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3rd grade oral communication drama simulations
Reader's Theater: Boston Tea Party
This is a great reader's theater script to introduce/reinforce the importance of the Boston Tea Party as a major event in our history leading to the American Revolution. In addition, it's great practice in the areas of expression and fluency. The following play script contains 23 individual parts, but can be easily adapted for a class of any size. I have ranked the parts by size (long, medium, short) in order to make it easier to differentiate parts for all levels of readers. In addition, I h
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Taxation without Representation! Simulation & Reader's Theater
Students will actively engage in this hands on activity that was developed to give students a solid understanding of the unfair taxing practices on the colonists by the British in 1773. Students will participate in various roles to simulate how the feelings and actions resulting from this time in history ultimately led to the beginning of their fight for independence!√ Purchase this within my American Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities to save money!Please visit my store (JB Creations) for
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Reader's Theater: Life in Colonial America! (+activities)
Bring key characteristics of Colonial America alive with this leveled set of 3 reader’s theater scripts featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life! Focus on differentiation by matching reading levels with the different scripts. Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
Are you looking for a creative way to have your students graders explore myths, legends, and traditional tales for 4th and 5th grade Language Arts? Let this collection of classic American literature Reader’s Theaters engage students in fluency & expression while at the same time meeting a key Common Core reading benchmark! This bundle includes my 7 best selling sets of DIFFERENTIATED scripts on Native American tribes, Greek Myths, Aesops' Fables, Classic Fairy Tales, American Tall Tales, Tra
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3rd - 6th
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Social Skills Unit based on My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook
This mini-unit is designed to teach and review with students the importance of being polite, respectful friends by not interrupting. Taking turns is an important life skill that students need to practice and learn. The unit can be used to teach and/or review with students in pre-K through 5 grade at any level, including a great resource for special education. The book "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook is a great addition to this unit, but is not required for this unit to be successful.
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PreK - 5th
Reader's Theater: Native American Myths & Legends
With this differentiated reader’s theater set, students will engage in 4 traditional Native American legends and myths that helped to explain the natural world to our early ancestors!! √ Click HERE to SAVE 25% on this resource with my Reader’s Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!ABOUT THIS PRODUCTEach play is based on 4 traditional myths and legends that students will be able to compare and contrast; helping to meet the CCSS: RL.4.9. Compare and contrast the treatment of s
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
The Mystery of Harris Burdick Simulation
Engage your students in an exciting mystery simulation based on Chris Van Allsburg's book (The Mysteries of Harris Burdick) where YOU become the Chief of Police, and your students become first-rate detectives! Students will delve into a mystery that at first seems to have no solution, but through open-ended questioning and investigation through role-play, your students will come to a conclusion and arrest the culprit — maybe.
Every mystery is different since the students use their creativity to
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3rd - 7th
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Reader's Theater: Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (differentiated scripts!)
Focus on differentiation while meeting several Common Core Reading standards! This reader’s theater set features the popular tall tale of Paul Bunyan written on 3 separate reading levels for a total of 3 scripts! Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challenge students with tier 2 vocabulary and
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3rd - 6th
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Reader's Theater: 13 Colonies-Life in a New England Colony!
Bring key characteristics of the 13 colonies to life with this FREEBIE Reader’s Theater script featuring the New England Colonies! This is part of a leveled set of 3 reader’s theater featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life plus additional comparison activities! This freebie script contains 6 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! This activity helps integrate Social Studies history content with Language Arts common core s
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3rd - 6th
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Reader's Theater: Explorers in the New World
Bring the voyages of the New World Explorers to life with this set of 3 Reader’s Theater scripts! Each play, focusing on Ferdinand Magellan, Henry Hudson, and the Vikings, features 3 different reading levels (12 scripts in all) to focus on differentiation. Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions chall
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Reader's Theater Bundle of Ohio Social Studies Scripts! (4th grade)
A perfect resource for your 4th grade Ohio Social Studies classroom! Make history come alive with these 6 Reader’s Theater scripts taken from the pages of Ohio’s rich history! These original plays contain up to 20 parts each featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will actively participate in key Ohio Social Studies standards such as the War of 1812, Tecumseh, the Northwest Ordinance, Ohio becoming a State, Immigration, a
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3rd - 6th
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Simulations In The Classroom: The Assembly Line
Simulations are composed of an introduction or briefing, the simulation itself, and a debriefing that gets at critical thinking and reflection. They provide students with an active role that focuses on and helps bring to life a historical event, character, or concept. The concept of an ASSEMBLY LINE is experienced as students work individually and then cooperatively to make a car. This simulation has been successfully used in the classroom. It is fairly easy, involves little to no cost, and c
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3rd - 6th
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Tuesday by David Wiesner Socratic Seminar Plan + Extras
Need a way to creatively reach your student's Speaking and Listening standards? Want to assess ALL students based on their thoughts and not what they are able to write down? Socratic Seminar is an amazing way to assess student understanding and find holes in it, too. In addition, students who have difficulty with writing, but are able to verbalize their thinking will find an even playing field.
This seminar on David Wiesner's book, Tuesday, is meant for younger students. I have used it as earl
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K - 4th
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The Sensory Self-Regulating Zone Pack
The Sensory Self-Regulating Zone Pack is a comprehensive 42-page resource designed to support the self-regulation of primary school-aged children. Tailored specifically for teachers and support officers within schools, this pack provides everything needed to create a dedicated space where children can effectively manage their emotions and behaviors.Key Features:Detailed Instructions and Examples: Step-by-step guidance on setting up the Sensory Self-Regulating Zone, complete with visual examples
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PreK - 6th
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Simulations In The Classroom: Supply and Demand
Simulations are composed of an introduction or briefing, the simulation itself, and a debriefing that gets at critical thinking and reflection. They provide students with an active role that focuses on and helps bring to life a historical event, character, or concept. The concepts of SUPPLY AND DEMAND are enacted in this simulation through an auction with students as bidders. This simulation has been successfully used in the classroom. It is fairly easy, involves little to no cost, and can be
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3rd - 6th
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Greek Mythology Museum - Choose Your Project!
After researching Greek Mythology -- studying elements of Greek Mythology and learning characters, use this project to help students show what they have learned in a way that THEY choose! These projects require higher-level thinking, and give students the choice between working alone or working in a group!
Reader's Theatre:
Work with a small group to write and perform a play based on Greek Mythology. This play needs to explain a natural phenomenon. Consider how your Greek Gods and Creatures w
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3rd - 5th
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Reader's Theater: American Folk Tales
This original reader’s theater set features 4 popular folk tales pulled from America’s greatest folklore! (Davy Crockett, Mike Fink, John Henry, Molly Pitcher) Each play is written on a different reading level and helps meet the Language Arts common core standards in the areas of traditional literature, elements of a drama, and fluency & expression! ABOUT THIS PRODUCTEach play is approximately 2 pages long, contains 4-6 character parts, and introduces students to the traditional folk tale ch
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
Mo Willems Virtual Field Trip - Distance Learning - STEAM Integrated
Let's take a Virtual Field Trip to Meet Mo Willems!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some FUN, take a trip, and learn about art, the Kennedy Center, performing arts, and more!!Who is Mo Willems? He is the author of our favorite book series, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Elephant and Piggie, and Knuffle Bunny to name a few!On this trip, you will start by meeting Mo and learning about how he is an artist in residence. Next, you will meet many of his friends and charac
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Virtual Field Trips - MEGA No Wheels Field Trip Bundle - Locked in Price!
Super Hero Challenge
This is an interactive Microsoft Power Point Slide Show with a Super Hero Theme. I have used it for Super Hero Field Days in PE. You can display the slide show on a large wall and students stand in front of the screen so that their shadow is put on to the screen. They then dodge, duck, and jump away from objects flying into the screen. My students have loved using this and always ask for a new one. Soon I will upload my other slide shows that include Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. Enjo
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PreK - 12th
Thanksgiving: Mayflower Read Aloud
Send your students on a journey back in time with this whole class read aloud where students act as newscasters going back in time interviewing people who were on the Mayflower. Students will deepen their understanding of the events surrounding the Mayflower voyage and the first Thanksgiving as they are placed into the shoes of a person at this time. What a great way to increase engagement and reading fluency.
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2nd - 4th
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Persuasive Writing Unit | Collaborative Learning Task
Opinion Writing BundleCollaborative Simulation LessonsThese two opinion writing mini lessons are the epitome of collaboration through court room stimulations for two very well known stories. Both mini lessons follow an identical sequence, reinforcing persuasive writing techniques in a fun way.Students will work together to prove their "innocence" creating alibi's and answering probing questions. Discover for yourselves, through creating the scenarios, suspect profiles, taking notes as a detectiv
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3rd - 6th
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GreatCents Books: StoryCrafter Mainstreet
Dive into the imaginative world of StoryCrafter MainStreet, where young minds become architects of their own tales. Authored by Blake Teichmeier, this unique and interactive book is a treasure trove of locations, each serving as a backdrop for cut-out characters and materials that bring stories to life.In this installment, explore the vibrant scenes set in everyday places like the bank, store, and apartments. The magic of "StoryCrafter" lies in its hands-on approach, allowing children to cut out
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PreK - 4th
Also included in:Â GreatCents Books: StoryCrafter Bundle
GreatCents Books: StoryCrafter Cutouts
Unleash the storyteller within with "StoryCrafter Cutouts," a captivating companion to the imaginative world of "StoryCrafter Main Street." Authored by Blake Teichmeier, this enchanting set of cutout characters and special items is the key to transforming ordinary locations into fantastical realms of creativity.Inside this delightful collection, each location comes alive with its own cast of characters and unique items. Picture a bustling bank with a teller booth and stacks of money, a lively st
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PreK - 4th
Also included in:Â GreatCents Books: StoryCrafter Bundle
Christopher Columbus - A Play
Christopher Columbus - Coming to the "New World" ---- A PlayMy 2nd grade students LOVE getting up and acting out plays. They are all about doing simulations of what happened long ago in history. There are 14 characters because I wanted all of my students to participate. Some parts I give to two different students. (If I have a struggling reader I partner them up with someone else to read a part.) This 6 page play is based on historical facts after I researched on line. The play begins with Chri
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2nd - 4th
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