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Middle school literature scripts for Microsoft PowerPoint
Bundle: Shakespeare readers theater
Save time and get 50% off individual pricing with this Shakespeare reader’s theater bundle. It contains 7 reader’s theater scripts, 2 role play activities, bingo game, lesson plans, Power Points, rubrics, extension activities and instructions on how to use the resources within.
Reader’s theater gives students an authentic reason to read and repeated readings with intonation and expression further deepens understanding of characterization and forces that influences people and plots. Using m
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8th - 12th
Readers theater script: Beowulf (+ PPT, rubrics, more)
Beowulf was meant to be heard, not just read and this 8 scene reader’s theater is a easy, effective way to introduce or culminate a unit or differentiate instruction. Has parts for 13 characters.
Kevin Crossley-Holland, a renowned Beowulf translator, stated that an epic "should be read out loud-an epic in the oral tradition is never going to sit very easily on the printed page"
This package contains also contains lesson ideas, how to do a reader’s theater (for first timers), a rubric, handou
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8th - 12th
Readers theater package - Othello
The Othello package contains a 17 page readers theater script of all 5 acts of Shakespeare’s Othello as well as a 66 slide Power Point with before, during and after reading activities, prompts and projects. Art work based on the play offer visuals to help activate background knowledge, learn new material and assist students in retaining what they learn. (PDF and Power Point are included in Zip folder)Also available:Who killed Will Shakespeare? mystery activityHamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Macbet
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7th - 11th
Reader's Theater for "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the sweet story, "The Giving Tree" by Shel SilversteinSummary: Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein's poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.There are 20 different narrators in the script, including a special 'Boy" and "Tree" part. But this could easily be adapted to fit a la
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2nd - 7th
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A PRESENTATION ON THE SEVEN AGES OF MAN BY SHAKESPEARE
A Powerpoint Presentation that presents the Seven Stages of Man's Life composed by William Shakespeare in a visual way.
"All the world's a stage" is the phrase that begins a monologue from William Shakespeare's As You Like It, spoken by the melancholy Jaques in Act II Scene VII. The speech compares the world to a stage and life to a play, and catalogues the seven stages of a man's life, sometimes referred to as the seven ages of man: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, Pantalone and old
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6th - 9th
Readers theater package - King Lear
The King Lear package contains a 20 page readers theater script of all 5 acts of Shakespeare’s King Lear as well as a 33 slide graphics intensive Power Point. Writing prompts, graphic organizers and art work based on the play offer visuals to help activate background knowledge, learn new material and assist students in retaining what they learn. (.PDF and Power Point are included in Zip folder as well as directions for using reader's theater in the classroom)Part of the Shakespeare readers the
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Shakespeare's Lear
Reader's Theater "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the heart-warming story, "Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts. It contains 22 rotating narrators, but can easily be edited to fit smaller or larger class sizes.Summary: All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy’s grandma says they don’t have room for "want," just "need," when his old shoes fall apart at school, he is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a
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2nd - 6th
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Reader's Theater for "Tops and Bottoms" by Janet Stevens
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the delightful story, "Tops & Bottoms" by Janet Stevens.Summary: Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship.There are 18 different narrators in the script, but this could easily be adapted to fit a larger or smaller class
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2nd - 7th
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Reader's Theater Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the sweet and touching story, "Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Cooney
Book Summary: Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever!
Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do some
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1st - 6th
Reader's Theater "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the hilarious story, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst. It contains 22 rotating narrators, but can easily be edited to fit smaller or larger class sizes.Summary: He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropp
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2nd - 6th
Reader's Theater for "The Other Side" by Jacqueline Woodson
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the heart-warming story, "The Other Side" by Jacqueline Woodson. It contains 22 rotating narrators, but can easily be edited to fit smaller or larger class sizes.Summary: Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.SAV
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2nd - 6th
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Blood Brothers: Extensive Drama resource pack
Explore the classic contemporary English play, Blood Brothers, using this 10 lesson Drama resource pack which investigates the characters and plot, along with the cultural, historical and social elements.The unit comes complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting materials, so no planning needed, it is ready to go!The pack includes…PowerpointsStudent workbooksScheme of workCoursework checklistProject evaluationFor more information and/or guidance, feel free to contact me; dramapiranha@gmail
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â High School Drama resource bundle
Reader's Theater for "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the fun story, "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon.Summary: Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!There are 22 different narrators in the script, but this could easily be adapted to fit a la
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2nd - 6th
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Les Miserables - PowerPoint Readers Theater Version
Wonderful PowerPoint readers theater version of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. Great addition to your literature collection and lots and lots of roles for students to strut their stuff!
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6th - 12th
Pushkin's Queen of Spades script and more
Royalty free 24 page reader’s theater script of A. Pushkin’s Queen of Spades divided into 14 scenes with 15 speaking parts (some can be doubled). An easy way to explore Russian literature, characterization and improve verbal prosody. A miserable, penniless ward of a countess looks for a way to find happiness. A gambling, get rich quick schemer becomes obsessed with a rumor about a winning three card combination and will stop at nothing to find out the secret three card combination. Can the gh
Writing a Reader's Theater Script Presentation
This slideshow is designed to accompany my "Writing a Reader's Theater Script" project, which you can also download from my shop! The presentation is designed to introduce the project to the whole class and guide students through the close reading and script writing process.
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2nd - 8th
Frankenstein - PowerPoint One Act Readers Theater Comedy for the Classroom
One act readers theater comedy based on Mary Shelley famous tale of horror. Guaranteed to bring a new appreciation of her story!
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6th - 12th
Jane Eyre PowerPoint - One Act Musical Farce
One act musical farce (including script and mp3 of all music) based on Charlotte Bronte's famous gothic novel.
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6th - 12th
Little Women for the Stage
PowerPoint readers theater version of Louisa May Alcott's famous story - "Little Women." Suitable for the classroom or the stage. Large fonts make this a wonderful way to have students read parts aloud in class.
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6th - 12th
Narcissus and Echo - One Act Readers Theater Play PowerPoint for the Classroom
One act PowerPoint detailing the two great Greek myths. Fun show and easy to put on in the classroom. Very large white fonts with black background for easy of viewing.
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4th - 9th
The Monkey's Paw PowerPoint
PowerPoint version of "The Monkey's Paw," the famous horror story adapted for the readers theater. Large fonts so this can be used for in-class presentations. Very fun show to put on. Students love this.
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7th - 12th
Salem Witches - One Act Comedy Powerpoint
One act comedy based on the activities of three young girls during the Witchcraft Trials in Salem. Odd topic for a comedy, but it works.
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6th - 12th
Deciduous Forest Biome Lesson w/ script-- Special Focus on Forests in Literature
You will be prepared to present answers to these questions: What makes the deciduous forest different from many other biomes? What are the famous flora and fauna in these forests? What is dendrochronology? How have the deciduous forest been used throughout history?How does famous literature symbolize the forests?The PowerPoint includes screen scripts.This is part of a teaching series on 7 land and 3 water biomes.
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6th - 10th
The Ten Commandments - PowerPoint Play with a Strong Moral!
Four guards meet to discuss their work problems, but there is a hidden message here!
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7th - 12th
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