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Martin Luther King Day drama cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Spanish Reader's Theater--Caperucita Roja (Little Red Riding Hood)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
Little Red Riding Hood is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are
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K - 12th
Spanish Reader's Theater-Ricitos de Oro y los Tres Osos (The Three Bears)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students
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K - 12th, Adult Education
Our Friend Martin movie questions
Questions that go with the movie Our Friend Martin. This movie is hard to find. But, if you do find it, buy it!!! The kids will LOVE it!!!
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3rd - 5th
Black History Skit: Spotlighting African American Inventors
If you are looking for a skit for your Black History Program, you will love this one. It covers theaccomplishments of African American Inventors. I looked everywhere for skits that my students could perform, and when I came up empty, I wrote my own! Enjoy
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4th - 12th
"We Love You, California" Fourth Grade History Play
A fourth grade history play written to include our school's entire fourth grade (94 students). You can adjust the groups (miners, railroad workers, etc.) to fit your student population.Four children need to work on a final California history exam. A time traveler "Zeit Reisander" appears to take them back through time to learn about the amazing history of CA. Songs, humor, and history all rolled into one! European explorers, missions, miners, railroad workers, 1904 San Francisco Earthquake, Ros
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4th
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Black History Program/ Play/ Skit/ Drama approx. 40 minutes in duration
This play, "Walking in Memphis," will 'wow' an audience as it features the fabulous music and songs written by a host of African Americans! Hit songs that put Memphis music on the map! The script references the talented Tina Turner, Isaac Hayes, BB King, Al Green and several others. The skit is perfect for K-3 students and can easily be adapted for older grades. The dialogue takes the audience back in time to how it all started in Memphis, with W.C. Handy, known as the Father of the Blues, to th
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K - 3rd
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Man of La Mancha Viewing Guide
This is a question packet to accompany the film (or play) Man of La Mancha. Although intended for a Spanish class, all of the questions are in English and can be adapted and enhanced for a high-level literature class. The questions are intended to make sure that students are able to recognize characters, basic plot ideas, and basic themes that they see throughout the movie. At the end they are asked to compare and contrast a selection of two characters, which includes Don Quixote and Sancho, Don
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9th - 12th
Martin Luther King, Jr (Our Friend, Martin) Video Discussion Guide
"Immersion is felt by students in ways we don't even realize...we like that you watch and react to the video with us" (Burgess, 2012, Teach Like a Pirate).
This video discussion guide will engage your students as you watch and react to the video with them. Dave Burgess, author of Teach Like a Pirate, believes that immersion is a way to "set your classrooom on fire" and this is what happened in my classroom with this discussion guide. Students were highly engaged in discussion throughout the vi
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3rd - 6th
Tiddalick- The Play
"Tiddalick the Frog" is a charming children's play based on the ancient First Nations creation story. Set in the Dreamtime, the tale follows Tiddalick, a small yet mischievous frog with an insatiable thirst. His selfishness leads him to gulp down all the water from creeks, lakes, and rivers, causing distress among the other animals. As the land dries up, the creatures must band together to find a solution and restore balance to nature. Through this entertaining adventure, young audiences learn a
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PreK - 6th
Around the World Christmas Play Script for 30 or more actors
Celebrate diversity with this sacred and bible-based Christmas pageant script which blends the biblical Christmas story with traditions and customs from Mexico, Germany, Philippines, Sweden, United States, Italy, and China. This pageant was performed many times with rave reviews at a large Catholic school. The pageant performance is between approx. 50 minutes. A class of 30 older students acted out the script while the younger classes participated in the songs and country traditions. The scr
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K - 7th
Spanish Reader's Theater--La Gallinita Roja (The Little Red Hen)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
The Little Red Hen is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are lear
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K - 12th, Adult Education
Stations of the Cross Drama Script- easy and effective for Lent Passion Play
Looking for a way to involve your students in the Lenten tradition of Stations of the Cross? This student-friendly adaptation will get your students actively participating by representing the fourteen events in Jesus' life with silent "tableau" pictures while a classmate reads the scene. Involve an entire class of 30 with parts for narrator, Jesus, Pilate, the soldiers, Veronica, Mary, and the townspeople. Included in this product is a link to a fully-staged live production of this script pe
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4th - 12th
School Life (La Vie Scolaire) Movie Guide with Plot/Essay Questions, Preview Act
Teachers and Parents,Well all know holding kids' interest is getting harder and harder these days. Since this film deals with a group of very relatable teens going through their 9th grade year in a French high school, I know it will do the trick. Students will learn about the French educational system as they follow the ups and downs not only of the students depicted, but also of the teachers and discipline team members. The story moves fast, with real-world drama and moments of tension while sp
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6th - 12th
Fiddler on the Roof Background Research Project
This Fiddler on the Roof Background Research project is the perfect way to prepare your students to read the this classic musical. Including specific research subjects, guidelines, and even a rubric, all you will have to do is assign the groups and hand out the assignment.
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Fiddler on the Roof Bundle
Holiday/Christmas Play with Script- The 3 Little Elves and The Big Bad Scrooge
This play “The 3 Little Elves and The Big Bad Scrooge” was written by Dana Ciuro as a Holiday Performance- can be used either as a class performance or for an entire grade level - of two to three classes. It is a spin-off of the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf. However, since we were asked to perform a Christmas play I decided with my class to change the characters around to reflect the holiday season: Santa and his elves and the big bad scrooge. If you are looking for a play to get
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3rd - 5th
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Living Stations : Having Your Students Present the Living Stations of the Cross
This is a 100 page packet. It includes the script you will need to have your students act out the Living Stations for the school and/or parish. It's a great script and will have all your students involved!
What is unique about this script is that it also includes a Bible reflection packet for the students to work on when you are practicing. The directions explain more about this. It's so that no one is sitting there just watching, waiting for their turn to get up and perform.
Our Living S
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6th - 12th
An Afternoon with Maya Angelou, W.E.B. Dubois and Malcolm X
This is a short play about a fictional account of a lunch between Maya Angelou, Malcolm X and W.E.B. Dubois. This play can be used a reader's theater piece for a literary center or for a Black History Month activity. Throughout this lunch, these historical figures discuss civil rights, human rights and the importance of education. This is play can also be performed as a skit.
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3rd - 12th
Writing Assignments over Racism and Stereotypes (Personal Narratives)
Two different writing assignments where students choose a prompt and write about their own personal experiences with racism or stereotypes and reflect upon those experiences. I included a guide for students to use to help them organize their thoughts. I use this when reading themed passages and novels having to do with racism and stereotypes. It is in word document, so feel free to change the prompts and guided sentence stems as you see fit:)Thank you.
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5th - 12th
Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors Abridged Script - 45 pages (about 45 minutes)
This abridged script was originally developed from the open-source script for 7th/8th grade students, though it could easily be used with high school students. A few characters were removed. Specifically the script excludes the character of the COURTEZAN and LUCE, and related minor storylines. Unessential lines and sections were removed, but the original Shakespearean language and plot has been preserved.I performed this version with several classes with much success!While the full play is t
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7th - 10th
Drama Extra Credit
Dive into a rich tapestry of theatre history or explore the world of drama through different nationalities, periods and themes. This extra credit assignment offers you the flexibility to choose a specific nationality (Greek, Japanese, Indian), a period in history (Elizabethan, Commedia dell’arte, Restoration, Spanish Golden Age, Classical), or a theme in theater history (women on the stage, liturgical drama, evolution of comedy, LGBTQ+ representation on Broadway, theater of the absurd).
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9th - 12th
I Am MLK Jr. (2018) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"I Am MLK Jr." is a documentary that provides a personal and intimate look into the life, legacy, and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by Derik Murray, the film features interviews with family members, friends, and prominent civil rights leaders who share their insights and reflections on MLK's journey as a leader in the civil rights movement. Through archival footage and personal narratives, the documentary explores MLK's commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent activism, highli
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez
Great lesson for MLK holiday or Black History Month. The lesson compares the two civil rights leaders and their relationship with each other.
This includes a worksheet, rubric for project and prezi presentation that goes with the lesson.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Dear Evan Hansen Quiz
This is a 15 question, multiple choice quiz based on the musical Dear Evan Hansen.
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Not Grade Specific
King in the Wilderness (2018) Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"King in the Wilderness" is a 2018 documentary directed by Peter Kunhardt that focuses on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The film delves into the tumultuous period between the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and King's assassination in 1968, a time when he faced criticism from both within and outside the civil rights movement. Through interviews with close associates, friends, and historians, the documentary provides an intimate look at King's challenges, personal struggles, and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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