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Government scripts under $5
Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison 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 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease 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 Teaching!
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
American Revolution Reader's Theater
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
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle!
Roaring 20's/ Great Depression Reader's Theater
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
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Complete American History Reader's Theater Bundle
Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater
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
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7th - 10th
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Reader's Theater: Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities
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
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion in America: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Types of Government Reader's Theater
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
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Government Reader's Theater Bundle!
Three Branches of Government Reader's Theater
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
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Three Branches of Government Activity Bundle
Texas Pledge Reader's Theater and Posters
Help students understand the Pledge to the Texas Flag with posters, a reader's theater script, a matching activity, and a short assessment. Students can also design their own Texas Pledge poster. A great way to integrate language arts and social studies!Check out the preview for a closer look at all that's included.The following items are included:• The Texas Pledge Reader's Theater with 9 speaking parts (2 pages)• Pledge to the Texas Flag poster, in color (1 page)• Pledge to the Texas Flag colo
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4th
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Cold War Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater for the Cold War! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource is great for teaching students about the Cold War, including causes, effects, and important events.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: Containing Communism (Marshall Plan/ Berlin Airlift)Act II:
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Complete American History Reader's Theater Bundle
Mock Trials for 4th grade
Transform your classroom into a courtroom with a Mock Trial. Bring government to life with this real world experience.
This unit will show you how to use actual social studies standards to create a trial in your class.
Students will become attorneys, witnesses, defendants and bailiffs.
Everything you need is right here in this file. Three cases: Native American Tribe vs. European Explorer, White Star Line (Titanic) vs. USA, East India Tea Company vs. Sons of Liberty.
I do this every year and w
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4th
The Three Branches of Government: Reader's Theatre Script on the Judicial Branch
Help your students to better understand the judicial branch with this fun, yet educational reader's theatre script.
Important vocabulary words are presented throughout the script and students are given the opportunity to decide the verdict!
Thank you!
Fabulous Fun in Fourth
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4th - 7th
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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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Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier Reader's Theater
In this short play, students will learn about a major landmark Supreme Court case! The Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.
Included in this resource:
1. 4 page script for 9 students (estimated time: 7-10 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!
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7th - 10th
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U.S. Constitution:Reader's Theater Script(James Madison"Father of Constitution")
Constitution Day is September 17th each year, except if the date falls on a Sunday. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution and/or for Constitution Day!Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madison(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
Founding Fathers Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Founding Fathers! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource includes information about the Founding Fathers- Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay! 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
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Early American History Reader's Theater Bundle
Charter Rights Reader's Theater
Are you teaching Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms? This product is for you!This product includes 4 reader's theater scripts of different Supreme Court cases that exemplify different charter rights. Your students will love bringing these cases to life and connecting how the supreme court and the charter impact Canadians daily life. Cases covered:Case #1 - Justine Blainey (Equality Rights)Case #2 - Richard Sauvé (Voting Rights)Case #3 - Jim Keegstra (Free Speech)Case #4 - Steve Powley (Tre
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6th - 9th
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Anti-Rent Wars Skit with Vocabulary & Questions
Teach your students about the Anti-Rent Wars (1839-1845) with an engaging historical skit! This often-overlooked piece of history is an inspiring tale of farmers rising up against their oppressors to reform the unfair land-owning system that had been in place across New York State since colonial days. It shows students how the next generation of every day Americans were inspired by the American Revolution to improve their lives. What is Included: Vocabulary words and definitions to help students
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7th - 10th
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1967 Referendum ACTIVITY SCRIPT - Role Play and Drama in Civics Constitution
Whether wanting a fun revision of previous content or still needing to refine understanding of how a referendum works, this resource is for you!Students split into groups and receive one scene and one step of the referendum process. They practice their scene and then come together to perform as a class, one phase of the referendum process at a time.ツ ★ This product is one of an all-inclusive ' Government, Justice and Democracy' bundle with ready-to-go lessons, a unit plan, assessments, hands on
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6th - 9th
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Reader's Theater: Writing the Constitution
This product contains a script of dialogue representing the debates during the Constitutional Convention. It is not intended to be 'historically accurate' but gives a general representation about the debates held during the convention (although the positions of the characters are held true to their position during the convention). I developed this as a way to engage my 'reluctant' readers in the content and provide them with some fluency practice. The script has 12 characters, so most of my s
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5th - 8th
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Government Readers Theater Elementary Scripts Three Branches Constitution & More
Teach Government to Elementary Students Through Reader's Theater, which teaches about the Three Branches of Government, Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence. Bring your classroom to life and let kids teach kids. Great reading and speaking practice. You can do Reader's Theater in small groups or to perform for the class.Five plays (3-4 pages each) include roles for 4-7 kids:"The Birth of Our Constitution" recounts the historical events leading to the creation of the United
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3rd - 5th
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Government Readers Theater Elementary Scripts Three Branches Constitution & More
Teach About the Pledge of Allegiance or Flag Salute to Elementary Students Through Reader's Theater, which teaches about the Pledge, What It Means and How to Pledge Properly.Bring your classroom to life and let kids teach kids. Great reading and speaking practice. You can do Reader's Theater in small groups or to perform for the class.Four plays (4-6 pages each) include roles for 4-9 kids:History of the Pledge of Allegiance - “The Birth of the Constitution”Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance - “Un
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2nd - 5th
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Rights and Responsibilities Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for rights and responsibilities! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource includes information about multiple government and civics topics! 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: The Age of Reason (The Enlightenment) Act II: The Bill of RightsAct I
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Government Reader's Theater Bundle!
Freedom of Religion First Amendment Separation of Church & State - ACT-IT-OUT
Your students will love this creative group activity that will help them understand the separation of church and state related to the First Amendment: Freedom of Religion. As students act in and listen to the play they will complete the corresponding worksheet. Includes both print and digital versions.Buyer Feedback:I cannot like this resource enough! My students were fantastic during the Act-it-Outs. They really enjoyed the plays and students who are normally quiet were eager to discuss their
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9th - 12th
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Founding of America: A (kind of) Historically Accurate Story- Enlightenment
I wrote the script for this after students requested that we do another play in class. Even students who shy away from the spotlight and being in front of the class have been eager to participate in another play. This play takes place in 1774 and centers around 31 year old Thomas Jefferson and 70 year old Benjamin Franklin as they discuss the impending war with England and how they should go about declaring independence. They decide to summon the spirits of deceased Enlightenment philosophers, w
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6th - 12th
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