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7th grade Presidents' Day writing-essays scripts
Presidents Day Reader's Theater and Reading Literature Toolkit
Celebrating Presidents Day is a reader's theater script and reading comprehension resource your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday activities into your language arts instruction. This 7-character PDF script includes comprehension questions and word work activities, making this unit a flexible teaching resource you can use in multiple ways!*A note about the spelling of Presidents Day: The AP Stylebook prefer
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Argument at Mount Rushmore U.S. History Reader's Theater
Argument at Mount Rushmore gives students a look at the unique personalities of Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington, and Roosevelt. It imagines their sixty-foot tall faces on Mount Rushmore are “discussing” the merits and accomplishments of each of their presidencies. Though built on a humorous platform, it’s a historically-accurate portrayal of the gracious Washington, the witty Lincoln, and the always-enthusiastic Roosevelt. As for the sometimes over-looked and often under-appreciated Jefferson, w
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3rd - 7th
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Writing Process & Fundamentals Unit-BUNDLED-Differentiated, Common Core
This 5-week long Writing Fundamentals unit teaches students compound sentences, the power paragraph, and the five paragraph essay. It also teaches students how to workshop one another's pieces to help each other succeed.
**This unit includes three other products from my site:
--Differentiated compound sentences
--Writing the Power Paragraph
--Writing the Five Paragraph Essay (complete with the Writer's Workshop!)
By purchasing this bundled unit, you save over 20% than if you purchased the less
Grades:
5th - 11th
Presidents' Day Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Presidents' Day! Students will learn about the history of the holiday as well as some of the most well-regarded presidents. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows: Act I: The All-Time Greats (Washington and Lincoln)Act II: Early Leaders (Jefferson and Madison)Act III: The Roosevelts (T. Roosevelt and FDR)Act IV: Sha
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Complete History of the Holidays Bundle!
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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Readers Theater: John and Abigail Adams Move into the White House
Join President John Adams, his wife Abigail, and their granddaughter Susan in the fall of 1800 when they become the first occupants to move into the White House! Perfect for grades 4 and up, this script can be used with a small group or with the entire classroom. It portrays a look into what life was like in the early days of our nation and includes actual quotes from letters written by John and Abigail themselves. History comes alive with this script. It's a great activity to use on President’s
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4th - 8th
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Write a Play: Generating Action, Climax, Conclusion - Be a Playwright - PART 4
Creating a play in class can be great fun! With just a bit of understanding about basic components, students can get those creative juices flowing! This workshop includes generating an exciting action, climax, and conclusion as you write a play. Students need lots of practice to write an awesome play, so be sure to add one to your writing component at least once a year.
This 28-page workshop includes:
Play, "Temper, Temper"
Play Prompts
Dialogue
Characters
Conflict
Building Characters
Buildi
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7th - 10th
Mesopotamia: Origins of Writing Reader's Theater & Discussion
Overview:The reader’s theater is a great way to analyze why people began to create forms of writing. I find that it is important to break this down into little scenes because students can put themselves in the realities of trading and bartering without a common system of communication. With language that students can understand, they will be able to connect the idea that “necessity is the mother of invention,” and that the true origin purpose of writing and creating a written language was to tra
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5th - 7th
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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President's Day Readers' Theater
This activity begins with an eight script readers’ theater about four important presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. A special competition is being held and students will be picking, “America’s Top President.” The focus of the script is on the accomplishments of these presidents during their terms.
After reading the script, students will compile each president’s accomplishments and organize it in a table. From that information, student
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4th - 8th
Funny Facts About Our Presidents - Readers' Theater and Writing Activity
If you're looking to do a writing/reading activity focusing on the presidents, this may be for you. My students really enjoy this activity because it isn't your run-of-the-mill president project.
In this activity, students will begin by reading a readers' theater script that is packed with real, random, not-so-normal facts about our presidents. This will lead into the writing activity where students will write a limerick about a president they choose or you assign them.
This is a 19 page pac
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3rd - 8th
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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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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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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Checklist for Essay Writing
This checklist is very helpful for children who are overwhelmed with the essay writing process. It helps children ensure they have included all the parts that make a good essay.
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4th - 7th
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Presidents' Day Activities Bundle!
This product includes three engaging resources that are great for Presidents' Day for both English Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms! The activities in this bundle include a research project, an opinion writing and debate activity, and a reader's theater script. The Presidents' Day Research Project includes: -A quick-write prompt ideal for class discussion-An informational reading on the history of Presidents' Day with comprehension questions and answer key-Graphic organizers for all 4
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4th - 7th
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Presidents Day SKIT: Were George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Friends?
Presidents Day Skit: Script focuses on the history of two of America's most beloved presidents, George Washington and Abe Lincoln. Whenever possible, the story is told through actual quotes. Full of lots of fun facts about each president. Of course, they weren't friends, but lots of kids want to know!Fun Classroom Play for President's Day.
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2nd - 7th
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Argumentative Essay Readers Theatre
Teach readers about the parts of the argumentative essay with this (slightly silly) readers theatre script. Introduction gets things going by talking first--as usual--and Counterclaim is sure to state an opposing view. Poor Conclusion is just waiting for a turn! After reading this script, students can sort the included cards to match essay parts to their descriptions. It's a fun way to introduce a tough topic. Wait until you hear the conversations that develop as students assign parts in their g
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6th - 7th
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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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President's Day, Reader's Theater
Sometimes it is hard to get students to practice repeated reading and work on their fluency. Reader's Theater gives them a reason to do just that! Students will practice fluency and oral expression while reading a Readers Theater script on Presidents' Day. The script helps to create interest and background knowledge. The script contains both information on President's Day and engaging trivia about past presidents. Questions are provided to check comprehension and stimulate classroom discussion
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4th - 7th
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Visual Writing Prompt Template
These are great Visual Writing Prompt Ideas for students who benefit from modalities provided as visuals.
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PreK - 8th
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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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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Important Quotes
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes, important quotes about themes and characters. Can be used for essay writing or for making posters with important quotes.
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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