The Adventures of Don Quixote
After more than 25 successful years, ETC’s Shakespeare in the Schools program proudly presents our NEW performance package!
Written by award-winning playwright KJ Moran Velz, an ETC staff member, this bilingual adaptation was developed specifically for ETC’s Teaching Artists to support the latest CKLA curriculum.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A 45-Minute Professional Performance
An engaging, fast-paced adaptation of The Adventures of Don Quixote designed for 5th grade learners.
A 45–55 Minute Interactive Workshop
The workshop uses guided theatre exercises
and text exploration to help students:
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Explore major themes and essential questions
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Translate key moments into their own words in storytelling
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Examine character motivation as a driving force
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Adapt scenes through episodic storytelling
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Portray larger-than-life characters
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Engage in theatre games that synthesize learning
We don’t just perform the story.
We help students decode it.
TEACHER EXPERIENCE
Don Quixote comes to life in your classroom
as trained and-vetted Teaching Artists:
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Reinforce CKLA curriculum and Common Core ELA standards (documentation available)
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Deepen understanding of theme, motivation, and narrative structure
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Make complex literature accessible and engaging
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Increase participation and student confidence
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Tailor programming to support your classroom needs
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All without adding to your workload!
Built Specifically for Arlington Public Schools
BONUS: Questions about funding? Ask us! ETC has many school specific grants, and is included in the Arlington Public Schools Humanities Project Program Directory, so funding may not be an issue.
Contact Scott Abernethy to
Bring Don Quixote to Life in Your Classroom