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Adult education holidays/seasonal scripts for Microsoft Word
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween
In this book, there are 6 reader's theaters. They were written for Halloween. The scripts always look MUCH better on paper than it does in the advert on this webpage. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet. Scripts are: Franken Cranky, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips, Shhhh, The Corn Has Ears, The Witch's New Broom, and Which Witch is Which. The booklet gives you 6 for $8. When you buy them individually they cost $2
Irish Small Group Reader's Theater Pack
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 Theaters. Each one has been written for Saint Patrick's Day but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's theaters are Fair, Brown and Trembling - Jack Fox & the Leprechaun – Leprechauns, Rainbows, and Saint Patrick's Day - Not Every Rainbow has a Pot
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Philadelphia Constitutional Convention Skit Play Student Engagement GUARANTEED
This play/skit is perfect for any middle school or high school student learning about the framing of the US constitution. (Several main characters have multiple lines, while other characters have just one line or two so this can accommodate all sorts of different personalities in your classroom) How the delegates there squabbled with each other almost every day for 4-5 months. Not unlike our present day government leaders. It was (to coin a phrase in today's vernacular) a BIG HOT MESS EXPRESS.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Golden Egg - Spanish Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. This is the Spanish version and its Spanish name is 'La Gallina de los huevos de oro.' We wrote this one for Easter but it could be used at any time. It is based on an old fable. Fables are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is ‘One who desires more, loses all. One should remain satisfied with what one gets.’ In the script, a poor man is very hungry and hears a chicken outside of his hu
The True Story of the Headless Horseman - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students and for Halloween. It is based on the original ghost story and not based on Washington Irving's story. Again, the tale that follows is the true tale of the Headless Horseman and one that Washington Irving used to write the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In the script, a student has asked the narrator to prove they know how to tell a story by telling them one. In honor of Halloween the narrator chooses a scary one. So, the narrator begins a s
Small Group Reader's Theaters for Patriotic Occasions
This group of scripts was written to support social studies standards and learning. I use them for teaching US history as well as for holidays like: July 4th, Memorial Day, Voting, Veteran's Day, President's Day etc. They are for groups of 3 to 5 students. Scripts included are: The Flag Code, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, George Washington the President who Loved Dogs, The REAL Story of Uncle Sam, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Right to Vote. There are 6 scripts. They usually sell fo
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Thurgood Marshall, a Thoroughly Good Lawyer - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It ties in Social Studies with Language Arts. It is about Thurgood Marshall. Brad has made a report about Thurgood Marshall for the class for Career Day. Pete and Cindy have never heard of him and wonder why Brad would choose a lawyer to talk about. When Brad tells them that Thurgood Marshall changed America they want to know how a lawyer could do that. Kate and Brad tell them all about Thurgood’s journey as a lawyer and how he fought against
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Perfect Gift for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students for Christmas. In the script, The elves are having trouble picking a present out for Santa. He has a lot of things already and knows everything people are thinking. So the elves make a plan and watch Santa to see what things he needs or wants as he is working. When they compare notes, the only thing they can tell for certain is that Santa looks like he could use more sleep. After talking it over, the elves realize that a week in b
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Jackie Robinson and the Bus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It is based on an incident that happened 11 years prior to Rosa Parks. Mr. Robinson was asked to move from his seat on a desegregated army bus and, when he refused, it led to a court marshal. Jackie Robinson was given an honorable discharge just a few months later. I use reader's theater as a way to encourage my reluctant readers to raise their fluency. It motivate everyone! My name is Melanie Whitesides and I wrote this reader's theater for B
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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A New Look for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 3 students for Christmas. In the script, Elvis the elf has given himself a new job. He wants to be Santa’s fashion consultant and give Santa a new look. Santa agrees to listen to his suggestions but, one by one, he finds problems with each of them. Santa decides to keep his look because it is a classic and he likes it. Elvis is sad he couldn’t help Santa but then Santa offers him a new job. He makes him fashion consultant over all the dolls
Tad Saves Jack - The Story of the First Presidentially Pardoned Turkey
This Reader's Theater is my favorite November/Thanksgiving script! It was written for a small group of 4 students. The title explains it all. This true story is about one of my favorite Thanksgiving events! In the script, President Lincoln was given a turkey to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Tad Lincoln adopted it as a pet, named him Jack, and taught it to follow him around the White House grounds. The Hosts of the Little Known Historical Facts Show present the story of how the turkey Jack manag
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
The Earth Day News Report - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In the script - Two reporters are out interviewing people about what Earth Day is. They select Bob and Sally to talk with. Bob and Sally are both students in class. Bob hasn’t listened very well but Sally has. Sally is able to say what her class is doing while Bob talks about making the Earth cookies or letting it sleep in. Together Sally and the Reporters are able to help straighten Bob out. When they end there are several suggestions ma
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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The Jersey Devil
The date is January 23, 1909 and the Jersey Devil has been spotted all week. Its footprints have been found in the snow in fields, backyards, and even on roofs. No one seems to be able to stop it. A policeman has come to interview a woman who claims to have found the Jersey Devil trying to eat her dog. This story has been taken from a real report written at that time. The Jersey Devil is a character that many claim to have seen and even believe that it is still around to this day. The writing pr
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Valentines Day Pack:Reader's Theater for Small Groups and Literacy Centers
My name is Melanie Whitesides and 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 7 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Valentine's Day but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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The REAL Story of Uncle Sam - Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is about who the real Uncle Sam was and how he came to be used to represent America. The hosts of the Minutes in History Show are going to interview Sam Wilson. The man is in Historical Mode and uses historical facts to answer questions. This way, everyone can hear the true story of who Uncle Sam was. It turns out that the real Uncle Sam was a meat packer from Troy, New York. Everyone discusses how his name came to be used to
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Santa and the Seriously Selfish Sneak - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students for Christmas. In the script, there is a very selfish and sneaky man who won’t even be good at Christmas and so Santa has decided to teach him a lesson. He offers him a box that has everything in it he needs to be happy for the rest of his life. Santa tells the man that, in order to earn it, for the next two weeks the Sneak must be nice, work hard, take turns, and not play any tricks. When the Selfish Sneak does everything Santa a
The Sad Little Bunny - An Easter Tale Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for four students. This script is for Easter. My students had requested an Easter themed story. This is a simpler one and the moral of the story is about friendship. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one does have a colored picture on the first page but the rest is black and white. The problem with
The History of Cinco de Mayo - Spanish Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. In Spanish the title would be 'La Historia del Cinco de Mayo.' It is to help students understand the history behind Cinco de Mayo. It is great way to tie in Social Studies with Language Arts and Spanish! In the script, a girl named Sofia is excited because her mom has told her they will be going to a Cinco de Mayo party and she might even let her stay home from school. Michael doesn’t think that is very fair and Cindy thinks that
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The History of Cinco de Mayo - Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for 4 students. It was written to teach or reinforce a lesson about Cinco de Mayo. In the script, Sofia is excited because her mom has told her they will be going to a Cinco de Mayo party and she might even let her stay home from school. Michael doesn’t think that is very fair and Cindy thinks that Cinco de Mayo is about Mexico’s Independence but José explains that it is about an amazing battle that took place when France invaded Mexico. Sofia helps to fill in some of the
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
The Sad Little Bunny - Spanish Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for four students. This is the Spanish version and is called El Pequeño Conejito Triste - un cuento de Pascua. It is for Easter. Our students had requested an Easter themed story. This is a simpler one and the moral of the story is about friendship. In the script, little Bunny is sad. He can’t seem to make friends but his mother has an idea. Little Bunny begins to make friends but has to worry if they will still be his friends when he isn’t giving them e
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Franken-Cranky, a Cautionary Tale Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for three students and for Halloween. In the script: A sweet little boy is allowed to stay up on Halloween and eat nothing but candy. It isn’t long before he is being rude and mean. He ends up staying up too late and gets a stomach ache. He has become, Franken-Cranky! The next day, his rude and terrible behavior continues. Mom and dad get him to bed early and are thankful when their sweet little boy returns. The next Halloween they are more careful. The lesson for my stud
Thanksgiving Play for ESL High Beginning or Elementary
This play follows the Pilgrims from Holland in mid-1620 to America to the first Thanksgiving in late 1621. It teaches the history and vocabulary of Thanksgiving in play format and has comprehension and vocabulary exercises at the end. Suitable for ESL students at any age with some grasp of present tenses and simple modals and an introduction to simple past tense. Play is mostly presented in simple present tense with narration in simple past. Recommended use: Introduce vocabulary and read through
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students.This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is very angry and w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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