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1st grade St. Patrick's Day social studies scripts

Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities

First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities

Created by
Foreman Fun
A short, interactive play about the Pilgrims will get all your students involved! Students will learn about the Mayflower, Plymouth, & Squanto. This is the perfect way to introduce students to the story of the 1st Thanksgiving. A two page script for you to narrate gives students cues when it's their turn to speak or act something out. There are 24 character cards. 12 are speaking roles and 12 are just acting roles so that even struggling readers can be involved in the play. You can add more
Preview of Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

This show is a time traveling musical history lesson!! The speakers’ script includes many facts about inventions and inventors of the 20th century and the musical performances will take the audience on a trip down memory lane.This performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This show could be performed by anywhere from 25 to 100+ students depending on stage size.The length of the performance is appr
Preview of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover

This 40 page packet is themed for the story There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover, told by Lucille Colandro. Packet includes: Character Cards/posters for retelling Reader's Theatre script 3 Graphic Organizers Syllable Sorting ABC Order {activity and recording sheet} Noun/Verb Sort {activity and recording sheet} Sequencing Mini Book Old Lady Craftivity Pattern/writing topper Writing Activity Sentence Strip Retelling Activity Like this packet? You may also be interested in the BUNDLED pa
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater: Leprechauns Looking for Gold

St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater: Leprechauns Looking for Gold

Created by
Ms Joanne
A 5 page, 6 part readers' theater script for St. Patrick's Day, telling the story of how leprechauns learn it's not nice to steal gold, even from rich men.The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Transitional to Fluent readers as follows:o Transitional (roughly DRA 10-12): Lucky the leprechaun, Joey the leprechauno High Transitional (roughly DRA 14-18): Rich Man, Boy, Goldy the leprechauno Fluent (roughly DRA 20+): narratorAlso includes full page, color images o
Preview of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Readers Theater Script

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Readers Theater Script

Your students will love learning all about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad with this Reader's Theater Script. The script features speaking parts for 3 narrators and each letter of the alphabet. This script will enrich your shared reading or guided reading group time by providing informational text, vocabulary, and varied skill levels to introduce slavery in kid-friendly terms. The following items are included in this product:• Teacher Instructions• Common Core Standards for Grades 1-
Preview of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Slide Show and Art Project

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Slide Show and Art Project

Celebrate December with this inclusive slide show on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miracle that Juan Diego witnessed in Mexico 500 years ago. The slide show also includes a section on Aztec culture and Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire to give students background on how the miracle affected relations between the two warring cultures. Other slides illustrate and discuss some 20 symbols and miraculous features of the tilma that Juan Diego used to gather roses in. A simple art project is also i
Preview of Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

This patriotic performance is full of US facts and history! This performance package can be used to create a great culminating event for your Social Studies History and Government unit, or for a Patriotic Holiday show! Perfect for a Veterans Day or Presidents Day music program.Performance is so memorable for children! When you can connect a performance to academic content as this one does... they will remember it forever.This script is simple and versatile. It can be used year after year in diff
Preview of Community Helpers Reader's Theatre for grades 1 - 3,      Scripts  Drama Fluency

Community Helpers Reader's Theatre for grades 1 - 3, Scripts Drama Fluency

This reader's theatre resource is a great addition to your community helpers unit! Integrate drama, ELA, and social studies!This resource includes 4 easy scripts with 5 to 6 parts in each script. Each script is 2 to 3 pages long, with large 18 point font. Language is written at an easy primary level.Mrs. Kind Goes To The Vet - characters include mechanic, vet, mail carrier, Mrs. Kind, and narrator.Mrs. Maria's Fire - Mrs. Maria, police officer, firefighter, paramedic, and narrator.Sam's Fall - S
Preview of Circus Script, Songs, Costume Ideas, and Coloring Book

Circus Script, Songs, Costume Ideas, and Coloring Book

Created by
KinderKay
I have been performing a circus with my students for many years. My experience with this script has been with kindergarten only, but it can easily be adapted to preschool to second grade. We practice our circus during school hours. Because of that, our circus takes about a month to prepare. The circus performance itself takes 30 - 45 minutes to perform if all roles/acts are included. The script is easily adapted to removing performers and acts if time is a factor for you. It is also a fun back
Preview of Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show

Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show

Do you need a short versatile play that can easily include many children at varying ability levels? Do you need something that your speakers of other languages or your very shy kids will be able to participate in? Then this is the script for you! (...and there is SCREAMING... as you know all kids seem to enjoy screaming.)This script is about a scary looking but kind hearted dragon who only wants to win the acceptance of his neighbors. Originally written as a puppet show this script is very versa
Preview of Airline Ticket, Itinerary, and Flight Instructions for Holidays Around the World

Airline Ticket, Itinerary, and Flight Instructions for Holidays Around the World

Why not have even more fun with your Winter Holidays Around the World unit by giving your students the full airline treatment? After making your suitcases, distribute airline tickets and have them go through a mock security screening. Arrange their chairs as if on an airplane, and read the enclosed flight attendant instructions. Make sure they buckle up, and stow their suitcases under the seat in front of them. You may even want to serve a little snack and beverage while they watch an in-fligh
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater: The Other Side of the Rainbow

St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater: The Other Side of the Rainbow

Created by
Ms Joanne
A 5 page, 5 part readers' theater script for St. Patrick's Day, telling the story of 2 bunnies and a chipmunk who want to cross a rainbow because they have heard there are carrots and nuts on the other side. But, a fox has also heard about it, so he thinks he can follow them and have his own yummy dinner.The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for High Emergent to Fluent readers as follows:o High Emergent (roughly DRA 6-8) Lola the bunny o Transitional (roughly D
Preview of Constitution Day Readers Theater

Constitution Day Readers Theater

Created by
All Y'All Need
Learn about the American holiday Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17, with our script.Constitution Day Reader's Theater activities include:1 graphic organizer and/or activity1 ABC Order Activity1 full script in black and white with Character Cards and 5 speaking parts1 full script in color with Character Cards and 5 speaking partsFor a look at what is included in this set, please download the preview file.This is already included in our Informative Reader’s Theater Holidays from July to
Preview of St.Patrick's Day Readers Theater Scripts EDITABLE

St.Patrick's Day Readers Theater Scripts EDITABLE

These St.Patrick's Day Readers Theater scripts are a practical and engaging way to have younger students practice reading fluently with expression, rate, phrasing, accuracy and using punctuation. Included in this resource:3 different scripts (10 pages per script) with varying levels of text difficulty (use a single script or all three!)Each script includes 8 roles Printable props in color and black and white (1 for each role, just glue onto wooden craft sticks)Pre-reading vocabulary definedYour
Preview of FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop

FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop

This free sample pack from the bundle of easy step-by-step guided art lessons:Art History For Elementary 1 - With Teacher ScriptsThis lesson explores the artist Ted Harrison's use of warm and cool colors as he paints in the arctic of Canada. The simple art project will create a stunning bulletin board display! As in my other art history lessons, there is a teacher script included, with questions embedded, to lead a discussion about art techniques, geography and famous artists! There is also a wr
Preview of Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

Saints preserve us! Get your students involved in learning Irish folklore while building fluency, self-esteem, confidence in public speaking and having fun! This 9 part Reader's Theatre can be used with mainstream, ESL, speech therapy, or special education students. Want to see an example? Click here to see "Fox and Grapes" in action with one of my ESL classes! Click here to see "The Frog Prince, Continued" in action with one of my ESL classes! *Use after reading the book Jamie O'Rourke an
Preview of Seasonal STEM with Partner Plays - SPRING STEM

Seasonal STEM with Partner Plays - SPRING STEM

SEASONAL STEM - SPRING with PARTNER PLAYS These quick and easy STEM Challenges will make it SIMPLE to explore STEM in your classroom, while incorporating literacy through fun PARTNER PLAYS to set up each challenge! Each STEM challenge is introduced through a simple seasonal partner play so that the engineering challenge will be purposeful and authentic. The STEM challenge is meant to be completed after reading each partner play, and involves solving a problem for the characters in the play.
Preview of Readers Theater Script: The Little Red Hen Learns About St. Patrick's Day

Readers Theater Script: The Little Red Hen Learns About St. Patrick's Day

Kids love the Little Red Hen! As they read this 7 part readers' theater (or reader's theatre) they will learn about St. Patrick's Day traditions, leprechauns, and shamrocks.Students become excited about reading in readers’ theater. Help your students develop fluency by allowing multiple readings of this script. Encourage them to use expressiveness, intonation, and inflection when rehearsing the text.Readers’ theaters are great for your sub packets! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Preview of Readers' Theater: Native American Headdress Activity

Readers' Theater: Native American Headdress Activity

This No-Prep Readers’ Theater script will teach your students all about Native American headdresses and show them the importance of cultural respect!Click on the preview above to see a few pages from the script!FEATURES• Six page script about a group of students at a Native American history museum. • Seven different characters with different lexile levels for all levels of readers!• Common-Core aligned discussion questions.• Engaging and entertaining story with student-friendly explanations of a
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Bundle: Informational e-book plus Readers' Theater

St. Patrick's Day Bundle: Informational e-book plus Readers' Theater

Created by
Ms Joanne
This bundled file combines a 31 page informational e-book about St. Patrick's Day and 2 Readers' Theater scripts. The informational book uses visuals and relatively simple text (geared towards grades 1-3 students) to answer the following questions about St. Patrick's Day:o Who was St. Patrick? o What is the history behind St. Patrick's Day? o What are some of the symbols of St.Patrick's Day and where did they come from? o How do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day today? Why do so many people
Preview of Veterans Day Readers Theater

Veterans Day Readers Theater

Created by
Teach It Up
This Veterans Day Reader's Theater reviews some of the history of Veterans DayIt is written as a conversation between four students/friends. I wrote this script for my first grade students, but it can be for second grade and higher as well. This is a great way to review our American History in Social Studies.
Preview of Community Workers: Readers' Theater, Non-Fiction Easy Readers & Vocabulary

Community Workers: Readers' Theater, Non-Fiction Easy Readers & Vocabulary

Created by
Ms Joanne
This is a bundle on community workers that incorporates fiction, non-fiction and vocabulary development to deepen students’ knowledge about 10 different community workers. It contains: 10 readers' theater playsRoles for everyone, from emergent to fluent readers. Most of the roles are for beginning readers and those in transition heading towards fluency.Plays are focused on these jobs: chef, construction worker, doctor, engineer farmer, firefighter, police officer, plumber, teacher and vet.Plays
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