90 results
3rd grade Presidents' Day ancient history scripts
Presidents Day Readers Theater, Writing, Vocabulary 2nd grade - 3rd grade
Presidents' Day -Activities, Reader's Theater, Writing, VocabularyAre you looking for engaging and meaningful Presidents' Day activities? This resource has everything you need for a great ELA and History Unit on the Presidents. Your students will love learning about President George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama, all while practicing their fluency, learning new vocabulary and writing a biography report on a president. Reader
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Readers' Theater Script Visit Ancient Greece
Let your students travel back in time to ancient Greece. This readers' theater script with 5 speaking parts is a great follow-up to the Magic Tree House Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne. Written at 500 Lexile level 4.6 Flesch-Kincaid for grades 2-5. The script is enhanced with maps and pictures to aid understanding.Use this readers' theater script to actively engage students in reading, to give them an authentic reason for rereading to build fluency, to extend learning from a unit stud
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Bundle: Readers' Theater for a Year (Grades 2-4)
Greek Mythology: "Zeus King of the Gods" Readers' Theater
Print and go!
This fabulous Readers' Theater pack will help you cover standards for Greek Mythology as well as address key reading comprehension and writing standards!
Readers’ Theater is a reading strategy that allows your students to practice fluency while interacting with content in a highly motivating activity. Students are actively engaged while they respond to the literature that they are reading. Using readers’ theater paired with a social studies/history allows you to work across t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Argument at Mount Rushmore U.S. History Reader's Theater
Argument at Mount Rushmore gives students a look at the unique personalities of Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington, and Roosevelt. It imagines their sixty-foot tall faces on Mount Rushmore are “discussing” the merits and accomplishments of each of their presidencies. Though built on a humorous platform, it’s a historically-accurate portrayal of the gracious Washington, the witty Lincoln, and the always-enthusiastic Roosevelt. As for the sometimes over-looked and often under-appreciated Jefferson, w
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
American Revolution Play
A brief history of the American Revolution, with 30 parts. Five scenes about the major events: The Boston Tea Party; Paul Revere's Midnight Ride; The Battle of Lexington and Concord/The Shot Heard Round the World; Washington Crossing the Delaware River; The Signing of the Constitution
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This bundle includes five individual scripts based on Greek mythology, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Reading level is appropriate for third through sixth grade. Included scripts: Persephone and the Four Seasons (5-7 readers): When Hades kidnaps Persephone and steals her down to the underworld, Zeus and Demeter are desperate to be reunited with their daughter. The Fight fo
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
In The World, Not Of It
This 10-lesson course will hopefully challenge you and your child(ren) to dig deeper into God’s Word and genuinely seek the Owner and Creator of truth with all your hearts. We live in a world that is more and more rapidly abandoning truth - truth is a concept, and it is relative in the eyes of the world. This course will hopefully reveal some truths in a fresh light that will cause you to fall more deeply in love with The Truth - who is a Person - and His wonderful ways.This course looks at some
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
George Washington
This reader’s theater script will have your students learning all about President George Washington while working on their reading fluency at the same time. This reader's theater script is free and is one of 6-2 part scripts of different Presidents in my Presidents' Day resource. The Presidents' Day resource includes reader's theater scripts, vocabulary, compare and contrast activity, cloze sentences for comprehension and everything you need to make great biography reports on the presidents. M
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Presidents' Day | Reader's Theater
This is a fun Reader's Theater script with 11 parts. There are two written activities at the end for students to demonstrate their understanding of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.⚞Eddie and Eedie are extraterrestrial beings from the planet EN, also known as Education Nation.⚟To survive, they must keep learning, and since they have already learned everything there is to know on their home planet, they embark on a quest for knowledge across the universe. Fortunately, they stumble upon Prosp
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
CLEOPATRA ANCIENT EGYPT Readers Theater Theatre Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade
CLEOPATRA ANCIENT EGYPT Readers Theater Theatre Script Activity 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's an engaging Readers Theater script for your students to perform and learn more about Ancient Egypt!Characters include:Narrator 1Narrator 2CleopatraJulius CaesarMark AntonyEgyptian CitizenHigh PriestYour students will have fun as they build their reading fluency skills and learn more about Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons? Class Assembly Script
This script invites the audience to consider the similarities and differences between the Maya civilization and the Anglo-Saxons, from their societal structures and cultural achievements to their daily lives and lasting legacies. Through a series of engaging scenes and character interactions, students will bring to life the rich tapestries of these two civilizations.Features of this resource include:Comparative Script: A detailed and educational script that encourages students to analyze and com
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
What did the Greeks ever do for us? Class Assembly Script
This assembly script is an engaging exploration of the numerous contributions made by the ancient Greeks, from the foundations of democracy to advancements in science, art, and philosophy. Students will have the chance to bring to life the innovative spirit of the Greeks and demonstrate how their ideas continue to influence us today.Key features of this resource include:Educational Script: A comprehensive script that seamlessly weaves historical facts with entertaining dialogue, allowing student
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
ANCIENT ROME Activity Readers Theater Script 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade POMPEII
ANCIENT ROME Activity Readers Theater Script 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade POMPEIIHere's an engaging readers theater script that will teach your students more about Ancient Rome, the destruction of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius!Characters include:Narrator 1Narrator 2Marcus Lucia (Marcus' sister)Tiberius (Marcus' friend)Octavia (Neighbor)Flavius A great activity to build reading fluency and supplement your lessons on Ancient Roman history!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe? Class Assembly Script
This comprehensive script delves into the rich tapestry of beliefs held by one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Students will explore the pantheon of gods and goddesses, the significance of the afterlife, and the rituals and symbols that permeated daily Egyptian life.Key features of this resource include:Educational Script: A meticulously crafted script that combines educational content with theatrical storytelling, allowing students to engage with the material in a memorable way.Cha
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
George Washington
Here’s a simple slide show on George Washington — one that 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders will find easy to understand. I know how hard it is to find something that students on a primary level can relate to, because as a teacher I’ve tried to do just that. This slide show will give your students great visuals plus the basic information they need about our first president. The unit includes a narrative script of six pages with over 70 detailed notes on the 22 slides I’ve put together. Information incl
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Abraham Lincoln Reader's Theater w/ GREAT vocabulary activities too!
Are you looking for a way to integrate social studies information with reading? Then this Reader's Theater is the product for you! This product will keep your students excited and enthralled while learning about history, as well as practicing their fluency, oral expression, and comprehension skills too! Students will learn about Abraham Lincoln's life from boyhood through the Civil War, as well as the tragic visit to the Ford Theater, where Lincoln's life ended. Also included with this kid
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: Persephone and the Four Seasons
When Hades kidnaps Persephone and steals her down to the underworld, Zeus and Demeter have to come up with a plan to be reunited with their daughter. This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a five-page reader's theater script for five to seven readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Headpieces are included in
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: Stars of Friendship
Twins Artemis and Apollo have been inseparable for their whole lives, but when Artemis meets a new friend, Apollo feels the pangs of jealousy and decides to take matters into his own hands. This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a four-page reader's theater script for four to five readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the pe
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
P is For President Reader's Theatre and Activities; No Prep Fluency Practice
Celebrate President's Day or an upcoming election with P is For President by Wendy Cheyette Lewison. Are you looking for a fun, engaging, No-Prep way to practice reading fluency while enjoying award-winning picture books and learning about the US Presidency and elections? Use my P is For President Reader’s Theatre and activities in your classroom and your children will beg you to do it one more time! The students will love retelling this all-time favorite picture book. There are 12 parts in this
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Duck For President by Doreen Cronin Reader's Theatre and Activities
Celebrate President's Day or an upcoming election with Duck for President by Doreen Cronin. It's a CHILD FAVORITE! Who doesn't love Duck for President by Doreen Cronin? Are you looking for a fun, engaging, No-Prep way to practice reading fluency while enjoying award-winning picture books and learning about the Presidency and elections? Use my Duck for President Reader’s Theatre and activities in your classroom and your children will beg you to do it one more time! The students will love retellin
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
CCSS:
If I Ran for President Reader's Theatre and Activities- Catherine Stier
Celebrate President's Day or an upcoming election with If I Ran For President by Catherine Stier. Are you looking for a fun, engaging, No-Prep way to practice reading fluency while enjoying award-winning picture books and learning about the US Presidency and elections? Use my If I Ran For President Reader’s Theatre and activities in your classroom and your children will beg you to do it one more time! The students will love retelling this all-time favorite picture book. There are 15 parts in thi
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Abraham Lincoln Class Play: "A Visit from Abraham Lincoln"-Fun and Interactive!
Reader’s Theater
This is a contemporary play about a day that Abraham Lincoln unexpectedly visits a (3rd, 4th or 5th grade) classroom. It is written with up to 25 student parts, a teacher and of course Abraham Lincoln. The parts can be doubled or tripled if there are fewer than 25 students.
This play helps students to understand a little bit about the life of Lincoln by comparing his life to ours. It ends with the group reciting in unison the first part of the Gettysburg Address.
Setting: A regu
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: The Fight for Athens
Athena and Poseidon are both eager to represent a new, powerful city. What better way to choose between the two than to have a contest?This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a four-page reader's theater script for six to seven readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Headpieces are included in both a color ver
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Showing 1-24 of 90 results
Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands