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4th grade ancient history scripts
Reader's Theater: Aztec, Incan, & Mayan Civilization Myths (intermediate)
Review key elements of the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec ancient civilizations while focusing on differentiation in reading fluency! This reader’s theater set features 3 popular myths/legends from history written on 3 separate reading levels (each with a lexiled reading level) for a total of 9 plays. Each script contains 6-8 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups with over 20 different characters provided! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ohio 5th Grade Social Studies Reader's Theater Bundle
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
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
This resource includes three complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students studying Mesoamerican history! The plays in this product include the Ancient Maya Civilization, the Aztec Empire, and the Inca Empire.Each play is a 5-Act, 25-role Reader's Theater script. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a great review activity and assessment strategy. It also helps bui
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4th - 7th
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Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
This bundle is full of 4th & 5th grade standards aligned resources perfect for fun summer school or summer camp activities. Students are asked to identify morals, recount stories by exploring their elements, understand characters, distinguish points of view, and work with new vocabulary. There are so many resources in one engaging collection! This is a bundle of following resources:1. Fables Explore fables with comprehension questions, theme, main idea, and teach morals with this CCSS standa
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4th - 6th
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Ancient China Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Ancient China! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a great review activity and assessment strategy. It also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Geography and FarmingAct II: Shang and Zhou DynastiesAct III: Rivalry and WarfareAct IV: Confucianism and DaoismAct V: Shi Huan
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reader's Theaters for History Mega-Bundle
Egypt Reader's Theater Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric: Act Out History!
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This content rich activity is student-centered, interactive and easy to use. Students are transported in a time with host Richie Talksalot! The script cast includes 18 speaking parts for great class participation. The Egypt play is set up as a Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous show in Ancient Egypt. The script is key concept for social science focused, covering the religion, economy, achievements, social classes, leadership and geography of anc
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4th - 8th
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6th Grade Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Activities Greece China Egypt +
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Activities - Travel back in time to Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, and Mesopotamia with these fun travel brochure templates! This bundle also includes an "Important Book" template for each civilization, four Greek Myths Reader's Theater Scripts ( in the bonus file), and my Greek / Latin Root of the Day Activity!The Important Book This is a great activity to help students practice scanning for the most pertinent information.Directions: Have students
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4th - 7th
Ancient Maya Civilization Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Ancient Maya Civilization! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows: Act I: Religion and the PyramidsAct II: Hieroglyphics and ArtAct III: A Famous Ball Game (Recreation and Agriculture)Act IV: A Legendary CalendarAct V: A Mysterious EndingEach act includes discussion questions. There is a quiz for students at the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
Mesopotamia Class Play Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric: Readers Theatre!
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This content rich activity is student-centered, interactive and easy to use. Students are transported in a time machine! The script cast includes thirteen speaking parts for great class participation. The Mesopotamia play is set up as a Live News Report from Ancient Mesopotamia. The script is key concept for social science focused, covering the religion, economy, achievements, social classes,leadership and geography of ancient Mesopotamia.This
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4th - 8th
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Greek Mythology: "Zeus King of the Gods" Readers' Theater
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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
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3rd - 5th
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The Flight of Icarus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4-5 students. This is a Greek tragedy and is based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Daedalus is an inventor and very very smart. He builds King Minos a labyrinth and, after it is finished, the king decides to get rid of him. He locks Daedalus and Icarus in the labyrinth that Daedalus made him. Daedalus know the labyrinth well and he and his son escape. They go into hiding and come up with a plan to get away from the island where King Minos lives.
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4th - 12th
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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
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Bundle: Readers' Theater for a Year (Grades 2-4)
Hinduism & Buddhism World History Reader’s Theatre Package
Are you looking to teach your students about the world religions of Hinduism and Buddhism in Ancient India? Would you like your students to learn about karma and reincarnation? Want your students to understand Buddha's Noble Truths? If you and your students love reading and performing reader's theatre scripts, grab the best of both worlds! In this script, Mr. Anderson has assigned his students a debate presentation on the ancient religions/philosophies of Hinduism and Buddhism. Together, two gro
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India World History Reader's Theatre Bundle
Hammurabi's Law Code World History Reader’s Theatre Package
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach Hammurabi's Law Code as part of your unit on Ancient Mesopotamia? Do you and your students love reading and performing reader's theatre scripts? Grab the best of both worlds! Step into the grand halls of the Louvre in Paris, France, where Mr. Anderson and his enthusiastic Social Studies students embark on a mesmerizing journey through time. Led by the knowledgeable Miss Lepore, they marvel at the awe-inspiring stele of Hammurabi, a testament to
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia World History Reader's Theatre Bundle
Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey
If your school allows you to focus on the religious aspects of Christmas, here is a great slide show for you. “Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey” tells how Joseph and Mary made their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Along the way, your students will learn about:their home in Nazareththe census that necessitated their journeythe route they tookthe landscapes they would have walked throughwhether they walked or rode a donkey or used a cartthe dangers and the hardships they would have enc
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
Ancient China Play Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric: Act Out History!
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This content rich activity is student-centered, interactive and easy to use. Students test the truth about key Chinese inventions including gunpowder, porcelain, silk and Chinese medicine! The script cast includes 20 speaking parts for great class participation. The Ancient China play is set up as a Myth Busters type investigation. The script is key concept for social science focused, covering aspects of religion, economy, achievements, social
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4th - 8th
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Ancient India Empires & Achievements World History Reader’s Theatre Package
Are you looking to teach your students about the challenges of the Mauryan and Gupta Empires of Ancient India? Would you like your students to learn about the achievements and advances of this early nation? Want your students to connect their world of ancient India art and architecture in a unique way? If you and your students love reading and performing reader's theatre scripts, grab the best of both worlds! Step into the captivating world of ancient India with this enthralling readers' theater
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India World History Reader's Theatre Bundle
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
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3rd - 6th
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Myths & Legends from Different Civilizations Guided Reading
5 Guided Reading Play Scripts written by Sue Russell on
Myths & Legends from Different Civilizations:
1. Ancient Egypt - The Story of Isis and Osiris
2. Ancient Rome - Romulus and Remus
3. Russia - Babushka
4. Ancient China - The Monkey Who Would Be King
5. India - The Story of Savitri and Satyavan - all with detailed summary/background to start, and quiz to finish.
To see list of speakers, see Preview.
As with all my Guided Reading Scripts, there are 6 speakers per play script. (For a
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4th - 9th
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
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3rd - 6th
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Geography of Ancient China World History Reader’s Theatre Package
Are you looking to teach your students about the challenges of the Geography of Ancient China? Would you like your students to learn about the achievements and advances of this early nation? If you and your students love reading and performing reader's theatre scripts, grab the best of both worlds! Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural exploration of ancient China with the Su family as they embark on an enlightening journey at the Rachu Zen Garden Hotel & Spa in Shanghai. Throug
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Greek Myths Guided Reading, Group Readers or Readers Theater
This is a set of 'group readers' (Readers Theater) written by Sue Russell on five Ancient Greek Myths:
1. Odysseus and the Cyclops
2. Theseus and the Minotaur
3. Tale of 2 Spinners (Athena & Arachne)
4. The Gorgon's Head (Medusa)
5. Pandora's Box.
delivering them via 6 speakers each. (For a smaller class size, a mini play may be dropped or the speakers re-allocated). Each 'mini play' comes with detailed summary of and background to each story, at the beginning; and at the end, a quiz -
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4th - 8th
Hades Goes to Court for Kidnapping - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone and tricked her into becoming his wife. In the script, Hades is in court accused of kidnapping Persephone and forcing her to live with him in the underworld. Demeter, Zeus, and Persephone are also there. Zeus is serving as the judge even though he is Persephone’s dad. They discuss what Hades did – including the way he tricked Persephone into eating something that ties her f
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Caste System of India World History Reader’s Theatre Package
Are you looking to teach your students about the challenges of the Caste System of Ancient India? Would you like your students to learn about social hierarchies of the past? Want your students to connect their world of middle school social status to the caste of the past in a unique way? If you and your students love reading and performing reader's theatre scripts, grab the best of both worlds! Step into the riveting narrative of Caden's journey as he navigates the complexities of social structu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India World History Reader's Theatre Bundle
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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.
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