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High school Thanksgiving close reading scripts
A Christmas Carol Play Reader's Theater Drama Script - 33 Roles for all Staves
This is a play version of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Use as a school wide play, or a fun activity in the classroom. It has 33 roles covering all 5 staves of this novel. There are enough roles for all of your students. Enthusiastic students can even have multiple roles from different staves. Perfect for the last week before winter break!Are you teaching this novel? I wrote this play several years ago, and it made the perfect test review. You can teach a chapter (stave), and th
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3rd - 9th
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The Great Gatsby excerpts abridged and adapted for readers' theater
Bring F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to life by performing a readers' theater version of select scenes. Including in the bundle are scripts for the following scenes:From Chapter 1: Nick's visit to the Buchanans' East Egg mansionFrom Chapter 2: Tom and Nick train ride past the Valley of Ashes through the chaotic party at Manhattan apartmentFrom Chapter 3: When Neck connects with Jordan at Gatsby's partyFrom Chapter 4: The meeting with Meyer WolfsheimFrom Chapter 5 (Bonus file): Gatsby an
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10th - 12th
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A Script for "Charles" by Shirley Jackson
After you read the short story, you might want your students to read this script. Students love reading scripts as it is very student-centered and gets them involved. I think they retain more when they are part of this kind of a reading.
This script is arranged into eight parts, four characters and four narrators, so if you have, let's say, a class of 24, you could have three groups reading it aloud simultaneously, two in the class and one in the hallway. The script itself will take less tha
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6th - 10th
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Shakespeare Introduction Project & Macbeth Script for Middle & High School
The Shakespeare Introduction Project offers an interactive opportunity for students to create a game using the information in this product. An adapted Macbeth script eases middle school students into the world of Shakespeare and can be used for reader’s theater or a short performance.Why will this Shakespeare Project benefit you?Project-based learning is perfect for reviewing or exploring Shakespeare’s text.Contextual factors help students connect with references in the play.Provides an opportu
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6th - 9th
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Murder Mystery 1- Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English
Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes: ~Backstory ~Individual stories for students ~Notes page for evidence ~Questions and Answers page ~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.
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5th - 10th
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Sorry, Wrong Number Radio Play Script and Comprehension/Discussion Questions
Are you looking for the perfect old-time radio play to keep your students in SUSPENSE??? Look no further! Your students are going to love reading and/or listening to the radio play "Sorry, Wrong Number". The radio play premiered in 1943 and became one of the most legendary radio plays of all time.Sorry, Wrong Number was the Suspense radio play that not only gave the series its biggest success, but it also became “radio’s most famous play”.The story was presented eight times between 1943 and 1
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7th - 10th
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Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3, Reader's Theater Style!
In a bustling classroom filled with eager minds, the dynamic tool of differentiated learning comes to life. Here, every student, regardless of their reading level, finds themselves engaged and included. The text of "Of Mice and Men," a literary classic, is no longer just words on a page but a vibrant, interactive experience that sparks excitement and curiosity.To better suit the needs of your students, I've included two versions: Version 1: Complete Original TextExperience the full depth of John
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8th - 11th
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Readers Theater Script | An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving | Holiday ELA Activity
A festive and engaging way to teach language art skills during the holidays. Develop students' reading fluency and comprehension with a proven reading strategy. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Readers Theater Script and Activity. Adapted from the short story by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women.The Bassett children have to create a Thanksgiving feast on their own.Includes:Readers Theater ScriptOne-Pager Reading ActivityPlot Structure Graphic Organizer14 Reading Parts - Narrator 1, 2, 3, Mr
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4th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol-Scrooge and Marley Questions and Theater Materials
Almost everyone is familiar with Charles Dickens' book, "A Christmas Carol", but not all have read the play, A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley by Israel Horovitz. This mini-unit of study includes the following items:Background articles on Charles Dickens and Israel Horovitz.Background articles on the setting and connection to literature.Digital links for accessing Acts I and II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and MarleyPersonal Connection ActivityQuestions and Answer Keys for Acts I and IIFre
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7th - 10th
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Discussion Role Cards
If you're seeking rigorous student-led discussions, you need this set! Featuring unique roles like "extender" and "rebutter," this set will challenge students to take their analysis of a text or concept deeper.Each card features the title of the role, a brief description, and sentence frames to support your students' conversations. The roles draw on various ELA strategies, such as CER skills and Avid's Costa House.
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6th - 9th
Thanksgiving Social Stories Bundle | Special Education | EDITABLE
This Thanksgiving social story bundle supports learner understanding around a lot of big changes for the Thanksgiving holiday: from food, schedule differences, traditions, and more! Who needs another task to add to their workload? Not you! It can take a lot of extra time to have to create your own social story every time you need one for your student, but we take out the guesswork and save you a lot of time with this social story. And if you need to make adjustments to this social story, you tot
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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William Carlos Williams "This is Just to Say" & Kenneth Koch | Satire & Tone
Looking for an engaging poetry lesson to get your students excited about critical thinking and enjoying poetry writing? William Carlos William’s poem “This is Just to Say” is a deceptively simple poem about the everyday experience of taking the last delicacy from the fridge. It’s also a poem about family relationships, communication, guilt, and family life. And it's a great poem to easily and quickly teach tone, diction, and structure.The creative writing prompt inspired by Kenneth Koch's poe
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9th - 12th
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Back for Christmas--Suspense Radio Play Script,Literary Element Q's, TV show
Are you looking for the perfect old-time radio play to keep your students in SUSPENSE??? Look no further! Your students are going to love reading and/or listening to the radio play "Back for Christmas"."Back for Christmas" was a suspense radio play performed back in the 1940s. There is also a fantastic Alfred Hitchcock Presents Episode that can also be watched after reading the radio play.Radio Play Synopsis:A meek British botany professor plans a "Devil's Garden" in the basement. The story wa
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7th - 10th
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A VEGAN THANKSGIVING? NO THANKS! a Readers' Theater play
(Cast: 6; Actors: grades 6 and up; All roles: boys or girls; Audience: grades 6 to 8) This zany, Thanksgiving comedy presents odd dining options; many SFX and voice-overs. Lesson plan: 3 pages; Script: 7 pages; Run time: 14 minutes. Flesch Reading Ease = 89 “I eat raisins and grapes and many whole grains, but I’ll not taste a morsel from creatures with brains.” When two reporters tempt a vegan with a savory meal, what will the outcome be? CAUTION: Are you a vegan? Would a script that pokes fun
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5th - 9th
Also included in: SHOUTBACK! READERS' THEATER, Bundle 5, scripts for Middle School casts
Lord of the Flies, Reader's Theater, Chapter 3 (Peardeck)
Dive into Drama with Lord of the Flies Chapter 3: Reader's Theater & Peardeck Activity!This interactive lesson plan brings William Golding's classic novel to life, combining the power of performance with the interactive capabilities of Peardeck to deepen understanding and enhance student engagement.What's Included:Full Script for Reader's Theater: Immerse your students in the roles of Ralph, Jack, Simon, and more with a dynamic script that captures the essence of Chapter 3. Watch as your cla
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8th - 11th
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What to Expect on Thanksgiving Break Social Story | EDITABLE
This social story supports student understanding of what to expect during Thanksgiving Break. This will help them transition and prepare for what to expect during Thanksgiving Break from school. Who needs another task to add to their workload? Not you! It can take a lot of extra time to have to create your own social story every time you need one for your student, but we take out the guesswork and save you a lot of time with this social story. And if you need to make adjustments to this social
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Social Stories Bundle | Special Education | EDITABLE
On A Country Road Radio Play Script and Comprehension/Discussion Questions
Are you looking for the perfect old-time radio play to keep your students in SUSPENSE??? Look no further! Your students are going to love reading and/or listening to the radio play "On A Country Road".On a Country Road is a melodrama about an escaped madwoman and a couple out of gas in the dark. The story was subsequently produced on "Suspense" on January 4, 1954, December 4, 1954 and May 10, 1959. You are driving along a country road. The traffic is starting to back-up and a storm is brewing. A
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7th - 10th
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The Pardoner's Tale - Readers' Theater Style!
Are you an educator seeking an innovative way to introduce classic literature to your students? Look no further! I am excited to present my captivating "The Pardoner's Tale" Reader's Theater adaptation, designed to bring Chaucer's timeless masterpiece to life in your classroom. Nothing has been deleted from the original text! Reader's Theater is a powerful tool for promoting class participation. By taking on the roles of the characters, students not only enhance their reading skills but also mak
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9th - 12th
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What Am I Thankful For Social Story | EDITABLE
This social story supports learner understanding of a Thanksgiving tradition like sharing what you’re thankful for. They’ll be prepared and may want to share what they’re thankful for!Who needs another task to add to their workload? Not you! It can take a lot of extra time to have to create your own social story every time you need one for your student, but we take out the guesswork and save you a lot of time with this social story. And if you need to make adjustments to this social story, you t
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Social Stories Bundle | Special Education | EDITABLE
Summer Night--Suspense Radio Play Script and Comprehension Questions
Are you looking for the perfect old-time radio play to keep your students in SUSPENSE??? Look no further! Your students are going to love reading and/or listening to the radio play "Summer Night"."Summer Night" is based on a story by Ray Bradbury and stars Ida Lupino in a creepy episode about a serial killer.Radio Play Synopsis:As the episode opens, Anna is trying to phone her friend Helen, but she can't get through. The operator is having trouble connecting the call because everyone in town is
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7th - 10th
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Absurdist Satire: "Lifeboat" by Monty Python
Satire is edgy and can even push into the outrageous. This skit is edgy but it’s clearly not meant to be taken seriously. The outrageous is balanced by its silly, wacky style. We can learn about absurdity, juxtaposition, irony, characterization, and the British "stiff upper lip" cultural attitude. While satire can be harsh when directed at individuals (usually those in government or in power), satire’s ultimate goal is to use freedom of speech, a constitutional right, to improve society through
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Coming of the Pilgrims Thanksgiving Script (To be used with the Visual Aid)
(Scene 11) Finally everything was ready. A small ship named the Speedwell, was bought in Holland to carry some of them across the seas and stay with them in the new country. A larger ship, the Mayflower, hired in London, would carry the rest. So they left that pleasant city where they had lived for nearly twelve years. Friends went with them to the harbor where the ship was docked. They knew they were pilgrims and did not look back, but lifted up their eyes to the heavens and their spirits were
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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AMATERASU, a 10-minute play about the Japanese Sun Goddess--4 actors.
AMATERASU a Japanese myth cycle, tells of the Sun Goddess and her tumultuous relationship with her brother Susanowo. She reluctantly allows him to visit and together, they have an evening of dancing, singing, and feasting. While she sleeps, his resentment builds and he destroys the plain of heaven. She sees his betrayal and runs away to hide her radiance in a cave. The people sing to her not of melancholy but of joy. Curious, she comes out of hiding, and sees her own glory and realizes her
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8th - 10th
12 Labors of Hercules Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre Option)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
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