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4th grade social studies scripts for Google Apps

Preview of Causes of the American Revolution Readers' Theatre/ Skittles Activity

Causes of the American Revolution Readers' Theatre/ Skittles Activity

Created by
Kristen Jones
This activity was created based on the 4th Grade Social Studies Ohio Learning Standards. It is a whole group activity to explain to students the causes of the American Revolution. Students are all involved in reading the scripts and in the skittles activity, so they are engaged and have a better understanding of why the revolution started. The main sheets can also be used to create a timeline as the activity progresses. This material could be used only as a readers' theatre activity as well, if
Preview of Hoofin It:  The Wild Adventures of Texas Cowboys

Hoofin It: The Wild Adventures of Texas Cowboys

Welcome to the Wild West, where cattle roam the plains and legends are born! Dive deep into the heart of Texas history with our captivating Reader's Theatre script, "Hoofin It." This engaging and educational resource is perfect for your Texas history students and your Cattle Kingdon Unit, offering a thrilling journey through the triumphs and trials of the cattle industry in the Lone Star State.Why "Hoofin It" is Perfect for Your Classroom:Immersive Learning Experience: Transport your students ba
Preview of Sharing the Planet: Global Impact

Sharing the Planet: Global Impact

Created by
Rahn Resources
Students will work collaboratively to create and perform a Reader's Theater Performance that brings to life a situation where living organism(s) and Earth's natural resources impact one another. This is a culminating project intended to assess the following: Collaborative & cooperative learning skills; comprehension of global environmental topics; understanding of the structure and conventions of writing a script in format
Preview of Social Studies

Social Studies

Created by
Genelle Voluntad
American historical figures that led the fight for American Independence via the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress set the precedence for student debate as students role play.  This is a guide for students to debate as historical figures such as Samuel Adam or Thomas Hutchinson and many more.
Preview of Road to American Revolution Play

Road to American Revolution Play

Created by
Donna Duncan
This is a play that was written using content that teaches students about the events that led to the American Revolution. I wrote this last year then used it in class with my students. They remembered more about the American Revolution than any class I've ever had! They loved it! We took time to assign roles, practice, and even perform the play for younger students at our school. It was a nice spin on reading the material.
Preview of CKLA 4th Grade Unit 4 Eureka Reader's Theaters (one play per invention)

CKLA 4th Grade Unit 4 Eureka Reader's Theaters (one play per invention)

Created by
The Goal is Joy
These reader's theaters are for the different "labs". There are 4 parts for each reader's theater. I created these with the help of ChatGPT. The text I used was from Eureka Files pages 27-59. There is a play for each invention on this document.LightbulbPaperAirplaneClockMicroscopeRadioTelephoneThank you for purchasing my product!  I created this product with the help of GPT for three reasons:My students love reader’s theaters.  Reading out loud helps with fluency.I believe that using these a
Preview of Joshua and the Fall of Jericho Script for Skit

Joshua and the Fall of Jericho Script for Skit

Created by
Domenica DeLuca
A brief script for a performance of Joshua and the Fall of Jericho. Scripture is quoted and paraphrased in this script. This is great for a short reader's theater or a Jesse Tree performance. My class performed it for the school during Advent as part of the Jesse Tree tradition, and it took about 10 minutes. The kids loved it and had some much fun being creative with costumes, props, and line delivery!
Preview of Loyalists Vs Patriots Second Continental Congress Debate

Loyalists Vs Patriots Second Continental Congress Debate

This script is a great way to increase student engagement with American Revolution content! Students can practice their speaking and envisioning skills by acting out as loyalists and patriots as they debate on whether or not the 13 separate colonies should unite as one as their own free country separate from King George. This product directly correlates with Reading Units of Study Unit 3 Reading History in 4th grade.
Preview of Constitution Day Reader's Theater

Constitution Day Reader's Theater

Created by
Becky Scott
This is a reader's theater for 23 students in order to make Constitution Day fun! It features the people who created and signed the document as well as special appearances by the Connie Constitution, Bill (of Rights), Amber (the Preamble), Arty (The Articles) and many more. Make Constitution Day interactive with this exciting play!
Preview of We the People - A Reader's Theater about the Preamble

We the People - A Reader's Theater about the Preamble

Created by
Debbie Leonard
This is a reader's theater for groups of 5 students. It is intended to be a fun way to help students to learn about the Preamble in "everyday language" to help them to better understand why the Preamble was written and what it says.
Preview of Colonists Break-Up Letter

Colonists Break-Up Letter

Created by
Meek Creations
This document can be used as an engagement strategy to introduce a lesson or unit on the American Revolution. It can be used as a "letter you found on the floor" before school and read it as if it is a break-up letter from student to student, building suspense to know who it is from. - XOXO, THE COLONISTS
Preview of Black History Month - Presentation by Students

Black History Month - Presentation by Students

Created by
SEES
This is a ready made 20 minute presentation for Black History Month that includes roles for the extroverts, introverts, and the artistic students in your classroom! Some students can speak, others can create posters to display on stage, or students can design the Google Slides that accompany each speaker's topic.This resource provides a detailed script that will help you create a very informative, well organized and entertaining presentation. It also includes a ready-made Google Slides presentat
Preview of Reader's Theater Script-In Flanders Fields Poem (ELL/ELA) Veterans Day/Patriot
Preview of Earn money online (how to earn money online)

Earn money online (how to earn money online)

Created by
Vijitha priyal
"Unlock Your Earnings Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Making Money Online" is a practical and informative book that provides readers with a wide range of ideas and strategies for earning money online. From freelance work to online businesses, the book covers various methods of generating income and includes tips and advice for getting started, building a client base, and scaling up. The book also explores the pros and cons of different online earning opportunities, so readers can choose the
Preview of Women's History Month - 23 Daily Women's History Focus Slides

Women's History Month - 23 Daily Women's History Focus Slides

Engage students with an easy no-prep Women's History Month Google Slides presentation. The Google Slides include 23 different historically influential women with 3 slides each. Slide 1 - Woman's name, photo, and quoteSlide 2 - Readable transcript with biographical infoSlide 3 - Famous quote with explanationThis resource has a script ready for students to read about an influential woman from history. The script has blanks inserted for students to add their name and classroom. This product can
Preview of Biography Project Script

Biography Project Script

This script is perfect for Wax Museum projects, or I used it this year as a green screen project for Black History Month.
Preview of Accountable Talk Cheat Sheet

Accountable Talk Cheat Sheet

Cut each square  and tape it on the corner of each desk. Ask students to use these sentence stems to add to class discussion. or to respond to open ended questions. I offer one extra point for them to use this during discussions. This is a great way to motivate students while they practice their communication skills.
Preview of Tic-Tac Taxes

Tic-Tac Taxes

Learn about the types (income, sales, property) and levels (local, state, federal) of taxes with this fun and interactive bingo game. Bingo sheet come with the product
Preview of Martin's Big Dream FREE Google Forms Comprehension Activity

Martin's Big Dream FREE Google Forms Comprehension Activity

This CCS-based comprehension activity goes with my reader theater play, Martin's Big Dream, which is available elsewhere in this store. The play is based on an incident from Martin's childhood, which he credited with establishing his passion for equal rights. Includes answer key. Once downloaded, users can edit to suit. How to create a Google Classroom assignment: 1. purchase and download "Martin's Big Dream RT" elsewhere in this store; 2. download this quiz and edit it to suit your needs (in F
Preview of Freedom March Comprehension Quiz FREE Google Forms

Freedom March Comprehension Quiz FREE Google Forms

This FREE CCS-based comprehension activity goes with my reader theater play, Freedom March RT, which is available elsewhere in my store. Includes answer key. Once downloaded, users can edit to suit. From the 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom, the iconic event where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, this poignant story is told through the eyes of eleven-year-old Lucy. How to create a Google Classroom assignment: 1. purchase and download "Freedom March RT elsewhere in this story; 2. downlo
Preview of Stock Market Game kick-off lesson plan

Stock Market Game kick-off lesson plan

Created by
Stacey Valley
This lesson plan was created to introduce the Stock Market Game (SMG) to students. [This lesson goes along with my Stock Market Game journal pages (also available on TpT).] In this lesson, students will determine their SMG team name and individual roles, as well as brainstorm what they would buy with $100,000. Students are given journal prompts to complete in a SMG journal that you create or the digital version I have on TpT.
Preview of The Secret Soldier FREE Google Forms Comprehension Quiz

The Secret Soldier FREE Google Forms Comprehension Quiz

The CCS-based comprehension activity goes with my reader's theater play, The Secret Soldier. Includes answer key. Once downloaded, users can edit it to suit. How to create a Google Classroom assignment: 1. purchase and download "The Secret Soldier" elsewhere in this store; 2. download this quiz, editing it to suit your needs, in your Google Forms; 3. In Google Classroom, create a new assignment in the Classwork tab; 4. Post the PDF of the play; 5. From Google Forms, copy and post the link to th
Preview of "War Stories" FREE Google Forms Comprehension Quiz

"War Stories" FREE Google Forms Comprehension Quiz

Here is the Google Forms version of the same quiz that appears as a PDF with my Veterans' Day reader's theater script, "War Stories." The plays teaches about America's 20th -century wars and specifically about the meaning of Veterans' Day. The quiz is an example of a typical free Google Form I include with many of my play scripts. Please take a look at the quiz and then download the play to teach your kids about this significant holiday. Due to TPT's censorship policy that plays addressing Ameri
Preview of MLK - I've Been to the Mountain Top

MLK - I've Been to the Mountain Top

Listen to the audio of Dr. King's last public speech and discuss the focus questions. This transcription is given from about 30 minutes into his speech. Listeners can get wrapped up in this emotional moment, as did Dr. King.
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