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6th grade english language arts scripts for Google Apps
Sherlock Holmes | The Blue Carbuncle | Readers Theater Script Short Story Unit
A fun holiday short story or drama theater lesson that improves students' reading and comprehension skills with a proven reading strategy. This Christmas mystery is adapted into a Readers Theater script for "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" based on the short story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Google Slides Presentation, Readers Theater Script, writing exercise, discussion questions, vocabulary worksheets, and word search puzzle with answer key.**********
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5th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes | The Speckled Band | Short Story Unit | Review Escape Room
Embark on a thrilling adventure with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Helen Stoner seeks Sherlock Holmes' aid when haunting nighttime whistles mirror the eerie circumstances that led to her twin sister's mysterious demise. With 6 dynamic reading parts – Dr. John Watson, Narrator, Sherlock Holmes, Helen Stoner, Julia Stoner, Dr. Grimesby Roylott – your classroom transforms into a stage for a suspenseful and c
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5th - 12th
Sherlock Holmes | The Red-Headed League | Readers Theater | Short Story Unit
Immerse your students in the intriguing world of Sherlock Holmes with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "The Adventure of the Red-Headed League" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Join Mr. Jabez Wilson as he navigates an unusual encounter with The Red-Headed League, only to find that Holmes and Watson uncover a situation far beyond a harmless prank. With 9 engaging reading parts – Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Jabez Wilson, Vincent Spaulding, Mr. Ross, Peter Jones, Mr. Me
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5th - 12th
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes BUNDLE | Digital Escape Rooms | Readers Theater
Unlock the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes with our "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" Short Story Lessons and Enrichment Activities BUNDLE! This comprehensive bundle includes 11 Readers Theater Scripts, a PowerPoint or Google Slides Presentation, Movie Guides, Pre-Write Assignment, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary, and Two Digital Breakout Games for use with Google Classroom. Perfect for middle and high school students studying literature, mystery, crime, or detective fiction. Includes everything
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5th - 12th
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Nativity Play Readers Theater Script 22 Roles Christmas Play The Birth of Jesus
Nativity Play Readers Theater Script with 22 Roles - Christmas Play on The Birth of Jesus - This is a 12 page script with 22 roles. Perfect for classroom activities and school productions. Please see the preview to view the first two pages of the play. This product is a printable .pdf, but also contains a Google Classroom link to save paper. Thank you and God bless!Cast of Characters (with speaking roles):Narrator 1 Narrator 2 Narrator 3 Gabriel Zechariah Elizabeth Mary Neighbor 1 Neighbo
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3rd - 8th
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Noah's Ark Play Readers Theater Drama 23 Roles Bible Lessons Kids Play Script
Noah's Ark Play - This is a 12 page script with 23 roles. Perfect for school productions, vacation bible school, and classroom activities. Please see the preview to view the first two pages of the play. This product is a printable .pdf, but also contains a Google Classroom link to save paper. Perfect for ipads, Chromebooks, desktops, laptops, etc.Thank you and God bless!Cast of Characters (with speaking roles):Voice of God Narrator Noah Mrs. Noah Shem Mrs. Shem Ham Mrs. Ham Japheth Mrs. Jap
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3rd - 8th
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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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Alice in Wonderland BUNDLE | Readers Theater Scripts Print & Digital Activities
Alice in Wonderland Readers Theater Script Bundle. A perfect way to engage students in reading fluency and comprehension. This bundle includes 7 different scripts adapted from Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Each script comes with a print and digital activity, as well as a graphic organizer, to help students understand and analyze the story. Use as a classroom play, ELA, or ELL/ESL unit. The bundle also includes a word search puzzle for an extra challenge. This i
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4th - 9th
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Sherlock Holmes | The Blue Carbuncle | Short Story Unit | Escape Room | Holiday
Immerse your students in the riveting world of Sherlock Holmes with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Unravel the mystery of a valuable blue gemstone discovered in the neck of a Christmas goose as Holmes and Watson employ their brilliant deductive skills. With 9 dynamic reading parts – Narrator, John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Commissionaire Peterson, Henry Baker, Landlord, Breckinridge, James Ryder, and Maggi
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6th - 12th
The Lorax: Reader's Theater Edition (Classroom Play Script) EDITABLE
The Lorax is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss that chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, the titular character, who "Speaks for the Trees," and confronts the Once-Ler, a mysterious business magnate, who causes environmental destruction just to make one product--The Thneed! And now...a Reader's Theater (Theatre) play for your whole classroom!Whether you are looking for a fun way to end the school year, or using it at the beginning of the year to build community, this comp
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3rd - 6th
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Alice in Wonderland | Mad Tea Party | Readers Theater Script | Theater Arts
Dive into the whimsical world of Wonderland with our enchanting Readers Theater Script for "The Mad Tea Party" from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice on her peculiar journey where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and tea parties become unforgettable adventures with the Hatter, March Hare, and Dormouse. With 7 lively reading parts – Narrator 1, 2, 3, Alice, Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse – your classroom becomes a stage for an eccentric and delightful lit
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4th - 9th
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Sherlock Holmes | MEGA BUNDLE | Readers Theater | Digital Escape Rooms | Guides
Unlock the mysteries of the mind with our MEGA BUNDLE, containing all of the store's Sherlock Holmes lessons! This comprehensive package includes 26 Reader's Theater scripts, a PowerPoint presentation, two movie viewing guides, a pre-write assignment, analytical discussion questions, vocabulary lists, word search puzzles, and even two digital breakout games for use in Google Classroom. Whether you're a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, this bundle is the perfect way to delve deeper into the
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5th - 12th
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Murder Mystery - 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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Poirot Investigates | Short Story and Movie Guide Bundle | Readers Theater
Readers Theater Scripts and Movie Guides based on short stories from Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie. Includes Introduction to Agatha Christie Google Slide Presentation, Readers Theater Scripts, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, and Word Search Puzzles available in print and digital for easy use with Google Classroom or other digital platforms. Featuring the famous detective Hercule Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings. Movie Guides based on episodes from Agatha Christie's Poirot TV sho
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6th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes | Scandal in Bohemia | Readers Theater Script | Short Story Unit
Dive into the intriguing world of Sherlock Holmes with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "A Scandal in Bohemia" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Join the legendary detective as he takes on the challenge presented by the King of Bohemia, seeking to recover an indiscreet photograph from the cunning Irene Adler. With 11 dynamic reading parts – Sherlock Holmes, Narrator, Watson, King of Bohemia, Irene Adler, Godfrey Norton, Witness 1, 2, 3, Slim Youth, Elderly Woman – your classro
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6th - 12th
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Alice in Wonderland BUNDLE | Readers Theater & Digital Escape Room | Movie Guide
These resources are for studying Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Readers Theater Script closely follows the original text. Use digital graphic organizers to keep track of the plot and characters in each section. Digital Escape Room provides a fun and interactive review, and the movie guide and analytical discussion questions help students focus while watching the movie.*************************************************************************************************************
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5th - 9th
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May ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
This collection of May and End of School Year ELA activities includes the perfect standards-based resources to engage your students during this exciting time. Use these print-and-go resources to give your students practice reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing—all centered around the seasonal themes of Memorial Day, End of School, and the month of May!Included in this ELA Activities Bundle:• May Close Reads for BIG KIDS• Last Day Blues Reader's Theater
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4th - 7th
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Distance Learning using Zoom for Reader's Theater: The 3 Branches of Government
What is a DIGITAL Reader’s Theater?Use Google Drive to access my Reader’s Theater script on the Branches of Government and share it with your class for a virtual performance! I created this play to help students review the three branches of Government in a fun, interactive, and creative way! This is a perfect blend of Language Arts and Social Studies since students will learn key social studies content while practicing reading fluency and expression. The script is designed to be “shared” as a
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3rd - 6th
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Murder Mystery - 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.Clipart:SwampWitchHuntCheck out my other murder mystery here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product
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6th - 10th
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Short Story Script | Agatha Christie Poirot | The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge
Perfect lesson for a Mystery, Suspense, Inference, Theater Arts, Short Story, or British Literature Unit. Increase students' fluency and comprehension with a proven reading strategy. Enjoy this Detective Fiction Reader's Theater Script The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge from Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie. Featuring the famous detective Hercule Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings. Print PDF & Digital for Google Classroom.Poirot realized things aren't what they seem at Hunter's Lodge.9
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6th - 12th
Wizard of Oz Reader's Theater script
This is an abridged reader's theater of the original novel Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This can be read seated as a reader's theater in class, or it can be performed as a skit.It is designed for students to direct themselves, but can easily be directed by a teacher. This helps students practice fluency, characterization, dramatic inflection, and perspectives.If you would like an editable form of this document, please feel free to contact me.This uses the original novel for inspirati
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3rd - 8th
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Sherlock Holmes | A Case of Identity | Readers Theater Script | Short Story Unit
️♂Immerse your students in the world of deduction with our engaging Readers Theater Script for "A Case of Identity" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Join Holmes and Watson as they unravel the mystery of Mary Sutherland's fiancé, Hosmer Angel, in this suspenseful tale of identity and deception. With 5 compelling reading parts – Dr. John Watson, Narrator, Sherlock Holmes, Mary Sutherland, and James Windibank – your classroom transforms into a stage for a captivating Sherlockian experienc
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6th - 12th
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Gothic Literature Short Film Activity
Mesh Creative Writing with characteristics of Gothic Literature to engage students in the genre while also practicing elements of irony, editing, and MLA conventions. Students will create a script using characteristics of gothic lit and film a short film video. This works really well as a performance task at the end of your unit, or as a fun engaging activity at the beginning to get students excited about gothics!
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6th - 12th
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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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