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World history scripts for homeschool
WWII D-Day Experience/Simulation (Normandy, France June 6, 1944)
In this activity your students will experience the chaos of WWII's D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. Students will learn a brief history of the invasion while participating in physical and mental challenges. This is a fully immersive experience, with movement, video, battle sounds, enemy fire, and scripts included. A fabulous open-and-go activity that students will be talking about long after the class has ended. This experience runs roughly one hour.
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8th - 12th
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The Lost Ship: A Historical Fiction Titanic Play
This fun and engaging historical fiction Titanic Readers' Theater Script is suitable for 3rd-6th grade students. They will enjoy acting out the 13 different parts, as well as learning about accurate historical information that detail the passengers and historical facts about the ship. A "Historical Information" page is provided to show passengers that survived and perished in this disaster.
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Greece Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Ancient Greece! 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 great review activity and assessment strategy. It also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Athens and Sparta EmergeAct II: Fighting off the PersiansAct III: Entering the Classical AgeAct IV: The Peloponnesian WarAct V
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: World History Reader's Theater Bundle
Renaissance and Reformation Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation! 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: Literary Classics (Dante/ Shakespeare)Act II: Legendary Artists (Leonardo da Vinci/ Michelangelo)Act III: Scientific Advancements (Copernicus/ Kepler) Act IV: Marti
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: World History Reader's Theater Bundle
Ancient China Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Ancient China! 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 great review activity and assessment strategy. It also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Geography and FarmingAct II: Shang and Zhou DynastiesAct III: Rivalry and WarfareAct IV: Confucianism and DaoismAct V: Shi Huan
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reader's Theaters for History Mega-Bundle
Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script
Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity.The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a gu
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6th - 9th
Also included in: FAMOUS WRITERS: A Bundle of Resources!
Mesopotamia Class Play Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric: Readers Theatre!
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This content rich activity is student-centered, interactive and easy to use. Students are transported in a time machine! The script cast includes thirteen speaking parts for great class participation. The Mesopotamia play is set up as a Live News Report from Ancient Mesopotamia. The script is key concept for social science focused, covering the religion, economy, achievements, social classes,leadership and geography of ancient Mesopotamia.This
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4th - 8th
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Egypt Reader's Theater Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric: Act Out History!
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This content rich activity is student-centered, interactive and easy to use. Students are transported in a time with host Richie Talksalot! The script cast includes 18 speaking parts for great class participation. The Egypt play is set up as a Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous show in Ancient Egypt. The script is key concept for social science focused, covering the religion, economy, achievements, social classes, leadership and geography of anc
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4th - 8th
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World Myth Bundle: Teach a Semester-Long World Mythology Course
This planet-sized bundle gives you materials you need to teach a semester-long world mythology course with 92 days of instruction from which you can pick and choose! These stories are drawn from a variety of world cultures: Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Africa, China, Japan, Russia, American Indian, and many more! The WORLD MYTH BUNDLE includes:Digital teacher guide versions of 5 mythology textbooks: Reaching Valhalla, The Road to Camelot, Tales from Ancient Egypt, Hero Tales from Around
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6th - 12th
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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!
Aztec Empire Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Aztec Empire! 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: An Empire is Born (The Triple Alliance)Act II: Social and Religious SystemsAct III: Farming and EducationAct IV: The Capital City (Tenochtitlan)Act V: The Conquistadors Arrive (Montezuma II and Hernan Cortes)Each act includes discussion questions. Ther
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
Exploration Talk Show Reader's Theatre Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This can be done as a Common Core interactive reading lesson or as a class play. This content-rich theater script or class script is student-centered, interactive and easy to use! The script cast includes Spanish Conquistadors Cortes and Pizarro, Inca Leader Atahualpa, Aztec Leader Montezuma, Sir Francis Drake, Queen Elizabeth and many others. The script is seven pages covering the era of Exploration in a fun Dr. Phil a.k.a. Dr. Telda Trueth mo
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4th - 10th
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Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)
Learn about Michelangelo, one of the world's greatest sculptor and painter, with this reader's theater script! Included are 7 questioners, comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teachers page with extension activities, links and the key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Studying the Renaissance, perhaps these resources would also be of interest.1. Renaissance, A Webquest2.Renaissance, A Secret Message Review ActivityReview activity on the Renaissance3. Studying the Ren
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5th - 9th
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Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)
Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th. * There are different spellings for his name.Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading compr
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Around the World in 20 minutes Class Play
Around the World in 20 minutes Class Play
Around 7 continents and 5 oceans in how many minutes? Can this be done? Read on to find out!
Cast of 30
Duration - around 20 minutes!
- including music suggestions. Allowance should also be made for children holding up maps, pictures of places they are representing, etc.
This script can be extended by adding on the children’s own research work or by the inclusion of information from the following assemblies:
Our Planet – different habitats and how they a
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3rd - 6th
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AP Art History Lecture Notes Bundle (Whole Year)
Updated for the 2023-2024 school year; meets the latest College Board AP Art History requirementsThis bundle is intended to prepare you in lecturing on the AP Art History curriculum. These are the exact materials I have used for my students, who have consistently achieved 95%+ passing rates (with several years passing at 100%!)Helpful for new AP Art History teachers who are looking for a complete set of notes as well as experienced teachers looking for something new and freshAccess to all future
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
French Revolution Reader's Theater - The Reign of Terror - CCSS
This is a fun Reader's Theater activity in which students use a 17-page script to act out the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror." The resource does not require props or rehearsing, but students may get creative as they get into it. The script covers a review of the causes of the French Revolution and focuses mainly on the dramatic events that unfolded during the radical phase. The script is divided by three scenes. There are 9 individual roles altogether and the rest of the class can function
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: French Revolution Bundle - Resources for teaching the French Revolution
Leonardo da Vinci: A Reader's Theater Script (Renaissance)
Studying the Renaissance? Studying famous artists in history?Need a biographical play to use with your students? Try my Reader's Theater Script on Leonardo da Vinci. Includes comprehension questions and extension activities. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Other Reader's Theater Scripts in the series include:Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sequoia, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Bessie Coleman,Tuskegee Airmen, Susan B. Anthony. More to be added…Thanks for your purchase of this reso
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5th - 9th
Ancient China Play Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric: Act Out History!
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This content rich activity is student-centered, interactive and easy to use. Students test the truth about key Chinese inventions including gunpowder, porcelain, silk and Chinese medicine! The script cast includes 20 speaking parts for great class participation. The Ancient China play is set up as a Myth Busters type investigation. The script is key concept for social science focused, covering aspects of religion, economy, achievements, social
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4th - 8th
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Olympic Games 2024 Class Play (Assembly)
Olympic Games 2024 Class Play (Assembly): History and Sporting Events including the Olympic Ode This script is an all-in-one package – a history of the Olympic Games right back to Ancient Greek times, a coverage of all the sports AND the inclusion of The Olympic Ode summarising just what it takes to be an Olympian!Cast Size: 30 or 50 plus (as explained in the Production Notes) The duration is from 20 minutes to at least 30 minutes – this does not include music options and is probably a rather co
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4th - 7th
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If WWI Was a Bar Fight - Classroom Skit!
I first saw this concept in a funny meme - I'm not 100% sure who to credit with the original, but I wrote this script based off of that funny meme I saved on Pinterest years ago. This activity is SO fun; it places WWI in a fun, trendy new pub; the Eurobar, in June of 1914. Archduke Ferdinand's assassination is translated into the spilling of a drink, the Versailles treaty magically becomes America ruffling through an unconscious Germany's pockets to buy drinks for all his allied friends, and the
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7th - 12th
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Inca Empire Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Inca Empire! 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: Creating an Empire (Pachacuti)Act II: Ruling the People (Government and Economy)Act III: Farming the Land (Llamas and Terracing) Act IV: The Invaders Arrive (Atahualpa and Francisco Pizarro) Act V: Finding a Sacred Mountain (Machu Pichu) Each act includ
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
Mesopotamia Readers Theatre Script(s)
This file now contains 2 scripts on MESOPOTAMIA that involve students in reading and reviewing information about the land between the two rivers. Both scripts incorporate humor and contemporary language and references. One is a bit longer and more detailed than the other. Both use the same context of time travel. The second script is part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: SOCIAL STUDIES.
These readers theatre scripts are written for solo speakers with many pa
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4th - 6th
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