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Informational text scripts
Library Lessons - Dewey Decimal vs. Fiction Order and Call Number Organization
Do your students have the library skills of fiction vs. nonfiction in order to locate books by author or Dewey call numbers in your library? Teach the basics of Fiction and Nonfiction with these 2 engaging PowerPoint lessons at a 20% savings. This bundle-pair starts with Part 1 for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade and builds on that learning in 3rd and 4th grade with Part 2. Review as needed with 5th grade. Both lessons have a link to interactive Google Slides.___________________________________
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K - 3rd
Reader's Theater: The American Revolutionary War (differentiated script)
Experience life as a Patriot or Redcoat soldier during the key events and battles of the American Revolutionary War! The war is brought to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! This 9 page script features the following: Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the shot heard ‘round the world, Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys, the battle of Bunker Hill, Crossing the Delaware, Valley Forge, the Battle of Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris, and much mor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Reader's Theater: The Constitution-United We Stand! (leveled script)
Students will bring the development of the United States Constitution to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the different state’s viewpoints in a connected and engaging way! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. In addition, 14 name tags are included to make a class presentation of this pla
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Reader's Theater: Branches of Government (intermediate grades)
Students will bring the 3 branches of our government to life in this whole class script of We the People! The fast moving script reviews the roles and responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in a fun, relaxed way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core standards such as fluency and ex
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
The Secret Soldier American Revolution Read Aloud Play
A great resource for Women's History Month! Engage your students in the American Revolution with this historically-accurate play based on the life of Deborah Samson, the first woman to serve in the U.S. military. Near the end of the Revolutionary War, Samson disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army, serving with valor for nearly a year. Originally published in the Nov/Dec. 2102 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and reprinted in the March 2013 issue of Scope, this play
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4th - 7th
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Reader's Theater Script + Lessons Engaging Melodrama for Middle & High School
Readers' Theatre is captivating and fun for junior high and secondary students and this lesson packet with "Curses, Foiled Again" will not disappoint! Packet includes original script with 45 pages of engaging lesson materials your students will want to study. . This product is also available in my Students' Choice Favorite Lessons, Vol. 2. Check it out - it's a great deal!With this purchase, you will receive BOTH the original play and lesson materials for a cross-curricular history and ELA expe
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: End of the Year ELA Lessons Students Love Bundle - Middle & High School
Animals in Winter Readers Theater
Teachers have often used readers theater to help improve reading fluency – now you can improve fluency AND work on reading comprehension. The script in this resource includes information about what different animals do in winter. I included a variety of response sheets related to the text, as well as a planning sheet and themed paper for writing. Once students are familiar with the text, they can each choose parts and share what they have learned with others! There are enough parts for 10 differ
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1st - 3rd
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California Gold Rush Readers' Theater
Magic Trunk Series: Your students will have fun as they learn about the Gold Rush through readers' theater. Included is a partner game, "Panning for Gold" and an Internet Scavenger Hunt. Check out the Preview!
Check out the other readers' scripts in the Magic Trunk Series: Boston Tea Party, Oregon Trail, Civil War, Lewis and Clark, Underground Railroad, and the First Thanksgiving.
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4th - 6th
Reader's Theater: An Age of Exploration! (intermediate leveled reading scripts)
Help students bring the Age of Exploration to life with this 24 part, differentiated reader’s theater! This fast moving script re-enacts several key explorers who discovered North America and helps students connect to our country’s history in an engaging and involved way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core st
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Sharks Nonfiction Readers Theater
Here's a great ay to integrate nonfiction reading, comprehension and reading fluency - all with a shark theme! Teachers have often used readers theater to help improve reading fluency – now you can improve fluency AND work on reading comprehension. The script in this resource includes facts about sharks in general, as well as different kinds of sharks. They work just like a piece of nonfiction text! I included a variety of response sheets related to the text, as well as a planning sheet and them
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1st - 3rd
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Apollo 11 Moon Walk Printable Readers Theater Play Script
Imagine your students walking on the moon! This Read Aloud Play about the 1969 Apollo Moon Landing lets kids re-enact the now-famous "Eagle has landed" and "One small step" scenes while reciting the exact words spoken by Mission Control, Walter Cronkite, and the astronauts themselves. This kid-tested, historically-accurate, twenty-minute play has parts for ten readers or actors. Use it with students in grades 4 and up to improve fluency, build comprehension, and meet the standards. Includes comp
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4th - 7th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - Readers' Theater
Bring the journey of Lewis and Clark to life with this informative and humorous readers' theater. Included with script are two task cards and an activity sheet. Check out the full preview of this product.
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4th - 8th
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As The Cell Turns - The Drama of Life -Science Reader's Theater Script
This is an original Reader's Theater script, based on the organelles of the animal cell and their function. Your students will enjoy playing the parts of the living cell as they argue about who is the most important and learn how all the parts of the cell work together. This cross-curricular science script can be used in reading class as a non-fiction work, or in science while studying the cell.
Along with the script, name tags for each organelle are included with an icon chosen to help stu
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5th - 7th
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Texas History Drama Passages Reader's Theater Scripts
This set includes 6 Texas history scripts, each with 10 multiple-choice drama and reading comprehension questions. Use them as drama passages, Reader's Theater activities, or stage scripts. One explorer script, four Texas Revolution scripts, and one frontier script are included. All are fact-based and great for integrating reading, social studies, and test prep!Please check the preview to help you determine whether they would suit your students. The questions emphasize the elements of drama, cov
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4th
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Black Death: A Visit with Simon, A Victim of the Black Death(script)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe in its worst outbreak(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death, being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs, the causes, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc. Great for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! Co
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Frog and Toad Are Friends | Spring Activities
Thanks for purchasing my “Frog and Toad Are Friends: Spring Activity Pack!” Your students are in for a real treat. If you are an Arnold Lobel fan, this packet is a must have for your unit! Included in this activity pack are…1. A readers’ theater script based on Arnold Lobel’s classic book (4 parts – great for small groups!)2. Reading comprehension activities (characterization, sequencing, inferences, compare/contrast, story events)3. Nonfiction article comparing/contrasting frogs and toads4. F
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1st - 3rd
Les métiers de la communauté - la trousse {Community Workers Mega Bundle French}
This is a mega-bundle on community workers that allows students to develop their language skills and knowledge in a fun and interactive way. It contains: - 10 reader's theatre plays on a variety of community jobs - 10 non-fiction easy readers illustrated with large, realistic and informative photos - 13 illustrated vocabulary posters (included in the non-fiction readers) - a packet that actively practices the vocabulary needed to discuss community workers and places in French. Voici une trouss
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1st - 6th
Veterans Day Readers Theater
Enjoy and learn with this Reader's Theater script for Veterans Day celebrated on November 11Veterans Day Informative Theater unit includes these activities:1 Patriotic Punctuation Activity1 ABC Order Activity Page1 full script in black and white with Character Cards1 full script in color with Character Cards*****This is included in our Informative Reader’s Theater from July to December. Please do not purchase if you already own this unit.****** For a look at what is included in this set, pl
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Reader's Theater: Famous Ohio Inventors! (intermediate leveled reading scripts)
Help bring Ohio Social Studies and the topic of famous inventors alive for students with this intermediate leveled reader’s theater! This fast moving, entertaining script introduces 7 famous inventors and their well-known innovations. Mnemonic devices and little tricks are provided throughout this 7 page play to help students make connections between key names and events. This original play contains 18 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation,
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Thanksgiving Readers Theater
Teach reading skills and history with this Thanksgiving reader's theater! Thanksgiving Informative Reader's Theater includes:* 1 graphic organizer: Thanksgiving Facts* 1 craftivity: What We Know About Thanksgiving* 1 full script in black and white with Character Cards* 1 full script in color with Character CardsFor a look at what is included in this set, click on preview.We have Information Reader’s Theaters for the whole year! Click on each link to find out how to save $$ with these bundles!
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Helen Keller Biography Activities and Readers' Theater
How about making learning more fun and engaging than reading information from a text book? The Helen Keller Biography Activities and Readers’ Theater Script will do that.The packet includes a readers’ theater script about 3 kids time traveling back in time to 1956 and visiting with Helen Keller. It addresses applicable common core standards and improves the retention of content information with a curriculum based script and activities.Students will enjoy practicing and performing the script. Bu
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2nd - 5th
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Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
Reader's Theater: The Rock Cycle (4th-6th grade)
Reinforce the steps of the rock cycle in this funny, fictional reader’s theater! Students in grades 3-5 will be engaged as they observe Little Iggy going through the entire rock cycle from start to finish! The quick wit of the script will have students laughing but at the same time reviewing key facts about igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, glaciers, weathering, erosion, lava eruptions, cementation, and so much more! Containing 15 parts, EVERYONE will become involved with practi
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4th - 6th
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MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Penguins Nonfiction Readers Theater
Teachers have often used readers theater to help improve reading fluency – now you can improve fluency AND work on reading comprehension. The script in this resource includes facts about 8 different kinds of penguins. I included a variety of response sheets related to the text, as well as a planning sheet and themed paper for writing. Once students are familiar with the text, they can each choose parts and share what they have learned with others! There are enough parts for 8 different penguins
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Penguins bundle
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