Hot Ice II: Theatre for Classical and Christian Schools: Medieval and Renaissance: Student's Edition

Student's Edition. Hot Ice introduces drama to students involved in classical and/or Christian education (grades 7 to 12). Using primary sources, Hot Ice, Level 2, surveys the reintroduction of theatre into Europe in the High Middle Ages, explains the explosive influence of the Renaissance, and integrates literature and history across the curriculum. Additionally, Hot Ice examines the sometimes hostile relationship between the stage and the church, and explores the moral and ethical responsibilities of the theatre community from the earliest times.Discussion questions, activities, and learning games enliven the class, developing students' critical thinking skills and acting abilities. Hot Ice also incorporates elements of classical education, such as logic, the progymnasmata, and Greek and Latin.