Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
Below you will find educational and instructional materials grouped by lesson. We recommend following the Table of Contents sequence as it has been thoughtfully designed to maximize learning.
Lesson #1: Exploring Story Adaptation provides foundational concepts that are essential for understanding and building upon in Lesson #3: Production Design Adaptation, so it's important to begin with Lesson #1 before moving forward. While Lesson #2: Responding to Key Scenes can be completed independently as a standalone lesson, it is stronger and more effective when completed in sequence, as it enhances the overall learning experience by reinforcing key ideas. This structured approach ensures a cohesive progression through the material.
Table of Contents
Lesson #1: Exploring Story Adaptation
Exploring Story Adaptation Lesson Plan
Exploring Story Adaptation Presentation Slides
Exploring Story Adaptation Lesson Script
Opera Adaptation Pitch Worksheet
Lesson #2: Responding to Key Scenes
Responding to Key Scenes Lesson Plan
Responding to Key Scenes Presentation Slides
Responding to Key Scenes Lesson Script
Poetic Devices Definitions Handout
The Huddle Quartet Libretto Excerpt
Lesson #3: Production Design Adaptation
Production Design Adaptation Lesson Plan
Production Design Adaptation Presentation Slides
Production Design Adaptation Lesson Script
Production Design Definitions Handout
Elements of Design Definitions Handout
Production Design Adaptation Questionnaire
Set Design Worksheet
Costume Design Worksheet
Everest Opera Synopsis Handout
Everest Libretto Excerpts of Key Scenes
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