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Free high school english language arts scripts
Rapunzel | Readers Theater Script | Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale
Rapunzel Readers Theater Script adapted from the original Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale. Thank you for downloading this free resource!!! Please provide feedback in the Comments & Ratings. Even if it's only a few words. This will help me in creating new and better products. Your help is much appreciated! Help students practice fluency, reading with expressing, and performing in front of others without the stress of having to memorize their lines. Contains original text. ATOS Book Level 6.0
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4th - 9th
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{Are You a Text Talker?} Using the Language of Textual Evidence: ELA CCSS 1
This freebie is a quick cheat-sheet for students to remind themselves of the text-based language called for by students in the Common Core for ELA, in particular, during and while participating in teacher-directed close readings of text. These sentence starters give students a head start on how to begin their thinking and use text-based language when orally citing evidence from the text.
This product is one sheet with the option of several different backgrounds. Print full sheets or select "m
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K - 12th, Higher Education
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Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8
Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8Spice up informative writing with this FUN and different lesson!A zebra on the loose in the city? That's not something you see everyday! Read a reporter's interviews (primary sources!) of four people involved in this outrageous incident:- the kid who took the cell phone video of the zebra running through the city that went viral- the zebra's owner who accidentally let him get away (is that LEGAL?)- the lady who hit th
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4th - 9th
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Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Free Reader's Theater: Boston Massacre
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Free Reader's Theater: Boston Massacre
This is a free sample of one of the scripts included in my Reader’s Theater Pack: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War.
The script is short, giving a quick overview of the Boston Massacre. It is written for 3 students.
If you and your students enjoy this script, check out my Reader’s Theater Pack: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War. Topics in that pack include The French and Indian War, Proclamation of 176
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4th - 9th
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Reader's Theater Scooby Doo
Loosely based on Scooby Doo and Zombie Island, the Mystery Inc. Gang once again solves a mystery. This time the appearance of zombies at a local camp has caused the camp to close down and the gang must find out the suspects and if the zombies are actually real.
This is a great way to get your students interacting with English in fun ways that they relate to that also provides a template for public speaking and working as a team.
This script provides the structure for a play or Reader's Theater
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5th - 12th
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Cinderella Reader's Theatre Script
By Drama Dreams and English Themes, this is an original four-page script of "Cinderella," that can be used as the basis for a variety of activities in the English or Theatre classroom. It is useful for reader's theatre as well. The script is written for ten characters and includes humor and references to the modern world. This fairytale skit can provide the basis for collaborative learning, plot analysis, moral and theme work, and short play acting work.
Cover page graphic by mycutegraphics.co
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6th - 10th
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An Afternoon with Maya Angelou, W.E.B. Dubois and Malcolm X
This is a short play about a fictional account of a lunch between Maya Angelou, Malcolm X and W.E.B. Dubois. This play can be used a reader's theater piece for a literary center or for a Black History Month activity. Throughout this lunch, these historical figures discuss civil rights, human rights and the importance of education. This is play can also be performed as a skit.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Original Drama Script - Amy Investigates (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
Amy is trying to solve the case of the missing ice cubes. Will she be able to follow the clues and find the culprit? A short play that is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 6-8 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the themes in the play.
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3rd - 9th
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Radio Drama Script - 5 Minute Mystery
A '5 Minute Mystery' Script which was specifically made to be used as a task for students to create audio clips in the Drama unit RADIO DRAMA. However, can be used for various purposes for Drama or English.
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7th - 12th
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Robin Hood the Outlaw (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Have you ever wondered how Robin Hood became an outlaw? Drawn from the thrilling legends of Robin Hood, this 9-page Reader's Theater script-story for 10 readers tells how Robin Hood became a fugitive from the law. Be sure to check out the Reaching Sherwood set of script-stories to experience the full story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
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6th - 12th
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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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Arthur's Christmas Reader's Theater Script
Included in the Arthur's Christmas Reader's Theater Unit:6 page script.9 characters+ the narrator.Arthur's Christmas synopsis:Christmas is only days away, and Arthur is taking his Christmas shopping for Santa very seriously. He wants his gift to be absolutely perfect, but with the clock ticking, he might need a little help from his sister, D.W., to make this the best Christmas ever. Will Arthur be able to find the perfect gift for Santa Claus?I have another Arthur Christmas reader's theater scri
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3rd - 12th
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Actor's Character Worksheet
A basic questionnaire for student actors, covering the who/what/where/when/and why of any play, as well as character objectives and actions, ensuring your students are well prepared to set foot on stage!
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3rd - 12th
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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
Script: Missing Treasure (Reader's Theater, Psalms 18)
Reader's Theater has been proven effective to raise reading fluency and comprehension by giving an authentic reason to read and reread passages while discussing the text, voice inflection and pronunciation cues.
This reader's theater script involves 10 students working together to solve a mystery that could lead to a treasure. When Eli finds a poem with the word "treasure" scrawled across the back in his attic he enlists his friends to help figure out who wrote the poem and who it is about to
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Scripts: Parables of Jesus (27)
The Parables of Jesus is a zip file containing 27 scripts in both .doc and .PDF formats. Each skit runs from 1 to 4 minutes with a variety of settings and characters. May also be used as puppet scripts. A lesson plan for physical and chemical change is included in the Parable of the Wineskins. Links to interactive internet games are included.More free scriptsParable of the Unforgiving ServantThe Road to DamascusFrom Jerusalem to JerichoEaster skit package 5 free scriptsChristmas skit package
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3rd - 11th
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Why Use Drama? Reader's Theater Tips, Strategies, & Teacher's Guide
This informative article provides tips and strategies to make the most of your reader's theater or classroom play activities. "Why Use Drama?" reveals some of the research about how the reader's theater model builds fluency and comprehension. Use it to defend against all the text-book pushers out there! "There's More Than One Way to Produce a Play" maps out six performance/production strategies. "The Delicate Nature of Assessing Drama" offers tips on teaching students to self-assess and discuss
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3rd - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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English Beginner Reading: All About Me (ESL / EFL /ELL) **FREEBIE**
In this beginner level English script four young people are discussing what do you like to do in their free time.Reading is followed by 10 comprehension questions.Level: BeginnerThis reading is an excerpt from my Beginner ESL Reader that includes 8 such short readings about the same friends!
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
Shrek: Reader's Theatre Story -Chapter 13 -Funny Moral Fairy Tale
Summary:Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home -- not to mention his swamp-- Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret. Along the way, Shrek will encou
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Script: Lost and Found (Reader's Theater)
Based on Luke 15 and the three parables of the lost sheep, coin and son. The parts of the sheep and pig can be given to a very young performer. Cast 10 but doubling possible. Run time 6 minutes.
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Grades:
PreK - 9th
The Odyssey Reader's Theater Script
If you download this freebie, please leave feedback. Thanks so much!Attached is an editable Odyssey Reader's Theater/Play Script word document. I used it with my 2nd grade for a school assembly. They were able to learn every line by heart. The music definitely makes for a strong start to the play! Feel free to use or adapt in any way you see fit! -Enjoy!
The Legend of the Poinsettia Reader's Theater Script x2 and Questions
Senora GomezOh, Lucida, the blanket is so tangled. There is no time for me to fix it, because tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Lucida started to cry. LucidaIt is my fault that the blanket is ruined. Now my family will not have a gift to place at the manger of the Baby Jesus. Senora GomezDon’t worry, Lucida. We will all go to the procession together. Lucida did not say anything, but in her heart she felt that she had ruined Christmas.*********************************************************************
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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El Capibara Especial - Spanish Class Story
This is a story that I created with my Spanish class about a girl named Dora with a capybara named Boots. Things get dramatic when her jealous neighbor Hank comes along.
This story is perfect to use prior to teaching the novel El Capibara Con Botas or just for a fun story with comprehensible input.
The clipart is public domain from openclipart.org.
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5th - 12th
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Short Drama Skit - The School Uniform Shop
A short comedy skit, suitable for all ages.
I have used this script with Drama classes many times. It works well with ESL students because of the simple language and strong visual element.
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7th - 10th
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