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The Odyssey: A Collection of Reader's Theater Script-Stories
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Odyssey? These five 40-minute script-stories bring Homer's epic to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly faithful to the original epic.Included in this 73-page download are five script-stories and two handouts designed for grades 7-12:"Searching for Odysseus" (script-story)"On Calypso's Isle" (script-story)"In t
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7th - 12th
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Reader's Theater Bundle: 4 Scripts and Lessons, Middle & High School
Allowing your students to perform rather than simply read a play brings a new dimension to a class study of a dramatic piece. When students get up and act out the parts for their audience –usually comprised of non-acting students in the class – it brings a sense of identifying with and ownership of their parts. They have a safe and small audience to perform in front of – which makes it real and more doable. Bring or encourage costumes, the use of musical instruments in the background, or sound e
Year Long Theater Curriculum Lessons Units Plays Projects Grades 6 to 9 Drama
DISCOUNT 30%! Hey, new teacher! Are you looking for year-long theater education curriculum and help from an award winning, veteran drama teacher? These units are best taught to students in sixth grade through ninth grade, however some units work well with sixth grade. I created a gigantic bundle of drama lessons, units and plays to help you! This bundle includes 55 products (over 1,500 PAGES) which were all created by me and time tested in my classroom over thirty-eight years. This is the
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The Canterbury Tales Bundle (Collection of Six Reader's Theater Script-Stories)
Ever have troubles teaching The Canterbury Tales? Use this collection of six script-stories to generate student interest in Geoffrey Chaucer's classic. Allow your students to inhabit the characters as they learn why these tales have been celebrated for hundreds of years. Each script is approximately 30-40 minutes. Chaucer's humor is still evident, but some of the stories' rougher edges have been softened to make them classroom-appropriate. These tales end up being a favorite of my students.Note:
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7th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes | The Speckled Band | Short Story Unit | Review Escape Room
Embark on a thrilling adventure with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Helen Stoner seeks Sherlock Holmes' aid when haunting nighttime whistles mirror the eerie circumstances that led to her twin sister's mysterious demise. With 6 dynamic reading parts – Dr. John Watson, Narrator, Sherlock Holmes, Helen Stoner, Julia Stoner, Dr. Grimesby Roylott – your classroom transforms into a stage for a suspenseful and c
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5th - 12th
Drama Class Theater Curriculum Middle School Vol. 1 Acting Improvisation Plays
30% Discount This drama curriculum bundle is perfect for the new theater teacher or those looking for unique and innovative resources. This bundle with 13 products (280 pages) has everything you need to teach a drama class for a semester, quarter or month (depending upon how many times you see your students.) I created these lessons for my own classes and used them for many years. I've included a scope and sequence to this bundle for FREE!Included in each product:List of ContentsLetter to Tea
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6th - 9th
Beowulf (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
Want your students to experience everyone's favorite Anglo-Saxon epic in a brand-new way? This 34-page adaptation of Beowulf is made up of three 35-minute Reader's Theater script-stories designed for grades 7-12.Each script-story has its own teacher guide with anticipatory questions, relevant background information, story summary, connections, teachable terms, and discussion questions.Also check out my Beopoem assignment (a Beowulf spin on writing a biopoem).
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7th - 12th
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes BUNDLE | Digital Escape Rooms | Readers Theater
Unlock the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes with our "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" Short Story Lessons and Enrichment Activities BUNDLE! This comprehensive bundle includes 11 Readers Theater Scripts, a PowerPoint or Google Slides Presentation, Movie Guides, Pre-Write Assignment, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary, and Two Digital Breakout Games for use with Google Classroom. Perfect for middle and high school students studying literature, mystery, crime, or detective fiction. Includes everything
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5th - 12th
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The Epic of Gilgamesh (Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
Introduce your students to the granddaddy of all epic heroes, Gilgamesh the warrior-king of Uruk. Bring The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest known epic poem, to life with three student-friendly Reader’s Theater script-stories. Follow Gilgamesh as he develops from a cruel tyrant to a wise ruler through his adventures with his friend, Enkidu. Relive Gilgamesh’s epic feats—facing down Humbaba the giant protector of the cedar forest, taming the Bull of Heaven, resisting Ishtar the goddess of lo
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6th - 12th
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The Scarlet Letter (Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
Have you ever wanted to teach The Scarlet Letter but couldn't find the time? While preserving the author's literary style, this 52-page text adapts Hawthorne's classic novel into four 45-minute Reader's Theater script-stories. Allowing the students to inhabit classic characters like Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmesdale brings the literature to life!
Also included with the script-stories is a teacher guide for each of the four parts, complete with relevant background information, plot summary,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Teaching Resources Bundle
The Trojan War: A Collection of Reader's Theater Script-Stories
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Iliad and the saga of the Trojan War? These six 40-minute script-stories bring the epic story to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. The entire plot of Homer's Iliad is included. Other selections like "The Judgment of Paris," Euripides's Philoctetes, and "The Fall of Troy" from the Aeneid round out the story. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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"One Night in the Woods" Drama Class One Act Play Based on Fairy Tales
One Night in the Woods mashes five classic fairy tales with five popular television shows to create an entertaining one act play that works as a classroom or extracurricular project. It’s Cinderella as an episode of The Bachelor, Rapunzel as The Amazing Race, and Red Riding Hood as a breaking news story!The play can also be broken into five independent scenes, four of which work completely independently of the main script. Cast is variable from 4-16. Gender is 2 male and 2 female for four perfor
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6th - 12th
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Radio Drama Script| Four Radio Plays and Unit Great for High Engagement!
SAVE 30% This bundle includes four radio plays, appropriate for middle and high school grades. Plus, I have given you the unit I use when teaching radio theater! Strengthen your students' reading, speaking and listening skills by using radio theater plays. Note: these radio plays can be bought separately, too! Each product includes: letter for the teacherthe rationale for teaching radio theatera brief biography on Oscar Wilde, H.G. Welles and William Clark Russellan original radio play writte
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8th - 11th
Harry Potter Readers Theater Comedy Mash Up Drama Script Unit With Activities
A very funny Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings mash-up short script unit. A great fantasy-themed script unit that's suitable for large group junior and high school readers theater, staged readings, or full performances. **Script pack unit includes*** Full production notes for staging, costumes, set design, lighting, sound, props and furniture;* Photocopiable script with clear characters, scenes and stage directions;* Linked drama and performance activities;* Linked art and design tasks;* Linked
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4th - 11th
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Sherlock Holmes | 3 Short Story Lesson BUNDLE | Readers Theater | Escape Room
Sherlock Holmes Short Story Reader's Theater Bundle is the perfect addition to any literature or drama curriculum. This bundle features three classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries - "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," "The Red-Headed League," and "Scandal in Bohemia" - adapted into engaging reader's theater scripts for students to perform. Besides a Digital Escape Room, Movie Guide, and PowerPoint Presentation, each lesson provides a writing prompt, open-ended questions, vocabulary, and graphic or
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5th - 12th
Role Plays for Adult ESL bundle 1
Using role plays with your adult ESL students can be an incredibly effective way to help them improve their speaking and listening skills. Here's why:Role plays provide an opportunity for students to use authentic language in a meaningful way. By practicing real-life scenarios, students can develop their ability to communicate effectively in different contexts.Role plays can be tailored to different levels and needs. Role plays can be a fun and engaging way to learn. Many students find role play
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE | 2 Week Bundle | Drama & Theatre
Two weeks of engaging bell to bell lessons introducing your actors to The Bard! Unit begins with an overview of Elizabethan England and Shakespeare vocabulary including common words and modifications (thou, doth, believ’th, anon, etc…). Chock full of engaging videos and activities that bring his work to life! Unit culminates with students performing one of SIX SHAKESPEAREAN SCENES. These were carefully curated so students can take a crack at fun and exciting moments in Shakespeare’s plays. Supp
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9th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Adapted Script Including Character List and Literary Terms
This newly updated (2024) script is true to the original text but is very readible and accessable to 8th, 9th or 10th graders. Contains all the important scenes and examples of all literary elements usually covered with Romeo and Juliet. Also includes "famous lines," so students who read the adapted script get the full experience of Shakespeare. Updated version includes more dialogue, A.I. generated images to help students visualize the characters and scenes, and embedded literary terms with def
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8th - 10th
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Radio Drama Play 6 Scripts Radio Theater Unit Foley Artistry Audio Storytelling
SAVE 20% This bundle includes SIX radio plays, appropriate for middle and high school grades. Plus, I have given you the unit I use when teaching radio theater! Strengthen your students' reading, speaking and listening skills by using radio theater plays as a teaching tool. I think you’ll find even the most reluctant student enjoys radio theater. There is just something about it...The teacher is the best person to decide which script is best for their students, however you have nearly all of m
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7th - 10th
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Alice in Wonderland BUNDLE | Readers Theater Scripts Print & Digital Activities
Alice in Wonderland Readers Theater Script Bundle. A perfect way to engage students in reading fluency and comprehension. This bundle includes 7 different scripts adapted from Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Each script comes with a print and digital activity, as well as a graphic organizer, to help students understand and analyze the story. Use as a classroom play, ELA, or ELL/ESL unit. The bundle also includes a word search puzzle for an extra challenge. This i
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4th - 9th
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Coyote Tales - Native American Reader's Theater
This package was intended for November which is Native American month but can be done at any time. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have plac
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Reader's Theater
This package contains 9 Cinderella stories. The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reade
Radio Theater Study Unit and Scripts Grades Middle School Audio Storytelling
SAVE 20% This bundle includes three radio plays, appropriate for middle school grades and gifted upper elementary. Need something for differentiation? Plus, I have given you the unit I use when teaching radio theater! Strengthen students' reading, speaking and listening skills by using radio theater plays. Note: Each radio play can be purchased separately, too! Need a Google version? Check out Bow Wow Blues Google VersionBONUS: I've included a sample of my teacher's guidebook, "We're Live!
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6th - 9th
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The Inferno (Reader's Theater script-stories + unit activities)
Teach the heck out of Inferno! Dante’s epic journey through Hell is filled with horrifying and fascinating sights. Although the Inferno is the perfect text to nab your students’ interest, it still proves to be a difficult and daunting read for many students. Use this Reader’s Theater script-story adaptation of the Inferno to bring the afterlife to life! Teach the scripts on their own (they cover the full Inferno) or use them in conjunction with the original text to build interest and increase co
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7th - 12th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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