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Women's History Month other (performing arts) scripts
The Secret Soldier American Revolution Read Aloud Play
A great resource for Women's History Month! Engage your students in the American Revolution with this historically-accurate play based on the life of Deborah Samson, the first woman to serve in the U.S. military. Near the end of the Revolutionary War, Samson disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army, serving with valor for nearly a year. Originally published in the Nov/Dec. 2102 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and reprinted in the March 2013 issue of Scope, this play
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4th - 7th
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar - music program for K & 1st grade
This program is built around the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." The story follows a caterpillar on his journey to becoming a butterfly. I used the text of the story as the lines for speaking parts (the book text is NOT included with this purchase for copyright reasons). This book may be available at your local library if you do not wish to purchase it. The vocabulary of the book is appropriate for younger grade levels, as well. I used all of the folk songs included here, as well as a few co
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PreK - 2nd
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A Whoville Christmas - A Skit/Play for School Groups
Christmas in Whoville was written by Michele K. Garza, principal of a small Texas school. The play was written for elementary students in grades Pk through 5th.
The play takes place the Christmas after "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". The Grinch joins the Whos in celebrating Christmas, from decorating the tree to the Roast Beast feast. Of course, he can’t help to act up a bit!
Written in rhyme, it is easy for the students to memorize their parts. There are 27 speaking parts including the Gri
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PreK - 5th
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - music program for K & 1st grade
This program is built around the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" The story lists a bunch of different animals and colors as it goes along. Each animal has a song of its own. I used the text of the story as the lines for speaking parts (the book text is NOT included with this purchase for copyright reasons). I used all of the folk songs included here, as well as a few copyrighted songs that are listed, as well. I have included sheet music to a few alternate songs that may be used
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PreK - 2nd
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Ruby Bridges Reader's Theatre Play
This is a 5 minute interactive play about Ruby Bridges. This play breathes life into the story of Ruby Bridges and allows students to imagine what it would have been like to be in her shoes. This play also includes a teacher's guide and Common Core aligned activities for students. This play and its supporting materials have been updated, revised and edited for clarity.
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2nd - 5th
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Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.I also have these resources you may find of interest:1. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began wi
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5th - 9th
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
The Mitten - music program for 2nd & 3rd grade
This program is built around the book "The Mitten." The story line follows Nicki’s white mitten and all of the animals that end up taking shelter inside of it. I used the text of the story as the lines for speaking parts (the book text is NOT included with this purchase for copyright reasons). I used all of the folk songs included here, as well as a few copyrighted songs that are listed, as well. Approximate run time is 30 minutes with songs and lines. Please enjoy and don't forget to rate! Incl
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K - 5th
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State Test Prep Pirate Skit
In this fun and motivational skit, several bumbling pirates search for treasure on Skull Island, which comically turns out to be Skill Island. The treasure chest contains testing jewels (strategies for test-taking success). Testing strategies are suggested, or you can use your own. In the end, the pirates realize they can no longer sing their regular sea shanties due to their newfound knowledge. 3 colorful and engaging song lyrics PPTs are included for audience sing-alongs. A Pirate's Life for M
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: State Test Prep Skits Bundle
Revolutionary War: Spies- A Visit with Female Agent 355(Culper Spy Ring)Script
American Revolution/ Revolutionary War: Studying the 13 Colonies/Colonial Times? This resource would work great for such a unit of study. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Reader's Theater Scripts, I really had fun developing this play about the Culper Spy Ring and specifically, Agent 355, one of the female member of the organization!During the Revolutionary War, the Culper Spy Ring was organized to work to defeat the British. Agent 355 and other members of the spy organization were very important i
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!
Readers Theater: Harriet Tubman | 3rd-6th Grade | Black History Month
Introducing our Harriet Tubman Reader's Theater activity - a fun and educational way for students in grades 3-8 to learn about the life and accomplishments of this brave and determined woman. Through the script, students will explore the history of slavery and the underground railroad, and discover the importance of freedom, bravery, and determination. With roles for multiple characters, including Harriet, her husband John, and her brother William, students can also practice their acting and pub
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3rd - 6th
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Activities 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade READERS THEATER BUNDLE
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Activities 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade READERS THEATER BUNDLEHere's a great set of readers theater scripts about amazing women in history. A great resource to help celebrate Women's History Month!
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2nd - 5th
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Harold & the Purple Crayon - music program for K & 1st grade
This program is built around the book "Harold and the Purple Crayon." The story line follows Harold's imaginative adventure with his purple crayon. I used the text of the story as the lines for speaking parts (the book text is NOT included with this purchase for copyright reasons). I used all of the folk songs included here, as well as "Puff the Magic Dragon." Approximate run time is 30-40 minutes with songs and lines. Please enjoy and don't forget to rate!Included in this purchase:-Accompanimen
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PreK - 2nd
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Betsy Ross: Fact or Fiction? U.S. History Reader's Theater
The history of the flag of the United States is a compelling story, but historians are divided as to the facts. Did Betsy Ross really create the first flag? This play, which was originally published in my book, Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America, and later reprinted in the January 2002 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine, encourages readers to become history sleuths. It includes the play script, a short reading supplement, a bubble quiz, a comprehension activity built around William Canb
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4th - 7th
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Civil War Readers' Theater | Women's History Month | Wax Museum Play
Doing a history based readers' theater with your upper elementary and Jr. High students is a great way to combine reading and learning about the past. 5 Strong Women is an original Civil War readers’ theater that focuses on 5 women who played important roles in both the North and the South during the American Civil War. Read as part of Women's History Month or as a group wax museum activity. Harriet Beecher Stowe Clara Barton Rose O'Neal Greenhow Elizabeth Van Lew Jenny HodgersUse this script as
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5th - 8th
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A Grumpy Christmas, Christmas Play, Show, Music, Musical, Program
This show has humor, singing, acting, and an opportunity for talent to shine!Storyline: This story is about a grumpy elf name Grumps. He is unhappy that Christmas is just around the corner and tries to cancel Christmas. That’s right! He wants to get rid of Christmas once and for all. However, when he goes to the North Pole, he has a talk with his old pals who help him see what Christmas is all about! Characters needed:GrumpsHollyElfieSnowyElf 1Elf 2Elf 3Elf 4Elf 5Elf 6Additional background elves
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1st - 6th
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Rhyming Veterans Day Script
Don't spend time writing your own rhyming script! I did it for you so you can spend more time planning other parts of your amazing program.By adopting this rhyming script, your Veterans Day program will take on a renewed energy and captivate even the youngest members of the audience!This product aims to provide rhyming speaking parts to enhance the momentum of your Veterans Day program and can be tailored to fit your own traditions or inspire the creation of new ones. This script includes twenty
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PreK - 12th
Elementary Music Program: United We Stand and More! Treble Tree Music
Here is a fun music program for 4th and 5th. I used United We Stand by Jill and Michael Gallina as the main music but added additional songs to round out the program. United We Stand details the forming of the United States with all the key characters. You will need to purchase the resource for $29.99. (links provided) This will be a mainstay in your music collection for years. In addition to the songs in United We Stand, I added the following for this program: The Star-Spangled Banner, We t
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3rd - 6th
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Drama script - The Circus - An assembly item package
Roll up, roll up, welcome to the most amazing show in town. This resource is made for junior primary and includes eight dazzling audio tracks, a script, rhyme, circus pictures, stage directions, a map and easy to follow detailed instructions for the performance. Crazy clowns, awesome acrobats, tremendous tightrope walkers, elegant elephants, hungry horses and we can’t forget the ringmaster. Estimated time of 8 minutes. Children will love it and parents and principals will be taken on one memorab
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K - 3rd
World War 2: Female Pilots(Members of the WASP): A Reader's Theater Script
During WW2, it was very unusual for a woman to be a pilot. When there was a shortage of male pilots due to their being needed in combat, an experimental project was begun where female pilots would be used by the military(although they weren't part of the military) to assist with ferrying aircrafts from the manufacturers to military bases. Female pilots, WomenAir Force Service Pilots,(WASP) also would test repaired planes to see if they were SAFE for male pilots to fly. They also were asked to he
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5th - 9th
Also included in: WOMEN'S HISTORY: A BUNDLE of 10 READER'S THEATER SCRIPTS
Women’s Rights Movement Activity Pack
The goal of this pack is to help your grade 4-6 students learn the main women and men who fought in the Women’s Rights Movement and the events leading up to the 19th Amendment.
Topics Include: suffrage, women’s injustices, the groundbreaking newspaper The Revolution, The Declaration of Sentiments, picketing, and the difficulties faced in order to pass the 19th Amendment.
Activities included:
-A 20 speaking part reader’s theater with historical figures Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony,
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater: Women's History Month and Susan B. Anthony- Grades 3-6
This Reader’s Theater was created because my students LOVE them! I try to make these exciting, while also teaching the kids a thing or two at the same time about History/Social Studies.
In this Reader's Theater, students travel back in time to see Susan B. Anthony giving a speech explaining the importance of equal voting rights. Pieces of the actual speech from 1873 are used in this reader's theater.
The play itself is 7 pages long, and has 5 different parts. I like to either use these reader'
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3rd - 6th
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"Jazz" by Ken Burns - Part 1 Worksheet and Transcript
This is a script, worksheet, and answer key for Part 1 of Ken Burns's "Jazz" Documentary. The script has the questions and answers highlighted and underlined, and I have highlighted the sections that I typically skip with my classes that are less mature (a section on prostitution in New Orleans, for example). There are .docx and PDF versions of both the transcript and the worksheet.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: "Jazz" by Ken Burns - Parts 1-5 Bundle
Composers & Orchestra Week 19 All Cycles for Younger Students
A 30 minute script that introduces the students to active listening. This lesson includes pieces from Brahms, Mussorgsky, Barber, Beethoven, and Saint-Saëns. This lesson can be used in all 3 cycles. This lesson was previously listed at "Week 19 Cycle 2," so if you purchased the cycle 2 edition before 2021, you do not need to re-buy this lesson since it is the same.Three aspects of active listen are covered:Music can tell a story: Students are first guided through short pieces of music to accusto
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PreK - 3rd
Black History Month Activity | Readers Theater | Rosa Parks
This Black History Month OR Women's History Month-Themed Reader’s Theatre is an engaging way to teach your students about Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement, while also helping to improve reading skills and fluency. Your students will enjoy reading and learning about Rosa Parks and the bus boycott of 1955 as they act out the script. What you'll get:A 3-page script with 7 different speaking parts.A front page to color and write the names of the parts 2 worksheets with comprehension questio
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4th - 7th
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