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8th grade english language arts scripts for special education
Reader's Theater Bundle: 12 Engaging Scripts for Big Kids
Reader's Theater Scripts for BIG KIDS! Cover your reading literature standards while engaging your students with these high-interest reader's theater scripts and reading literature toolkits. Your upper elementary and middle school students will LOVE the chance to perform while working on fluency, comprehension, context clues, and writing. Each unit is a NO PREP, PRINT AND GO resource with ANSWER KEYS! This bundle includes 12-different reading literature toolkits. The scripts included are:• Ae
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4th - 8th
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READERS THEATER MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN TEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT: STOLEN LAPTOP
This grades 5-8 Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script gives students high-interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing. Drama and ELA fun! "The Mystery of the Stolen Laptop" readers’ theater script requires your students to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The cast list is intended for 8 readers but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded, depending on how many groups you wish to have. PLOTThis funny and engaging 12 page script is about the theft
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5th - 8th
Also included in: DRAMA FUN | MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA GAMES & READERS' THEATER
Visual Social Story Packet for Children with Autism: Behavior Set
Unlock valuable behavioral solutions with our collection of 4 social stories targeting common behavior problems, designed specifically for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Addressing issues such as frustration, time-outs, jealousy, and sensitivity to loud noises, these stories are short and visually supported, making them an effective and user-friendly intervention for various behaviors. Social stories provide direct instruction and training for social skills, helping
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PreK - 8th
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Christmas Reader's Theater Script based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas
21 Roles - KID FRIENDLY - 8 page script - varying abilities - great vocab!
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3rd - 9th
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Visual Social Story Packet for Children with Autism: Personal Space Set
Explore our valuable collection of 3 social stories addressing common behavior problems, tailored for special education teachers and parents. Covering topics such as "Hands to Yourself," "Personal Space," and "When You Can Give a Hug," these concise stories, paired with visuals, serve as effective interventions for various behaviors. Designed to aid children in navigating social situations, each story describes a scenario and outlines an appropriate response. Directly instruct and enhance social
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PreK - 8th
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READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE
This fun 30% off Middle School high interest trio of readers' theater brain teaser mystery scripts will delight both ELA and Drama students. They will practice reading and comprehension strategies, while testing their critical thinking skills in deductive work. Get 3 scripts for the price of 2!In two of these realistic mysteries your grades 5-8 students will discover the identity of thieves. In one script a laptop is stolen and in another, a necklace. The main characters, Matt and Sophie, are M
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5th - 8th
Puberty for Male Female Social Stories Boys Girls Private Parts Period Autism
Get four puberty with autism social narratives for boys, four puberty with autism social narratives for girls and 1 unisex puberty with autism story. A narrative story set for boys and a story set for girls are both available for single purchase but are bundled here for savings.These social narratives are wonderful to use when presenting a unit on sexuality.Boys face many challenges when going through puberty! Discuss puberty and growing up easily by reading detailed stories that focus on heal
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4th - 8th
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Communication Skills: Social Story Adapted Books
Elevate your special education program with our collection of 4 social story adapted books, designed for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Social stories are a highly effective method for promoting positive behaviors and reducing negative behaviors. This resource uniquely combines social stories with adapted books, providing an interactive and visually-based approach.These mini stories can be used as proactive tools before anticipated events or read regularly to reinfo
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PreK - 8th
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A Christmas Carol reader's theater play script (includes two versions!)
Originally part of the December 1998 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks Magazine, this traditional re-telling of the Ebenezer Scrooge story is perfect for Zoomer's theater, podcast, or classroom play--or add holiday hymns and create a full-fledged stage production. For 10 to 16 participants and innumerable extras. A second version from my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2010 Scholastic) is also included. In it, Scrooge is a woman, Eleanora Scrooge. Two comprehension activities are a
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
The Odyssey: A Collection of Reader's Theater Script-Stories
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Odyssey? These five 40-minute script-stories bring Homer's epic to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly faithful to the original epic.Included in this 73-page download are five script-stories and two handouts designed for grades 7-12:"Searching for Odysseus" (script-story)"On Calypso's Isle" (script-story)"In t
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7th - 12th
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Visual Social Story Packet for Children with Autism: Friendship Set
Explore our curated collection of 4 social stories centered around fostering friendships, tailored for special education teachers and parents, especially beneficial for children with autism. Addressing topics like "It's Okay Not to Win," "Standing Up for Your Friend," "Saying Sorry," and "Sharing with Your Friends," these concise stories, enriched with visuals, provide an effective intervention for a variety of behaviors. Crafted to assist children in navigating social situations, each story des
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PreK - 8th
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153 Conversation starter cards (2 sets) - great for social skills / conversation
This packet includes 2 different conversation starter card sets.
- SET 1 contains 60 cards that was included in the original product line.
- SET 2 contains 93 cards that are also part of my Social Skills Group Curriculum that is available in my store. I figured I should include these cards here in addition to the old set because I like them better and they are easier on the ink :).
I am also adding a blank page for Set 2 so that you can create your own cards.
The cards in the two sets are ma
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PreK - 12th
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Visual Social Story Packet for Children with Autism: Communication Set 1
Discover our valuable collection of 4 social stories addressing common challenges related to communication and social skills, designed for special education teachers and parents, particularly beneficial for children with autism. Tackling topics like "I Don't Interrupt," "Asking Politely," "Commenting," and "Being a Good Listener," these concise stories, paired with visuals, offer an effective intervention for a variety of behaviors. Crafted to assist children in navigating social situations, eac
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PreK - 8th
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Reader's Theater Bundle: 4 Scripts and Lessons, Middle & High School
Allowing your students to perform rather than simply read a play brings a new dimension to a class study of a dramatic piece. When students get up and act out the parts for their audience –usually comprised of non-acting students in the class – it brings a sense of identifying with and ownership of their parts. They have a safe and small audience to perform in front of – which makes it real and more doable. Bring or encourage costumes, the use of musical instruments in the background, or sound e
Visual Social Story Packet for Children with Autism: School Behaviors Set 2
Discover the effectiveness of social stories, a practical intervention for various behaviors, designed for special education teachers and parents seeking support for children. These concise stories, enriched with visuals, are tailored to help children behave appropriately in social situations. Each narrative vividly describes a situation and scripts the appropriate response, providing crucial direct instruction and social skills training. This collection focuses on common school behaviors, inclu
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PreK - 8th
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Calm Down Corner | Calming Strategies | Self-Regulation Visuals
Giving your students the space in your classroom to self-regulate, cool down and calm down are extremely important.When we talk about "challenging behaviors" and behavior management, we need to have proactive strategies to support our students' communication and help de-escalate any possible meltdowns.In this Calm Down Visual resource, you can set up your students and your class up for success around navigating big emotions like being overwhelmed, feeling frustrated, and generally being upset. W
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Calm Down Tools | Social Stories + Visual Supports for Self-Regulation
Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw gothic masterpiece
Now with comprehension activities and extensions! This adaptation of W.W. Jacobs''s Gothic masterpiece is perfect for grades 5 through 8 (and potentially 4th). Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, use it as fluency-building reader's theater or as as a full classroom production or podcast. This twenty-minute play includes nine pages and parts for up to eleven students. What would you do with three wishes? Readers of the Monkey's Paw learn that those who med
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5th - 8th
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Puberty & Period Book for Girls (Editable) Social Story
"I'm Growing Up! Puberty & Period" Social Story Book is the perfect tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers to help young girls understand and navigate the changes that come with growing up.Written in a clear and concise manner, "I'm Growing Up" uses age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations to explain the changes that occur during puberty. "I'm Growing Up: Puberty & Period" Social Story Book covers a range of topics, including:Understanding the changes that occur during pub
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Stories Growing Bundle (52 Books) Special Education Autism PCS
Mythology Scripts: 5 scripts: Full Class Readers Theatre Play
This is a compilation of five popular greek mythology stories written as Reader's Theatre scripts. These five short scripts have 6-8 characters each (narrator parts can be separated even more to create more parts if needed) making it a full class project with parts (as written) for 30 students. Each script is approximately 4-6 pages and join together for a full play approximately 50 min in length. They can also be worked separately in reading groups or literacy centers.
These characters are perf
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4th - 8th
Visual Social Story Packet for Children with Autism: School Behaviors Set 1
Discover the effectiveness of social stories, a valuable intervention for a variety of behaviors, specifically designed for special education teachers and parents of children with autism. These concise stories, complemented by visuals, are tailored to help children behave appropriately in social situations. Each narrative vividly describes a situation and scripts the appropriate response, providing crucial direct instruction and social skills training for children with autism. This collection of
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PreK - 8th
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Scripts: Shakespeare reader's theater (5 scripts)
Package contains reader’s theater scripts for Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Hamlet on Trial and the Ophelia Murder Mystery, interactive game links, lesson ideas, graphic organizers, writing prompts and an assessment rubric. Part of the Shakespeare readers theater bundle 7 scripts, 100+ pagesThese 10 minute scripts are tongue in cheek versions of the Bard’s finest tragedies. These are perfect for drama clubs, literature circles, an introduction to Shakespeare or for concluding a unit on the
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5th - 10th
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Twisted Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater
My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theater. The scripts are: Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks, Little Red Ridin
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3rd - 8th
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Private Parts Social Story Set Boys Males Puberty Autism Hands Out of Pants SPED
Boys face many challenges when going through puberty especially those with autism in adolescence! Use 5 unique social stories to discuss puberty and growing up easily by reading detailed social narratives that focus on health, sexuality, and social situations. This Boys in Puberty set includes 8 ½” * 11” books including ♦ Being Discreet (concealing an erection in public) (19 pages)♦ Private Parts (masturbating) (14 pages)♦ Wet Dream (15 pages)♦ Clothes On (12 pages)♦ Hands on Top of Clothes (
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4th - 8th
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Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart Modernized Readers Theater
A clever adaption of Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic masterpiece in a modern setting. Uniquely suitable for a wide-range of readers. Because the "beating heart" is an annoying cell phone, all your fourth through eighth graders will readily relate to the story. Whether reader's theater or stage production, this fifteen-minute play includes parts for up to nine students. Original purchaser is licensed to reproduce a full class set every year! Looking for a traditional re-telling? Take a look at my Tell-T
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5th - 8th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
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