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Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? These readers' theaters will help you with all the above. I have used these readers' theater scripts for the many years in my classroom as part of our Native American unit and guided reading groups. I have performed these scripts in the classroom for other classes and as plays at parent events. Why you will love t
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Retelling Stories
Reader's Theater Scripts for Beginning ReadersLooking for an engaging way to retell stories, increase fluency and comprehension? These Reader’s Theater are scripts for beginning readers that are adapted from literature. Students “perform” by reading scripts based on familiar or favorite stories. These Reader’s Theaters require no sets, costumes, props or memorized lines although there are character signs included with these reader’s theaters. Reader’s Theaters are an entertaining and engaging wa
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K - 1st
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DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Play (Acts I and II) Literature Guide
Diary of Anne Frank Play Acts I and IIThis Diary of Anne Frank literature guide for the two-act play is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This guide can be used in completion, or teachers may choose to use certain parts independently. This is a comprehensive study of the play and offers the opportunity to teach and review many ELA benchmarks such as:-Point of View-Theme-Plot-Conflict-Mood-Summarizing-Textual Evidence-Cultural Context-Characterization-Chronological Order-Sym
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7th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet In Urban Slang Shakespeare Modern English Adaption
Suitable for a whole class read, literature circle, independent reading, or drama class, Romeo and Juliet in Urban Slang makes a study of Shakespeare's play fun and accessible even for reluctant, struggling, or ENL readers. It is a 74-page PDF that retells and condenses the events of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet into contemporary, urban slang. This product was updated in 2021 to reflect recent urban slang from its 2008 debut.Divided into five acts, Romeo and Juliet in Urban Slang can functio
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8th - 10th
Macbeth in Urban Slang Shakespeare Modern English Adaptation
Suitable for a whole class read, literature circle, independent reading, or drama class, Macbeth in Urban Slang makes a study of Shakespeare's play fun and accessible even for reluctant, struggling, or ENL readers. It is a 70-page PDF that retells and condenses the events of Shakespeare's Macbeth into contemporary, urban slang. Divided into five acts, Macbeth in Urban Slang can function as a stand-alone text or supplement the reading of Shakespeare's classic rendition. Questions provided after e
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8th - 10th
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Counting By 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Is it possible that a youngster could lose two sets of parents in the first twelve years of her life? It happened to Willow Chance.
Willow, a dark-skinned 12-year-old middle-schooler with wild curly hair was very young when she was adopted by a sweet couple who had always wanted a child but were never able to have one of their own. Finally, their dreams came true when Willow came into their lives. They could not have been prepared for the child's extreme giftedness. She was indeed a genius. But
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4th - 7th
Book Study for The Sea in Winter
Book Study that dives into the topics and feelings within the story, "The Sea in Winter". Learn about the indigenous tribe that the main character is part of, their history, and important concepts of managing one's feelings. Reading level 8-12. "The Sea in Winter" book not included. This unit does not contain any part of the book, but activities and information based on discussion points. 25 page Download containing: Indigenous ReadingWhaling FactsWhale Crafts Thinking ActivityStress BustersPuz
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5th - 7th
Nursery Rhyme Activity Pack & Reader's Theater BUNDLE!
This BUNDLE included activities and reader's theater scripts for 6 different nursery rhymes!
Nursery Rhymes included: Hey Diddle Diddle, Hickory Dickory Dock, Humpty Dumpty, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet
Activities included for each nursery rhyme are: the poem, vocabulary/sight word flashcards, missing words, missing letters, reader's theater, sequencing, and a coloring page. There are endless ways to use these packets!
This is perfect for a nursery rhyme unit at the
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PreK - K
IN THE HEIGHTS Musical Script ELA 21 Day UNIT (Slides, Questions, Final Project)
IN THE HEIGHTS BROADWAY MUSICAL FULL ELA 21 LESSON UNIT (GOOGLE SLIDES deck, COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS/ACTIVITIES with Answer Key, CHOICE BOARD Final Project) This unit is an entire drama study of the musical IN THE HEIGHTS by Quiara Alegria Hudes. It includes 21 distinct 45-minute workshop-styled ELA lessons based on the Broadway musical: IN THE HEIGHTS by Quiara Alegria Hudes. Google Slide Deck with 131 slides, 25 page comprehension questions/activity document, choice board project document) Pu
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6th - 10th
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Death at a Dinner Party: A Murder Mystery Kit; Mystery Dinner, Clue Party
Death at a Dinner Party: A Murder Mystery Party KitA group of family friends have come together for a Dinner Party when...there is a murder! Can you and your guests solve the mystery? The party is broken into three segments in which guests are provided clues and dialogue cues to learn more about 'whodunit'. A murder will occur during Round 2, and guests will have to share clues in order to solve the mystery! The kit contains host instructions, guest instructions, clues, name tags, character list
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Fantastic Mr. Fox play script
I adapted Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl into a play. There are 9 roles. The play is 7 pages long. This makes a great readers theater activity or made into a performance for parents.
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1st - 4th
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Study Guide for "Sing A Song" by Kelly Starling Lyons
The book, Sing A Song written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by Keith Mallett, is a visually beautiful introduction to the Negro National Anthem. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson is the iconic song performed by school children and church choirs all over America. This study guide will serve as a guide for studying the lyrics and connecting the song to African American history through the eyes of a young child. The child grows up and readers follow the passage of time.
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The Count of Monte Cristo Radio Play Script/Reader's Theatre -Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo Summary:Edmond Dantès has it all: a beautiful fiancé and a caring father, but that is all taken away from him when Edmond is wrongfully imprisoned on the island of Chateau d'If. While in prison, Edmond plots his revenge against those who betrayed him. With help from another prisoner named Abbé Faria, he escapes the island and proceeds to transform himself into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo as part of his plan to exact revenge and gain his life back.Included in this
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Hamlet Story Maps
Looking for a new way to teach Hamlet? Look no further with Story Maps! Story Maps provide a visual map to plot the details of each Act. This resource will create a fun way to teach a classic text AND provide a fresh take--use as a supplement with traditional study questions, or use as an alternative for visual learners or differentiation. Hamlet Story Maps follow the No Fear Shakespeare version and provide specific answers, so whether you are new to teaching Hamlet or familiar with the classic
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9th - 12th
The Giver - Reader's Theatre Bundle
Have access to 8 Reader's Theatre scripts created for The Giver and YOU decide when you'd like to use them! Be creative with implementation: use in whole group, small group, and lit circle settings. Could you do presentations of certain sections of a chapter? OF COURSE! Give students an experience with the text and practice with being fluent, engaging oral readers.
Alice in Wonderland Radio Play/Reader's Theater Script -Lewis Carroll
Alice in Wonderland Summary:A young girl named Alice falls asleep in a meadow while her sister reads a book. Alice dreams that she sees a White Rabbit running by her with a pocket watch, so she follows the White Rabbit down a burrow. She has many bizarre adventures with illogical and very strange creatures. She encounters the Dormouse, Caterpillar, the Duchess, The Cheshire Cat, The March Hare and the Mad Hatter. She plays a game of croquet with a flamingo for a croquet mallet and hedgehogs for
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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BEST SELLERS Elementary Music BUNDLE
This bundle includes FOUR simple “book companion” lesson plans and ONE resource for the elementary music classroom. The lesson plans include a myriad of musical concepts including call and response, movement, and an opportunity to play classroom instruments. These activities would also be appropriate for a preschool or elementary read aloud! The children’s books include: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. Mortimer by Robert MunschThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleThe Gingerbread M
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PreK - 5th
Brothers Grimm collection of 7 Readers Theater fairy tale adaptations
A Collection of Seven Fairy Tales, adapted to Reader’s Theater, originally written by Brothers Grimm, and given a wee twist by Sue Russell.*As explained below, these scripts are available separately – but together, this collection offers a big discount. 1. Rumpelstiltskin2. Rapunzel3. Little Red Riding Hood4. Hansel and Gretel5. Cinderella6. Sleeping Beauty7. Snow WhiteThese plays each have a cast of 6.Reading time varies between 10 – 15/20 minutes.A synopsis of the original fairy tale is provid
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4th - 7th
The Time Machine Play adapted from H.G. Wells book
The Time Machine – H.G. WellsThis play can either be used for performance (Class Play or Assembly) Cast of 26or as a set of guided reading scripts/readers theatre within the class room- 5 scenes – 6 speakers each (with the exception of Scene 4, just 2.Scene I Scientist Home – Dinner Party minus host (awaiting arrival)Scene 2 Meet the EloiScene 3 Meet the MorlocksScene 4 Escape – to the end of the worldScene 5 Scientists Home – Dinner Party plus hostTotal Reading Time – around 30 minutesThis is o
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6th - 9th
Peter Pan Play
Peter Pan Play descriptionCast of 30 – easily adapted up or downDuration – around 20 minutes reading time. This does not include any of the music suggestions or songs.The story is based on the original J.M. Barrie book.Sample Text:Scene V Aboard the Jolly Roger(Wendy tied to the mast. Lost Boys in a queue, about to walk the plank, with Captain Hook and pirates looking on)Captain Hook: Yo ho, yo ho, the frisky plank,You walks along it so,Till it goes down and you goes down To Davy Jones below!(C
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4th - 7th
Wind in the Willows Play or Set of Guided Reading Scripts
Wind in the Willows Play or Set of Guided Reading Scripts
This script is suitable for use as Guided Reading (Readers Theater) or for performance. Instead of being sold as two separate products, it is in effect 2 for the price of 1 – as the customer can use it for either purpose.
The script is made up of 5 scenes:
Scene 1 Down by the river
Scene 2 Caravan ‘Holiday’
Scene 3 The Wild Wood
Scene 4 In and out of Gaol
Scene 5 The Rescue of Toad Hall
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These 5 scenes can be used by
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4th - 7th
Othello - A Study Commentary (Teaching Copy)
STOP PRESS: DISTANCE LEARNINGWe have made this resource accessible through the TPT Digital Activities extension. You will if you wish be able to use the .pdf file as is (without changes), but Digital Activities will allow you to:o Create your own study units, using the materials selectively o Add your own comments and directives o Insert expandable answer boxes at strategic points o Dispense the modified resource to your students online, via Google Classroom, so that they can add their responses
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11th - 12th
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde play
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde playCast of 10Duration around 45 minutesBased on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella, this play re-tells the rather grim story, with concluding observations and judgements on the characters therein.Sample TextDr Lanyon: And what brings you here? You look, if you don’t mind me saying so, in a bit of a state?Utterson: Ah, you know me so well, my old friend!Dr Lanyon: Hey! A little less of the old, if you don’t mind!(Both laugh)Utterson: Well, it’s about Henry Jekyll, a friend of
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Fairy Tales Class Play or Assembly
Fairy Tales Class Play or Assembly
This class play is for children aged 5 -7 years (Key Stage I in the UK). Sue Russell has written many other ‘fairy tale scripts’ for the older age group (7 years plus), these including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the 22 Dwarfs, Alice in Wonderland – all with a slightly ‘alternative’ take.
This play, for the younger age group, is based upon the following fairy tales:
· Sleeping Beauty
· Cinderella
· Snow White and the Se
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K - 3rd
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