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Elementary The New Year ELA test prep script pdfs
Happy New Year: A Readers' Theater Script with 3 Comprehension Worksheets
If you want an engaging activity to welcome your students back to school in January (or right before you let them loose for the holiday break in December!), check this out! It is a reader's theater script written for fifteen characters. The main idea of the Reader's Theater is recognizing how New Year's is celebrated in various parts of the world. Most of the characters have names that can be used with boys and girls alike, making it easy to assign parts.Each character has at least two speaking
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Readers' Theater BUNDLE: A set of 32 Scripts
Chinese New Year Readers' Theater
The Chinese New Year is a fun celebration to teach young children about and what better way than by incorporating reading, science, writing and social studies!
These 16 fiction and non-fiction plays provide great fluency practice and connections to science and social studies.
* Nian the Terrible Monster (fiction, 5 pages, 6 characters)
* The Great Race (fiction, 4 pages, 7 characters)
* Chinese New Year (non-fiction, 4.5 pages, 5 characters)
* All About the Moon (non-fiction, 3 pages, 4 cha
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1st - 3rd
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3 Growth Mindset Reader's Theaters - New Year's Resolutions
This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Discover what a New Year's Resolution is and how to set one of their ownBuild reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingIncluded in This Resource:3 RT scripts at different ability levels (basic, average, advanced).6-8 Character roles for each script at varying ability levels.Specific learning topics for each script.6 writing
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Reader's Theater MEGA Bundle for Grades 2-4
Readers Theater - The Chinese New Year - The Curse of the Nian - Script
Readers Theater script. 20 characters. Learn how the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Modern times and the ancient Legend from where it all began!
Kid Reporters visit homes, festivals and parades to explore the Chinese New Year Holiday. Then actors perform The Curse of the Nian, which takes place in Ancient China. A horrible Nian comes every year to destroy a village until a mysterious old man comes to the village to help save it. Working with a brave Villager they scare the Nian away and cr
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1st - 6th
Two Ancient Chinese New Years Myths: The Race of the Animals & The Tale of Nian
Are you ready to teach your students all about Chinese New Year? These two wonderful Reader's Theaters will help the children in your class to understand the myth behind the traditions of the New Year, as well as the animals and their position on the Chinese Zodiac calendar. The Race of the Animals and The Tale of Nian are written in kid friendly language and will help you to integrate social studies with both language arts and reading. Your students will practice and develop both their flue
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3rd - 6th
Chinese New Year Activity Bundle - Lunar New Year Research - 2024 Update
This Chinese New Year Research Unit Bundle includes detailed instructions, a 5-day lesson plan, four editable research guides, two reader's theater scripts, a crossword puzzle, and an editable 54-slide PowerPoint trivia game. All answer keys provided.INCLUDED IN THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR RESEARCH BUNDLEIndividual links for each resource in this bundle:3-Day Research Activity + Crossword PuzzleReader's Theater Script: "The Race for the Zodiac"Reader's Theater Script: "Ting Ting and the Monster Nian"C
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4th - 7th
One Act Play| Ojisan and the Grateful Statues Japanese Folk Tale Grades 4 to 6
BUNDLE This charming play based on a Japanese folk tale and its unit (37 pages) share the themes of New Years, multiculturalism, winter, kindness and forgiveness. Students strengthen their study of other cultures, reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. This is excellent and very suitable for a Vocal Music, Social Studies or Drama class.Based on the beloved Japanese folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity
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4th - 6th
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! Dr. Seuss Reader's Theatre Activity
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! Reader's Theatre is the perfect kick-off for the New Year! Students will enjoy working on reading skills while also having fun with the words of Dr. Seuss. Reader's Theatre is a favorite for my lower/struggling readers, as well as my accomplished readers. Oh, the Places You'll Go! brings all readers together to practice fluency, presentation skills, and oral speaking. Reader's Theatre is the best way to get kids excited about speaking in front of their peers
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Dr. Seuss Reader's Theatre Bundle: Lorax, Horton, Grinch, Oh,Places
New Year's Resolutions Reader's Theater Script and Activity
Looking for a New Year's Resolution themed reader's theater script or class play? We have a passion for bringing theater to the classroom - and wanted to created a fun, short, and sweet reader's theater story to go along with New Years. This original story surround Mrs. Macy's class. They're learning about what it means to make a New Year's Resolution. They then begin to think up their own personal resolutions - and then they write them on a paper bell and post them to a class poster. As a bonu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Upper Elementary Reader's Theater Script Bundle
LEAP 2025 Test Prep Writing Prompt: The Trial of Cardigan Jones
This Third Grade Writing Prompt is based on the story, "The Trial of Cardigan Jones." As an added bonus, I adapted the story to a Reader's Theatre Script ( My students love to read scripts.)The Prompt reads as follows:In this fantasy, the author created a character named Cardigan who was accused of stealing an apple pie from Mrs. Brown’s window sill. Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter covering, “The Trial of Cardigan Jones.” Conduct an interview with Cardigan to get story details from
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3rd - 4th
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Figurative Language Reader's Theater Script
This reader's theater script is about a soccer game at a Clarksville Middle. It is six pages long. However, the document you will be purchasing is 18 pages long, as it contains:
-An original version
-A scaffolded version
-A teacher's key
You can use this interactive reader's theater script to review the following Figurative Language terms:
1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Hyperbole
4. Onomatopoeia
5. Alliteration
This activity asks students to read the script aloud and fill-in the figurative language
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4th - 8th
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New Years Day Readers Theater
Enjoy and learn from this Reader's Theater script about New Year's Day celebrated on January 1*****This is included in our Informative Reader’s Theater from January to June. Please do not purchase if you already own this unit.****** New Year’s Day Informative Theater unit includes:1 New Year’s Resolution Page1 ABC Order Activity1 Unscramble the Letters Activity1 Happy New Year Pennant Page1 full script in black and white with Character Cards1 full script in color with Character CardsFor a l
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Holidays January to June Readers Theater Bundle
NEW YEAR YEARS 2024 Activity READERS THEATER THEATRE SCRIPT 3rd 4th 5th Grade
NEW YEAR YEARS 2024 Activity READERS THEATER THEATRE SCRIPT 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's a fun readers theater script all about New Years and setting goals and resolutions! Characters include :Narrator 1Narrator 2EmilyJoshMayaMr. JohnsonFitness FairyYour students will enjoy practicing their reading fluency as they perform this readers theater performance called The New Years Resolutions Adventure!
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3rd - 5th
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Readers Theater Script | Ida's New Year Cake | Holiday Short Story Unit
Holiday short story lesson for "Ida's New Year Cake" Includes Readers Theater Script, Comprehension Questions, Organizers, and Google Self-Grading Form for Google Classroom. Adapted from the short story by L. M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables.Ida Mitchell and another girl with the same name are stuck in boarding houses over the holidays. An accidental delivery brings joy to both girls. Set in the world of Anne of Green Gables. Includes:Readers Theater ScriptGoogle Form Self-Grading Q
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4th - 9th
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The Story of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar - Reader's Theatre Script
EmperorSomething must be done! I will start a calendar and name each year after a different animal, but how can I choose which order the animals should appear in? I know! I will have all the animals enter a swimming race across a wide river. I will name the years in the order that the animals finish. The first year of our new calendar shall be named after the winner!Included in the Story of the Chinese Zodiac Reader's Theatre Unit:10 page script11 characters + the narrator1 page about the Chines
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
Character Trait Text Evidence -- Court Case
Read a court case to determine which student is guilty of being insensitive.
Students will read a court case to the class, and the class will have to reach a verdict from the evidence that is presented -- Which student is insensitive? This is a fun way to have students find evidence to support their answer.
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1.) A script (3.5 pages) & a highlighted script for each role.
2.) Name tags for students (judge, sheriff, student 1, student 2, witness 1, witness 2)
3.) A worksheet f
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3rd - 6th
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New Year's Resolutions Reader's Theater Scripts - 5 Plays to Teach Goal Setting
New Year's Resolutions Reader's Theater Scripts Include 5 Short Plays to Teach About Making Resolutions and Setting Goals for the New Year.Ignite creativity and foster a love for storytelling with engaging New Year's Readers Theater Plays for Kids! They feature humorous content that make learning and self-expression a fun experience for elementary students.Included:Five 5 Plays (3-4 pages each)Each Play Includes 5-6 Characters Including the TeacherThree 3 Half-Sheet Questions Related to Resoluti
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3rd - 5th
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Reach for the Stars - A New Year's Mindfulness and Goal Setting Activity
Blast Off into a New Year! Embark on a cosmic journey with the "Reach for the Stars" mindfulness script and goal setting activity designed specifically for elementary students! This engaging and imaginative resource is perfect for fostering mindfulness, setting positive intentions, and inspiring children to reach for the stars. What's Included:Mindfulness Script: The carefully crafted script takes young minds on an interstellar adventure, encouraging relaxation and focus. Through vivid imagery,
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2nd - 6th
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Lunar New Year Drama Circle
Learn about Lunar New Year including the different traditions for Chinese New Year, Korean New Year Seollal and Vietnamese New Year Tết Nguyên Đán. It only takes moments to prepare the activity which takes students about half an hour to an hour to complete.This resource is included in our Lunar New Year Bundle which gets you five resources at a 30% discount!Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fl
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Lunar New Year Activity Bundle | Reading, Writing, Puzzles and Colouring
CHINESE NEW YEAR Activity 2nd 3rd 4th Grade READERS THEATRE THEATER SCRIPT
CHINESE NEW YEAR Activity 2nd 3rd 4th Grade READERS THEATRE THEATER SCRIPTHere's a fun readers theater script for your students all about Chinese New Year!Characters include:Lily - a curious friend of Mei'sMei - A Chinese girlGrandma Li - Mei's wise and loving grandmotherBo - A young parade workerNarratorYour students will enjoy acting out this play about "The Joyful Dragon Parade" and Chinese New Year!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Readers Theater Theatre Scripts Activities 2nd 3rd 4th Grade MEGA BUNDLE
Glenda's New Year Reader's Theatre Script -Rubric & Questions
Glenda GooseHi Larry. I am here to give you a nice Happy New Year hug. A hug that will take away your lonely feeling. Larry LionI don’t like hugs. Glenda GooseEverybody likes hugs. You will love my New Year hug. Larry LionI won’t like it.Included in the Glenda's New Year Reader's Theatre Unit:14 page script4 characters + the narrator28 metacognitive questionsStudent Reader's Theatre Evaluations based on 4 levels and 5 criteria.Student Success CriteriaStudent Friendly GoalsReader's Theatre Checkl
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4th - 7th
It's a New Year, Charlie Brown Reader's Theatre Script -Rubric & Questions
LinusWho are you mailing a letter to, Charlie Brown? Charlie BrownI have written an invitation to Heather, the little red-haired girl. I was afraid to call her. It’s too late to mail it, so I thought I would take it to her house, but I’m worried. LinusWhy? All you have to do is slip the letter into the mail slot in the front door of her house. Charlie BrownBut what if my hand gets caught in the mail slot and someone opens the door? LinusThat’s ridiculous, Charlie Brown. You worry about the most
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
New Year 2024 Readers Theater Scripts Comprehension Question and Activities
Step into the excitement of the New Year with our engaging and educational resource designed for teachers and students alike! Our "New Year 2024 Readers Theater Scripts Comprehension Questions and Activities" is a comprehensive package that brings the joy of literacy and celebration into your classroom.This resource features a collection of 12 vibrant Readers Theater Scripts, each uniquely crafted with a New Year 2024 theme. These scripts are carefully designed to captivate students' interest, e
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2nd - 6th
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Squirrel's New Year's Resolution -- A Reader's Theater
Just in time to go back to school for the new year--a Reader's Theater that teaches students about New Year's resolutions! The script is based on the book by Pat Miller called Squirrel's New Year's Resolutions. It is seven pages long and has roles for ten readers. Since some roles are short, a student could take on the roles of two or more characters.The script also comes in a color-coded copy.138947 is the AR Quiz Number. The AR Book Level is 2.7.This Reader's Theater is a great starting po
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2nd - 3rd
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