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7th grade Presidents' Day latin 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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Romulus and Remus: A Roman Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Roman myth tells the story of Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of the war god Mars. Abandoned in the wilderness by their cruel uncle, the twin babies are nursed by a kindly she-wolf, raised by a shepherd, and grow up to be mighty, but contentious, warriors. Their struggles lead to the foundation of Rome.Myths Made Modern: "Romulus and Remus" is a 13-page script-story with parts for 13 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant backgroun
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6th - 12th
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The Aeneid by Virgil: The Journey of Aeneas (A Script-Story Collection)
The poet Virgil's classic Roman epic the Aeneid comes to life in this Reader's Theater script-story collection! Join Aeneas as he journeys from the burning city of Troy in search of a new home for his people. Along the way, he woos the Queen of Carthage, faces off against deadly monsters, and even descends into the Underworld before he complete his quest. Each portion of the Aeneid is adapted into a high-interest script-story, which students can read in conjunction with the original epic poem to
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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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
Five Roman Mythology Skits
Teach your students about ancient Roman and Greek mythology by having them act out the myths themselves! Great for grouping.These skits were written for a Latin Summer Camp for 4th-8th graders, and are suitable to be read/performed by anyone late elementary school and up. Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers will all enjoy them. Skits last 5-10 minutes each. Skits can be performed with as few as 3 actors if doubling of parts is used (which is recommended); around 5 actors per skit is optimal.T
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4th - 12th
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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
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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Latin Play: The Death of Julius Caesar
A script for a short Latin play that depicts Caesar's assassination. The skit was designed for my Latin 1 students to perform in class on the Ides of March after we'd discussed Caesar's career and death. Editable so you can add/remove vocabulary notes as necessary.
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7th - 12th
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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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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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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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A LATIN CLASS DIVERSION - Shakespeare's Pyramus & Thisbe Skit in Latin
YOU CAN MAKE A DRAMATIC DIFFERENCEA fun theatrical project to challenge and exercise students of Latin. This short skit is written in Latin and is a cutting from Shakespearean "Midsummer Night's Dream". This Latin class diversion is perfect for use in the classroom or can be presented on the stage. Increase translation, reading and/or performance skills with this unique Latin script. It is particularly suited for presentation at school assemblies, in classroom use, and/or commencement exercis
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7th - 12th
July 4, 1776: America’s First Birthday
This short U.S. History play is set in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, with ordinary citizens discussing the pros and cons of breaking away from England as the Declaration of Independence is signed inside Independence Hall. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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Meet the President: A Lunch-Time Visit with Abraham Lincoln
A short U.S. History play set on April 14, 1865, in the White House, as President Abraham Lincoln chats with a group of Washington school children on topics of national interest. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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