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7th grade Thanksgiving scripts
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Script and Activities for Grades 4-7
The Gift of Time is a Thanksgiving reader's theater script your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating Thanksgiving themes into your language arts instruction. This 13 character PDF script includes comprehension questions and word work activities, making this unit a flexible teaching resource you can use in multiple ways!This Thanksgiving Reader's Theater and Reading Literature Toolkit includes:• 8-page, 13-character script• clear directions for immed
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle: 12 Engaging Scripts for Big Kids
READERS' THEATER THANKSGIVING MYSTERY MIDDLE SCHOOL SCRIPT
This humorous Thanksgiving Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script will give grades 5-8 students practice in reading, comprehension, critical thinking and writing, while having lots of drama and ELA fun. The Mystery of the Vanishing Turkey whodunnit script will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to solve clues. Perfect for reading or for performances! This 9 page script is intended for 9 readers but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded
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5th - 8th
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THANKSGIVING DRAMA FUN Grades 5 6 7 8
This high-interest 30% off Thanksgiving drama fun bundle has all the drama activities you need to make the lessons leading up to Thanksgiving memorable for your students. It is a Black Friday bargain, in fact! A readers' theater script, a drama circle, impromptu speaking AND a game- what a Thanksgiving variety pack, a true cornucopia of goodies!Readers' Theater Thanksgiving MysteryThis amusing Thanksgiving Middle School Readers’ Theater brainteaser mystery script will give students practice in r
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5th - 8th
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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
Thanksgiving Mega Packet (Hilarious Readers' Theater and More!)
This 32 page packet is great for November! You can work on it with your students, or leave it as an emergency activity for the substitute. Either way, it will have your students engaged in a meaningful reading and writing activity that is FUN!!! What an awesome bulletin board this makes! The packet includes:
-Gobble Gobble Gulp! Readers' Theater Script
(This is a FUNNY script wherein two turkeys attempt to convince a town to go with a TOFU option instead! Guest appearances by Guy Fieri, Bo
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3rd - 8th
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Thanksgiving Script, Holiday Class Play, Reader's Theater, Drama Club Script
Hi there!This original script was created for my sixth grade language arts class as well as my upper elementary drama club. It can easily be used as...1. A reader's theater activity2. A drama club or class play script (instructor would need to add stage direction)3. A virtual skit to perform and record via ZoomThe script has 10 character roles + 1 narrator. It's a simple and sweet story surrounding an everyday extended family - who runs into all sorts of unconventional antics on Thanksgiving. I
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Class Play, Skit, and Drama Club Script Library - Easy plays!
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater: The Life of Squanto
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for The Life of Squanto! The script is research-based, historically accurate, and is great for classes studying American history or as a fun Thanksgiving activity! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This product also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Getting CapturedAct II: Life as an InterpreterAct
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4th - 7th
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Reader's Theater THE MAYFLOWER THANKSGIVING - Great Historical Fiction!
If you are searching for a way to get your students to enjoy reading, become more expressive, read aloud with confidence, become more fluent…then let the magic begin!!
I have found using Reader’s Theater with large and small groups really helps my students strengthen their reading and language arts skills! My class CHEERS every time I tell them we are going to do Reader’s Theater!! This technique makes reading come alive for your students and can really develop classroom full of confident rea
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2nd - 7th
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Gobble Gobble Gulp! (Thanksgiving Readers' Theater, Haiku, Disguise a Turkey)
**This is an update to the original! It is a PDF version. If you'd like the Google Slides version, it's on my TPT store as well. Same thing, different format. You can edit the Google Slides, not the PDF.Are you looking for a cute story to read with your students right before Thanksgiving? This reader's theater script may be for you! It's a cute story about two turkeys entering the town of Gobble and trying to convince the citizens to plan an alternate meal! Guy Fieri and Justin Bieber mak
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3rd - 8th
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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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Thanksgiving Resources for Middle School English & Language Arts
This bundle has a variety of activities to practice different skills while adding a festive feel to your Language Arts Class this November.Included:Performance & Speaking Skills: Students work in small groups to finish scripts about Thanksgiving and then they perform them for the class.Grammar: This Thanksgiving Grammar pack includes: Subject/Predicate, Prepositions and Adjectives.Comprehension Skills: Read about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and answer questions about the event. Fini
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5th - 8th
Thanksgiving Social Stories Bundle | Special Education | EDITABLE
This Thanksgiving social story bundle supports learner understanding around a lot of big changes for the Thanksgiving holiday: from food, schedule differences, traditions, and more! Who needs another task to add to their workload? Not you! It can take a lot of extra time to have to create your own social story every time you need one for your student, but we take out the guesswork and save you a lot of time with this social story. And if you need to make adjustments to this social story, you tot
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Drama Club Thanksgiving Bundle (Activities and Scripts)
This Thanksgiving Drama Club bundle is perfect for November! These resources were used in a mixed age drama club class, with ages ranging from 10 to 14. These resources are fun, relaxed, and whimsical! This Thanksgiving bundle contains four resources:1. "The Thanksgiving That Went Wacky" Reader's Theater / Class Play Script 2. "Monologues: Thanksgiving Edition" Drama Club Activity3. "The Party Guests: Thanksgiving Edition" Improv Game 4. "Who's the Turkey?" Improv Game
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4th - 7th
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A VEGAN THANKSGIVING? NO THANKS! a Readers' Theater play
(Cast: 6; Actors: grades 6 and up; All roles: boys or girls; Audience: grades 6 to 8) This zany, Thanksgiving comedy presents odd dining options; many SFX and voice-overs. Lesson plan: 3 pages; Script: 7 pages; Run time: 14 minutes. Flesch Reading Ease = 89 “I eat raisins and grapes and many whole grains, but I’ll not taste a morsel from creatures with brains.” When two reporters tempt a vegan with a savory meal, what will the outcome be? CAUTION: Are you a vegan? Would a script that pokes fun
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5th - 9th
Also included in: SHOUTBACK! READERS' THEATER, Bundle 5, scripts for Middle School casts
Thanksgiving Play
Thanksgiving Play The Conversion of Tactless Turkey
(Following text is same as for preview but I’ve added a different sample text at the end)
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Narrator
Feisty Pheasant
Clumsy Chicken
Grumpy Goose
Daft Duck
Tactless Turkey
Reading Time: 5 – 10 minutes
This is a short script that can be read in the classroom or put on as a mini performance for Thanksgiving. It is about turning negative character traits into positive ones – in the case of our tactless turkey, into a more considerate ind
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3rd - 8th
The Pilgrim's Voyage to the New World & their first Thanksgiving
This is the in depth story leading up to the Pilgrim's first Thanksgiving from their original departure from England to Holland, and then traveling to the New World. Visuals of the boats, the people, and the terrain add to the understanding of the difficulties that persisted. Carefully researched facts are included in the presenter's view and contain information about the purpose of the Pilgrim's voyages, conditions and measurements of the Mayflower, the passengers, the Mayflower Compact, expedi
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3rd - 8th
What to Expect on Thanksgiving Break Social Story | EDITABLE
This social story supports student understanding of what to expect during Thanksgiving Break. This will help them transition and prepare for what to expect during Thanksgiving Break from school. Who needs another task to add to their workload? Not you! It can take a lot of extra time to have to create your own social story every time you need one for your student, but we take out the guesswork and save you a lot of time with this social story. And if you need to make adjustments to this social
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Social Stories Bundle | Special Education | EDITABLE
ONE WORRIED TURKEY! ShoutBack! Readers' Theater Thanksgiving play, Middle School
(Cast: 7; Actors: grades 5 and up; Roles: 2 boys; 5 boys or girls; Audience: grades 5 to 8) A lively comedy, with batty dialog and fowl play. Lesson plan: 3 pages; Script: 10 pages; Run time: 18 minutes. Flesch Reading Ease = 91Thanksgiving – a day to give thanks you are not a turkey. In this droll skit we listen to two turkeys talk with two chickens in November. Gossip galore! One turkey sounds cocky. The other sounds worried. You can guess why.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: SHOUTBACK! Readers' Theater, four holiday plays, Bundle 7
What Am I Thankful For Social Story | EDITABLE
This social story supports learner understanding of a Thanksgiving tradition like sharing what you’re thankful for. They’ll be prepared and may want to share what they’re thankful for!Who needs another task to add to their workload? Not you! It can take a lot of extra time to have to create your own social story every time you need one for your student, but we take out the guesswork and save you a lot of time with this social story. And if you need to make adjustments to this social story, you t
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Social Stories Bundle | Special Education | EDITABLE
The Coming of the Pilgrims Thanksgiving Script (To be used with the Visual Aid)
(Scene 11) Finally everything was ready. A small ship named the Speedwell, was bought in Holland to carry some of them across the seas and stay with them in the new country. A larger ship, the Mayflower, hired in London, would carry the rest. So they left that pleasant city where they had lived for nearly twelve years. Friends went with them to the harbor where the ship was docked. They knew they were pilgrims and did not look back, but lifted up their eyes to the heavens and their spirits were
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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DRAMA CIRCLE THANKSGIVING MYSTERY ACTIVITY
Develop listening skills, as well as team work, observation and presentation skills, all in one fun Thanksgiving drama activity! Grades 4-7 students love drama circles and they love solving mysteries: the two together are an unbeatable combo. After the 40 card drama circle is complete, students have two minutes to discuss the solution to The Mystery of the Vanishing Turkey Drumstick before you reveal the answer to them. Your students will love acting the many mishaps that occur at a family's Tha
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: THANKSGIVING DRAMA FUN Grades 5 6 7 8
1565 America's REAL First Thanksgiving Reader's Theater
Grade 4-8 Reader Theater of Spanish explorer Admiral Pedro Menendez landing in Florida in 1565 and the first Thanksgiving that took place in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine. Highlights Spanish lifestyle and indigenous lives of the Timucua tribe and the food they would have shared. Readers Theater from the history resource book featured on the front page of the USA Today Life Section: America's REAL First Thanksgiving, St. Augustine, FL
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4th - 8th
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Tad Saves Jack - The Story of the First Presidentially Pardoned Turkey
This Reader's Theater is my favorite November/Thanksgiving script! It was written for a small group of 4 students. The title explains it all. This true story is about one of my favorite Thanksgiving events! In the script, President Lincoln was given a turkey to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Tad Lincoln adopted it as a pet, named him Jack, and taught it to follow him around the White House grounds. The Hosts of the Little Known Historical Facts Show present the story of how the turkey Jack manag
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
True Story of the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
The True Story of the Pilgrims & the First Thanksgiving teaches students what life was like for the Pilgrims as they traveled on the Mayflower and made new homes in America, while learning about the Native Americans who lived nearby. This slide show uses paintings and drawings of life in the 17th century - you will not find cartoon-like pictures in this presentation because I believe students of any age can appreciate fine art and explore the myriad of details to be found in this type of il
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4th - 8th
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