Ancient history scripts for Microsoft Word

The Flight of Icarus - Small Group Reader's Theater

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This is a small group reader's theater is for 4-5 students. This is a Greek tragedy and is based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Daedalus is an inventor and very very smart. He builds King Minos a labyrinth and, after it is finished, the king decides to get rid of him. He locks Daedalus and Icarus in the labyrinth that Daedalus made him. Daedalus know the labyrinth well and he and his son escape. They go into hiding and come up with a plan to get away from the island where King Minos lives.

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4th - 12th

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Hades Goes to Court for Kidnapping - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater

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This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone and tricked her into becoming his wife. In the script, Hades is in court accused of kidnapping Persephone and forcing her to live with him in the underworld. Demeter, Zeus, and Persephone are also there. Zeus is serving as the judge even though he is Persephone’s dad. They discuss what Hades did – including the way he tricked Persephone into eating something that ties her f

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Activities, Scripts, Centers

Grades:

4th - 12th, Adult Education

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CCSS:

Ancient History, English Language Arts

Epic of Gilgamesh Script Adaptation for Middle and High School (Full Script)

Created by

Park Guthrie

This script was written for middle and high school reader's theatre and class play productions. It is fast-paced, fun, and clean while preserving as much of the original language and plot as possible. It is appropriate for cast sizes between 15 and 40. The play runs between 38 and 45 minutes long. The script includes audience participation elements and an audience script making it highly engaging and perfect for performances for elementary and mixed-age audiences. A sample program and pr

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5th - 9th

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Pandora's Box - Small Group Reader's Theater

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Ancient History, Drama, Gifted and Talented

This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a Greek legend about how trouble came into the world via Pandora's Box. In the script, Zeus is angry with Prometheus and Epimetheus because they gave man fire. He chains Prometheus to a rock and then makes a plan to punish Epimetheus as well. First he has Hephaestus make him a new daughter and names her Pandora. Then he introduces them to each other and suggests they marry. Epimetheus knows there must be a trap but falls in love. They

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5th - 12th, Adult Education

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CCSS:

RL.5.10

The Social Studies Station

, W.5.3

, W.6.3

Roman Emperors: Let's Make a Date

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Everyone's favorite dating show, Let's Make a Date! Students will be chosen as contestants for this dating show (1 girl, 4 boys). The lucky lady will ask the bachelors various questions about themselves, and then will have to choose one to go on a date with. The catch? She is interviewing 4 different Roman emperors, and the audience does not know who they are! The audience and the lady will have to figure out who each person is based on how they answer the questions. 4 emperors included: A

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Ancient History, European History, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 8th

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Meet the Olympians - an Introduction to the Greek Gods

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This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is intended to be an overview of the Greek gods. In the script, Hermes is introducing the audience to the Greek gods when Athena, Hades, and Zeus come to help. Together, they tell everyone about the Olympians. Each of the gods has their own favorites and not-so favorites. As they talk about the other Greek gods the audience will be able to tell who likes who. When the script is finished students will have heard the names of the Greek gods

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4th - 12th

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CCSS:

Ancient History, Reading, Religion

Ancient Israel Moses Readers' Theater

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busybuzzingbees

In this activity, students will participate in a readers' theater about Moses and the 10 Commandments. There are 5 scenes and 5 roles. Students will have time to practice and preform the play to their class. This is a great way to teach the story of Moses and getting students involved.

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5th - 7th

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ShowStoppers Theatre Resources

Greek Chorus Scene

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Help your students master a few facts about Ancient Greek playwrights while giving them the opportunity to chant in a Greek Chorus! This 3-page "talk show format" scene lasts a little over 5 minutes and requires unison in movement, unison in speaking, and a great introduction to Thespis and a few other renowned Greek poets! It's a great "fun" activity for a Greek Theatre unit, and it can be used as a memorized scene or a "reader's theatre" piece. Editable with a checklist rubric for performan

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Ancient History, Drama

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Not Grade Specific

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Also included in: All the Scenes and Prompts Bundle

The Story of the First Marathon - Small Group Readers Theater

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This reader's theater was written for four students. In the script: The students are wondering why all marathons are 26.2 miles long and where marathons came from in the first place. One of them happens to know and tells them about the Greek and Persian war and how a messenger gave his life to warn others. This answers the question of where the marathon came from but not why they are 26.2 miles long. It turns out that the Greeks didn’t choose that length, the royal family of England did when the

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Grades:

5th - 12th

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CCSS:

RL.5.10

Ancient History, Drama, Short Stories

, W.5.3

, W.6.3

Perseus and Medusa Play/Skit Script

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Amna Hussain

This is a short skit that students can perform as part of a Greek mythology unit. Other students can take notes on each of the skits/plays, and there can be a vote at the end for which group performed the skit the most effectively. Students will have fun with these short skits!

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4th - 6th

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Introducing Pan Who Was NOT Called Peter! - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater

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This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of Pan. In the script, Marsha and Cindy missed class so they ask Greg and Peter what they learned about. They are told that the lesson was on a Greek god named Pan and, at first, they think that Pan was actually Peter Pan. Greg and Peter set them straight and tell them the story of how Pan came to be and where the first set of reed pipes came from. The writing prompt at the end asks students whether the nym

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Grades:

4th - 12th

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CCSS:

Ancient History, Drama, Short Stories

Myth of Icarus Short Skit Script

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Amna Hussain

This is a short skit that students can perform as part of a Greek mythology unit. Other students can take notes on each of the skits/plays, and there can be a vote at the end for which group performed the skit the most effectively. Students will have fun with these short skits!

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4th - 6th

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ShowStoppers Theatre Resources

Arthurian Legend: King Arthur's Half-Sisters, a reader's theatre play

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King Arthur's downfall is often attributed to the betrayal of Mordred, his son, or his nephew, depending on the source. This reader's theatre script allows Elaine, one of Arthur's sisters, to tell stories of her other sisters Morgan Le Fay and Morgause, the hatred that they felt toward Arthur, and the way that hatred affected Morgause's son Mordred. The script is loosely based on information included in Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur and T. H. White's The Once and Future King.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Ancient History, European History, World History

Also included in: Arthurian Legend Resources

Writing a Eulogy for a Greek Philosopher

Created by

M and M

This lesson puts the students in the shoes of a friend/family member of an Athenian philosopher. I have a breakdown of the format to successfully write the speech as well as a eulogy for the "recently" deceased Socrates you can use to model the desired outcome for your class.

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7th - 10th

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The Story of the Cornucopia or the Horn of Plenty - Small Group Reader's Theater

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Ancient History, Drama, Thanksgiving

This small group reader's theater was written for 4 students and is used mainly during November for Thanksgiving but - because of its Greek basis - could be used at any time. It is the story of the FIRST cornucopia. In the script, Sam is told that they will be drawing Cornucopias in class today. He tells James and Sonia that he has no idea what one is. So James and Olivia tell him the story. It begins with Kronos, the father of Zeus, who has decided to eat all his children when they are born so

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Grades:

5th - 12th

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CCSS:

RL.5.10

, W.5.3

, W.6.3

The Story of Narcissus - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater

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This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of Narcissus. In the script, A lot of people have come to Nemesis to ask him for vengeance. Narcissus is such a good looking guy that many have fallen in love with him at first sight. When they come to him to tell him of their love, Narcissus is cruel and mocks them. Nemesis agrees to make Narcissus pay. The next day Narcissus gets cut off from his hunting group and finds a clearing with shade and a crystal

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4th - 12th, Adult Education

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CCSS:

Ancient History, Drama, Geography

Drifting Away

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Inchworm Academics

A fun play to act out with your class while learning about the theory of Continental Drifting. My students love Reader's Theater and this is always a hit!

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4th - 8th

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Activities, Scripts, Simulations

Ancient China Geography Play

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Teaching Social Studies

My students love acting out plays and to make learning more interesting, memorable, and fun I have created a play about the geography of ancient China. My students loved this! There is humor within the play but also great information for students to learn.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Geography, World History

Grades:

6th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Cultural Activities

SCRIPT FOR AZTEC CREATION MYTH

Created by

Aline Rosenberg

Looking for a script that ties to your ancient history units? Here is an Aztec Creation Myth script for use as a play or readers' theater in your classroom. The script has flexibility so that you can have just a few students or add more students if you would like (8-15 recommended).

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Ancient History, Drama

Grades:

6th

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Romans Assembly

Created by

Teacher Lemons

Assembly all about the romans, involves a lot of acting and has a line for each child. My year 3 class really enjoyed this and the whole school were interested in Romans the rest of the week. Approriate for y2-y6! Enjoy :)

Subjects:

Ancient History, Drama, World History

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Ancient History, Drama, English Language Arts

Also included in: A years worth of assemblies

CLASS ASSEMBLY: HOW THE SEA BECAME SALTY (LINKS WELL TO THE TOPIC OF MYTHS)

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James Ruddy

Lal Miah is down on his luck but his kind nature brings him fortune in the form of a magic grinder which changes his life. Meanwhile, his evil brother Oobi is terribly jealous and sets about to steal the grinder. And somehow this story of two brothers unfolds to cleverly explain how the sea became salty.A very witty and clever old Indian myth has been retold with humour, music and sound effects.Ready to just print and use.It is suitable for the topic of myths however this story can be used as a

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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Activities, Scripts, English (UK)

CCSS:

SL.6.4

, SL.6.6

, CCRA.L.1

"It's Greek to Me" Talk Show Scene

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ShowStoppers Theatre Resources

This "Oedipus Rex" based fun "talk show" script is a great finisher for a Greek theatre history unit or a unit in which you actually read or cover the Oedipus story or Sophocles' famous play. It is meant to be "tongue-in-cheek" and ridiculously funny, dealing with the family of Oedipus appearing on a "Jerry Springer" style talk show along with the Oracle of Dephi and the uninvited ghost of Jocasta. It can be used as Reader's Theatre or as a student-directed, memorized scene. The packet inclu

Subjects:

Ancient History, Drama, Literature

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Scripts, Rubrics

Also included in: All the Scenes and Prompts Bundle

Epic of Gilgamesh Script Adaptation for Middle and High School---Free Sample

Created by

Park Guthrie

This script was written for middle and high school reader's theatre and class play productions. It is fast-paced, fun, and clean while preserving as much of the original language and plot as possible. It is appropriate for cast sizes between 15 and 40. It includes audience participation elements and an audience script making it highly engaging and perfect for performances for elementary and mixed-age audiences. This is the free sample.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Drama, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.3

, RL.6.7