of humanity - Lite mÀnsklighet In the midst - Mitt ibland Lose faith in - Förlora tro pÄ Snowflakes - Snöflingor Turn the doorknob - Vrida dörrknoppen Shelter - Skydd Gesture towards the cabin - Gesta mot stugan Pale - Blek Commotion - UppstÄndelse Medic - SjukvÄrdare Ease up the tension - Minska spÀnningen Extend his hand - StrÀcka ut sin hand Painkillers - SmÀrtstillande Supper - KvÀllsmat Foolish - Dum Establish - Etablera Drop a nuclear bomb - SlÀppa en kÀrnvapenbomb The Great Plague - Den stora pesten Civil rights - Medborgerliga rÀttigheter Underline - Understryka Keen on - AngelÀgen om
I'd Like to Be I'd like to be a happy clown and make everyone laugh. I'd wear big clothes, and a bright red nose, and be pleased with all I have. I'd like to be an athlete, and play basketball each day. I'd leap so high I could touch the sky, and make baskets along the way. I'd like to be a gardener and grow healthy things to eat. I'd plant my seeds, water them, and pull weeds. My garden would be hard to beat. I'd like to be a mermaid and swim in the deep blue sea. The fish and whales could tell their tales, while dolphins sang to me. I'd like to be a cowboy and ride horses every day. And then at night, I would tie them tight and feed them lots of hay. I'd like to be a dancer and twirl and jump and fly. I'd wear fluffy skirts and fancy shirts. People would clap as I danced by. I'd like to be an artist and try to paint the land. I would paint the water blue and the great skies, too. The ground would be the color of sand. I'd like to be a pirate. I would have to be brave and bold. I would sail with a crew on oceans of blue to look for treasure and gold. I'd like to be an astronaut and fly up to the moon. In outer space, I'd find a place to eat without a spoon. I'd like to be a zookeeper and care for birds and snakes. I'd give them food, and watch their moods, and on birthdays give them cakes. I'd like to be a musician and play songs every day. I would play the trumpet, or guitar and strum it, making music my own way. The moral of this lesson is to be what you can be. Dare to dream, and listen to your talents to find what you will be.
Changes. Things are always changing, like the clock, the weather, and even me. It seems nothing ever stays the same. My life has been full of changes. Sometimes I don't feel good about them, but then later it gets better. Taffy, my kitty, ran away. We have looked for him all over, but we cannot find him anywhere. I miss Taffy a lot, and I am sad. Dad says that we can get another kitty. That makes me feel better. I don't know what I will name him, but I will always remember Taffy. My best friend, Robin, just moved away. The moving van took away everything, and the house is empty. I wish Robin were here to play with me. Robin now lives in the mountains. I have never seen mountains, but they sound like fun to visit. Mom says we can take an airplane, so I can see Robin and play with her again. The day I started the new school year, I was scared of all the new children in my class. I was afraid that they wouldn't like me, and that I couldn't run as fast as they do. Now I am happy because I have made lots of new friends. I like Sarah and Ana, and Mary Lou, who makes me laugh. I love my class and my teacher. Mom just took a new job at an office downtown. She's not here when I come home from school. My Aunt Barbara is here to give me cookies and milk. Then I wait and wait for Mom to come home. When the hands of the clock point straight up and down, she comes home, and that makes me happy. Things are always changing, even with me. Yesterday I looked in the mirror. My face looked like a Halloween pumpkin because I lost my first tooth. I had a big surprise when I woke up this morning. My tooth was gone from under my pillow. There was a note from the tooth fairy and a whole quarter. I'm going to save it to buy some colored pencils. In school I learned that crawly caterpillars change into butterflies. And tiny acorn nuts grow into great big oak trees. Mom says that long ago, she was little like me. Do you think some day I will change and be a grownup? I think I will be an artist.
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina in South America. Itâs a big and busy city with a population of almost 3 million people. And this is the world-famous Buenos Aires obelisk in the centre of the city. Just a few kilometres away from the obelisk is the home of the Menna family. Maria is fourteen years old and sheâs in secondary school. Sheâs in the living room with her sister Sofia because they both really like computer games. They like board games too! Sofia is only nine and sheâs at primary school but sheâs really good at games! Sofia and Mariaâs Mum is called Elena and their Dad is Alvaro. This is their house. Thereâs a dining room and kitchen and two bedrooms upstairs. This is Maria and Sofiaâs bedroom! The family all live together in the centre of Buenos Aires. But their mum, Elena, isnât from the city. Her parents - Sofia and Mariaâs grandfather and grandmother - have got a house an hour away. Itâs in a small city called Mercedes, about 100km west of Buenos Aires. Itâs a big house with a dining room and a sitting room. Itâs in the countryside and itâs got a beautiful garden. Itâs nice and quiet here and itâs a great place to sit, eat and spend time as a family!