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Elementary ancient history scripts $5-10
Reader's Theater: Aztec, Incan, & Mayan Civilization Myths (intermediate)
Review key elements of the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec ancient civilizations while focusing on differentiation in reading fluency! This reader’s theater set features 3 popular myths/legends from history written on 3 separate reading levels (each with a lexiled reading level) for a total of 9 plays. Each script contains 6-8 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups with over 20 different characters provided! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ohio 5th Grade Social Studies Reader's Theater Bundle
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater {Leveled Parts}
Greek MythologyLeveled Reader’s TheaterThree leveled reader’s theaters that explore Greek mythology. The first, The Battle of the Greek Gods, is how Zeus first came to power. The second, How Summer and Winter Came to Be, is the Greek mythology of the cycle of nature. And the third one, Athena, is about how the city of Athens decided to name themselves after her. Available in print and digital! Each part within the scrip is leveled so each student can read a “just right” part for them. Leveled Pa
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5th
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Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
This resource includes three complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students studying Mesoamerican history! The plays in this product include the Ancient Maya Civilization, the Aztec Empire, and the Inca Empire.Each play is a 5-Act, 25-role Reader's Theater script. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a great review activity and assessment strategy. It also helps bui
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4th - 7th
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Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey
If your school allows you to focus on the religious aspects of Christmas, here is a great slide show for you. “Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey” tells how Joseph and Mary made their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Along the way, your students will learn about:their home in Nazareththe census that necessitated their journeythe route they tookthe landscapes they would have walked throughwhether they walked or rode a donkey or used a cartthe dangers and the hardships they would have enc
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons? Class Assembly Script
This script invites the audience to consider the similarities and differences between the Maya civilization and the Anglo-Saxons, from their societal structures and cultural achievements to their daily lives and lasting legacies. Through a series of engaging scenes and character interactions, students will bring to life the rich tapestries of these two civilizations.Features of this resource include:Comparative Script: A detailed and educational script that encourages students to analyze and com
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1st - 5th
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What did the Greeks ever do for us? Class Assembly Script
This assembly script is an engaging exploration of the numerous contributions made by the ancient Greeks, from the foundations of democracy to advancements in science, art, and philosophy. Students will have the chance to bring to life the innovative spirit of the Greeks and demonstrate how their ideas continue to influence us today.Key features of this resource include:Educational Script: A comprehensive script that seamlessly weaves historical facts with entertaining dialogue, allowing student
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2nd - 5th
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What did the Ancient Egyptians believe? Class Assembly Script
This comprehensive script delves into the rich tapestry of beliefs held by one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Students will explore the pantheon of gods and goddesses, the significance of the afterlife, and the rituals and symbols that permeated daily Egyptian life.Key features of this resource include:Educational Script: A meticulously crafted script that combines educational content with theatrical storytelling, allowing students to engage with the material in a memorable way.Cha
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3rd - 7th
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Epic of Gilgamesh Script Adaptation for Middle and High School (Full Script)
This script was written for middle and high school reader's theatre and class play productions. It is fast-paced, fun, and clean while preserving as much of the original language and plot as possible.
It is appropriate for cast sizes between 15 and 40.
The play runs between 38 and 45 minutes long.
The script includes audience participation elements and an audience script making it highly engaging and perfect for performances for elementary and mixed-age audiences.
A sample program and pr
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5th - 9th
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3 Social Studies Reader's Theaters - Ancient Aztecs
Add these exciting reader's theaters to your Social Studies unit on The Revolutionary War and watch history come to life!!!This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Learn about key details of the Ancient Aztec peopleUnderstand the Social Studies and Reading connectionBuild reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingINTEGRATE SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS INTO READING FOR THE
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: 6 Social Studies Reader's Theaters - Ancient Civilizations Bundle
Montessori Second Great Lesson Narrative -- Be Fruitful & Multiply
The Montessori Great Lessons are the framework for the cosmic curriculum. This narrative will enable you to teach these lessons to your child or student, whether at home or in a small classroom setting. This narrative is for the Second Great Lesson, the Coming of Life, or, as I've entitled it, "Be Fruitful and Multiply." This narrative is written from a theistic evolution or old earth creation perspective, but feel free to tweak the language to fit your family's needs. I hope that it is helpful
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1st - 3rd
Mesopotamia: Origins of Writing Reader's Theater & Discussion
Overview:The reader’s theater is a great way to analyze why people began to create forms of writing. I find that it is important to break this down into little scenes because students can put themselves in the realities of trading and bartering without a common system of communication. With language that students can understand, they will be able to connect the idea that “necessity is the mother of invention,” and that the true origin purpose of writing and creating a written language was to tra
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5th - 7th
The Hysterical History of the Trojan War
"The Hysterical History of the Trojan War" is a comedy stage play script. The Trojan War has never been so funny. This is still Homer's story but with a twist. 13-18+ speaking roles and potential for unlimited extras.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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3 Social Studies Reader's Theaters - Ancient Civilizations
Add these exciting reader's theaters to your Social Studies unit on Ancient Civilizations and watch history come to life!!!This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Learn about key details of Ancient peopleUnderstand the Social Studies and Reading connectionBuild reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingINTEGRATE SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS INTO READING FOR THE WIN!Inclu
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater MEGA Bundle for Grades 5-7
Building a pyramid - playscript
Want to help your students understand how the pyramids were built in an active and engaging way? Try this play script, immersing your students in a thrilling journey through historical events. This product offers:8 speaking partsTwo versions of the play script: a classic black and white version and a vibrant colored edition, where character names are highlighted in different colors, ensuring easy identification and differentiation.Three colour coded tiers of reading comprehension questions and a
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2nd - 5th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | China's Shang and Zhou Dynasties
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about China’s Shang and Zhou dynasties. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are Huang He River, Yellow River, loess, China’s Sorrow, Chang Jiang, Yangtze River, East China Sea, Kunlan Shan Mountains, Tian Shan Mountains, Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, Middle Kingdom, Yü the Great, Shang, Anya
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5th - 10th
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Theseus and the Minotaur / Daedalus and Icarus Readers' Theater and Activities
This product includes two readers' theater scripts for each myth. Also included is one activity per myth and an accompanying rubric.Activities:Theseus and the Minotaur: Your students will create a Snapchat filter specifically for a mythological character, along with an explanation of said filter.Daedalus and Icarus: An diagram of an invention created by Daedalus (imagined by your students) has been located after a team located his clipboard and journal. Your students will create the invention
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5th - 10th
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The lost tomb of Tutankhamun - Playscript
A thrilling play script for your drama-loving students! This play features five dynamic characters who embark on an exciting adventure (based on historical events) to discover the lost tomb of Tutankhamun. Your students will love performing this play and learning about ancient Egyptian history at the same time.This product includes two versions of the play script - a black and white version and a colorful version where the character names are highlighted in different colors for easy identificati
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Ancient Egyptian Play Scripts for small groups
An Athenian Story: A Greek Play
The story is about a Athenian family right before the beginning of the Greco-Persian War. There are 4 main characters and 20 characters in total. The play aligns with 7th grade learning standards. Fun way to get the students engaged about Greece!- 11 pages long-Estimated time 30 minutes-Reading level middle school & up.
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5th - 12th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | Chinese Philosophies
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about Chinese life and philosophies. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are Period of the Warring States, philosophy, Confucius, Confucianism, aristocratic, The Analects, Laozi, Daoism, Han Fei Zi, legalism, artisans, and filial piety. This reading strategy was the subject of doctoral research
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5th - 10th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | Greek Culture
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about Greek culture. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are myths, polytheistic, Mt. Olympus, Olympics, Zeus, deity, oracles, Temple of Apollo, Delphi, epics, fables, allegories, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, William Shakespeare, Helen of Troy, Odysseus, Trojan War, Golden Age of Greece, tragedies, Ae
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5th - 10th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | The Rise of Greek Civilization
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about the rise of Greek civilization. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, peninsula, Crete, Minoan, Mycenaeans, Dorians, Dark Age, Hellenes, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Black Sea, Asia, African, polis, acropolis, agora, hoplites, phalanx This reading strategy was
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5th - 8th
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Readers Theater Activity in Rhyme | Life in Ancient Egypt
This interactive reading activity fully covers your content in rhyme. Students read together in small groups to increase success in fluency, reading achievement, and comprehension when reading about the Nile River and life in ancient Egypt. KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES in this product are Nile River, Kemet, cataracts, delta, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, basins, canals, shadoof, Papyrus, hieroglyphics, scribes, Upper and Lower Egypt, King Narmer, dynasty, Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, theocracy
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5th - 8th
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The Terror of Nian - A Chinese New Year Play
Unlock the magic of storytelling and theater in your classroom with "The Terror of Nian." This captivating script not only offers an exciting performance opportunity but also brings valuable lessons about Chinese mythology, tradition, and the spirit of Chinese New Year. Tailored for students aged 9 and above, this script offers endless possibilities for drama and cultural exploration.Key Features:1. Engaging Performance: This script is designed to captivate your students and transport them into
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3rd - 6th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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