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Drama guided reading books for homeschool
Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor
At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater Christian Play Script: The Nativity
This package includes a three act play version of the nativity story. Great to use in Christian schools, Sunday School, or as a church play, the script begins with the prophesy of Isaiah and concludes with the full nativity scene. **UPDATE** Now features 14 speaking parts!These scripts can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or can be easily adapted for a Christmas play/musical on the stage. *Note: This play is written as a narrative using the Biblical account of Jesus'
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2nd - 5th
Goldilocks Readers Theater And Retelling- First Grade
This product is a Readers Theater and a Retelling activity based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears story. It is great for Literature Circles, Guided Reading, or Literacy Centers. It can be used at the beginning of the year to challenge your little ones, or whenever you think your students are ready to explore Readers Theater. Check out the preview for a closer look.This download includes:1 color copy of Readers Theater1 black and white copy of Readers Theater1 black and white Storyboard for rete
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K - 2nd
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Reader's Theater Play Script: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
This Reader's Theater package includes the spirited script for the spring classic "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," perfect to use for Easter reading, or also an author's study on Beatrix Potter. The script features seven speaking roles.Find this script and more in the Beatrix Potter bundle!Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 3.1
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Grimm Fairytales
This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts of classic Grimm fairytales:- Hansel and GretelWhen Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest, they stumble across a house made of sweets. But they'll have to escape the old witch who lives there before they can find their way home. - Snow WhiteAfter Snow White runs away from the evil queen, she finds a safe little cottage in the woods and befriends seven dwarfs. But the evil queen does not plan on letting Snow White be "the fairest in the land.
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Starter Kit BUNDLE
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Fractured Fairytales
What happens when Snow White replaces Little Red Riding Hood in her own story?Did a pea wake up Sleeping Beauty instead of a kiss?How did Rumpelstiltskin become Cinderella's fairy godmother?What happens when Jack's beanstalk grows right in the middle of The Brave Little Tailor's fairytale?Children will have fun discovering the answers to these questions in this mixed-up fairytale unit. Use these scripts as a compare and contrast lesson, fairytale unit, or just for fun. For an extended lesson, ha
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales
This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytales:- The Ice MaidenRudy, a goat-keeper, is tricked by the Ice Maiden into climbing a tall mountain in winter.- The Little MermaidAfter the little mermaid rescues a prince from a ship wreck, she wants to become human. But a deal with a sea witch will not lead to a happy ending in Andersen's original fairytale.- The Ugly DucklingWhen the farmyard makes fun of the ugly duckling, he flies away to s
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Christian Play Scripts: Advent
This package includes four original advent plays. Great to use in Christian schools, Sunday School, or as a church play, the scripts follow the journey of three children as they discover the meaning of advent throughout the holiday season. Four scripts include:*Hope - Children learn the meaning of hope as they send Christmas cards.*Love - Children shop for a toy drive to discover the meaning of love.*Joy - Children find the meaning of joy while Christmas caroling.*Peace - Children learn the mean
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: The Tales of Beatrix Potter
This Reader's Theater package includes five classic tales from beloved author Beatrix Potter. The set includes adapted scripts for the following stories:"The Tale of Peter Rabbit""The Tale of Benjamin Bunny""The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies""The Tale of Tom Kitten""The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"This is a great collection for spring reading or an author's study on Beatrix Potter. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 2.1
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Summer Fairytales
Celebrate summer with a collection of four stories from around the world. Children will enjoy Reader's Theater scripts that adapt traditional folktales and fairytales from various countries, all with a summer theme. Children can choose from over 40 speaking parts, including all types of sea creatures like fish, whales, seals, sea monsters, mermaids, and more! This package offers plenty of "underwater adventures" for an end-of-the year activity or summer school fun!This package includes four Read
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Seasonal Fairytales BUNDLE
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes
Why did Humpty Dumpty fall off the wall?Is Little Miss Muffet really afraid of spiders?What happens when Little Boy Blue and Little Bo Peep team up to find lost sheep?Can a cat learn to play the fiddle?Children will have fun discovering the answers to these questions in this package of nursery rhyme-inspired Reader's Theater scripts. This package includes 20+ speaking parts in four original stories, written for early readers using simple vocabulary and repetitive texts. This package includes fou
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1st - 3rd
Julius Caesar: ELL ELD ESL Abridged Summaries and Translation Booklet
If you cover Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in your class, this resource is a must-have for including your Spanish-speaking students. This ready-to-go resource is the perfect accompaniment to guarantee your students understand the text and feel included in your lessons. All pages of this booklet have first been accommodated for a more appropriate reading level so your Spanish speakers can understand the English. Then, those summaries have been expertly translated to Spanish. Your purchase includes:
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Julius Caesar: Complete Unit Bundle
Ancient Greek Myths Guided Reading, Group Readers or Readers Theater
This is a set of 'group readers' (Readers Theater) written by Sue Russell on five Ancient Greek Myths:
1. Odysseus and the Cyclops
2. Theseus and the Minotaur
3. Tale of 2 Spinners (Athena & Arachne)
4. The Gorgon's Head (Medusa)
5. Pandora's Box.
delivering them via 6 speakers each. (For a smaller class size, a mini play may be dropped or the speakers re-allocated). Each 'mini play' comes with detailed summary of and background to each story, at the beginning; and at the end, a quiz -
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4th - 8th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Christmas Fairytales
Celebrate Christmas with a collection of four stories from around the world. Children will enjoy Reader's Theater adaptations of traditional folktales and fairytales from various countries that explore the themes of kindness and generosity. From shoemaking elves and fir trees, to Christmas fairies and gingerbread men, this collection features over 30 speaking parts to celebrate the season of Christmas!This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts:- The Elves and the Shoemaker (A German Sto
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2nd - 5th
Hamlet ELL ELD ESL Resource: Abridged and Translated Summary Booklet
If you have ELL students and teach Shakespeare's Hamlet, this resource is a MUST-HAVE. The download of this product gets you instant access to:All five acts - and every scene - of the play abridged and summarized to best reach ELL studentsA side-by-side Spanish translation of each scene's summaryAn "About the Play" informational page with Spanish translationA visually-striking and helpful character guideTwo full pages of comprehension questions, organized by act, and accommodated to best suit E
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Minnie's Diner, a Multiplying Menu by Dayle Ann Dodds
MINNIE'S DINER is an amazingly funny story that makes multiplying marvelous!
In rollicking rhyme, the McFay boys are drawn away from their work by the good smells from Minnie's Diner. Considering each boy is twice as big as the last, will Millie be able to keep doubling their order?
The 9-page literature guide by Suzy Red is perfect for having fun with doubles, multiplying, and authentic, real-life applications!
The activities include:
A Readers' Theater Script
Getting the Idea, Multiple Choi
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2nd - 5th
Antigone by Sophocles - Complete Reading Guide
This reading guide is designed for duplex printing and to be distributed as a packet to accompany the original text.
Included are pre and post anticipation guides. A unique 2-sided sheet is included for each scene, including for the prologue and Exodos. Each sheet is divided into three sections: Before, During, and After Reading.
The guide contains: (all pages are 2-sided)
1. Cover Page for keeping completion records
2. Anticipation Guide - Pre
3. Prologue page
4. Scene 1 page
5. Scene 2 pag
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9th - 12th
"Oedipus Rex" Spanish Translation
If you teach Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, you know how challenging it can be for native English speakers. Now imagine understanding this complex play when your first language isn't English. Commit to being a more inclusive teacher with this Spanish accommodation for your ELLs. This fully-customizable resource is ready-to-print and will be an absolute asset in your classroom. You and your students will love:Summaries for every single scene of the play written in English at a more appropriate readi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Oedipus Rex Complete Unit
Julius Caesar: ELL ELD ESL Abridged Summaries and Translation Booklet (PDF)
If you cover Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in your class, this resource is a must-have for including your Spanish-speaking students. This ready-to-go resource is the perfect accompaniment to guarantee your students understand the text and feel included in your lessons. All pages of this booklet have first been accommodated for a more appropriate reading level so your Spanish speakers can understand the English. Then, those summaries have been expertly translated to Spanish. Your purchase includes:
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Valentine's Day Fairytales
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a collection of four stories from around the world. Children will enjoy Reader's Theater adaptations of traditional folktales and fairytales from various countries that explore the themes of love and friendship. With stories of sugar-candy houses, forest brides, giants, and beasts, this collection features over 40 speaking parts to celebrate the season of love!This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts:- The Sugar Candy House (A Belgian Story) In this twis
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2nd - 5th
St. Patrick's Day Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Tales from Ireland
In this collection, children will enjoy Reader's Theater adaptations of traditional folktales from Ireland. From stories that feature the tricks of leprechauns and fairies, to a battle of giants and a boy who seeks his fortune, this collection features over 20 speaking parts for plenty of opportunities for children to play a part in these classic Irish tales, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time of the year. This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts:- The Red HandkerchiefIt's Pat
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2nd - 5th
Brothers Grimm collection of 7 Readers Theater fairy tale adaptations
A Collection of Seven Fairy Tales, adapted to Reader’s Theater, originally written by Brothers Grimm, and given a wee twist by Sue Russell.*As explained below, these scripts are available separately – but together, this collection offers a big discount. 1. Rumpelstiltskin2. Rapunzel3. Little Red Riding Hood4. Hansel and Gretel5. Cinderella6. Sleeping Beauty7. Snow WhiteThese plays each have a cast of 6.Reading time varies between 10 – 15/20 minutes.A synopsis of the original fairy tale is provid
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Winter Fairytales
Celebrate winter with a collection of four stories from around the world. Children will enjoy Reader's Theater scripts that adapt traditional folktales and fairytales from various countries, all with a winter theme. Keep children reading - and learning - all winter long with over 30 speaking parts in this collection of four stories that celebrates the wonders of the season! This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts:- The Mitten (A Story from Ukraine) In this traditional Ukrainian folkt
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Seasonal Fairytales BUNDLE
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: The Easter Hare
Margaret Arndt's "The Easter Hare" introduced readers to the German Easter traditions that have influenced Easter celebrations all over the world. In this new re-imagining of Arndt's classic folktales, students can discover the magic of the Easter Hare in three original scripts with 14 speaking parts.This package includes three Reader's Theater scripts:- The Easter HareWhen Patsie visits her friends Gretel and Barbara in Germany, she learns about the origins of the Easter Hare. But can she think
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