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7th grade Presidents' Day canadian history scripts
5 First Nation Legends (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on First Nation legends in five provinces (Ojibwe - Ontario, Assiniboine - Saskatchewan, Mandan - Manitoba, Algonquin - Quebec, Squamish - British Columbia). Each legend includes a text which explains terms (Assiniboine: Saskatoon berry, travois; Squamish: potlatch), the origin of natural phenomena (Ojibwe: North America) or beliefs (Mandan: spirits; Algonquin: animals). Each legend is also followed by a summary of two
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5th - 8th
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Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers' Theatre
This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. If you buy it in the BUNDLE, you will save 15%! The plays or readers' theatre can be used in different ways: 1. All the students can be divided into groups of 6 (or 5) and read through and d
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5th - 8th
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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
5 First Nation Legends (Reader's Theatre)
This bundle from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on First Nation legends in five provinces (Ojibwe - Ontario, Assiniboine - Saskatchewan, Mandan - Manitoba, Algonquin - Quebec, Squamish - British Columbia). Each legend includes a text which explains terms (Assiniboine: Saskatoon berry, travois; Squamish: potlatch), the origin of natural phenomena (Ojibwe: North America) or beliefs (Mandan: spirits; Algonquin: animals). Each legend is also followed by a summary of two other legends on
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5th - 8th
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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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Screenplay Bundle | New France and British North America | The Complete Series
Looking for a new approach to Grade 7 Canadian History? Make lessons for your students more engaging by introducing this script from my collection of short, historical-fiction screenplays written for young Canadians! Whether your students act them out, or simply take turns reading the parts, setting a storyline within an actual, historical event is likely to entertain the most apathetic of pre-teens and adolescents, giving them an appreciation of their country's fascinating past!
This is the
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7th - 10th
Types of Government (Terms) of Canada Play or Readers' Theatre
This Types of Government (Terms) of Canada Play or Readers’ Theatre: can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores types and terms of government, especially Canada’s. The props are easily accessible and the humour will appeal to the students. When I tested t
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5th - 8th
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Canadian Federal Government Play or Readers' Theatre for Social Studies
This Canadian Federal Government Play or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit explores the 3 levels of government and their leaders, the 3 branches of government, various services, laws, the role of pages, governor generals, ministers and the P
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5th - 8th
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Canadian Municipal Government Play or Readers' Theatre
This Canadian Municipal Government Play or Readers’ Theatre: can serve as an introduction to our system of local government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit, for grades 5-8, explores the Municipal government and their leaders, various services and the town hall. The props are easily accessible and the humour will appeal t
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5th - 8th
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GOUVERNEMENT MUNICIPAL DU CANADA - Théâtre des Lecteurs
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT MUNICIPAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an INTRODUCTION to our system of LOCAL government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our local political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit explores the municipal level of government and their leaders, various services, their roles, and responsibilities. The props are easily accessible and
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5th - 8th
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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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Battle of the Plains of Abraham Reader's Theatre
This is a reader's theatre script that tells the story of the Battle of Plains of Abraham from both the British and French point of view. Characters include General Wolfe and his staff, General Montcalm, Governor Vaudreuil, and Bishop Pontbriand, as well as several regular soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It also included two narrator roles who explain the historical context for each scene. I wrote this while teaching my Grade Five class in Vancouver, BC. They really enjoyed it and found
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5th - 12th
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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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5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
This bundle entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on sacred elements in 5 First Nation legends. Each legend also includes a text which explains the sacred element in question (PRINCIPLES: circle, number 4, dreams, PLANTS: tobacco, three sisters - beans, corn, squash), a summary of two other legends on the same theme at the end of the document as well as discussion questions. The titles and basic plot lines are the following: SACRED PRINCIPLESLe capteur de rêves (Ojibwe
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6th - 9th
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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
The Weight of Memory
Engage your students in Remembrance Day with four original poems arranged into readers theatre scripts and tableaux outlines! Great for students to be able to work on as a whole class or in smaller groups. Respond to the poems through art and have them reflect on what they created. Students can draw, colour, paint etc. in response to the poem and could even use the included template to inspire a larger poster. Writing in Role. Using the included image as a prompt and guiding questions, have your
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5th - 8th
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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
Interview the Loyalists! Settling into Canada.
Canadian History: The Loyalists – Interview the 4 Loyalists.
- Hannah Ingraham
- David George
- Thayendanegea
- Hans Winger
"Who were the Loyalists?" This Fun interview will introduce the 4 Loyalists to your students. It covers the Loyalists during the Revolution and their resettlement in Canada.
Have fun with your students and invite 4 Loyalists to the classroom to get a small glimpse into their lives.
Options for playing this out:
1. Choose 4 students to choose a part. Have them read over t
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5th - 8th
Orange Shirt Day Skit - Orange Shirt Day Assembly Presentation
This short skit is designed to be used as part of an Orange Shirt Day Assembly. It presents information about residential schools in Canada and the story of Orange Shirt Day in a manner that can be easily understood by elementary school students. It has roles for five students and should run three to five minutes long.
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3rd - 7th
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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Louis Riel and John A Macdonald Rap Battle Play
Educators enjoy this creative, hilarious, well-written student script which is a fully versed Rap Battle Covering the lives of Louis Riel and John A Macdonald's conflicted past through Canadian Confederation and the Red River Rebellion. Two lead parts and 4 student actors. This would be an excellent in-class readers' theatre or you could perform for the school as all YouTube links for tech have been included.
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5th - 12th
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