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Middle school drama literature circle microsofts
The Polar Express Reader's Theater Script
The text of Chris Van Allsburg's classic book. Broken up into 21 parts. Includes word count chart for each narrator part, to assist in assigning parts based on reading level.
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2nd - 6th
Anticipation Guide for The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry
This is a four page anticipation guide for The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry.Students will first answer questions they must agree/disagree with based on the topic of consequences. Next, there are terms taken from the story that the students will need to define. After that, the students must pick of the words that they defined to write in their own original sentence. Finally, there are some questions the students to answer based on time travel. These questions lead to a great discussion both be
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6th - 12th
Original Drama Script - A cheese sandwich (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
A short play about trying to get a food order right. Surely with all this delicious food to order, they won’t end up with only a cheese sandwich? The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 7-10 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.A Cheese Sandwich is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 9th
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The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Whole Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Land of Oz She’s ready to give up there until the munchkins volunteer to take her to see t
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reader's Theater -- A Modern Day Rapunzel Story
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students.Two parts are for girls and one part is for a boy. The story is about Rapunzel who is a normal girl with an unusual name. Prince, a normal boy with a dog's name, thinks he is living a fairy tale and comes to rescue Rapunzel. Rapunzel thinks he's crazy. This reader's theater is also in my twisted tales pack. 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 a
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3rd - 6th
A Christmas Carol-Horovitz stage adaptation-close reading questions all scenes
These questions are to be used with the Israel Horovitz stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
These will work as close reading or lit circle questions. They can also be used prior to performing the play.
Pages are formatted in two columns, and can be printed front to back then cut in half to save paper and to fit better into notebooks and journals.
This is the complete set of questions. I also have the questions for individual scenes available on my TpT site.
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7th - 8th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
Original Drama Script - Sooner or Latte (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
A short play about a group of friends who are trying to get their drinks in a café. They’re just waiting for the waiter to get their order right.The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 5-7 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.Sooner or Latte is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 10th
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Graphic organiser for writing monologues
This simple graphic organiser helps the students to start thinking of ideas which will help them to develop their monologues.
In History, monologues can be used to explore the impact of a particular event on a certain individual.In studying literature, this can help students to explore a character's personality in depth.
The graphic organiser is just a starting point for students to organise their ideas.After writing their monologues, the students can perform them in class.
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5th - 8th
Original Drama Script - Doctor, Doctor (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
The play is set in a doctor’s waiting room, with the characters trying to remember something important. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 7-9 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.Doctor, Doctor is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 9th
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Alice in Wonderland: A Mad Tea Party Reader's Theater
Alice in Wonderland is a delightful classic which has enchanted readers for decades.In this adaption, one favorite scene, The Mad Tea Party, is adapted for maximum reader's theater presentation compatibility. Whether for private performance or for competition, this selection is an ideal choice. Join Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse for a delightfully mad experience!Cast: The narrator, Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the DormouseApproximate reading/performance time:
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1st - 12th
A Raisin in the Sun Tic Tac Toe Group Project Choice Board Game
Looking for a fun way to get your students thinking about the major themes in A Raisin in the Sun? Tired with all the AI generated assignment students are turning in? Look no further this tic-tac-toe group choice board will ensure that students have multiple opportunities to show their mastery of this play. Also, the collaborative nature of the assignment encourages students to work together instead of simply relying on a checkbook. The creative element takes the same in a step further and encou
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"Unwrapping Hearts" A Christmas Reader's Theater
"Unwrapping Hearts" - A Christmas Reader's TheaterOverview:"Unwrapping Hearts" is a heartwarming and engaging Reader's Theater script designed for middle school students. The play revolves around the theme of compassion, friendship, and the true spirit of Christmas. It follows the story of Sam, a new kid in school, struggling with the challenges of being in foster care during the holiday season."Unwrapping Hearts" offers a meaningful and entertaining experience for middle school students, promot
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5th - 8th
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Lesson Plan- 12 Angry Men Act 1
Detailed lesson plan designed for 8th or 9th grade students beginning the first act of the play "12 Angry Men. The lesson focuses on activating the student's prior knowledge of the justice system and delving into the unique personalities of the cast of jurors.The lesson plan contains writing reflections for a do now and closure as well as one group activity, one independent activity and a guided discussion. Detailed list of jurors and discussion prompts also included.
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8th - 10th
Reader's Theater for "Tops and Bottoms" by Janet Stevens
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the delightful story, "Tops & Bottoms" by Janet Stevens.Summary: Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship.There are 18 different narrators in the script, but this could easily be adapted to fit a larger or smaller class
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2nd - 7th
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"Brian's Song" by William Blinn Google Slides Presentation
"Brian's Song" is a screenplay by William Blinn that is perfect for reading with middle and high school students.This Google Slides presentation can be used as a guide for discussing the key characters, major events, as well as providing short summaries to coincide with each scene, etc. There are also 10 slides of introductory information about the play and characters to help build background knowledge for understanding. Guided questions are presented in order of the chapters. No prep needed ah
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6th - 12th
Reader's Theater: The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the sweet story, The Important Book, by Margaret Wise Brown.
Book Summary: What is the most important thing about a spoon? The fact that you can eat with it? What about an apple? Or a shoe? This book helps curious preschoolers notice important details about their everyday surroundings, like daisies are white, rain is wet, and a spoon is used for eating.
For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book resonates
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1st - 6th
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Love in the Time of Social Media- modern v. of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
The play "Love in the Time of Social Media" is a modern spin on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It features various Montagues and Capulets, Verona influencers, and digital personas and followers. The story revolves around a feud between the two families, which rages in the digital air with comments, hashtags, and a virtual affair. The Verona Timeline is projected onto the screen, displaying various posts and comments between the families. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, emerge as a pai
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
A Christmas Carol - Act 2 Scene 4 Questions - Horovitz stage adaptation
These questions are to be used with Act 2 Scene 4 of the Israel Horovitz stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
These will work as close reading or lit circle questions. They can also be used prior to performing the play.
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7th - 8th
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Jack, His Mother, and the Beanstalk - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is a twisted tale. In the script, Jack is not a very bright young man and he is always exaggerating stories. His mother has warned him. One time too many he does not think things through and sells the cow for used lottery tickets. Jack does have something going for him though, LUCK! Ever wonder how the story got started? Now you will find out. I have a few other Jack and the Beanstalk scripts including a normal one. If you get them, you wou
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4th - 8th
A Christmas Carol - Act 1 Scene 3 Questions - Horovitz stage adaptation
These questions are to be used with Act 1 Scene 3 of the Israel Horovitz stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
These will work as close reading or lit circle questions. They can also be used prior to performing the play.
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7th - 8th
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Little Red Running Shoes - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater for four students. It is a twisted fairy tale. In the script, Little Red Running Shoes loves to help his mother and one day he is asked to go to the store so that he can get supplies for cookies. He runs into a gang member nicknamed Wolfe and things start to happen. Is Wolfe going to outsmart Little Red? 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 with th
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3rd - 8th
The History of Cinco de Mayo - Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for 4 students. It was written to teach or reinforce a lesson about Cinco de Mayo. In the script, Sofia is excited because her mom has told her they will be going to a Cinco de Mayo party and she might even let her stay home from school. Michael doesn’t think that is very fair and Cindy thinks that Cinco de Mayo is about Mexico’s Independence but José explains that it is about an amazing battle that took place when France invaded Mexico. Sofia helps to fill in some of the
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
A Christmas Carol - Act 2 Scenes 1 & 2 Questions - Horovitz stage adaptation
These questions are to be used with Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2 of the Israel Horovitz stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
These will work as close reading or lit circle questions. They can also be used prior to performing the play.
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7th - 8th
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