Critical thinking government scripts

This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the American Revolution! 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 Boston Tea PartyAct II: The Battle at Lexington and ConcordAct III: The Second Continental CongressAct IV: Washington Crossing the Delaware Act V: Drafting the Treaty of ParisEach act includes discussion questions. There is a quiz for studen

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Government, Informational Text, Oral Communication

Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle!

Reader's Theater: Branches of Government (intermediate grades)

Created by

JB Creations

Students will bring the 3 branches of our government to life in this whole class script of We the People! The fast moving script reviews the roles and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in a fun, relaxed way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core standards such as fluency and ex

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Scripts, Simulations

Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade

Roaring 20's/ Great Depression Reader's Theater

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This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater for the Roaring 20's/ Great Depression! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource is great for teaching students about life in America during the the 1920's and 1930's. 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: "Buy Now, Pay Later" (Consumer Economy)Act II: The

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government

Also included in: Complete American History Reader's Theater Bundle

Mock Trial: People vs. Woodstock

Created by

Nathan Brown

I searched and searched for a good Mock Trial to use with my govt. students. After not finding what I wanted, I created my own.This document contains everything you need. It includes all witness statements, handouts, info on presenting the different aspects of the trial.The project takes about a week of class time.

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Scripts

Social Pragmatic Language Group Bundle 4 large products

Created by

SLP Runner

I'm excited to offer you this huge money-saving pragmatic/social group bundle (95 pages) of four of my top selling products: Taking Perspective Safebook Social-Pragmatic Language Rubrics Ice Cream Emotions See Preview This bundle is a great savings from purchasing the products separately. You will receive Teacherspayteachers credit for providing feedback. Thanks, Jen

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, School Counseling, Speech Therapy

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Scripts, Lesson

Pony Express - Readers' Theater

Created by

MJcreations

Your students will have fun learning about the Pony Express with this readers' theater script. What a great way to practice oral reading fluency and learn about the important events that shaped our nation. Included are three task cards and two activity sheets. Check out the Preview! Also Available: Lewis and Clark Expedition Civil War Oregon Trail Boston Tea Party If you would like to "Follow Me," you will receive notifications on the TpT homepage when I have posted a new product. Find the g

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Arts & Music, Government, U.S. History

Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Created by

Kids Center Stage

This patriotic performance is full of US facts and history! This performance package can be used to create a great culminating event for your Social Studies History and Government unit, or for a Patriotic Holiday show! Perfect for a Veterans Day or Presidents Day music program.Performance is so memorable for children! When you can connect a performance to academic content as this one does... they will remember it forever.This script is simple and versatile. It can be used year after year in diff

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Grades:

K - 5th, Not Grade Specific

Types:

CCSS:

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Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers' Theatre

Created by

The Artsy French Teacher

This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. If you buy it in the BUNDLE, you will save 15%! The plays or readers' theatre can be used in different ways: 1. All the students can be divided into groups of 6 (or 5) and read through and d

Subjects:

Canadian History, Drama, Government

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Government, Reading, Writing

Branches of Government - Readers' Theater

Created by

MJcreations

These two-part scripts outline the duties of the three branches of government. Students will learn how this system of checks and balances works for our government. Included with each script are task cards and activities that require students to use higher-level thinking skills that meet Common Core Standards. Check out my historical line of readers' scripts: Boston Tea Party, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Civil War, and Oregon Trail. In order to open the links below, highlight the link, rig

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Task Cards

Medical SLP: Mini-Safety Lessons For Patients in SNF/LTC/AL

Created by

Speech and Language Therapy Cafe by LING

Why mini-lessons on safety?-In my 10 years as a medical SLP working in the various sites such as the SNF, LTC, and Memory Units in AL/IL facilities, mini-lessons were the most effective tool I utilized with my patients with mild cognitive deficits and early stages of Dementia who had limited safety awareness. -However, I could never find lessons that were critical and pertinent to my patients immediate needs. So 10 years ago I made this set of mini-lessons which I continue to utilize to this day

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

WINTER ELA BRAIN TEASER ACTIVITIES - grade 5 6 7 8 fun winter lessons

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

Banish the winter blahs with these no-prep, high interest 30% off winter-themed brain teaser activities! The activities are perfect as brain breaks, for morning work, do-nows, or for fast finishers. The comprehension mysteries stretch students' reading strategies, while still having fun. None of the resources refer to Christmas. They are inclusive, and can be used throughout the winter season. January fun? Sorted! February fun? Ditto! At $4.30 off, it's even fun for your wallet. You get the wint

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Winter

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games, Scripts

Science Discussion Starters

Created by

Teaching and so Fourth

Science Scaffolds for Discussion This product includes 11 science discussion starter posters. Black&White + Color Included When scientists share their ideas, they may say ... I noticed ____. My data shows ____. I think ___ because ___. I wonder ___. I observed ____. When scientists respond to others, they may say ... Can you explain to me? What do you think? What evidence do you have? Are you saying _____? I agree with ___ because ____. I respectfully disagree because ____.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Science

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Posters

BUNDLE OF 4 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT PLAYS OR READERS' THEATRE EN FRANÇAIS

Created by

The Artsy French Teacher

This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre EN FRANÇAIS can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. If you buy it in the BUNDLE, you will save 15%!The plays or readers' theatre can be used in different ways: 1. All the students can be divided into groups of 6 (or 5) and read throug

Subjects:

Drama, en Français, Government

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Drama, en Français, Government

LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS

Created by

The Artsy French Teacher

This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores the 3 levels of government and their leaders, the 3 branches of government, various services, laws, the role of pages, governor generals, ministers

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Scripts

Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater

Created by

The Teacher's Prep

Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school. Included in this resource: 1. 3 page script for 6-7 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes) 2. 5 discussion prompts Please take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Scripts, Simulations

Reader's Theater: Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities

Created by

JB Creations

Bring the rights and responsibilities of US Citizenship to life with this 18 character script Reader’s Theater! By weaving a story around strong, accurate facts, students will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a productive citizen of our country in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 18 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts wi

Subjects:

Drama, Government, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Scripts

Also included in: Westward Expansion in America: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade

Mindfulness Bundle for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Created by

Shira

FINALLY! A Mindfulness program that works with young learners (ages 3-6) This resource is intended for teachers of young students who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. This Bundle contains 3 different ways to introduce mindfulness in a realistic, interactive way. Part One: Mindful Moments- Scripts for teachers to have mindfulness mediations with their young learners. These are not 10 minute meditations, but rather "moments" that focus st

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Problem Solving

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Scripts, Lesson

Types of Government Reader's Theater

Created by

Government, Social Studies - History, World History

This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for types of government! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource includes information about theocracies, dictatorships, monarchies, and democracies! 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: Divine Leaders (Theocracies in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Ch

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Also included in: Government Reader's Theater Bundle!

Three Branches of Government Reader's Theater

Created by

This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the three branches of government in the United States of America! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource includes information about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, as well as checks and balances. 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 act

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Also included in: Three Branches of Government Activity Bundle

Early American History Reader's Theater Bundle

Created by

This resource contains five complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students for American History! The plays in this product cover the Age of Discovery/ Exploration, the American Revolution, The Founding Fathers, A New Nation, The War of 1812, and Industry and Inventors! Each play is a 5-Act, 25-role Reader's Theater script. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a grea

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Government, Reading, Social Studies - History

Story of the U.S. Constitution - Readers' Theater Script for Constitution Day

Created by

My Reading Resources

September 17 is Constitution Day. Principals and administrators love that this readers' theater script for fifth grade and above can help fulfill your requirement to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution and engage students in reading at the same time. Readers theater motivates and engages readers. Used for fluency instruction, it is a proven research-based reading strategy (best practices) that provides a context for authentic reading and re-reading. The script has 19 speakin

Subjects:

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, Literature

Also included in: Bundle: Readers' Theater for Older Students (Grades 4-8)

David, David Goes to School, Back to School, Beginning of the School Year

Created by

Veronica Sigala

David, David Goes to School by David Shannon, Back to School, Beginning of the school year. Self to Text Connection of David Goes to School by Veronica Sigala Back to School! This David Goes to School literacy unit is a great way to establish or revisit your classroom rules. Have fun at the beginning of the school year making self to text connections with the book David Goes to school by David Shannon. Then, create a behavior anchor chart for the classroom! Students will have the opportunity to

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Scripts

Fall Adapted Book | WH Questions | Mia Loves the Fall

Created by

Ms Toni's Speech Tools

Mia Loves the Fall WH Questions interactive book is part of a book series of how Mia celebrates holidays and seasons. Fall is her favorite season. Read along as she participates in fall activities.This interactive book is a perfect tool for students to practice answering various who, what, where and where questions. The book includes 8 pages with text and pictures, a corresponding question for each page, and picture choices for answering each question.This book is easy to use. Read each page wit

Subjects:

Autumn, Critical Thinking, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - K

Types: