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8th grade drama centers
Twisted Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater
My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theater. The scripts are: Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks, Little Red Ridin
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3rd - 8th
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Mythology Scripts: 5 scripts: Full Class Readers Theatre Play
This is a compilation of five popular greek mythology stories written as Reader's Theatre scripts. These five short scripts have 6-8 characters each (narrator parts can be separated even more to create more parts if needed) making it a full class project with parts (as written) for 30 students. Each script is approximately 4-6 pages and join together for a full play approximately 50 min in length. They can also be worked separately in reading groups or literacy centers.
These characters are perf
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4th - 8th
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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STAAR Reading - Drama Review Stations
These stations are ready to go. Just print, copy, laminate and go. Very little prep needed!! These drama stations focus on stage directions, dialogue, character analysis, academic vocabulary, author's purpose, and so much more.I love using stations in my classroom. My students love them too. I find these stations to be an excellent review for my students. It also gives me the opportunities to go around to each group and check on specific skills. I have also found that there are times that I jus
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STAAR Reading Resources - HUGE Growing Bundle
Black History Skit: Spotlighting African American Inventors
If you are looking for a skit for your Black History Program, you will love this one. It covers theaccomplishments of African American Inventors. I looked everywhere for skits that my students could perform, and when I came up empty, I wrote my own! Enjoy
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4th - 12th
Sherlock Holmes | The Engineer's Thumb | Readers Theater | Short Story Unit
Detective Fiction: "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" based on the short story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Readers Theater Script, Writing Prompt, Discussion Questions, and Print & Digital Graphic Organizer.*After being contacted to work on machinery in the middle of the night, engineer, Victor Hatherley experiences a crazy adventure that ends up with him lying unconscious in a pool of blood and his thumb cut off. Luckily, the physician called to he
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5th - 12th
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Script for Part of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and Other Activities
This script is arranged to be read by groups of eight students, though this can be modified. With several groups reading or acting it out, everyone is involved with parts and gets inside the story, strengthing comprehension and making discussions more lively. Students highlight their parts before reading so they can anticipate their parts and stay in character. After reading the script, students in groups of four brainstorm and reflect on the questions provided. Next, discuss and share as a cl
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7th - 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
Twisted Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater - Three!
My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theater. They are: CinderFELLA, The Emperor's New Nose, The Not-so-Charming Prince, T
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Charades | Act It Out | 168 Cards With Scenarios | Brain Break & Drama Game
Introducing an exciting and versatile resource designed to bring laughter, creativity, and connection into your classroom: our Charades Games PDF! With 168 unique cards featuring a wide range of scenarios and options, this resource is perfect for students, kids, and even staff members to enjoy.Imagine the endless possibilities as your students go from going on a farm visit to pretending to be a cat, or even stepping into the shoes of a news reporter. The scenarios are carefully crafted to spark
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Coyote Tales - Native American Reader's Theater
This package was intended for November which is Native American month but can be done at any time. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have plac
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Reader's Theater
This package contains 9 Cinderella stories. The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reade
Elements of Drama Game - Drama Vocabulary Matching Card Game
With this drama activity students will enjoy playing while they learn about elements of DRAMA vocabulary. If you want the students to record their answers a student recording sheet is included. This game is a Language Arts version of the game "Old Maid". The game is designed for 2 or more players, but also one person can just play matching the cards. *This is the same game as the Lonely Mask but with a different design.Vocabulary included:DialogueSceneActsConflictPropScriptCast of CharactersSetF
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Language Arts Vocabulary - Matching Card Games Bundle
9 Readers Theater Aesop Fable Plays, Flexi-Curric™–Comprehension, Fluency
Aesop's Fables Collection, Volume 1 with Flexi-Curric™*By Carol MontgomeryUseful for partner plays, puppet plays, and Readers Theater, these nine fables capture young minds to motivate thinking and creativity. Each trustworthy script includes annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, plus a variety of graphic organizers and extension activities to increase engagement and comprehension.TIME: 2 to 10 minutes for each playCAST: a wide range (see fables below)TONE: varies from serious to li
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2nd - 8th
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Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween
In this book, there are 6 reader's theaters. They were written for Halloween. The scripts always look MUCH better on paper than it does in the advert on this webpage. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet. Scripts are: Franken Cranky, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips, Shhhh, The Corn Has Ears, The Witch's New Broom, and Which Witch is Which. The booklet gives you 6 for $8. When you buy them individually they cost $2
Readers Theater - A Christmas Carol Script (NO PREP)
'A Christmas Carol' readers theater. The entire text has been condensed into only 11 pages of script.Bring the story of Scrooge to life in your classroom this holiday season with this specially written script.The bonuses for your students - It's ideal for encouraging reluctant readers who would find the original text overwhelming and challenging.It can be used as a pre-reading task so ESL/Spec ed/lower ability students can familiarize themselves with plot, characters and themes easily which give
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: A Christmas Carol (Adapted) bundle Staves 1-5
Macbeth - Bell Ringers, Exit Tickets, or Quizzes - Every Scene!
Need a quick way to assess your students? Here you have a variety of exercises (True-False, Cloze, Matching, etc.) for each scene of Macbeth. Answer keys included! I use them to clarify common misunderstandings, assess comprehension and analysis, practice identifying and examining figurative language, and engage students. Students love them! Clipart courtesy of Illumismart.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Macbeth Bundle: Q&As, Bell Ringers / Exit Tickets w/ Answer Keys + More!
Spanish Readers Theater Earth Day/ La Tierra esta enferma Obra de teatro
LA TIERRA ESTA ENFERMAEs una divertida obra de teatro para concientizar a los estudiantes de la importancia de cuidar nuestro planeta. Es una obra para 10 estudiantes.Puedes encontrar actividades para ayudar a entender a los alumnos del cuidado de nuestro planeta en el siguiente enlace:**********Día de la Tierra********
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1st - 9th
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The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!
This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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Los Pollitos Dicen - Spanish and English Reader's Theater
A traditional Latin American children’s song turned into a fun reader’s theater script!
This can be used to teach your students fluency in Spanish, English, or both! Great for Literacy Centers and more!
This set includes:
-Translations in Spanish and English
(3 sets: full color, colored script, and all black & white for easy printing)
-A Reader’s Theater Script for up to 8 readers
(3 sets: full color, colored script, and all black & white for easy printing)
Use it with or witho
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2nd - 12th
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"Vincent" by Tim Burton Activities Collection - Great Halloween Resource
“Vincent” by Tim Burton is an undiscovered jewel for English teachers! “Vincent” is a stop-motion short horror film from 1982 that tells the story of Vincent, a young boy who dreams of being just like Vincent Price and is inspired by the works of Edgar Allen Poe. This set of 7 activities for “Vincent” has something for all of your students. This resource pairs well with “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, but can be taught easily in isolation. Only one of the seven activities require knowledge of “
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Halloween Activity Bundle - High School English Language Arts
The Diary of Anne Frank Character Review Game—Play Version by Goodrich & Hackett
IMPORTANT: This product is based off the drama adaptation and short story version of "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett not The Diary of a Young Girl memoir by Anne Frank.Play Bingo with your students as a fun literature review game for the drama, "The Diary of Anne Frank." This game includes at least 70 questions that require characterization and comprehension skills to win. With this many clues, you will have the opportunity to play SEVERAL rounds with your studen
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7th - 11th
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Drama Games (Junior/Intermediate/High School)
Elevate your drama classes with this collection of 30 engaging drama games tailored for upper-grade students. Perfect for drama clubs, classrooms and theater enthusiasts, these drama activities ignite creativity, boost confidence, and enhance communication skills. From improvisation challenges to character-building exercises, each drama game is designed to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and self-expression. Product includes:-30 unique and exciting drama games -Two formats: big for displayin
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4th - 12th
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Shakespeare Stations: A Fun Group Activity to Introduce Shakespeare's Language
This no prep stations activity teaches students how to read Shakespearean language, important terms to know, iambic pentameter, audiences during Shakespeare's day, the power of words through Shakespeare's insults, and more! Watch as your students have fun learning key terms and familiarizing themselves with Shakespeare's rhythm and words! With the added key, grading will be a breeze...and you'll be ready to start any of Shakespeare's plays!
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7th - 12th
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