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7th grade Easter informational text scripts
Holy Week Readers' Theater Skit Script
This Holy Week readers’ theater script is an informative and worshipful experience for kids and adults. This serious skit features readings of fourteen eyewitness accounts of the events of Holy Week based on what is found in the four gospels. Starting with the events of Palm Sunday, characters like a Jewish traveler, a disciple, Simon the Leper, Judas, James, Peter, Caiaphas, Pilate, a Roman soldier, Simon of Cyrene, John, Joseph of Arimathea, and Mary Magdalene tell listeners what they saw, h
War Stories: Reader's Theater Honoring Veterans
This read aloud plays script teaches kids about the meaning and history of Veterans' Day. It originally appeared in my Scholastic book, Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America. I've repackaged it and coupled it with CCSS comprehension activities. It's a perfect activity for the first weeks of November. Suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or full stage production. Up to eleven parts. Appropriate for grades 4 - 7. Be sure to look for the FREE Google Forms version of the comprehension activity els
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4th - 7th
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The Secret Soldier American Revolution Read Aloud Play
A great resource for Women's History Month! Engage your students in the American Revolution with this historically-accurate play based on the life of Deborah Samson, the first woman to serve in the U.S. military. Near the end of the Revolutionary War, Samson disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army, serving with valor for nearly a year. Originally published in the Nov/Dec. 2102 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and reprinted in the March 2013 issue of Scope, this play
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4th - 7th
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Apollo 11 Moon Walk Printable Readers Theater Play Script
Imagine your students walking on the moon! This Read Aloud Play about the 1969 Apollo Moon Landing lets kids re-enact the now-famous "Eagle has landed" and "One small step" scenes while reciting the exact words spoken by Mission Control, Walter Cronkite, and the astronauts themselves. This kid-tested, historically-accurate, twenty-minute play has parts for ten readers or actors. Use it with students in grades 4 and up to improve fluency, build comprehension, and meet the standards. Includes comp
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4th - 7th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - Readers' Theater
Bring the journey of Lewis and Clark to life with this informative and humorous readers' theater. Included with script are two task cards and an activity sheet. Check out the full preview of this product.
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4th - 8th
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As The Cell Turns - The Drama of Life -Science Reader's Theater Script
This is an original Reader's Theater script, based on the organelles of the animal cell and their function. Your students will enjoy playing the parts of the living cell as they argue about who is the most important and learn how all the parts of the cell work together. This cross-curricular science script can be used in reading class as a non-fiction work, or in science while studying the cell.
Along with the script, name tags for each organelle are included with an icon chosen to help stu
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5th - 7th
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Black Death: A Visit with Simon, A Victim of the Black Death(script)
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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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Reader’s Theater Pack: Factors Influencing Westward Movement
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
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4th - 12th
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Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)
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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5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script
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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6th - 9th
Also included in: FAMOUS WRITERS: A Bundle of Resources!
An Interview with the Easter Bunny - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater is for a small group of three students. It was written for Easter. In the script, there are only a few days left until Easter but two reporters have been granted an interview. However, as they talk with the Easter Bunny, it becomes clear that all he thinks about is eggs and all he can say begins with EGGS. I write these scripts for small groups to help with fluency. When the group is small, they don't waste time sitting around waiting for their turn and get more time actua
Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script
On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to led the expedition. On May 14, 1804, the expedition called, the Corps of Discovery began. They would return home two years later, in 1806. The expedition helped to open up the west for expansion by people seeking a better life. You may also be interested in my Lewis and Clark Exp
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5th - 8th
Easter Bible Play Script - Readers' Theater - Holy Week
The Easter Bible Story comes to life with this 24-page play all about the events leading up to Jesus death and his resurrection! Students will act out the Bible story of Holy Week including Jesus' triumphant entry, the Last Supper, Jesus before Pilate, his death, burial, and resurrection! Characters include: Jesus, Peter, James, John, Mary of Bethany, Martha, Lazarus, Mary Magdalene, Pilate, Nicodemus, etc. I have taken the script from the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and interwoven
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Easter Story - Holy Week Bible Activities BUNDLE
Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)
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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5th - 9th
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Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)
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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5th - 9th
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
The California Gold Rush And You
With only a few pages in the text book devoted to the California Gold Rush, you know your students aren’t getting a real feel for this exciting time in U.S. history. This interactive unit — The California Gold Rush and You — has 40 pages of information and illustrations. The unit includes a slide show with 27 slides and a 10-page script with more than 100 bulleted points. Five interactive slides spaced throughout the presentation will ask your students to take notes about • the journey alon
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4th - 8th
Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)
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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5th - 9th
Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Living Stations of the Cross Script
This is a 30 page packet. If you are responsible, or want to take on, having your students present the Living Stations of the Cross to the school community, this may be for you. This script is powerful. It will involve all your students and will be such a great visual for the school community. The packet includes the script, the songs you should use, and a powerful video link to show to your students.We have great success with this, and I hope you do as well! We have presented to both the s
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7th - 12th
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Pilgrims: A Reader's Theater Play(first Thanksgiving)
Studying the 13 colonies? Check out my Ms.Bie Ograffee Reader's Theater Script, an interview with Love Brewster, a Pilgrim of Plymouth Colony.Love was an actual member of the 102 Pilgrims that came to America. He was about nine years old. Interestingly, several in his family also had unusual names. He had a sister named Patience, another named Fear and a brother named...Wrestling! Learn lots of interesting information about the Pilgrims and the Thanksgiving feast, of 1623, with this fun format.
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5th - 8th
Revolutionary War: Spies- A Visit with Female Agent 355(Culper Spy Ring)Script
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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5th - 9th
Also included in: Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!
Leonardo da Vinci: A Reader's Theater Script (Renaissance)
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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5th - 9th
California Gold Rush: A Visit with a '49er(Reader's Theater Script)
Another Reader's Theater Script in my Ms. Bie Ografee series!Learn about the Gold Rush and the '49ers.Students will learn lots of information about the California Gold Rush with this play, A Visit with Murdoch McLeary, A Gold Prospector during the California Gold Rush.There are 9 audience questioners supplying information and asking questions of Ms Bie Ografee's guest. There is a Did You Know? fun facts section about the time, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, a
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4th - 8th
Script for the Stations of the Cross
This document is a script to use with your students for the Stations of the Cross. As the readers are reading the script, other students can act out the stations. There are also suggested songs to play after each stations. It is a modern version of the stations of the cross that is school age students can relate to.
Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey
If your school allows you to focus on the religious aspects of Christmas, here is a great slide show for you. “Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey” tells how Joseph and Mary made their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Along the way, your students will learn about:their home in Nazareththe census that necessitated their journeythe route they tookthe landscapes they would have walked throughwhether they walked or rode a donkey or used a cartthe dangers and the hardships they would have enc
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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