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High school Presidents' Day balanced literacy scripts
Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play
Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students, s
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5th - 9th
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Cyclops: The Monster in the Cave--Readers Theater from The Odyssey
Includes comprehension activity, key, and teacher notes! Liven up your reading curriculum and satisfy the Common Core with this kid-friendly classroom play based on the 9th book of Homer's The Odyssey. Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, "Cyclops" is suitable for reader's theater or stage performance. Use it to introduce the original text, build fluency, and improve comprehension. Pair it with a Percy Jackson novel as part of a literature circle! Or j
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5th - 9th
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Poem of the Week Activities
This "ready to teach" 11 page pdf file can be used as handouts or projected onto a screen. You will use the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost for reading comprehension and response, vocabulary, spelling, parts of speech, figurative language, and poetry performance. Using a poem of the week to teach various skills each day helps to build comprehension, fluency, and explicitly teach conventions of the English language. It's a simple way to introduce a lot of material in a short time frame.
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4th - 12th
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Sentence Starters
These Sentence Starters will help organize, start and maintain meaningful conversations between your students. Students will use their own questions and statements along with the Sentence Starters to help guide their learning process and help them to gain a better understanding on a variety of topics through discussions.Product Includes:-20 Full Page Sentence Starters-20 1/2 Page Sentence Starters -Student Bookmarks with Sentence Starters-Teacher Prompts-Teacher Instructions
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4th - 10th
Conversation English Dialogue - Situational Dialogue 3 - Technology
This Conversational English Dialogue lesson script is the third [3rd] Situational Dialogue in the series about Technology in today's world that will make your learners or yourself explore a practical conversation about Technology in today's world in a realistic way that makes your learners be exposed to real life conversations in the real world of technology, especially in the present-day digital world where traveling and meeting people from different cultures has become the norm. So, explore a
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9th - 12th
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Conversational English Dialogues - Situational Dialogue 2 - Technology
This Conversational English Dialogue lesson script is the second [2nd] Situational Dialogue in the series about Technology in today's world that will make your learners or yourself explore a practical conversation about Technology in today's world in a realistic way that makes your learners be exposed to real life conversations in the real world of technology, especially in the present-day digital world where traveling and meeting people from different cultures has become the norm. So, explore
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9th - 12th
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Philadelphia Constitutional Convention Skit Play Student Engagement GUARANTEED
This play/skit is perfect for any middle school or high school student learning about the framing of the US constitution. (Several main characters have multiple lines, while other characters have just one line or two so this can accommodate all sorts of different personalities in your classroom) How the delegates there squabbled with each other almost every day for 4-5 months. Not unlike our present day government leaders. It was (to coin a phrase in today's vernacular) a BIG HOT MESS EXPRESS.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidents Readers Theater
A Readers Theatre script for the Presidents of the United States. This is a funny and fact-filled script that involves seven presidents. Washington, Nixon, Adams, Kennedy, FDR, Madison, and John Adams. The dialogue bounces back and forth, with each president declaring himself “the greatest,” but in the end they all humble themselves and come to an agreement. Perfect for 8th through 12 grades. 8 characters, including a moderator. The play lasts about five to ten minutes. Included are 11 questions
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8th - 12th
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President Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" Reader's Theatre and Activities
4-page Reader's Theatre Script of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" speech including a forward. It has been written with 10 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 3 minutes. Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Lincoln's important speech. Li
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8th - 11th
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President Reagan "Tear Down That Wall" Brandenburg Gate Speech-Reader's Theatre
Another great Presidential Speech in the American History Collection!A FULL 15-page Reader's Theatre Script of President Ronald Reagan's speech "Tear Down That Wall." The speech has been abridged, but all excerpts are included in the packet, in addition to a QR code leading to a full video of President Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. It can easily accommodate 30-40 students.When presented, the speech is approximately 15 minutes. Rea
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8th - 11th
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"Date Which Will Live In Infamy" FDR Speech; Reader's Theatre and Writing Prompt
6-page Reader's Theatre Script of FDR's "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy" speech including a forward. It has been written with 15 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 8 minutes. FDR's "Date In Infamy" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of FDR's important speech. Inclu
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8th - 11th
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Pip & the Prisoner: Dickens' Great Expectations Reader's Theater Play Script
Pip & The Prisoner is an original script based on the first five chapters of Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations. FREE Google Forms quiz supporting this RT is available here on my storefront.The script endeavors to introduce the main character, Pip, in such a way as to motivate students to want to read the full novel--presumably when assigned to them in high school. But whether Dickens is a part of your curriculum or not, this 20-minute reader's theater or stage play is an enjoyable b
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5th - 9th
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Names of foods that can be colored from A to Z
**Discover the Joy of Learning with "A to Z Food Fun" - The Ultimate Coloring E-Book for Kids!**Unlock your child's creativity and curiosity with our delightful e-book, "A to Z Food Fun"! This enchanting digital coloring book is designed to captivate young minds while teaching them about a wide variety of foods from around the world. Perfect for children aged 3 to 8, this e-book offers an engaging way to explore the alphabet through vibrant illustrations and fun facts about each food item.### Wh
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4th - 10th
Conversational English Dialogue - Situational Dialogue 1 - Technology
This Conversational English Dialogue lesson script is the first Situational Dialogue in the series about Technology in today's world that will make your learners or yourself explore a practical conversation about Technology that makes it a realistic conversation your learners may encounter in the real world, especially in the present-day digital world where traveling and meeting people from different cultures has become the norm. So, explore and enjoy the conversation with your learners in the
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9th - 12th
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Abraham Lincoln: A Reader's Theater Script
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.You may also like the following:1. Webquest on Abraham Lincoln: Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the n
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Civil War: Bundle of Resources!
Small Group Reader's Theaters for Patriotic Occasions
This group of scripts was written to support social studies standards and learning. I use them for teaching US history as well as for holidays like: July 4th, Memorial Day, Voting, Veteran's Day, President's Day etc. They are for groups of 3 to 5 students. Scripts included are: The Flag Code, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, George Washington the President who Loved Dogs, The REAL Story of Uncle Sam, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Right to Vote. There are 6 scripts. They usually sell fo
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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All Summer in a Day Reader's Theater
This is a FREE reader's theater script that I have created based off of Ray Bradbury's short story 'All Summer in a Day'. If your class has read the story, then this is a great extension activity for your class. One possibility would be to have students do a comparison of the story and this script.
Reader's Theater:
-Engages students
-Promotes reading fluency
-Encourages student self-improvement and self-monitoring of reading
-Provides a motivation for reading
-Enhances and deepens student unde
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6th - 10th
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Dr. Gil's Happily Ever After
A one-act play for Middle and High Schools. Dr. Gill is a psychologist who hosts a talk show. He has decided to take on the iconic fairy tale characters. This talk show formatted comedy, explores the psychological flaws and unorthodox relationships recounted for generations. Purchasers are allowed to make as many copies as necessary. Purchasers are allowed an unlimited number of performances. These rights are valid for one year after purchase. Thank you in advance for respecting my work by not g
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6th - 12th
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The REAL Story of Uncle Sam - Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is about who the real Uncle Sam was and how he came to be used to represent America. The hosts of the Minutes in History Show are going to interview Sam Wilson. The man is in Historical Mode and uses historical facts to answer questions. This way, everyone can hear the true story of who Uncle Sam was. It turns out that the real Uncle Sam was a meat packer from Troy, New York. Everyone discusses how his name came to be used to
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 2 Drama Circle
This is a sequencing and review activity designed to make sure that students understand the important events from Act I - Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet. I use this with beginner and intermediate ESL/ELL students to solidify the events in their minds. The students love to act out the fight scenes :) It is alinged to two different common core standards, included in the download. Great to begin for Valentine's Day. Blank cards included for you to modify if you wish.
Drama circle, drama, sequencing,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Drama Units and One Act Multicultural Plays| Royalty Free!
30% off! This bundle contains 6 multicultural one act plays (Inuit, Ukrainian, Chinese, Bulgarian, German and a Jewish folk tales) and comprehensive units which are most suited for middle grade students. Students in a drama class, social studies or language arts class benefit from them the most because of the sophistication of the story and dramatizations. Royalty Free! Each product includes:Letter to TeacherWarm upProcedure for the unit Rationale for teaching multicultural folk talesRationale
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6th - 9th
George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students.This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is very angry and w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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To Kill a Mockingbird Trial Script (chapters 17-20)
Bring Tom Robinson's trial to life in your classroom! Transcribed from Harper Lee's novel (chapters 17-20), the trial has been converted from prose to character scripts. Students will enjoy participating in this reenactment of the novel's pivotal scenes. The script is marked by chapter, with page numbers included for reference to important narration and non-trial related passages.
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9th - 11th
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Everything Old is New Again; the 1920s Roar to Life
What was so distinctive about the Roaring Twenties? Was it the innovations? Relief from the austerity of the War years? Rebellion against Prohibition? Scandalous music and dance crazes?
Read through this slice of 1920s life as readers’ theatre or research it, stage it, choreograph it, and perform it to make this unique era roar to life.
This download contains questions for research into motivation for actors, costumes, dance/music, language, sports, and technology. Use the prompts as well
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5th - 10th
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