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8th grade scripts for Easel Activities
READERS THEATER MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN TEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT: STOLEN LAPTOP
This grades 5-8 Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script gives students high-interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing. Drama and ELA fun! "The Mystery of the Stolen Laptop" readers’ theater script requires your students to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The cast list is intended for 8 readers but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded, depending on how many groups you wish to have. PLOTThis funny and engaging 12 page script is about the theft
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5th - 8th
Also included in: DRAMA FUN | MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA GAMES & READERS' THEATER
Cyclops: The Monster in the Cave--Readers Theater from The Odyssey
Includes comprehension activity, key, and teacher notes! Liven up your reading curriculum and satisfy the Common Core with this kid-friendly classroom play based on the 9th book of Homer's The Odyssey. Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, "Cyclops" is suitable for reader's theater or stage performance. Use it to introduce the original text, build fluency, and improve comprehension. Pair it with a Percy Jackson novel as part of a literature circle! Or j
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5th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol reader's theater play script (includes two versions!)
Originally part of the December 1998 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks Magazine, this traditional re-telling of the Ebenezer Scrooge story is perfect for Zoomer's theater, podcast, or classroom play--or add holiday hymns and create a full-fledged stage production. For 10 to 16 participants and innumerable extras. A second version from my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2010 Scholastic) is also included. In it, Scrooge is a woman, Eleanora Scrooge. Two comprehension activities are a
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw gothic masterpiece
Now with comprehension activities and extensions! This adaptation of W.W. Jacobs''s Gothic masterpiece is perfect for grades 5 through 8 (and potentially 4th). Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, use it as fluency-building reader's theater or as as a full classroom production or podcast. This twenty-minute play includes nine pages and parts for up to eleven students. What would you do with three wishes? Readers of the Monkey's Paw learn that those who med
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5th - 8th
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READERS' THEATER END OF YEAR MYSTERY MIDDLE SCHOOL SCRIPT
This Readers’ Theater end of year mystery script will grip both drama and ELA grades 5-8 classes in the last few WILD days before the summer break. It transforms students into whodunit detectives, giving them high-interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension, and even some writing. -- Question sheets and answers are included. -- Quick peer and self assessment forms are included. -- A reading rubric is included.-- Fast finishers will love the coloring, games, and observation activities! NUMB
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5th - 8th
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Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play
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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5th - 9th
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman Reader's Theater
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
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4th - 8th
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10 French Dialogues + Questions for Reading and Speaking Practice
This product is a collection of 10 one-page French dialogues (skits) PLUS post-reading questions on the School theme geared towards a Late Beginner / Early Intermediate level for students learning French as an additional language. These dialogues are an excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input, as well as for distance learning.There are dialogues for 2, 3, and 4 participants. Check out the Preview for the title of each dialogue. Students can take on different roles covering common schoo
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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READERS THEATER HALLOWEEN Mystery Script Activity for Middle School
This Readers’ Theater whodunnit Halloween mystery read aloud script will give students fun scares and giggles. The Mystery of the Halloween Thieves readers’ theater script activity will entertain your students in both grades 5-8 ELA and drama classes. It requires them to use critical thinking skills and make inferences from context clues to reveal the identities of the thieves. The script is intended for about 11 students but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded, depending
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5th - 8th
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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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READERS THEATER SCARY MYSTERY SCRIPT - Haunted House Mystery
This Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script will give Middle School students practice in reading, comprehension and writing, while having lots of ELA and Drama fun. The Mystery of the Haunted House makes your students into 'whodunit' detectives, performing inference tasks and drawing conclusions from four spooky clues. This humorous, realistic script is intended for about 9 students, but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded depending on how many groups you wish to hav
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5th - 8th
Also included in: READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE
READERS THEATER WINTER MYSTERY WHOLE CLASS SCRIPT grade 5 6 7 8
This grades 5-8 Readers’ Theater whole class brain teaser mystery script activity will give your ELA and drama students practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing, while having lots of winter fun. Your students will be 'whodunnit' detectives, performing inference tasks to solve clues. Question sheets and answer keys are included.WHOLE CLASS READERS THEATER SCRIPTS This 10 page script is designed for TWENTY SIX readers! This keeps all of the students together in one place and fosters cl
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5th - 8th
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Radio Drama Play Script The Canterville Ghost Grades 6 to 9 Scary Oscar Wilde
Part of a Bundle Looking for something a lightly scary, but also thought provoking and a classic? Check out Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost radio play script. This adaptation has roles for 15 + students and teaches the history of radio theater. Students strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while performing this play. The Canterville Ghost story by Oscar Wilde concerns a girl who befriends the ghost haunting Canterville Chase mansion and helps him cross over into
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Radio Drama Script| Four Radio Plays and Unit Great for High Engagement!
Read Aloud Plays: Hawthorne's The Birthmark Gothic Reader's Theater
A classic "mad scientist" short story comes to life! Build fluency and meet Common Core Standards with this adaption of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Gothic masterpiece, The Birthmark. It includes comprehension and vocabulary activities and keys. This compelling classroom play was originally published in the Jan. 2013 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, so you can trust it meets a high standard. Whether for reader's theater or stage performance, this six page play has parts for seven actors and is bes
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4th - 9th
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I am Autistic PRINTABLE | Social Narrative & Activity | Autism Acceptance Story
Teach autistic students all about autism in a Neurodiversity-Affirming printable, editable social narrative format, on what it means to be Autistic or have autism! Four differentiated levels are included (with picture supports). Also included are hands on activities. Check out the free sample of level 1 here. These focus on identity first language & neurodiversity-affirming current best practices. It teaches autistic students about the positives of stimming, about sensory needs, and more! Pl
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K - 12th, Adult Education
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READERS THEATER MYSTERY SCRIPT with Elements of Drama Questions
This high interest Readers’ Theater whodunit mystery script activity will give your grades 5-8 students drama and ELA fun! Students will practice reading aloud, comprehension, and reflect on elements of drama using a drama elements anchor chart. "The Mystery of the Crooked Competition" readers’ theater script will require students to perform inference tasks to solve clues. Transform your ELA and drama students into 'whodunit' detectives! This 9 page script is designed for 11 readers, but the num
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5th - 8th
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READERS' THEATER CHRISTMAS MYSTERY SCRIPT for Middle School
This humorous Christmas Readers’ Theater brain teaser whodunnit mystery script activity will give your ELA and drama students fun practice in reading, critical thinking and writing. Perfect for engaging ELA reading or Christmas drama performances for grades 5-8! The Mystery of the Vanishing Presents 9 page script (plus questions and Christmas activities) will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The script is designed for 11 readers but the number
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: CHRISTMAS DRAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL FUN
READERS' THEATER MYSTERY SCRIPT ACTIVITY - Mystery of the Drama Camp Thief
This funny Middle School readers’ theater mystery activity will give your students practice in reading aloud, comprehension, and writing. Making inferences and finding context clues practice AND Drama and ELA whodunnit fun- phew! The Mystery of the Drama Camp Thief is a realistic, 10 page script that will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The cast list has 12 readers but the number of readers can easily be reduced to as few as 7. Doubling up of
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: DRAMA FUN | MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA GAMES & READERS' THEATER
Scary Radio Drama Script The Monkey's Paw Horror Acting Script Interpretation
Part of a Bundle Want to "scare" up some fun learning? Here's a twenty-five minute radio drama script for students is adapted from W.W. Jacob's classic, gothic story, The Monkey's Paw. Through this 45 page resource, teach your students about plot, characterization, foreshadowing, horror while strengthening eading, speaking, listening and acting skills, too! This script has 23 +roles (including crew) and was adapted especially for the classroom. Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, an
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!
10 French Dialogues + Questions Pastimes JOUER À FAIRE DE for Reading + Speaking
Here are 10 French one-page Dialogues (skits) + Post-reading using JOUER À and FAIRE DE for Reading and Speaking Practice on the PASTIMES / SPORTS / ACTIVITIES theme geared towards a Late Beginner / Early Intermediate level for students learning French as an additional language in Core French, French Immersion, or Adult Education French programs. An excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input, as well as for distance learning.Verb tenses used are:présentverbe + infinitifEach dialogue is fo
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4th - 11th, Adult Education
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READERS THEATER CHRISTMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL SCRIPT: CHILLY THE SNOWMAN
This fun winter Readers’ Theater script introduces grades 5-8 students to the TRUE tale of a much loved Christmas character. A lot of fake news surrounds the legend of Frosty the Snowman - including his name - and this amusing script will reveal the real deal. In a merry morality tale, students will learn how Chilly, a cold-hearted snowman, transformed thanks to the kindness of an elf child. This humorous 10 page script (+ questions and seasonal activities) will give students practice in reading
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5th - 8th
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10 French Dialogues + Questions for Christmas (NOËL) - Speaking + Reading
Here are 10 French one-page Dialogues on CHRISTMAS for Reading and Speaking Practice, and a great NO PREP activity for the weeks leading up to Christmas holidays. These dialogues are an excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input as well as for distance learning.Recommended Proficiency Levels:As the holiday addition to my collection of one-page French dialogues, these Christmas dialogues are geared to an Early Intermediate/Intermediate level for students learning French as an additional lan
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4th - 11th, Adult Education
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Funny Skits Teaching Stage Directions
Teach theatre students about stage directions with these fun comedy skits for drama and acting classrooms."Emotional Zones" is about two scientists trying to teach two androids how to feel emotions. For 4 actors (male or female)."Pirates Stage Right" follows a crazy crew of pirates who have to push around their Captain and a tiny ship. For 5 or more actors (male or female)."The Joke Olympics" presents the matholypmics where mathletes compete, solving funny math problems. For 8 actors (male or f
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Juneteenth Readers Theater
Perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and comes embedded with discussion prompts and historic photos. It’s the narrative of ten-year old Tyree during the Civil War. Tyree believes whatever her masters say. But when Tyree’s brother, Sweet Walter, arrives with a band of Union soldiers to tell her the war is over, she and her family experience their day of Jubilee, the day they know freedom for the fi
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4th - 8th
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