High school Halloween social studies scripts

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Literature

Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Odyssey? These five 40-minute script-stories bring Homer's epic to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly faithful to the original epic.Included in this 73-page download are five script-stories and two handouts designed for grades 7-12:"Searching for Odysseus" (script-story)"On Calypso's Isle" (script-story)"In t

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7th - 12th

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Game: Murder at the Manor (mystery party activity)

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Drama, Forensics, Halloween

If you like Game of Thrones, you'll enjoy Murder at The Manor The Earl Henry is dead and without an heir on the eve of the annual tournament and feast. Who could have done such a dastardly deed at the castle? His 4th wife? The traveling minstrel? One of his sisters or a host of other relatives, servants and knights from the realm? Play a suspect and a detective as you investigate the crime set in Medieval Europe. Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to hum drum usual fare and

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Activities, Games, Scripts

Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater

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The Teacher's Prep

Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!

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Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

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Handouts, Scripts, Simulations

Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle

The Epic of Gilgamesh - Scripted Classroom Play - 6th Grade Social Studies

Created by

KeelClass

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest works of literature ever discovered, and this 3 act play is a great way to learn about it in 6th grade Social Studies!This includes:- the 12 page, 3 act student script- the teacher scripts for Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3 separated - a 30+ slide presentation to use in the background of your student play, complete with music and effects. - a student reflection WS Every year, we put on The Epic of Gilgamesh in my classroom when learning about Ancient Mesopotam

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Ancient History, Drama, Social Studies - History

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5th - 10th

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Teaching and Motivating Teens

Reader's Theater Script "Everyman" + Lessons Middle & High School

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Medieval drama has never been this fun - share a taste of Medieval European culture and drama with your students, both middle school and secondary! With this purchase, you will receive BOTH the PLAY and lesson materials for a cross-curricular history and ELA experience. This product is also available in my My Top Five Favorite Products in My Store. Check it out - it's a great deal!Students analyze a cultural experience reflected through this short work of literature (RL6). Check out the preview

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Drama, English Language Arts, Middle Ages

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8th - 11th

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CCSS:

, RL.8.2

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Also included in: English Language Arts - Bundle of MY Favorite Products in My Shop

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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Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

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5th - 9th

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Worksheets, Scripts, Simulations

The Canterbury Tales Bundle (Collection of Six Reader's Theater Script-Stories)

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English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Ever have troubles teaching The Canterbury Tales? Use this collection of six script-stories to generate student interest in Geoffrey Chaucer's classic. Allow your students to inhabit the characters as they learn why these tales have been celebrated for hundreds of years. Each script is approximately 30-40 minutes. Chaucer's humor is still evident, but some of the stories' rougher edges have been softened to make them classroom-appropriate. These tales end up being a favorite of my students.Note:

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7th - 12th

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National Security Council Simulation / Cuban Missile Crisis (U.S. History)

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High Altitude History

U.S. History: National Security Council Simulation / Cuban Missile Crisis. Here is the World Scenario: The Soviet Union, the global rival of the United States, has moved Intermediate and medium range ballistic missiles with unclear capabilities to its ally country Cuba, a small island nation located 100 miles from the eastern coast of the continental United States....Students always remark how this simulation is one of their favorite activities of the year!!! You hold the World Scenario, stude

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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9th - 12th

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Activities, Scripts, Simulations

Also included in: Cold War Unit Bundle (World History)

Game: Fairy Tale Wedding (Mystery Activity Package)

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Drama, English Language Arts, Halloween

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

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5th - 12th

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Activities, Games, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.6.7

, RL.7.7

, RL.8.7

, RL.9-10.7

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Greek reader's theater (Iliad, Antigone, Odyssey)

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Ancient History, Drama, Literature

Reader's theater provides a quick and engaging way to introduce, conclude (or both) a unit on Antigone, the Iliad, Odyssey or Greek literature. Besides 4 scripts, the package includes suggestions for lesson planning, step by step implementation, RAFT writing assignments and links to online games and resources. If you have never tried readers theater with a class this package will walk you through. If you are looking for a script that can be preformed for other classes, parent’s night or as an

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5th - 11th

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Beowulf (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)

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English Language Arts, European History, Literature

Want your students to experience everyone's favorite Anglo-Saxon epic in a brand-new way? This 34-page adaptation of Beowulf is made up of three 35-minute Reader's Theater script-stories designed for grades 7-12.Each script-story has its own teacher guide with anticipatory questions, relevant background information, story summary, connections, teachable terms, and discussion questions.Also check out my Beopoem assignment (a Beowulf spin on writing a biopoem).

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7th - 12th

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Reader's Theater Script-Story + Teacher Guide)

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English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Want to add a little fun to your study of the 14th century poem SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT? This Reader's Theater script-story adaptation designed for 10-12th graders serves as a perfect complement to the study of the original poem. Students love inhabiting the characters of the story: The naive young knight Sir Gawain, the blustering Lord Bertilak, his mischievous lady, and the mysterious Green Knight.To implement this script-story in your classroom: First, read this 30-minute script-sto

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10th - 12th, Higher Education

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories (Reader's Theater Script-Stories)

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English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History

Looking for a fun way to add a little imagination to American Literature? Why not try one of American Lit's most underrated writers, Washington Irving? Irving spun legend, humor, and social commentary together into his own unique storytelling style.This collection features adaptations of Washington Irving's three most popular stories:The Legend of Sleepy HollowRip Van WinkleThe Devil and Tom WalkerEach script-story is approximately 30-50 minutes and intended for use with students from 6th-12th g

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6th - 12th

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Also included in: American Literature Teaching Resources Bundle

The Epic of Gilgamesh (Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)

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Ancient History, English Language Arts, Literature

Introduce your students to the granddaddy of all epic heroes, Gilgamesh the warrior-king of Uruk. Bring The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest known epic poem, to life with three student-friendly Reader’s Theater script-stories. Follow Gilgamesh as he develops from a cruel tyrant to a wise ruler through his adventures with his friend, Enkidu. Relive Gilgamesh’s epic feats—facing down Humbaba the giant protector of the cedar forest, taming the Bull of Heaven, resisting Ishtar the goddess of lo

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6th - 12th

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The Scarlet Letter (Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)

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Literature, Reading, U.S. History

Have you ever wanted to teach The Scarlet Letter but couldn't find the time? While preserving the author's literary style, this 52-page text adapts Hawthorne's classic novel into four 45-minute Reader's Theater script-stories. Allowing the students to inhabit classic characters like Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmesdale brings the literature to life! Also included with the script-stories is a teacher guide for each of the four parts, complete with relevant background information, plot summary,

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7th - 12th

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RL.11-12.2

Also included in: American Literature Teaching Resources Bundle

The Trojan War: A Collection of Reader's Theater Script-Stories

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Ancient History, English Language Arts, Literature

Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Iliad and the saga of the Trojan War? These six 40-minute script-stories bring the epic story to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. The entire plot of Homer's Iliad is included. Other selections like "The Judgment of Paris," Euripides's Philoctetes, and "The Fall of Troy" from the Aeneid round out the story. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly

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7th - 12th, Higher Education

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Handouts, Printables, Scripts

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

Created by

Gail Hennessey

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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Informational Text, Middle Ages, Reading

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5th - 9th

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Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government

Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources

Mock Trial: People vs. Woodstock

Created by

Nathan Brown

I searched and searched for a good Mock Trial to use with my govt. students. After not finding what I wanted, I created my own.This document contains everything you need. It includes all witness statements, handouts, info on presenting the different aspects of the trial.The project takes about a week of class time.

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9th - 12th

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Projects, Activities, Scripts

Reader's theater script: Founding Documents

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Drama, Reading, U.S. History

Become one of the Founding Fathers in these five scripts that show how various documents contributed to the form of the modern United States government. Included are 19 pages covering the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. In addition, a Q & A (with two graphic organizers to give students opportunities to compare and contrast and work on cause and effect) and answer key makes for an easy assessment. Reader's thea

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5th - 9th

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Activities, Assessment, Scripts

Also included in: Bundle: American Literature

Script: The Iliad - readers theater version

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Ancient History, Drama, Reading

This script (FK reading level 5.0) and accompanying writing prompts, review games and planning materials can accommodate up to 26 readers and provides a wonderful way to introduce, conclude (or both) a unit on Homer, Greek literature or the Iliad. The original 24 books of poetry have been condensed into a slightly irreverent script that covers the main characters and plot highlights. Suggestions for lesson planning are given as well as step by step implementation, 10 RAFT writing assignments a

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5th - 12th, Adult Education

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Scripts

Second Great Awakening and Reformers of the 1800s - A Play

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Mrs. Wood 2003

"Dr. Phil Interviews the Second Great Awakening Preachers and the Reformers." This purpose of this play is to help students understand the connection between the Second Great Awakening and the Reforms of the early 1800s and to help students identify each reformer and his or her cause. To keep students engaged, some students will read while others will jot notes onto a chart. After the play is over, students who wrote will share their notes and a discussion will help students fill in their cha

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Drama, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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8th - 10th

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Don Quixote (Reader's Theater Script-Story + Teacher Guide)

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English Language Arts, European History, Spanish

Is he a noble champion of knightly values or a demented old man? The aged knight Don Quixote is both hilarious and heartbreaking, and his refusal to see the world as it really is can be both inspiring and frightening. His misadventures have become immortal. Ultimately, the story grapples with the question: Which is better: illusion or reality? Fascinating readers for generations, Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote has been called the first novel.This Reader's Theater script-story dramatizes some

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7th - 12th

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