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1st grade informational text scripts for homeschool
Library Lessons - Dewey Decimal vs. Fiction Order and Call Number Organization
Do your students have the library skills of fiction vs. nonfiction in order to locate books by author or Dewey call numbers in your library? Teach the basics of Fiction and Nonfiction with these 2 engaging PowerPoint lessons at a 20% savings. This bundle-pair starts with Part 1 for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade and builds on that learning in 3rd and 4th grade with Part 2. Review as needed with 5th grade. Both lessons have a link to interactive Google Slides.___________________________________
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K - 3rd
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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Animals in Winter Readers Theater
Teachers have often used readers theater to help improve reading fluency – now you can improve fluency AND work on reading comprehension. The script in this resource includes information about what different animals do in winter. I included a variety of response sheets related to the text, as well as a planning sheet and themed paper for writing. Once students are familiar with the text, they can each choose parts and share what they have learned with others! There are enough parts for 10 differ
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1st - 3rd
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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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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:Â Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Sharks Nonfiction Readers Theater
Here's a great ay to integrate nonfiction reading, comprehension and reading fluency - all with a shark theme! Teachers have often used readers theater to help improve reading fluency – now you can improve fluency AND work on reading comprehension. The script in this resource includes facts about sharks in general, as well as different kinds of sharks. They work just like a piece of nonfiction text! I included a variety of response sheets related to the text, as well as a planning sheet and them
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1st - 3rd
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Les métiers de la communauté - la trousse {Community Workers Mega Bundle French}
This is a mega-bundle on community workers that allows students to develop their language skills and knowledge in a fun and interactive way. It contains: - 10 reader's theatre plays on a variety of community jobs - 10 non-fiction easy readers illustrated with large, realistic and informative photos - 13 illustrated vocabulary posters (included in the non-fiction readers) - a packet that actively practices the vocabulary needed to discuss community workers and places in French. Voici une trouss
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1st - 6th
Frog and Toad Are Friends | Spring Activities
Thanks for purchasing my “Frog and Toad Are Friends: Spring Activity Pack!” Your students are in for a real treat. If you are an Arnold Lobel fan, this packet is a must have for your unit! Included in this activity pack are…1. A readers’ theater script based on Arnold Lobel’s classic book (4 parts – great for small groups!)2. Reading comprehension activities (characterization, sequencing, inferences, compare/contrast, story events)3. Nonfiction article comparing/contrasting frogs and toads4. F
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Veterans Day Readers Theater
Enjoy and learn with this Reader's Theater script for Veterans Day celebrated on November 11Veterans Day Informative Theater unit includes these activities:1 Patriotic Punctuation Activity1 ABC Order Activity Page1 full script in black and white with Character Cards1 full script in color with Character Cards*****This is included in our Informative Reader’s Theater from July to December. Please do not purchase if you already own this unit.****** For a look at what is included in this set, pl
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
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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Thanksgiving Readers Theater
Teach reading skills and history with this Thanksgiving reader's theater! Thanksgiving Informative Reader's Theater includes:* 1 graphic organizer: Thanksgiving Facts* 1 craftivity: What We Know About Thanksgiving* 1 full script in black and white with Character Cards* 1 full script in color with Character CardsFor a look at what is included in this set, click on preview.We have Information Reader’s Theaters for the whole year! Click on each link to find out how to save $$ with these bundles!
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
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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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
Penguins Nonfiction Readers Theater
Teachers have often used readers theater to help improve reading fluency – now you can improve fluency AND work on reading comprehension. The script in this resource includes facts about 8 different kinds of penguins. I included a variety of response sheets related to the text, as well as a planning sheet and themed paper for writing. Once students are familiar with the text, they can each choose parts and share what they have learned with others! There are enough parts for 8 different penguins
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Penguins bundle
Day of the Dead El Dia de Los Muertos Readers Theater
Enjoy and learn from this Reader's Theater script about DĂa de los Muertos, or Day of the DeadDay of the Dead/DĂa de Los Muertos Reader’s Informative Theater unit includes:1 graphic organizer activity1 full script in black and white with Character Cards1 full script in color with Character Cards*****This is included in our Informative Reader’s Theater from July to December. Please do not purchase if you already own this unit.****** For a look at what is included in this set, please downloa
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
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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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â FAMOUS WRITERS: A Bundle of Resources!
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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Grades:
5th - 8th
Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)
Learn about Michelangelo, one of the world's greatest sculptor and painter, with this reader's theater script! Included are 7 questioners, comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teachers page with extension activities, links and the key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Studying the Renaissance, perhaps these resources would also be of interest.1. Renaissance, A Webquest2.Renaissance, A Secret Message Review ActivityReview activity on the Renaissance3. Studying the Ren
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5th - 9th
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Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.I also have these resources you may find of interest:1. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began wi
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
Reader's Theater ~ Exploring Space with an Astronaut
Reader's theater NONFICTION play based on the story Exploring Space with an Astonaut from the 2nd Grade Reading Street series. This book was written by Patricia J. Murphy. Graphics courtesy of Microsoft and NASA. This is a great resource to build fluency and addresses common core standards for speaking and listening.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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1st - 4th
Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)
Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th. * There are different spellings for his name.Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading compr
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Pilgrims: A Reader's Theater Play(first Thanksgiving)
Studying the 13 colonies? Check out my Ms.Bie Ograffee Reader's Theater Script, an interview with Love Brewster, a Pilgrim of Plymouth Colony.Love was an actual member of the 102 Pilgrims that came to America. He was about nine years old. Interestingly, several in his family also had unusual names. He had a sister named Patience, another named Fear and a brother named...Wrestling! Learn lots of interesting information about the Pilgrims and the Thanksgiving feast, of 1623, with this fun format.
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5th - 8th
Revolutionary War: Spies- A Visit with Female Agent 355(Culper Spy Ring)Script
American Revolution/ Revolutionary War: Studying the 13 Colonies/Colonial Times? This resource would work great for such a unit of study. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Reader's Theater Scripts, I really had fun developing this play about the Culper Spy Ring and specifically, Agent 355, one of the female member of the organization!During the Revolutionary War, the Culper Spy Ring was organized to work to defeat the British. Agent 355 and other members of the spy organization were very important i
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!
Leonardo da Vinci: A Reader's Theater Script (Renaissance)
Studying the Renaissance? Studying famous artists in history?Need a biographical play to use with your students? Try my Reader's Theater Script on Leonardo da Vinci. Includes comprehension questions and extension activities. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Other Reader's Theater Scripts in the series include:Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sequoia, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Bessie Coleman,Tuskegee Airmen, Susan B. Anthony. More to be added…Thanks for your purchase of this reso
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Grades:
5th - 9th
California Gold Rush: A Visit with a '49er(Reader's Theater Script)
Another Reader's Theater Script in my Ms. Bie Ografee series!Learn about the Gold Rush and the '49ers.Students will learn lots of information about the California Gold Rush with this play, A Visit with Murdoch McLeary, A Gold Prospector during the California Gold Rush.There are 9 audience questioners supplying information and asking questions of Ms Bie Ografee's guest. There is a Did You Know? fun facts section about the time, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, a
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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