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An Introduction to American Musical Theatre

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Take a musical journey through the history of American theatre
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(156 reviews)

No live video meetings
4 weeks
1-12 learners per class

What's included

Class Experience

This class is a flexible schedule class spanning 4 weeks. There are no live meetings to this class, but ample opportunities to interface and interact with other students from around the globe. Three ways that a flex class can be interactive: responding to other students' project ideas and worksheet entries within the classroom portal, answering video link questions in the classroom portal to open up discussion, and using the record video to answer questions with the ability to upload the content for other students and the teacher to watch. Flex classes are a great option for busy schedules, giving students ample time to work through the lessons at their own convenience.  
Each week (normally Sunday or Monday- Eastern Standard Time), I will upload a short video presentation along with a corresponding handout and worksheet.  On Wednesday of each week, a new component of a student project will be uploaded. On Fridays, links with additional information about the week's topic as well as several video clips will be provided. Please be aware that while the video links have been screened, any link to an outside source could have ads that change daily. 

Week 1:
What is Musical Theatre?
Musical Theatre Terms
Careers in Musical Theatre
Early History

Week 2:
Musicals of the 1930s and 1940s
Musicals of the 1950s and 1960s
Famous Theatres

Week 3:
Musicals of the 1970s and 1980s
Famous Musical Theatre Writers/Composers

Week 4
Musicals from the 1990s and beyond

While there are no live meetings and students can work at their own pace, it is important to watch the lessons and complete the assignments to get the most out of the course. Students will learn through video, pdf handouts, worksheet assignments, and resource links. Interacting in the classroom is also possible as mentioned above. 
Following satisfactory course completion, I leave the decision on whether to issue a certificate of completion to the student's parents. If a parent would prefer a grade be assigned that can be arranged as well.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2017
4.8
156reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Erin Thomas and I am a homeschool mom in Ohio. I have a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and a Master's in Audiology. I do part-time work as an audiologist in a clinical setting as well as a school setting. I also teach English as a Second Language to Chinese students. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering as a field trip coordinator for a large homeschool support group and a unit leader for my daughter's American Heritage Girls Troop. I also enjoy reading, cooking and traveling. My hope and goal is to share my love of daily learning with your students!

Reviews

450 total ratings, 232 with reviews

Review summary for this teacher
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the teacher Shay Conaty for her excellent teaching style and effectiveness. Students across different age groups and math subjects find her classes engaging, informative, and well-structured. Her explanations are clear and concise, helping students understand challenging concepts. Many reviews highlight her patience, kindness, and ability to boost students' confidence in math.
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She helped my son a bunch. We are going to continue working with her... 
Desirae C.on Jan 7
Vivian enjoyed the class a lot. It refreshed her practice which she... 
Niurka E.on Dec 22, 2024
This teacher is patient and extremely helpful! Both of my teens look... 
Tammy C.on Oct 16, 2024
Very detailed and helpful! 
Lucia C.on Oct 7, 2024
Our son said she made integers easier to understand than his classroom... 
Rebecca A.on Oct 7, 2024
Thank you Ms. Shay for helping my daughter feel better about comparing... 
Quinn B.on Sep 26, 2024


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