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Elementary arts & music literature circles for Easel
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: DRAMA FUN | MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA GAMES & READERS' THEATER
Cyclops: The Monster in the Cave--Readers Theater from The Odyssey
Includes comprehension activity, key, and teacher notes! Liven up your reading curriculum and satisfy the Common Core with this kid-friendly classroom play based on the 9th book of Homer's The Odyssey. Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, "Cyclops" is suitable for reader's theater or stage performance. Use it to introduce the original text, build fluency, and improve comprehension. Pair it with a Percy Jackson novel as part of a literature circle! Or j
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5th - 9th
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Poetry & Art: Blackout Poetry Book Pages
(7) BLOWN UP BOOK PAGES & Instructions Included for creating poetry from the heart without the pressure of rhyming or form. Even if participants are not familiar with the principles of poetry (i.e., feeling, image, rhythm simile, metaphor, shape, and sound), they can express themselves with this fun activity to creatively problem solve varying poetic forms. Teach Social Emotional Learning or Poetry in a supportive way that will encourage creativity, participation, and deeper self-expression.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
READERS THEATER SCARY MYSTERY SCRIPT - Haunted House Mystery
This Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script will give Middle School students practice in reading, comprehension and writing, while having lots of ELA and Drama fun. The Mystery of the Haunted House makes your students into 'whodunit' detectives, performing inference tasks and drawing conclusions from four spooky clues. This humorous, realistic script is intended for about 9 students, but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded depending on how many groups you wish to hav
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE
Turkey Trouble Story Hat and Activities
Fun story retelling actitivites to go along with a very popular book just in time for Thanksgiving, Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano.Included:Turkey Trouble Sequence CardsTurkey Trouble Sequence Hat ActivityWanted Turkey Activity WorksheetTurkey in Disguise Activity WorksheetTurkey Write a Letter - "Please Don't Eat Turkey"Persuasive Writing - In My Opinion...Web OrganizerPersuasive Writing - In Opinion...Writing Paper (primary, and secondary lines)More Story Sequencing Hats Here:Gingerbread Boy/
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K - 3rd
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Read Aloud Play: The Newsies--The Newsboy Strike of 1899
Originally published in the March 2015 issue of Scholastic’s Scope magazine, "The Newsies" tells the story of a young immigrant girl who goes to work selling newspapers just before the 1899 New York City newsboy strike in which kids stood up to William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It's a historically more accurate version than the Disney musical (a completely different story). Suitable for reader's theater or stage production, this historically-accurate, kid-friendly script includes elev
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4th - 7th
Historical Fiction Genre Study and Book Report +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Explore the world of historical fiction with this comprehensive Historical Fiction Genre Study and Book Report. Designed for guided reading, whole group class activities, and book clubs, this resource is the perfect blend of learning and enjoyment.What’s Inside This Historical Fiction Book Study:Introduction to Historical Fiction: Discover the essentials with an informative anchor chart. Cover for Learning Materials: A cover for student materials.Engaging Quote Analysis: Spark classroom discussi
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Eleven Genre Study Book Reports Bundled CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Teach
READERS THEATER FRACTURED FAIRY TALE Cinderella Script Grades 5-8 - Cindy Rella
This funny Readers’ Theater fractured fairy tale script takes the traditional fairy tale genre and turns its conventions of character and plot around to bring Cinderella into the 21st century for your ELA and drama classes! It gives grades 5-8 students high interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing. After completing their reading of the script they will write an additional scene, AND a ‘pitch’ to promote a fractured fairy story of their own. There’s even a quick mystery abou
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5th - 8th
Also included in: READERS' THEATER UNIT: READING & SCRIPT WRITING grades 5 6 7 8
Two Plays from 1812: History of the White House and the Star Spangled Banner
The history of the White House and the story behind the Star Spangled Banner are the subjects of “Two Plays from the War of 1812.” These are innocent, politically-neutral reader’s theater scripts designed to provide students in grades 4 through 6 with the carefully-researched facts about these U.S. symbols. Our national anthem was penned as a poem by Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and the White House was burned to the ground by British troops when they sacked Washingto
Grades:
3rd - 6th
"The Necklace" Reader's Theater, Maupassant's Classic Short Story
The Necklace is a cautionary tale written in 1884 by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It tells about a young woman who, despite having a very comfortable life, is discontent. Her desire to appear wealthier than she actually is comes at a great cost. The play was originally published in Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (Scholastic 2010). What makes it unique is that it’s told from the perspective of an aloof, French-speaking cat (Maupassant) and his goofy sidekick (Flaubert). Scholastic al
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4th - 8th
READERS' THEATER MYSTERY SCRIPT: YOUNG HOLMES INVESTIGATES THE SPECKLED BAND
This Readers’ Theater script - a Young Holmes whodunit mystery - will entertain both drama and ELA classes. The Mystery of the Speckled Band readers’ theater activity is loosely based on a short story from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series. Unlocking the mystery gives students practice in reading aloud, making inferences, and even some writing. The script is both suspenseful and humorous. Maybe a few of the students will see themselves in the moody young teen, Sherjock Holmes! The cast
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: DRAMA FUN BIG BUNDLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMES AND READERS THEATER
Aesop's Fable The Lion and The Mouse Readers Theater Script - Whole Class Script
"The Lion and the Mouse" WHOLE CLASS Readers' Theater script is Aesop's fable fun for ELA and Drama students. This interactive script for 24 roles will inspire grades 3-5 students to a new appreciation of Aesop’s timeless tales, and teach them essential ideas such as moral and theme. A Readers’ Theater 7 page script for the whole class will have your students cheering on Mimi Mouse as she escapes- and then saves- the mighty king of the jungle. They will roar too- with laughter! What is a whole c
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3rd - 5th
Christmas Readers Theater Partner Play - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Script
Make 'Twas the Night Before Christmas fun and interactive for your grades 3-6 students with this Readers' Theater partner play script activity. Not only will they read the words aloud in pairs, but also create the sound effects. Honking like reindeer, chuckling like Santa, eeking like mice- there’s no end to the seasonal merriness! Following the reading are two writing activities, one reflective and one creative. Coloring borders in these writing pages add to the fun. The answer pages have been
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3rd - 6th
Aesop's Fables READERS THEATER SCRIPT - The Tortoise and the Hare - 24 roles
This Aesop's Readers' Theater "The Tortoise and the Hare" WHOLE CLASS script is hare-larious fable fun for both ELA and Drama students. This 24 role script will have your class cheering on Tortoise -“You go girl!”- and applauding as she crosses the finish line first in a hare-racing adventure. It will give your students high interest practice in reading aloud, understanding humor, and inferencing. It also teaches fable, theme, and moral. Perfect for Drama performances too! If you have a class th
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3rd - 5th
CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER MYSTERY: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS MYSTERY
This fun Christmas Readers' Theater MYSTERY script will give your grades 4-7 drama and ELA students practice in reading, comprehension and writing, while having bags of whodunnit chuckles. This 11 page seasonal script activity introduces your students to the TRUE (!) story behind a much loved 19th century poem. Perfect for engaging ELA reading or Christmas drama performances! Note: You might want to explain to the students that some liberties are taken with the historical time frame in the stor
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4th - 7th
Also included in: CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER TALL TALES - 3 FUN CHRISTMAS SCRIPTS
Pip & the Prisoner: Dickens' Great Expectations Reader's Theater Play Script
Pip & The Prisoner is an original script based on the first five chapters of Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations. FREE Google Forms quiz supporting this RT is available here on my storefront.The script endeavors to introduce the main character, Pip, in such a way as to motivate students to want to read the full novel--presumably when assigned to them in high school. But whether Dickens is a part of your curriculum or not, this 20-minute reader's theater or stage play is an enjoyable b
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5th - 9th
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Ant and the Grasshopper FREE Readers Theater Aesop's Fable - 24 roles
This free readers’ theater activity - Aesop's The Ant and the Grasshopper WHOLE CLASS script - will keep your grades 3-5 students together for community building fable fun lessons, rather than splitting off into small groups. Each student has approximately the same number of words and speaks individually twice. The most exciting feature of the script is the EVERYONE responses, where the whole class responds or performs an action together. Perfect for Drama performances too! If you have a class t
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: End of Year Activities and Games Grades 3-4 - ELA Brain Teaser Fun!
READERS THEATER AESOP'S FABLE: THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF FRACTURED FABLE
This fractured fun fable Readers’ Theater script will entertain both drama classes and ELA classes studying Aesop's fables. It gives grades 5-8 students high interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and even some writing. This script is a tongue-in-cheek adaptation of Aesop’s famous fable. In this funky fractured 21st century fable, a bored 12 year old boy, Shep, spends his summer watching sheep to earn money to buy a phone. He tries to break his boredom by playing a prank on
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: DRAMA FUN BIG BUNDLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMES AND READERS THEATER
Aesop's Fable The Town and Country Mouse Readers Theater WHOLE CLASS SCRIPT
Want an interactive fun way to draw ALL of your grade 3, 4 and 5 students to a new appreciation of Aesop’s timeless tale in both ELA and Drama classes? A Readers’ Theater 7 page script for the whole class (24 roles!) means your students read together, instead of splitting off into small groups. Each student has approximately the same number of words and speaks three times. The most exciting feature of the script is the frequency of the EVERYONE responses, where the whole class responds or perfor
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Aesop's Fables Readers' Theater WHOLE CLASS Scripts + Activities
Ta and Ti-Ti Decoding and Ostinato Lesson Using Here Come the Aliens! Book
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach ta and ti-ti rhythms as well as get the whole class moving and playing? Look no further then this lesson! Use as a chant and then song, add in mallet instruments and then have the class march and pretend to be the aliens! Use the worksheets included to decode the rhythms of the words. REMINDERS1. If you have any questions about this product or any of my products, feel free to email me at creatingmusicalliterature@gmail.com2. Your purchase of this produ
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PreK - 2nd
Tilly's Christmas, A Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Tilly's Christmas includes:* vocabulary study* activating background knowledge* questions * answers key* suggestions for projectsTilly's Christmas is a short story by Louisa May Alcott about a young girl who is poor but very caring. She finds a bird, almost frozen in the snow and decides to take it home to care for it. Her friends, who are better off than she, urge her to leave it alone and instead look for money to buy some Christmas presents. Tilly doesn't listen to them, and considers her bir
Grades:
4th - 6th
Upcycle a Village With a Modern Fairy Tale, STEAM, Grades 2-5
Rated: "Highly engaging!"Includes:- a brief history of the management of trash as told by the delightful Nana Pepper through the telling of a fairy tale. - vocabulary words such as recycle, upcycle, compost, plastic, and polyethylene. - a Discussion Guide with an Answer Key to aid in leading the discussion. - instructions on how to make a diorama of a fairy village from upcycled materials. Includes a short story and two poems, "My Upcycled Hat" and "The Marvelous Mermaid in her Upcycled Swims
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2nd - 5th
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4-ESS3-2
Slow Tempo Lesson Using "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly" said the Sloth Book
This book is perfect for teaching tempo! Use the song with or without the book, to have the students move and sing. Students will love discovering the ways a sloth can move! Use the additional worksheet to discuss fast moving objects and mix and match fast and slow. Add in a sloth puppet for additional fun!REMINDERS1. If you have any questions about this product or any of my products, feel free to email me at creatingmusicalliterature@gmail.com2. Your purchase of this product is for SINGLE USE O
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Fast vs. Slow Tempo Lesson Book Bundle
Christmas in Red Butte A Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Christmas in Red Butte: pre- reading activitiesvocabulary -questions for discussion-writing prompts-projectsThis readers' theater adaptation adheres closely to the plot, setting, and characterization of the original story. The script has 10 characters and is suitable for large or small groups.Christmas in Red Butte is a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables. The story tells about a poor, rural family that doesn't have money for Christmas presents. Theodo
Grades:
5th - 8th
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