Adult education Halloween Common Core RL.4.10 resources

The True Story of the Headless Horseman - Small Group Reader's Theater

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Drama, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

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

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3rd - 12th, Adult Education

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, W.3.3

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The Jersey Devil

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Drama, Halloween, Reading

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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Franken-Cranky, a Cautionary Tale Small Group Reader's Theater

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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

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Handouts, Scripts, Centers

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3rd - 7th, Adult Education

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The Headless Chicken - A True Story Reader's Theater

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Drama, Halloween, Science

This script was written for 3 students and for Halloween - although it could be used anytime to entertain. It is based on the true story of a chicken that survived having it's head cut off. In the 40’s there was a chicken who really did have its head cut off by a farmer and yet it survived. This is that story. In the script, a student is trying to come up with a story to share with the class that is spooky. One of the students suggests that they tell the story of a chicken who survived 18 months

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3rd - 12th, Adult Education

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, W.3.3

, W.4.3

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Which Witch is Which? Small Group Reader's Theater

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This Reader's Theater has been written for a group of 3 for Halloween. It is a play on words and has the same kind of Turn-of-the-Century styled Burlesque routines that were famous during that time. If you are familiar with the 'Who's on First' routine it is like that. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. My scripts are in black and white except the occasional picture on front so they photo copy easily. The problem

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4th - 12th, Adult Education

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RL.4.10

The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Reader's Theater

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This small group reader's theater is for three students. In the scrip there is a former turkey, turned ghost, who can't seem to scare anyone. A boy and girl come along to help out so everyone can have a happy Halloween. My scripts are written in black and white except the occasional picture on front to make it easier and cheaper to print and make copies. My students enjoyed using this script to increase their fluency. I hope yours do too. If you like it look for more Halloween scripts at my stor

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Handouts, Scripts, Centers

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3rd - 6th, Adult Education

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The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips Reader's Theater

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This script is for 3 students. It was written to remind students how to stay safe at Halloween as well as to give them practice in reading fluently. My scripts are in black and white except the occasional picture on the front page to help you save money on printing. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone and I hope that your students enjoy the script as much as mine did. Reader's theater is a great way to encourage reluctant readers to practice and become better at fluency.

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3rd - 6th, Adult Education

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Scripts, Centers

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Shhh! The Corn Has Ears! (How Context Clues Work)

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This small group reader's theater was written for 4 people. It presents some Halloween safety tips as well as discusses how context clues work. As you know, students work all year to understand how to use clues from the story to understand things and infer others. This script is a fun way to introduce or reinforce a lesson on using context clues. I work to include many different standards in LA, math, and science. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun

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4th - 6th, Adult Education

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RL.4.10