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7th grade informational text scripts for ESL-EFL-ELL
153 Conversation starter cards (2 sets) - great for social skills / conversation
This packet includes 2 different conversation starter card sets.
- SET 1 contains 60 cards that was included in the original product line.
- SET 2 contains 93 cards that are also part of my Social Skills Group Curriculum that is available in my store. I figured I should include these cards here in addition to the old set because I like them better and they are easier on the ink :).
I am also adding a blank page for Set 2 so that you can create your own cards.
The cards in the two sets are ma
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PreK - 12th
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A Christmas Carol Readers Theater, Discussion Questions and Test (3rd grade RL)
This readers' theater is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and is written at a third-grade reading level. It could be used for middle school ESL students or middle or upper elementary school students.Scene (chapter) questions and a final test can be used to assess student understanding of the basic themes, characters, and vocabulary in A Christmas Carol, either during class discussion or as a personal assessment of understanding.See also the correlating character crowns available for
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3rd - 8th
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War Stories: Reader's Theater Honoring Veterans
This read aloud plays script teaches kids about the meaning and history of Veterans' Day. It originally appeared in my Scholastic book, Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America. I've repackaged it and coupled it with CCSS comprehension activities. It's a perfect activity for the first weeks of November. Suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or full stage production. Up to eleven parts. Appropriate for grades 4 - 7. Be sure to look for the FREE Google Forms version of the comprehension activity els
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4th - 7th
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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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Small Group Reader's Theater Twisted Fairy Tales - Book Two
In this second book of Reader's Theaters for small groups, I have placed 7 scripts. They are: Sleeping Homely, The Princess and the Pizza for 3 people, The Princess and the Pizza for 4, Peter Pants and Captain Looks, Beauty & the Beets (and the Turnips and the Onions), Romeo and Juliet, Hansel and Pretzel. I realize that Peter Pants and Captain Looks as well as Romeo and Juliet are not strictly fairy tales but they are very well known and fun for the students. You can buy each of these indiv
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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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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Leveled Debate Speech Writing Templates and Outline
This is for students who are completely new to debates. It is geared towards elementary students but could also be used by EFL/ESL students who are trying to learn debate. While these resources do not follow a debate fully, it helps familiarize them with a debate so that later, they can do full-on debates. There are four levels, increasing with a little more difficulty each time. The last two levels require students to come up with a rebuttal. There are two editions of each level. One is blank,
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4th - 7th, Adult Education
7th Grade STAAR Reading Review: Drama
This resource was designed for use as a review for drama questions on the 7th grade STAAR Reading test. Other STAAR resources can be found in my store, BrainyCats Learning Store
BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THROUGH THE GUIDED PRACTICE SCENE TO MAKE SURE IT IS SUITABLE FOR YOUR CLASS. My students enjoyed it, but it is about a food contest where competitors try to make disgusting combinations of food, so the topic may be off-putting to some groups. The sample can
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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
William Shakespeare Bundle of 5 plays, abridged adaptations
Stop! You've found it, a wonderful set of five of Shakespeare's finest plays. Introduce your class to the greatest hero of the English language and give them a performance experience they'll never forget. These original adaptations have been written in kid friendly language retaining the irresistible excitement of the Bard's stories and will become a favorite of your students now and for years to come.The 5 plays included are:Shakespeare’s Macbeth, abridged adaptationShakespeare’s Midsummer Nigh
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3rd - 8th
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Vietnamese to English ESL Sentences: ESL Newcomer Activities - Rapid Speaking
"Vietnamese to English ESL Sentences: ESL Newcomer Activities - Rapid Speaking" allows teachers and limited English speaking students to communicate immediately with little or no knowledge of each other's first language. Simply print a copy for yourself and your ESL Vietnamese to English newcomers. Point to the translation of what you are saying on this convenient bilingual resource. ESL newcomers also point to what they want to say in Vietnamese while you read the English translation next to th
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Reader’s Theater: Federalists vs Anti-Federalists -- Ratifying the Constitution
Every US History student is expected to know the names of prominent Federalists and Anti-Federalists, weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and why we have a Bill of Rights, This fun, 20-minute reader's theater script allow students to review these concepts in a fresh, interactive way. With added bits of humor (did Patrick Henry really say, "Give me liberty or give me a side of beef?") and the constant middle-school scuffling between Alexander Hamilton and John Adams, students will see
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6th - 8th
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Goldilocks Behind Bars - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for 3 students. In the script Goldilocks is a delinquent who broke into the three bears home. The police have arrested her with mama bear's jewelry in her pocket and are trying to get her to confess. 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 will very little cutesy stuff so they are easier and cheaper to photo copy and not distract the readers. The on
Theatre Script for Middle School Drama Class- The Greatest Showman
Are you looking for a way to engage your middle school drama or theater class in an exciting script? Look no further! This play is loosely based on the popular film The Greatest Showman. Students will love acting out one of the 14 speaking parts as they learn an important life lesson that they can carry with them throughout life. This engaging activity will be something that sticks with students for a long time. ➡️ What you'll get:A 20-page script with 14 main speaking roles8 ScenesSong List Rec
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5th - 10th
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Reader’s Theater Pack: Factors Influencing Westward Movement
Reader’s Theater Pack: Factors Influencing Westward Movement
This Reader’s Theater Pack features 6 scripts that focus on the factors that influenced western migration during this period of US expansion.
Factors focused on include:
Population growth in eastern states
Availability of cheap, fertile land
Economic opportunity (including the Gold Rush)
Cheaper and faster transportation (trains, steamboats, canals)
Knowledge of the Overland Trails (Santa Fe and Oregon Trails)
Manifest Destiny
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4th - 12th
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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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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script
Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the most quoted! Great for Language Arts, study on the Renaissance or on a Friday or day before a holiday when you'd like to introduce your students to famous people with a biography activity.The fun/informative play uses the format of Shakespeare being a gu
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: FAMOUS WRITERS: A Bundle of Resources!
Act It Out - Practice Skits for Idioms (Figurative Language)
Your students will love acting and watching their peers act out these examples of idioms. There are enough skits to cover the alphabet! Answer sheets are included with two options. For your early learners, use the color sets with answer sheets that identify the idiom. Students simply match the idiom to the meaning. For older students or for review, use the whole set of skits with the answer sheet that students fill in. My favorite part of this set is the handout that has other language's equival
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2nd - 8th, Adult Education
An Interview with the Easter Bunny - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater is for a small group of three students. It was written for Easter. In the script, there are only a few days left until Easter but two reporters have been granted an interview. However, as they talk with the Easter Bunny, it becomes clear that all he thinks about is eggs and all he can say begins with EGGS. I write these scripts for small groups to help with fluency. When the group is small, they don't waste time sitting around waiting for their turn and get more time actua
Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script
On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to led the expedition. On May 14, 1804, the expedition called, the Corps of Discovery began. They would return home two years later, in 1806. The expedition helped to open up the west for expansion by people seeking a better life. You may also be interested in my Lewis and Clark Exp
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5th - 8th
A Collection of Short Christmas Plays
Enjoy these five short plays ranging from 2 - 5 pages, which are funny, easy and a lot of fun for your students. They're great to show off your students' acting ability. Each play showcases from 2 - 6 students and they involve minimal preparation and very few props. Included, you will find a list of the characters for each of these plays. They're very simple scripts; the students love playing these roles and becoming different people for a brief moment. It's so much fun for both the teacher an
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5th - 10th
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet, abridged adaptation
This abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet can be easily understood by all students because of its kid friendly language.• ELL students and all students will enjoy repeated readings of this play.• This most famous of Shakespeare's plays, will inspire and motivate your students.• Reading Hamlet is a fun way to learn character traits, plot development, language, vocabulary, and more.• Practice reading Hamlet throughout the year and perform it in the Spring, for a great end-of-the-year experi
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: William Shakespeare Bundle of 5 plays, abridged adaptations
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