7th grade Halloween european history scripts

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

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Also included in: 50% OFF READERS' THEATER SCRIPTS HOLIDAYS and SEASONS BUNDLE - 10 scripts

Game: Murder at the Manor (mystery party activity)

Created by

Drama, Forensics, Halloween

If you like Game of Thrones, you'll enjoy Murder at The Manor The Earl Henry is dead and without an heir on the eve of the annual tournament and feast. Who could have done such a dastardly deed at the castle? His 4th wife? The traveling minstrel? One of his sisters or a host of other relatives, servants and knights from the realm? Play a suspect and a detective as you investigate the crime set in Medieval Europe. Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to hum drum usual fare and

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students, s

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Scripts, Simulations

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman Reader's Theater

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

The Headless Horseman conjures up images of ghosts and zombies--always engaging topics for young students. But “Sleepy Hollow” is more than just a ghost story. This original script is based on Washington Irving’s 1820 short story of the same name. It was originally published in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and later reprinted in Scope. It also appears in Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2011, Scholastic). It’s aimed at 5th through 7th graders, but a strong 4

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Game: Fairy Tale Wedding (Mystery Activity Package)

Created by

Drama, English Language Arts, Halloween

FAIRY TALE WEDDING MYSTERY ACTIVITY PACKET You are cordially invited to the Fairy Tale Wedding of Prince Charming and Cinderella. Oops! They've been kidnapped! Whodunit? Why? Bring literature to life while writing your own ending to a highly interactive event that immerses students in literary terms and research first hand. After engaging in discussion and research into the fairy tale genre of literature, players take the roles of various fairy tale characters and function as both suspe

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Drama, European History, Religion

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.6.7

, RL.7.7

, RL.8.7

, RL.9-10.7

...

Martin Luther and the Reformation Skit Script

Created by

Lisa Lohmann

Teaching about Reformation Day? Make the life of Martin Luther and the events of the Reformation come alive for kids with this reader's theater script. The skit begins with a brief conversation between two children who are discussing their Halloween costumes, then quickly connects to the other event that is celebrated on October 31: Reformation Day. Information includes:Martin’s childhoodschoolingbecoming a monkthe selling of indulgencesMartin’s realization, after reading scripture, that he

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

English Language Arts, European History, Literature

Beowulf (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)

Created by

Zachary Hamby

Want your students to experience everyone's favorite Anglo-Saxon epic in a brand-new way? This 34-page adaptation of Beowulf is made up of three 35-minute Reader's Theater script-stories designed for grades 7-12.Each script-story has its own teacher guide with anticipatory questions, relevant background information, story summary, connections, teachable terms, and discussion questions.Also check out my Beopoem assignment (a Beowulf spin on writing a biopoem).

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

European History, Middle Ages, Social Studies - History

Middle Ages/ Medieval Europe Reader's Theater

Created by

The Lit Classroom

This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Middle Ages/ Medieval Europe! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Early Medieval Europe (Charlemagne/ The Vikings) Act II: The Feudal SystemAct III: The Church and the CrusadesAct IV: Revival and Technology Act V: The Later Middle Ages (Fam

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Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Scripts

Also included in: World History Reader's Theater Bundle

Don Quixote (Reader's Theater Script-Story + Teacher Guide)

Created by

Zachary Hamby

Is he a noble champion of knightly values or a demented old man? The aged knight Don Quixote is both hilarious and heartbreaking, and his refusal to see the world as it really is can be both inspiring and frightening. His misadventures have become immortal. Ultimately, the story grapples with the question: Which is better: illusion or reality? Fascinating readers for generations, Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote has been called the first novel.This Reader's Theater script-story dramatizes some

Subjects:

English Language Arts, European History, Spanish

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.9-10.2

, RL.9-10.3

Game: The Will Murder Mystery activity/script & lesson plans

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Drama, Forensics, Halloween

THE WILL MURDER MYSTERY ACTIVITY When rich old Mrs. Wetherington dies the family and staff are shocked, not at her death (after all she was old and many people wanted her dead) but at her will. The bulk of the estate would go to the person who fingered her murderer. Skeletons in closets, blackmail and underhanded dealings all abound at the family estate as everyone points fingers and declares their innocence. Mystery activities are an engaging alternative to hum drum get togethers, typical drama

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

HALLOWEEN DRAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL FUN

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

30% off! Halloween can be CRAAAZY in ELA and drama Middle School lessons. The two fun mystery Readers' Theater scripts, and the 32 impromptu Halloween public speaking topics will funnel your grades 5-8 students' candy crazed energies positively! The Mystery of the Halloween Thieves is set on October 31. The Mystery of the Haunted House is set a few weeks before Halloween, and thus could be used before or after Halloween if time runs out. Both scripts focus on Middle School students and their fun

Subjects:

Drama, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

European History, Social Studies - History, World History

Renaissance and Reformation Reader's Theater

Created by

The Lit Classroom

This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Literary Classics (Dante/ Shakespeare)Act II: Legendary Artists (Leonardo da Vinci/ Michelangelo)Act III: Scientific Advancements (Copernicus/ Kepler) Act IV: Marti

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Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Scripts

Also included in: World History Reader's Theater Bundle

Game: Who Shot Prospector Pete (Murder Mystery activity)

Created by

Forensics, Halloween, U.S. History

Prospector Pete is found shot in the back at his mining claim with a peck of people possibly involved including his wife Betsy, the Raindance Kid, Hoss Steel, Lily Lang Tree (or is it Land Tree?) and many more. Jump right in as a suspect and a detective and figure out who did it. Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to hum drum usual fare and make wonderful drama activities. Add spice to that theater class, family reunion, retreat or birthday/anniversary party. Acting experience and

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

European History, Middle Ages, World History

King John and The Magna Carta: The (Kind Of) Historically Accurate Story

Created by

The History Hero

This is an amusing script for a class play revolving around King John and the signing of the Magna Carta. It is loosely based on actual events and examines grievances many barons had with the King, including habeas corpus, taxation, and wartime duties, among others. The script includes 12 characters and is infused with humor, as its designed to be both entertaining and informative. Also included is an exit ticket to check for understanding. The play file is editable as well. Check out these oth

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Scripts

Also included in: Medieval Europe Middle Ages Bundle

Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween

Created by

WonbyOne

In this book, there are 6 reader's theaters. They were written for Halloween. The scripts always look MUCH better on paper than it does in the advert on this webpage. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet. Scripts are: Franken Cranky, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips, Shhhh, The Corn Has Ears, The Witch's New Broom, and Which Witch is Which. The booklet gives you 6 for $8. When you buy them individually they cost $2

Subjects:

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Grades:

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

The Triangle Trade and The Middle Atlantic Passage

Created by

Diane YalePeabody

Offer your students a visual introduction to the slave trading that took place for nearly 300 years between Europe, Africa and the Americas. This slide show on “The Triangle Trade and the Middle Passage” has dramatic illustrations and is accompanied by 8 pages of detailed notes with over 90 facts that you can use to narrate the 22-slide presentation. Areas covered by the slide show include:Atlantic trade routesCapturing and selling African slavesConditions and death on slave shipsSlave auctionsW

Subjects:

African History, European History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scripts

Viking-themed Readers' Theater Lesson Plan Activities: Fluency, Vocab, Similes

Created by

Readers Theater Fast and Funny Fluency

Vikings - Readers' Theater Activity Pack: "Snori & the Giant": Snori the Viking would have a lot easier time fetching milk if a giant hadn't just eaten his cow.* * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater activity pack is also available in two different discounted bundles of scripts, activity packs, and readers' theater poetry collections:*READERS' THEATER MEGA BUNDLE OF SILLINESS*READERS' THEATER BUNDLE OF FUNNY FLUENCY SCRIPTS* * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater activity pack makes a fun

Subjects:

Drama, European History, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RF.3.4

, RF.4.4

...

Also included in: Funny Readers' Theater Fluency Scripts & Activities Bundle for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Making Inferences - Creative Teaching Packet

Created by

The SPinnovative Classroom

This 46 page packet is filled with everything you need to teach your students about the art of making inferences. The activities are fun to do and will have your students actively involved. Each activity taps into the learning styles of all your student. It can be used at ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR! It's awesome to use around Halloween, as the story is suspenseful....and the inference activities are great mysteries!The packet includes:-The Widow's Broom Readers' Theater Script (2 characters i

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

Five French Halloween Plays Bundle (French Reader's Theatre)

Created by

Chez Nathalie

This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of five original Halloween Plays. The titles and basic plot lines are the following:Le concours des maisons hantées: Twin brothers brag that their haunted house is the scariest in the village. One day, two friends suggest a contest… Les fantômes imprudents: A man notices two ghosts in a cemetery playing a game of « boules ». Chaos ensues following the discovery.La fête d’Halloween: The Halloween characters go to a party to meet some

Subjects:

en Français, Halloween, Reading

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Printables, Scripts

Shakespeare For Elementary

Created by

Doug Hinkle

Seven of Shakespeare's most popular plays edited down for upper elementary and middle school students. These scripts are ready for performance, with an estimated run time of 40-60 minutes. A glossary is included for student or teacher use. I have personally used each of these scripts with my fifth graders over the past 15 years, and find them to bring a great deal of excitement to the study of the Bard's works. The titles included are: Macbeth, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth

Subjects:

Drama, European History, Reading

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Teach with Mark and Elyse

French Revolution Reader's Theater - The Reign of Terror - CCSS

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This is a fun Reader's Theater activity in which students use a 17-page script to act out the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror." The resource does not require props or rehearsing, but students may get creative as they get into it. The script covers a review of the causes of the French Revolution and focuses mainly on the dramatic events that unfolded during the radical phase. The script is divided by three scenes. There are 9 individual roles altogether and the rest of the class can function

Subjects:

European History, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types: