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High school close reading scripts under $5
A Script for "Charles" by Shirley Jackson
After you read the short story, you might want your students to read this script. Students love reading scripts as it is very student-centered and gets them involved. I think they retain more when they are part of this kind of a reading.
This script is arranged into eight parts, four characters and four narrators, so if you have, let's say, a class of 24, you could have three groups reading it aloud simultaneously, two in the class and one in the hallway. The script itself will take less tha
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6th - 10th
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Murder Mystery 1- Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English
Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes: ~Backstory ~Individual stories for students ~Notes page for evidence ~Questions and Answers page ~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.
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5th - 10th
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Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3, Reader's Theater Style!
In a bustling classroom filled with eager minds, the dynamic tool of differentiated learning comes to life. Here, every student, regardless of their reading level, finds themselves engaged and included. The text of "Of Mice and Men," a literary classic, is no longer just words on a page but a vibrant, interactive experience that sparks excitement and curiosity.To better suit the needs of your students, I've included two versions: Version 1: Complete Original TextExperience the full depth of John
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8th - 11th
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William Carlos Williams "This is Just to Say" & Kenneth Koch | Satire & Tone
Looking for an engaging poetry lesson to get your students excited about critical thinking and enjoying poetry writing? William Carlos William’s poem “This is Just to Say” is a deceptively simple poem about the everyday experience of taking the last delicacy from the fridge. It’s also a poem about family relationships, communication, guilt, and family life. And it's a great poem to easily and quickly teach tone, diction, and structure.The creative writing prompt inspired by Kenneth Koch's poe
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9th - 12th
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Lord of the Flies, Reader's Theater, Chapter 3 (Peardeck)
Dive into Drama with Lord of the Flies Chapter 3: Reader's Theater & Peardeck Activity!This interactive lesson plan brings William Golding's classic novel to life, combining the power of performance with the interactive capabilities of Peardeck to deepen understanding and enhance student engagement.What's Included:Full Script for Reader's Theater: Immerse your students in the roles of Ralph, Jack, Simon, and more with a dynamic script that captures the essence of Chapter 3. Watch as your cla
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8th - 11th
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The Pardoner's Tale - Readers' Theater Style!
Are you an educator seeking an innovative way to introduce classic literature to your students? Look no further! I am excited to present my captivating "The Pardoner's Tale" Reader's Theater adaptation, designed to bring Chaucer's timeless masterpiece to life in your classroom. Nothing has been deleted from the original text! Reader's Theater is a powerful tool for promoting class participation. By taking on the roles of the characters, students not only enhance their reading skills but also mak
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9th - 12th
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Constructed Response Court- A Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater takes students into Constructed Response Court where a Student Writer is on trial for failing to cite evidence in his answer to a question based on a close reading. Witnesses are called to the stand to testify about the need for citing evidence, and through their testimony, your students will hear about the importance of citing evidence from the text. After all the evidence is presented, what will be the judge's verdict in this case? Your students will learn as they read (
This is Your Brain on Figurative Language: Brain-Science of Metaphors & Similes
Do you know what a simile is? A metaphor? If you do, you can probably give me a hand with these definitions:• A simile is a comparison that uses “like” or “as.”• A metaphor is a comparison that does NOT use “like” or “as.” Now that we’re all on the same page, I have to offer a confession: I taught figurative language using these two definitions for a huge chunk of my teaching career. I never realized I was stuck in a rut. These textbook explanations blocked me from seeing that symbolic language
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Cross-Disciplinary Science-Based Writing Bundle
The Great Escape! A Civil War RT script of CSS Planter's Last Voyage
This unit includes an historically accurate readers theater script, pre-reading vocabulary activities, comprehension activities and answer keys. CSS Planter’s Last Voyage relates the amazing feat Robert Smalls achieved early in the Civil War. Robert, a lifelong slave himself, led a crew of enslaved men in seizing a Confederate warship in 1862 and sailing it out of Charleston Harbor. They made it to the blockading Union ships with their families on board and achieved freedom I dramatized this st
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6th - 9th
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Paired Lesson: Myth & Drama
Greek mythology is so much fun when students get to act out the play after reading the myth. It's a great opportunity to cover both mythology & playwrights at the same time.This lesson gives you the popular passage and playwright to Orpheus & Eurydice. In this story, Orpheus travels the Underworld to convince Hades to release his wife. Provided in this resource:*Orpheus & Eurydice Myth*Orpheus & Eurydice Playwright*Guided Reading Questions to Myth selection*Linear Plot *Venn Diag
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6th - 12th
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Scripts from Chapter 3 in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men
These scripts from Chapter 3 of "Of Mice and Men" are great ways to build student engagement. Each of the three scripts can be printed out on a double-sided sheet; each has discussions questions to be used after reading, either in the group of readers or as a whole class. I usually have 7-8 readers per group, 3 groups total. Their readings could lead to performance or just remain as a review. See the preview to see how it is arranged. Chapter 3 is where the conflict in "Mice" ramps up dramati
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8th - 11th
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Fable/Story Why
An old ox and a young ox have a discussion about why you're here.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Stage Manager Assignment Preliminary Script Analysis
Integrate close reading along with a short comedic theatre script to engage your students in the subject of Theatre Stage Management. This assignment comes with the directions, the short script, as well as the blank worksheet to complete.One of the first steps a Stage Manager does is read the script for a show and gather technical information on that show. This assignment is the first of 3 assignments in the Introduction to Theater Stage Management Presentation. Check out the Stage Management Bu
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Theatre Stage Management Bundle
The Mousetrap A 1, S 2 Excerpt 1 by Agatha Christie Close Reading Drama Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt is from Act 1, Scene 2 of the play. It focuses on the phone call to the snowed-in group staying in the hotel about the police coming there through the weather to see about a murder that was committed. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays, novels, as well as other s
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7th - 12th
Readers Theater for Chapter 3 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
This is an 8 page PDF of Chapter 3 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird adapted for readers theater. It is an excellent way to engage students in the reading experience. There are 11 speaking parts, and the script helps bring to life Scout's first day of school.
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7th - 12th
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For Unto Us a Child is Born (Christmas play for students and adults)
Here is an in-depth, thought-provoking Bible-based fictional dramatization of 7 pages in length (20-30 minutes) to be performed for high school students to elderly parishioners in a Protestant or Catholic school and/or church setting during the Christmas season. I wrote the text and it has been performed twice, garnering very positive feedback. It calls for seven acting roles performing monologues. A terrific undertaking for students and adults in terms of acting and presentation of a powerful
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Satire: SNL's "Amazon's Alexa Silver"
This is one of SNL's funniest and sweetest skits. As we know, getting older is part of the human condition. We’re all heading there, hopefully! Senility [the physical and mental decline associated with old age] may be the target of this satire, but it’s rendered in playful, charming ways. After seeing the skit on Youtube (it's short so you could see it more than once) and even reading the script together (it's arranged with narrators and character lines), you can consider this question: How does
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6th - 9th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Reader's Theater Ch. 27-28
Join us for an interactive reading as Scout Finch and Jem embark on their "longest journey" home from the school pageant. Unlike some reader's theater guides, this contains most of the narration and original text, broken up in a way that is easier to read and engage students, without losing much of Harper Lee's intended content. Have fun assigning roles and watching the students "climb into the skin" of their favorite characters!
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6th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Close Reading (Chaper 2/Valley of Ashes) Presentation
This PowerPoint presentation presents a close reading of the introductory passage of Chapter 2 in F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby.* Students are presented with rhetorical and symbolic analysis. While designed for upper level students, this presentation also serves as excellent research/background reading for developing differentiated lessons on close reading.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Resurrection Day Remembrance (Easter play for students and adults)
Here is an in-depth, thought-provoking Bible-based fictional dramatization of 7 pages in length (20-30 minutes) to be performed for high school students to elderly parishioners in a Protestant or Catholic school and/or church setting. I wrote the text and it has been performed twice, garnering very positive feedback. It calls for four acting roles performing extended monologues. A terrific undertaking for students and adults in terms of acting and presentation of a powerful message in a Christi
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Text and Script Screenplay for the Cyclone Scene in The Wizard of Oz
May your troubles melt like lemon drops. This opening scene in the Wizard of Oz (I call it the Cyclone Scene) includes the classic, nasty visit from Elmira Gulch and ends with the house descending so unfortunately on her wicked sister in Oz. This product has the text and a screenplay or script of that scene, which makes for a good contrast, plus related activities. The mood and emphasis of the text and movie is different, especially the characterization of Uncle Henry and the surrealism of the
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7th - 10th
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Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1 Readers Theater Version
This 5 page PDF includes both sections of dialogue from Chapter 1 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. I have adapted each section to a script format while remaining true to the original text. Lee's language and ideas remain unchanged, but the script format helps engage students during a class read through and makes chapter 1 more accessible to students. The readers theater begins when Scout and Jem first meet and befriend Dill. The second section captures Dill's desire to draw Boo Radley
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7th - 12th
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Readers Theater for Gift of the Magi — story activities
“The Gift of the Magi” is a great American short story by O’Henry. Open this story to your students with these reading activities. They are meant to accompany my scripted version of the story's text (posted separately on TPT) for use during the Holidays. These materials include prereading activities, comprehension questions, a poster prompt and a puzzle. Please use these materials as you wish — cooperatively works great — to open and enhance the story for young people.
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7th - 9th
Walter Dean Myer's "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" Movie Script
Students focus on the concept of dynamic characters. Students create a movie script that shows Greg (from "The Treasure of Lemon Brown") at some point in the future having an encounter with someone who is similar to Lemon Brown. Students must show how Greg responds differently to this character based on his prior interaction with Lemon Brown.
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7th - 10th
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