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7th grade government 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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Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
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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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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Roaring 20's/ Great Depression Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater for the Roaring 20's/ Great Depression! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource is great for teaching students about life in America during the the 1920's and 1930's. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills.The acts are as follows:Act I: "Buy Now, Pay Later" (Consumer Economy)Act II: The
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Complete American History Reader's Theater Bundle
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
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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Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers' Theatre
This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. If you buy it in the BUNDLE, you will save 15%! The plays or readers' theatre can be used in different ways: 1. All the students can be divided into groups of 6 (or 5) and read through and d
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5th - 8th
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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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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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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
LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores the 3 levels of government and their leaders, the 3 branches of government, various services, laws, the role of pages, governor generals, ministers
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5th - 8th
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Branches of Government - Readers' Theater
These two-part scripts outline the duties of the three branches of government. Students will learn how this system of checks and balances works for our government. Included with each script are task cards and activities that require students to use higher-level thinking skills that meet Common Core Standards.
Check out my historical line of readers' scripts: Boston Tea Party, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Civil War, and Oregon Trail. In order to open the links below, highlight the link, rig
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4th - 8th
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Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.
Included in this resource:
1. 3 page script for 6-7 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)
2. 5 discussion prompts
Please take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store!
Happy
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7th - 10th
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BUNDLE OF 4 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT PLAYS OR READERS' THEATRE EN FRANÇAIS
This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre EN FRANÇAIS can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. If you buy it in the BUNDLE, you will save 15%!The plays or readers' theatre can be used in different ways: 1. All the students can be divided into groups of 6 (or 5) and read throug
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5th - 8th
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Three Branches of Government Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the three branches of government in the United States of America! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource includes information about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, as well as checks and balances. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills.The act
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Three Branches of Government Activity Bundle
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
Early American History Reader's Theater Bundle
This resource contains five complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students for American History! The plays in this product cover the Age of Discovery/ Exploration, the American Revolution, The Founding Fathers, A New Nation, The War of 1812, and Industry and Inventors! Each play is a 5-Act, 25-role Reader's Theater script. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource is a grea
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4th - 7th
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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
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
Types of Government Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for types of government! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource includes information about theocracies, dictatorships, monarchies, and democracies! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills.The acts are as follows: Act I: Divine Leaders (Theocracies in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Ch
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Government Reader's Theater Bundle!
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