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High school Presidents' Day canadian history scripts
Screenplay Bundle | New France and British North America | The Complete Series
Looking for a new approach to Grade 7 Canadian History? Make lessons for your students more engaging by introducing this script from my collection of short, historical-fiction screenplays written for young Canadians! Whether your students act them out, or simply take turns reading the parts, setting a storyline within an actual, historical event is likely to entertain the most apathetic of pre-teens and adolescents, giving them an appreciation of their country's fascinating past!
This is the
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7th - 10th
Charter Rights Reader's Theater
Are you teaching Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms? This product is for you!This product includes 4 reader's theater scripts of different Supreme Court cases that exemplify different charter rights. Your students will love bringing these cases to life and connecting how the supreme court and the charter impact Canadians daily life. Cases covered:Case #1 - Justine Blainey (Equality Rights)Case #2 - Richard Sauvé (Voting Rights)Case #3 - Jim Keegstra (Free Speech)Case #4 - Steve Powley (Tre
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6th - 9th
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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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Battle of the Plains of Abraham Reader's Theatre
This is a reader's theatre script that tells the story of the Battle of Plains of Abraham from both the British and French point of view. Characters include General Wolfe and his staff, General Montcalm, Governor Vaudreuil, and Bishop Pontbriand, as well as several regular soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It also included two narrator roles who explain the historical context for each scene. I wrote this while teaching my Grade Five class in Vancouver, BC. They really enjoyed it and found
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5th - 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: 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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5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
This bundle entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on sacred elements in 5 First Nation legends. Each legend also includes a text which explains the sacred element in question (PRINCIPLES: circle, number 4, dreams, PLANTS: tobacco, three sisters - beans, corn, squash), a summary of two other legends on the same theme at the end of the document as well as discussion questions. The titles and basic plot lines are the following: SACRED PRINCIPLESLe capteur de rêves (Ojibwe
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6th - 9th
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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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Louis Riel and John A Macdonald Rap Battle Play
Educators enjoy this creative, hilarious, well-written student script which is a fully versed Rap Battle Covering the lives of Louis Riel and John A Macdonald's conflicted past through Canadian Confederation and the Red River Rebellion. Two lead parts and 4 student actors. This would be an excellent in-class readers' theatre or you could perform for the school as all YouTube links for tech have been included.
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5th - 12th
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1920s Radio Show Assignment and Rubric
Assignment for students to take on the role of 1920s radio broadcasters. Can be submitted electronically or presented live. They are to be creative but must also include several factual elements that are described in the assignment sheet. Rubric included which is broken down into knowledge, thinking, communication, and application sections.
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9th - 12th
Screenplay 4 | New France and British North America | The Seven Years War
Looking for a new approach to Grade 7 Canadian History? Make lessons for your students more engaging by introducing this script from my collection of short, historical-fiction screenplays written for young Canadians! Whether your students act them out, or simply take turns reading the parts, setting a storyline within an actual, historical event is likely to entertain the most apathetic of pre-teens and adolescents, giving them an appreciation of their country's fascinating past!
This is the
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7th - 10th
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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Le capteur de rêves - First Nation Legend (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a theatrical adaptation of the Ojibwe legend: Le capteur de rêves (The Dreamcatcher), which focuses on the sacred principle of dreams. After a wizard casts a spell, a hunter is haunted by nightmares, and his nation is on the brink of famine. One night, a spider visits him and helps him break the spell. The hunter makes a dreamcatcher, which allows him to have good dreams, hunt successfully and save his people. There are 8 roles: 3 main roles
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: 5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
The Flag Code
.This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about how the Flag Code and helps to explain what the flag represents as well as how to treat it.Chris does not know any of the rules for how to handle the flag and does not understand what the flag represents. His friends explain the Flag Code to him and also why he should respect the flag more. This also makes a great script for the 4th of July. I write small group reader's theaters so they will work better in centers an
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5th - 12th
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Gluskabe et le vol du tabac - First Nation Legend (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a theatrical adaptation of the Abenakis legend: Gluskabe et le vol du tabac (How Gluskabe Stole Tobacco), which focuses on tobacco, a sacred plant. Gluskabe’s grandmother is sad that there is no more tobacco, and her grandson wants to see her happy. When Gluskabe learns that a selfish and dangerous wizard (Grasshopper) grows it solely for his own purposes on an island far away, Gluskabe decides to steal his tobacco and share it with everyone.
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: 5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
George Washington - The President Who Loved Dogs!
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about George Washington's love of dogs. In the script, Glen’s family have a lot of dogs and his dad’s dog is named Sweet Lips just like George Washington’s favorite dog. Martha, Jake, and Jamie didn’t know George Washington even had a dog and they didn’t know how much he loved them. Glen tells them about George’s love for dogs and how he once even gave a dog back to the enemy when they lost it and how George Washington even
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Les quatre voeux - First Nation Legend (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a theatrical adaptation of the Abenakis legend: Les quatre voeux (The Four Visitors), which focuses on the sacred principle of the number 4. Four men visit the Creator Gluskonba after he promises to grant a wish to each member of the nation who asks him for one. Gluskonba gives a small pouch to each man and tells them to open it only at their homes. Three men do not follow his instructions and meet a fateful destiny. Only one man benefits fro
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6th - 9th
Also included in: 5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
Glooscap et Géant Hiver - First Nation Legend (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a theatrical adaptation of the Micmac legend: Glooscap et Géant Hiver (Glooscap and Old Man Winter), which focuses on the sacred principle of the circle. The Micmac Nation risks extinction due to an extremely cold winter. Glooscap, the Creator, aids the nation by travelling South and bringing Princess Summer back to the North with him. The two confront Old Man Winter and order him to bring about a milder winter and accept the princess’s visit
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: 5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
Les trois soeurs - First Nation Legend (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a theatrical adaptation of the Mohawk legend: Les trois soeurs (The Three Sisters), which focuses on beans, corn and squash, three sacred plants. The three complementary plants grow up together and are very happy. Hunters, also brothers, discover them one day, and Bean disappears during the night. After two more visits by the hunters, Squash and Corn disappear in turn. The sisters are eventually reunited and once again happy at the hunters’ h
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: 5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
George Washington: America’s Founding Father
A short U.S. History play set on December 13, 1799, as former President George Washington — now retired at his Mount Vernon home — looks back on a life of service to his country. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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