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Short stories scripts for Easel Activities
A Christmas Carol reader's theater play script (includes two versions!)
Originally part of the December 1998 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks Magazine, this traditional re-telling of the Ebenezer Scrooge story is perfect for Zoomer's theater, podcast, or classroom play--or add holiday hymns and create a full-fledged stage production. For 10 to 16 participants and innumerable extras. A second version from my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2010 Scholastic) is also included. In it, Scrooge is a woman, Eleanora Scrooge. Two comprehension activities are a
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw gothic masterpiece
Now with comprehension activities and extensions! This adaptation of W.W. Jacobs''s Gothic masterpiece is perfect for grades 5 through 8 (and potentially 4th). Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, use it as fluency-building reader's theater or as as a full classroom production or podcast. This twenty-minute play includes nine pages and parts for up to eleven students. What would you do with three wishes? Readers of the Monkey's Paw learn that those who med
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5th - 8th
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Read Aloud Plays: Hawthorne's The Birthmark Gothic Reader's Theater
A classic "mad scientist" short story comes to life! Build fluency and meet Common Core Standards with this adaption of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Gothic masterpiece, The Birthmark. It includes comprehension and vocabulary activities and keys. This compelling classroom play was originally published in the Jan. 2013 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, so you can trust it meets a high standard. Whether for reader's theater or stage performance, this six page play has parts for seven actors and is bes
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4th - 9th
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Scary Radio Drama Script The Monkey's Paw Horror Acting Script Interpretation
Part of a Bundle Want to "scare" up some fun learning? Here's a twenty-five minute radio drama script for students is adapted from W.W. Jacob's classic, gothic story, The Monkey's Paw. Through this 45 page resource, teach your students about plot, characterization, foreshadowing, horror while strengthening eading, speaking, listening and acting skills, too! This script has 23 +roles (including crew) and was adapted especially for the classroom. Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, an
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Halloween Drama Class Units, Scripts and Lessons Bundle!
"How the Elephant Got Its Trunk" Jungle Book Reader's Theater
Rudyard Kipling's "Elephant's Child" adapted by long-time Scholastic & Storyworks playwright Mack Lewis. "How the Elephant Got Its Trunk" shows how Elephant's Child's insatiable curiosity gets him in trouble with the Crocodile but ultimately helps him get a much more useful nose. The story is told in a unique, school-appropriate way (Kipling's original is much about spanking), it encourages students to experiment with various fun dialects (British, Hip-hop, 1920's mobster), and it sets an Af
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3rd - 8th
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Yoga Story - Baby Dragon Hatching - Use Movement to Teach Storytelling!
This is an oral story paired with traditional yoga moves. Not only will students develop their ability to visualize a story told aloud, but they will move along with the story to create deeper meaning connections in the brain.
You will receive a guide to using yoga stories, as well as step by step instructions to help guide your students through the poses. Instructions, scripts, and photos make this a gem!
If you enjoy this story, check out my Halloween Yoga Story as well!
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PreK - 2nd
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Yoga Story - Halloween - Use Movement to Teach Storytelling!
This is an oral story paired with traditional yoga moves. Not only will students develop their ability to visualize a story told aloud, but they will move along with the story to create deeper meaning connections in the brain.
This is a great story designed to harness the energy and excitement of the season and help children express it through yoga.
You will receive a guide to using yoga stories, as well as step by step instructions to help guide your students through the poses. Instructions,
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PreK - 3rd
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A SOCIAL STORY "Please Don't Put That In Your Mouth" (SPECIAL ED/ SEL ACTIVITY)
This social story is created for children who are not diagnosed with pica but have a tendency to mouth inedible objects. Be sure to read this story to your child once a day and start to teach them proactive alternatives to mouthing inedible objects.This item can be used in an interactive notebook or classroom. Add notes & annotations through an interactive layer and assign to students via Google Classroom.
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1st - 10th, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Pica Bundle
Rusty Learns Personal Accountability - Social Skills Behavior Story- Easel
Rusty Learns Personal Accountability - Social Skills Behavior Story - SELIt can be hard to admit when we’ve done something wrong. Rusty breaks Polar’s toy by accident but doesn’t want to own up to it. Polar is not only sad that his toy is broken but also because he doesn’t know who broke it. Rusty sees how upset his friend is and decides to tell the truth, and although Polar is still upset, now they get to choose another toy to play with! Students will enjoy the colorful pictures while watching
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PreK - 2nd
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Rusty Follows Directions - Social Skills Behavior Story - SEL Easel
Rusty the Greyhound: Following Directions - Social Skills Behavior Story - SELIt is always important to follow the rules. In this story, Rusty learns how important it is to listen to rules everywhere, even at the amusement park. He can’t wait to go on the rollercoaster! He behaves really well by walking beside his mom and waiting patiently in line. But Rusty doesn't want to keep his hands inside the car, so the roller coaster can’t start. When we don’t follow the rules, we ruin the fun for our f
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PreK - 2nd
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Emperor's New Clothes- A Readers' Theater Script with Activities
The Emperor's New Clothes is suitable for ELA classes, small groups, remedial reading, and special education. It includes:* pre-reading activities -vocabulary -activating background * classroom activities -questions for discussion, -literary elements* extended activities -short answer writing -suggestions for short writing and art projectsThe script remains true to the story, including the plot, characters, setting, and theme of the original. Students will enj
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fairy Tales Readers' Theater Adaptations Bundle
Rusty Says Thank You and Has Good Manners! - Social Skills Behavior Story - SEL
Rusty Says Thank You and Has Good Manners! - Social Skills Behavior Story - SELBirthday parties are exciting! And although the gifts might feel like the best part, it’s important that we thank our friends for coming to our birthday party and bringing us a gift. Rusty’s mom reminds him that, even when he doesn’t like the gift, it’s important to say ‘thank you.’ If he doesn't, his friends might not come to his next party, and that would be no fun at all. Students will enjoy the colorful pictures w
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Learning Manners Social Skills Behavior Story Growing Bundle - SEL
Rusty Learns the Importance of Teamwork - Social Skills Behavior Story - Easel
Rusty the Greyhound: Learning about the importance of teamwork - Social Skills Behavior Story - SELIt’s hard to build a tower, clean up, play on the see-saw, and reach things from across the table without any help. Although Rusty likes to play alone at school, he quickly realizes how much more fun and simple his time at school can be when he works together with friends. When we work in a team, we can do so much more!The Easel Version will not have the Rusty the Greyhound cartoon character. The
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PreK - 2nd
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