High school Halloween informational text scripts

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

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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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Scripts, Simulations

Game: Fairy Tale Wedding (Mystery Activity Package)

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

FAIRY TALE WEDDING MYSTERY ACTIVITY PACKET You are cordially invited to the Fairy Tale Wedding of Prince Charming and Cinderella. Oops! They've been kidnapped! Whodunit? Why? Bring literature to life while writing your own ending to a highly interactive event that immerses students in literary terms and research first hand. After engaging in discussion and research into the fairy tale genre of literature, players take the roles of various fairy tale characters and function as both suspe

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Teaching and Motivating Teens

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.6.7

, RL.7.7

, RL.8.7

, RL.9-10.7

...

Reader's Theater Script + Lessons Engaging Melodrama for Middle & High School

Created by

Readers' Theatre is captivating and fun for junior high and secondary students and this lesson packet with "Curses, Foiled Again" will not disappoint! Packet includes original script with 45 pages of engaging lesson materials your students will want to study. . This product is also available in my Students' Choice Favorite Lessons, Vol. 2. Check it out - it's a great deal!With this purchase, you will receive BOTH the original play and lesson materials for a cross-curricular history and ELA expe

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

, RL.9-10.2

, RL.9-10.6

...

Also included in: End of the Year ELA Lessons Students Love Bundle - Middle & High School

Black Death: A Visit with Simon, A Victim of the Black Death(script)

Created by

Informational Text, Middle Ages, Reading

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe in its worst outbreak(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death, being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs, the causes, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc. Great for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! Co

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Scripts

Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources

Game: The Will Murder Mystery activity/script & lesson plans

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

THE WILL MURDER MYSTERY ACTIVITY When rich old Mrs. Wetherington dies the family and staff are shocked, not at her death (after all she was old and many people wanted her dead) but at her will. The bulk of the estate would go to the person who fingered her murderer. Skeletons in closets, blackmail and underhanded dealings all abound at the family estate as everyone points fingers and declares their innocence. Mystery activities are an engaging alternative to hum drum get togethers, typical drama

Subjects:

Drama, Forensics, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Forensics, Halloween, U.S. History

Game: Who Shot Prospector Pete (Murder Mystery activity)

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

Prospector Pete is found shot in the back at his mining claim with a peck of people possibly involved including his wife Betsy, the Raindance Kid, Hoss Steel, Lily Lang Tree (or is it Land Tree?) and many more. Jump right in as a suspect and a detective and figure out who did it. Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to hum drum usual fare and make wonderful drama activities. Add spice to that theater class, family reunion, retreat or birthday/anniversary party. Acting experience and

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Drama, Halloween, Other (ELA)

Radio Drama Play Script Edgar Allen Poe Cask of Amontillado Revenge

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

Part of a Bundle Here's a fifteen minute dramatic radio play adapted from Edgar Allen Poe's classic, gothic story, The Cask of Amontillado. This script has 15 + roles (plus crew) and was written especially for the classroom! Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, and reading skills all at once. It's a one stop shop!BONUS: I've included a sample of my new book, "We're Live! Radio Theater #101"! This teacher's guidebook gives you all the advice, tips and guidance you'd need to teach with

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Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Scripts

Also included in: Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!

Reader’s Theater Pack: Factors Influencing Westward Movement

Created by

Ms Sewell's Class

Reader’s Theater Pack: Factors Influencing Westward Movement This Reader’s Theater Pack features 6 scripts that focus on the factors that influenced western migration during this period of US expansion. Factors focused on include: Population growth in eastern states Availability of cheap, fertile land Economic opportunity (including the Gold Rush) Cheaper and faster transportation (trains, steamboats, canals) Knowledge of the Overland Trails (Santa Fe and Oregon Trails) Manifest Destiny Ea

Subjects:

Drama, Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

Created by

Informational Text, Middle Ages, World History

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte

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Grades:

5th - 9th

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Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!

William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, World History

Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity.The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a gu

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Also included in: FAMOUS WRITERS: A Bundle of Resources!

Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween

Created by

WonbyOne

In this book, there are 6 reader's theaters. They were written for Halloween. The scripts always look MUCH better on paper than it does in the advert on this webpage. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet. Scripts are: Franken Cranky, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips, Shhhh, The Corn Has Ears, The Witch's New Broom, and Which Witch is Which. The booklet gives you 6 for $8. When you buy them individually they cost $2

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Grades:

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)

Created by

Black History Month, Informational Text, Women's History Month

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.I also have these resources you may find of interest:1. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began wi

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Grades:

5th - 9th

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Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)

Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)

Created by

Art History, Informational Text, World History

Learn about Michelangelo, one of the world's greatest sculptor and painter, with this reader's theater script! Included are 7 questioners, comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teachers page with extension activities, links and the key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Studying the Renaissance, perhaps these resources would also be of interest.1. Renaissance, A Webquest2.Renaissance, A Secret Message Review ActivityReview activity on the Renaissance3. Studying the Ren

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Bibliographies, Scripts

Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, World History

Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th. * There are different spellings for his name.Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading compr

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Grades:

5th - 9th

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en Français, Halloween, Reading

Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources

Five French Halloween Plays Bundle (French Reader's Theatre)

Created by

Chez Nathalie

This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of five original Halloween Plays. The titles and basic plot lines are the following:Le concours des maisons hantées: Twin brothers brag that their haunted house is the scariest in the village. One day, two friends suggest a contest… Les fantômes imprudents: A man notices two ghosts in a cemetery playing a game of « boules ». Chaos ensues following the discovery.La fête d’Halloween: The Halloween characters go to a party to meet some

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Printables, Scripts

Leonardo da Vinci: A Reader's Theater Script (Renaissance)

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, World History

Studying the Renaissance? Studying famous artists in history?Need a biographical play to use with your students? Try my Reader's Theater Script on Leonardo da Vinci. Includes comprehension questions and extension activities. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Other Reader's Theater Scripts in the series include:Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sequoia, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Bessie Coleman,Tuskegee Airmen, Susan B. Anthony. More to be added…Thanks for your purchase of this reso

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Grades:

5th - 9th

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Revolutionary War: Spies- A Visit with Female Agent 355(Culper Spy Ring)Script

Created by

Informational Text, U.S. History, Women's History Month

American Revolution/ Revolutionary War: Studying the 13 Colonies/Colonial Times? This resource would work great for such a unit of study. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Reader's Theater Scripts, I really had fun developing this play about the Culper Spy Ring and specifically, Agent 355, one of the female member of the organization!During the Revolutionary War, the Culper Spy Ring was organized to work to defeat the British. Agent 355 and other members of the spy organization were very important i

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Expository

Also included in: Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!

Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8

Created by

Lovin Lit

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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Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

The Raven Reader's Theatre Scripts

Created by

Drama Without Drama by Debra Schultz

This is a reader's theatre/dramatic reading ready version of Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem "The Raven." Broken down for four (4) voices, "The Raven" is a fun (and scary) way to deal with Edgar Allen Poe--and not just at Halloween! The Raven Readers Theatre/Dramatic Reading Script by Debra Schultz is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Subjects:

Drama, Halloween, Literature

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Scripts

Murder Mystery 2- Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English

Created by

Brilliance and Resilience

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.Clipart:SwampWitchHuntCheck out my other murder mystery here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Drama, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4

Also included in: !BUNDLE! Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Court Case - Speech, Theatre, Debate, ELA

Tuskegee Airmen: A Reader's Theater Script(A Visit with...)

Created by

Black History Month, Informational Text, Other (Social Studies - History)

Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest.Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key.Other resource you may find of interest:1. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Rosa Parks.Rosa, called the "Mother of th

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types: