Connect the Dots with Math and Writing
Students literally connect dots between two subjects in this math and language arts mash-up. Your kinder kiddos learn about shapes, numbers and storytelling as they help reveal a hidden picture. They will see how an image, rather than words can represent an entire story. There is also plenty of improvisational comedy to show your students that creating stories is fun and exciting. This experience will inspire your students to create their own stories and share them with others through their drawings. A Handout will be available for students so they can connect the dots again and share the story with their family and friends.
Grades: Kindergarten
Single Performance (choose one): $475
Back-to-Back Performances (combination): $600
Full Day of 5-6 Assemblies: $900
Audience Limit: 200
Design Your Own Writing Lesson
Teachers choose one or two of Chris’s theatrical writing topics. No need to book a week-long writing program when all you need is one day. Topics: 1) Elaboration 2) Developing Voice and Powerful Word Choices 3) Focus on the Why 4) Introductions and Conclusions.
Grades: 3-4
Workshop Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $125 per hour of instruction
Expository Writing
Students learn how to improvise and collaborate as they write an expository rough draft. They work through a generic writing prompt to find relevance in their life experiences, both real and imagined. Chris uses improv comedy to demonstrate the link between the spoken and written word; thereby allowing students to develop their writing voice simply by speaking their minds. Chris’ lessons easily adapt to fit with your teachers writing techniques because he doesn’t use a writing method; he creates an unforgettable writing experience. A method is good for the test, but an experience is good for life!
Grades: 4, 7 or 9
Workshop Cost: $125 per hour of instruction
Participation Limit: 30 students per session
Ready to Write By 4th Grade! (Expository and Narrative Writing for Grades 2 & 3)
Expository writing for 2nd and 3rd grade? Really? Yes! It’s never too early to get ready for THE TEST! Chis uses improv comedy to demonstrate the link between the spoken and written word. Students learn how to improvise and collaborate as they write an expository (or narrative) rough draft (intro, body, and conclusion). They work through a generic writing prompt and develop ideas. Students love Chris’ approach because he doesn’t use a writing method; he creates and unforgettable writing experience. A method is good for the test, but an experiences is good for life!
Grades: 2-3
Workshop Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $125 per hour of instruction
The Super Duper Hero Improvised Story!
The students create the hero, the villain, and the plot of this interactive, improvisational, and impromptu super story. Chris’ time with your students is an action-verb-packed storytelling program. Students suggest ideas and Chris, along with a couple of student volunteers, act out all the suggestions, foil the villainous plot, and save the day! It will be a fast-paced 45 minute assembly – packed with Action! Bursting with Drama! Full of Fun! A handout will be available for students to add details or rewrite the story before they share it with family and friends.
Grades: 2-3
Single Performance (choose one): $475
Back-to-Back Performances (combination): $600
Full Day of 5-6 Assemblies: $900
Audience Limit: 200
There’s a Wild Animal on the Playground
Writing and Science come together as elementary students come to school to discover an escaped zoo animal on their playground. Students learn about wild animals and use their imaginations to transform their playground into a proper animal habitat. Chris Espinosa will guide the students as they research and discuss wild animals and create an improvised scene about creating an environment that mimics the animal’s natural habitat.
Grades: K-3
Workshop Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $125 per hour of instruction
KAPOW! The Power of Word Choice
Students will realize the power of word choice by exploring vocabulary through drama. Young writers will improvise a scene that focuses on an over-exaggerated use of a vivid verb. Chris Espinosa collaborates with small groups to develop ideas for their scene. Students will also learn basic theater skills to enhance their performance.
Grades: K-3
Workshop Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $125 per hour of instruction
Texas History Comedy Game Show
Talk about the perfect supplement to your social studies lessons! Chris and Rocket Megabyte (his robot dog) blast the dust off Texas history as they take students on a trip through time and across the Lone Star State. Learning is reinforced when two students play against each other answering questions from the presentation.
Grades: 3-5
Single Performance (choose one): $475
Back-to-Back Performances (combination): $600
Full Day of 5-6 Assemblies: $900
Audience Limit: 200
