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8th grade other (social studies) scripts
15 Minute Play Script and Unit |Li Chi The Serpent Slayer Chinese Folk Tale Asia
PART OF A BUNDLECreated for the classroom teacher and easy to produce! When do you find a script with a female as the hero? At Dramamommaspeaks, that's where! This engaging teacher-ready resource contains a dramatic play with roles for over 20. It is suitable for students whether studying the country of China, Asia or used in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. Li Chi Slays the Ser
Grades:
6th - 8th
One Act Dramatic Play with Music Unit Sedna Inuit Folk Tale Grades 6 to 8 Alaska
BUNDLE This dramatic 15 minute one act play, with roles for 20+ students, is based on a creation myth and is suitable whether studying culture the Native American culture, Alaskan territory or in a drama class. This unit is suitable for gifted fifth grade through ninth grade. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. The story of Sedna, which is a creation myth, describes how she came to rule over Adl
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6th - 8th
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The Tale of Perseus and Medusa (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This 45-minute script-story adapts the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and his adventure to slay the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa. The script includes 19 speaking parts as well as opportunities for sound effects. Reader's Theater is an effective learning strategy for any grade level, and your students will love the chance to inhabit characters from ancient Greek mythology. This 15-page download also includes a 2-page teacher guide including relevant background information, story summary, pre-reading
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6th - 12th
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Tuskegee Airmen: A Reader's Theater Script(A Visit with...)
Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest.Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key.Other resource you may find of interest:1. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Rosa Parks.Rosa, called the "Mother of th
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
Nevada: A Children's Readers Theater Script for Nevada History
I love being a Nevadan and I love Readers Theater... so I combined the two! Perfect for an upper grades classroom, this 8 page script is educational and fun! There are songs, there are jokes, and there are great facts. Children will love participating and you could even have a performance with costumes for parents! Why not?!? This is a digital download only.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Westward Expansion Readers Theatre
Have you ever wondered how to bring this time period to life for your students? This is a VERY UNIQUE and creative five act readers' theatre over Westward Expansion. Making this into a play format helps students understand and enjoy the content. Students LOVE interacting with history in these fun Reading Activities. Readers Theater helps to….develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.increase comprehension.integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authentic context.en
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Readers Theatre in History Class
Texas History Bundle
This bundle is perfect for 4th Grade & 7th Grade Texas History Teachers!Topics Covered: ExplorersMissionsThe Battle of the AlamoThe Battle of San JacintoCinco de MayoResources:7-page Reader's Theater ScriptQuiz about the script + keyPrintable Timeline of the 13 Days of the Battle of the Alamo + before/after cardsPrintables of the leaders of the Texas army and the Mexican armyPrintables of 7 Biography info cards of famous historical figures at the AlamoBulletin Board title "Battle of the Alam
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4th - 8th
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Jamestown: A Tale of Survival and Discovery Reader's Theatre
JamestownLooking for an exciting and educational addition to your classroom curriculum? Look no further than our reader's theatre about the colony of Jamestown!Students will be transported back in time to the arrival of Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company in Jamestown, where they'll witness the challenges and triumphs of the first permanent English settlement in North America.They'll meet important historical figures such as John Smith, Pocahontas, and Governor Berkeley, and learn about
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5th - 8th
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Shakespeare- A Midsummer Night's Dream and much more
Who says Shakespeare is just for high school? Kids of all ages can truly enjoy and appreciate Shakespeare. Especially if they not only read his works, but “experience” it. Who was he? What was it like to live during Shakespeare’s time? This unit not only has an edited version of a Midsummer Night’s Dream but also gives the students a personal and historical perspective on Shakespeare and the Elizabethan time period through a series of group activities. These activities involve: research, techn
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4th - 8th
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Podcast Club BUNDLE - Student Led Project/Extra Curricular Ready to Go!
Bring innovation and student voice into your school with this engaging podcast program. Can be used as an extra curricular or adapted for specific school projects!Designed for upper primary or secondary students, this versatile activity can be seamlessly adapted to various subjects. It offers a comprehensive walkthrough, guiding you through the entire process of launching a podcast project within your school, with all the necessary details already accounted for. Included in the easily accessible
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7th - 10th
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Veterans' Day Skit
Five young adults are siting on the deck of one of their friend's home. They are discussing the significance of Veterans' Day and the contribution of Veterans to the United States of America.Some make mention of their family members who are Veterans. They discuss activities and celebrations that happen on Veterans' Day and express their pride at what the Veterans have done for the country.This 15 minutes skit is suitable for readers' theatre or enactment by grades 6 to 12 students, youth group
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6th - 12th
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Hoofin It: The Wild Adventures of Texas Cowboys
Welcome to the Wild West, where cattle roam the plains and legends are born! Dive deep into the heart of Texas history with our captivating Reader's Theatre script, "Hoofin It." This engaging and educational resource is perfect for your Texas history students and your Cattle Kingdon Unit, offering a thrilling journey through the triumphs and trials of the cattle industry in the Lone Star State.Why "Hoofin It" is Perfect for Your Classroom:Immersive Learning Experience: Transport your students ba
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4th - 8th
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Boston Massacre Trial: Reader's Theater!
Get your students involved with a fictional version of one of the most important trials in American history! The whole class will have a role in the trial that determines whether British officers were guilty of murdering American colonists during the Boston Massacre, or if they acted in self-defense. This trial combines the best part of a reader's theater and mock trial. Students who decide to take on the role of a lawyer or witness will have a script to read from to reenact a fictionalized vers
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5th - 11th
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"Andrew Jackson: Man of the People" Readers Theatre
Andrew JacksonThis engaging readers' theatre will bring your Jackson unit to LIFE! Written with clever wit and humor, your class will have a blast with these characters. This six-act play covers the Election of 1824 and 1828, the spoils system, the nullification crisis, Worcester vs. Georgia, The Indian Removal Act, and the bank war. Readers Theater helps to….develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.increase comprehension.integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authe
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Readers Theatre in History Class
AVID Resources / Student Resource Pages / WICOR Resource Pages - Retro Design
Make sure your students always have access to important resources during your class! This set includes 6 printable PDFs of resources that are essential for your students to succeed in an AVID elective class or content class that utilizes AVID strategies. I use these in my class EVERY DAY. They are kept in the baskets at the center of their table groups and students reach for them every class period to make sure they are doing their best work. Students use them while collaborating, interacting w
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Andrew Jackson & Westward Expansion Bundle
Introducing a comprehensive range of meticulously crafted Andrew Jackson and Westward Expansion resources. This carefully curated collection encompasses a captivating Readers Theatre, a meticulously designed Graphic Organizer, an engaging Pear Deck experience, and an assortment of thoughtfully developed worksheets and activities. Immerse your students in a transformative journey through the realms of Manifest Destiny, Westward Expansion, and an array of captivating topics. Our meticulously tail
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6th - 11th
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Monroe Doctrine Interactive Activity - Hands-On Primary Source Simulation
Are you looking for a fun, interactive activity to teach the Monroe Doctrine? Look no further! This activity was designed to engage learners in a period of history that is often boring to teach. Supplement your readings and studies with this hands-on lesson to help explain what the Monroe Doctrine was and hoped to achieve. It's a truly memorable lesson!Originally created for high school special education, this activity has interactivity as it's heart and is great for all middle and high school s
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6th - 12th
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[Estudios Sociales][Español/Spanish] Historia de las regiones de EE. UU.
Unidad de Estudios Sociales para grados intermedios y de secundariaTemas: Mapas, geografia, historia de las diferentes regiones de los Estados Unidos, y mas! Regiones: Centro y suroeste, noreste, centro y centro norte, noroeste y suroeste, sureste y centro oriental.Incluye: Tarjetas con terminoligia y definiciones, preguntas criticas, lecturas sobre las regiones de los Estados Unidos
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3rd - 8th
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The Alamo Chronicles: A Riveting Readers Theatre Experience!
The AlamoAre you looking for an engaging and educational activity to captivate your students? Look no further! "The Alamo Chronicles" is the perfect reader's theatre script to bring Texas History to life in your classroom.With its lively dialogue, historically accurate scenes, and compelling characters, this script will transport your students back to the unforgettable events of the Texas Revolution. They'll witness the heroic sacrifices, the struggles for freedom, and the unwavering spirit of t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Alamo Bundle
13 Colonies Readers Theatre Bundle
13 ColoniesThis bundle of Readers Theatre over the Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies is designed to save you time and money. Please read the individual descriptions of the products above. *****************************************************************************Be sure to follow Teaching History Creatively on Facebook and Instagram. My BLOG is another great follow for freebies and learning opportunities.
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5th - 8th
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Great Explorers Play Age of Exploration
Students will become great explorers! After acting out/reading the play in class, students will be responsible for a task assignment. Using the information from the unit and from the play, they will decide who is the most important explorer from the cast by writing a paragraph arguing and defending their decision.Included in this resource:• Title page• Classroom Bill: Great Explorers• Great Explorers Play Cast of Characters• Character lines• Applying what I learned/Closing/Summary/Higher Order T
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Great Explorers Play Age of Exploration BUNDLE
REBUILDING A NATION: THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM READERS THEATRE
Reconstruction EraAre you looking for a unique and engaging way to teach your students about the complexities of the Reconstruction era? Look no further than our historical reader's theatre, "Rebuilding a Nation: The Struggle for Freedom."This dynamic production brings history to life, immersing your students in the challenging and tumultuous period following the Civil War. Through the eyes of sharecropper Henry, your students will witness firsthand the struggles faced by freedmen as they navig
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reconstruction Bundle
No Way Out for Farmers -- Shays' Rebellion, 1787
Want to get your history students moving and engaged in their learning? Harness their energy and goofiness with a play! Kids are dramatic and there isn't much in early American history as dramatic as Shays' Rebellion!Engage students in the first civil war of the new United States and the final straw that led to the Constitutional Convention through this classroom play. Students take on different roles of the people in Massachusetts during the early days of the rebellion, looking at the political
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6th - 9th
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Struggles and Triumphs of the Southern Colonies: A Reader's Theatre
SOUTHERN COLONIES READER'S THEATRE Step into History! Engage and Inspire with our Southern Colonies Readers Theatre! Are you ready to transport your students back in time to the captivating era of the Southern Colonies? Look no further! Our engaging Readers Theatre script is here to bring history to life and spark excitement in your classroom! Content-Rich and Engaging: Our carefully crafted script delves into the fascinating world of the Southern Colonies, including Virginia, Maryland, Carolin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Readers Theatre Bundle
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