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Common Core CCRA.R.7 scripts
Chinese New Year Readers Theater Script - Lunar New Year - The Great Race
No prep necessary! This Chinese New Year Reader's Theater script tells the mythological story of "The Race for the Zodiac." It's fun and easy way to introduce middle grade students to an important Chinese New Year legend. Includes 16 speaking parts. Just print and go!As an American expat living in Shanghai, I love Chinese New Year and have really enjoyed creating activities to go with this granddaddy of all Chinese holidays. "The Race for the Zodiac" story is famous here in China because it tell
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Chinese New Year Activity Bundle - Lunar New Year Research - 2024 Update
Sherlock Holmes | The Red-Headed League | Readers Theater | Short Story Unit
Immerse your students in the intriguing world of Sherlock Holmes with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "The Adventure of the Red-Headed League" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Join Mr. Jabez Wilson as he navigates an unusual encounter with The Red-Headed League, only to find that Holmes and Watson uncover a situation far beyond a harmless prank. With 9 engaging reading parts – Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Jabez Wilson, Vincent Spaulding, Mr. Ross, Peter Jones, Mr. Me
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5th - 12th
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories (Reader's Theater Script-Stories)
Looking for a fun way to add a little imagination to American Literature? Why not try one of American Lit's most underrated writers, Washington Irving? Irving spun legend, humor, and social commentary together into his own unique storytelling style.This collection features adaptations of Washington Irving's three most popular stories:The Legend of Sleepy HollowRip Van WinkleThe Devil and Tom WalkerEach script-story is approximately 30-50 minutes and intended for use with students from 6th-12th g
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Teaching Resources Bundle
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
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1st - 3rd
Juneteenth Readers Theater
Perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and comes embedded with discussion prompts and historic photos. It’s the narrative of ten-year old Tyree during the Civil War. Tyree believes whatever her masters say. But when Tyree’s brother, Sweet Walter, arrives with a band of Union soldiers to tell her the war is over, she and her family experience their day of Jubilee, the day they know freedom for the fi
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4th - 8th
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Fountas&Pinnell - Reading - Systems of Strategic Actions Posters ~MissMacAttack~
The ‘Systems of Strategic Actions’ comes from the Fountas & Pinnell Reading model. The posters and worksheets have been created using this model.These posters can be used to display in your classroom to refer to when teaching to expose students to the language and the skills to achieve all strategic actions. **Both British and American English spelling**Once you have used your data to develop personal reading goals for each of your students, have your students write out their goal and develo
A Medieval Times Play: The Case of the Missing Crown
Engage your students with this informative play set in Medieval times for children ages 8-12. Written for 23 characters, but easily adaptable for larger or smaller groups. Your students will learn about what life was like during the Medieval era, in a fun and engaging way!
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3rd - 6th
The Life Cycle of a Sunflower Seed to Plant, Reader's Theater Script; Level 2
The Life Cycle of a Seed Reader's Theater scriptLevel 2Bring your science standards to life with this engaging Reader's Theater play designed to help your students learn about the life cycle of a sunflower seed. This fun script reinforces reading skills, science standards, science vocabulary, fluency, and speaking and listening skills. Students will learn about the different stages a sunflower seed goes through starting with the seed and ending with the mature sunflower plant that gets pollinate
Peter Pan Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students
In this show the traditional story of Peter Pan is told but the musical performances are anything but traditional! The music in this version of Peter Pan will get your students moving! Popular songs they know and love are woven meaningfully into the tale.This Peter Pan performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This show could be performed by anywhere from 25 to 100+ students depending on stage siz
The Lorax: Reader's Theater Edition (Classroom Play Script) EDITABLE
The Lorax is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss that chronicles the plight of the environment and the Lorax, the titular character, who "Speaks for the Trees," and confronts the Once-Ler, a mysterious business magnate, who causes environmental destruction just to make one product--The Thneed! And now...a Reader's Theater (Theatre) play for your whole classroom!Whether you are looking for a fun way to end the school year, or using it at the beginning of the year to build community, this comp
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3rd - 6th
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Readers Theater: Harriet Tubman | 3rd-6th Grade | Black History Month
Introducing our Harriet Tubman Reader's Theater activity - a fun and educational way for students in grades 3-8 to learn about the life and accomplishments of this brave and determined woman. Through the script, students will explore the history of slavery and the underground railroad, and discover the importance of freedom, bravery, and determination. With roles for multiple characters, including Harriet, her husband John, and her brother William, students can also practice their acting and pub
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3rd - 6th
French Revolution Reader's Theater - The Reign of Terror - CCSS
This is a fun Reader's Theater activity in which students use a 17-page script to act out the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror." The resource does not require props or rehearsing, but students may get creative as they get into it. The script covers a review of the causes of the French Revolution and focuses mainly on the dramatic events that unfolded during the radical phase. The script is divided by three scenes. There are 9 individual roles altogether and the rest of the class can function
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: French Revolution Bundle - Resources for teaching the French Revolution
Sherlock Holmes | MEGA BUNDLE | Readers Theater | Digital Escape Rooms | Guides
Unlock the mysteries of the mind with our MEGA BUNDLE, containing all of the store's Sherlock Holmes lessons! This comprehensive package includes 26 Reader's Theater scripts, a PowerPoint presentation, two movie viewing guides, a pre-write assignment, analytical discussion questions, vocabulary lists, word search puzzles, and even two digital breakout games for use in Google Classroom. Whether you're a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, this bundle is the perfect way to delve deeper into the
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5th - 12th
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Poirot Investigates | Short Story and Movie Guide Bundle | Readers Theater
Readers Theater Scripts and Movie Guides based on short stories from Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie. Includes Introduction to Agatha Christie Google Slide Presentation, Readers Theater Scripts, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, and Word Search Puzzles available in print and digital for easy use with Google Classroom or other digital platforms. Featuring the famous detective Hercule Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings. Movie Guides based on episodes from Agatha Christie's Poirot TV sho
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6th - 12th
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Sorry, Wrong Number Radio Play Script and Comprehension/Discussion Questions
Are you looking for the perfect old-time radio play to keep your students in SUSPENSE??? Look no further! Your students are going to love reading and/or listening to the radio play "Sorry, Wrong Number". The radio play premiered in 1943 and became one of the most legendary radio plays of all time.Sorry, Wrong Number was the Suspense radio play that not only gave the series its biggest success, but it also became “radio’s most famous play”.The story was presented eight times between 1943 and 1
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7th - 10th
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3 Friendship Readers' Theatre Drama Scripts and Assessments for Primary
3 Friendship Readers' Theatre Drama Scripts and Assessments for Primary includes 3 different scripts that are ideal for your primary students in Grades 1, 2, and 3, but could also be used for the junior Grades as well (grades 4 - 6). These three friendship drama scripts have 4 - 6 characters. Each script has an overall message about friendship - forgiveness, problem solving, and sportsmanship. These Friendship themed Drama Scripts download will also give you access to: customizable Letter to Par
The Gingerbread Family: a play for early elementary students!
This 15 minute play based off of the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man is ideal for kindergarten, first, and second grade students, and can be adapted to fit your specific class and student needs. This play was originally written for 50 students from two separate first grade classes, including incredibly diverse abilities and learning needs, but can easily be adapted for a single class or a small group. There is plenty of repetition in the script as well as patterns, and options for students t
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Primary- Elementary Plays Bundle
"Santa's Workshop: The Year When. . ." Christmas Play Script (Original)
Looking for a play to perform with your school's Christmas theater program?It is a week until Christmas in Santa’s workshop, and there couldn’t possibly be one more thing to go wrong after Santa messed up his knee in a snowball game. . . . Or could there? Play Time: 20-40*depending on if you choose to add music and how much music you add.The original production contained four songs, but the play can be produced without music.CharactersSanta ClausMrs. ClausRudolphDasherDancerPrancerVixenCometCup
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6th - 12th
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Melodrama Unit
Students will discover the influences that helped develop the theatrical genre of melodrama and the characters, conventions, and themes that make it unique. Melodrama is a great tool to develop characterization, voice, and physicality in acting. It also is a fun way to look into plot structure, character archetypes, and societal influence in literature. The unit includes a brief introduction to Melodrama (featuring a CLOZE notes page), a Mad-Lib style melodrama script, a crossword, quiz, short t
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6th - 12th
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SOR Decodable Reader CVC Partner Play "Bud in the Mud" Mixed Short Vowel CVC
Word pattern focus: Mixed short vowel CVC wordsWhy I created this resource for my students:- Engagement! My students love being actors in our classroom! They loved becoming a character and playing it for their peers! I found my students are highly in readers theater and motivated them to become better readers. The humorous twist in each play I create, allows students to read with passion!-Home connection! Parents loved seeing videos of their student's performance and even some of my students pe
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K - 3rd
SOR Decodable Readers Summer Partner Play "The Sail" Vowel Team "ai" Vowel Teams
Word pattern focus: Vowel Team "ai"Why I created this resource for my students:- Engagement! My students love being actors in our classroom! They loved becoming a character and playing it for their peers! I found my students are highly in readers theater and motivated them to become better readers. The humorous twist in each play I create, allows students to read with passion!-Home connection! Parents loved seeing videos of their student's performance and even some of my students perform with a
SOR Decodable Readers SEL Partner Play "Scout the Hound" Vowel Team "ou"
Word pattern focus: Vowel Team "ou"Why I created this resource for my students:- Engagement! My students love being actors in our classroom! They loved becoming a character and playing it for their peers! I found my students are highly in readers theater and motivated them to become better readers. The humorous twist in each play I create, allows students to read with passion!-SEL component: students practice taking turns, perspective taking of their character, patience, and each play incorporat
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K - 3rd
A Christmas Carol-Scrooge and Marley Questions and Theater Materials
Almost everyone is familiar with Charles Dickens' book, "A Christmas Carol", but not all have read the play, A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley by Israel Horovitz. This mini-unit of study includes the following items:Background articles on Charles Dickens and Israel Horovitz.Background articles on the setting and connection to literature.Digital links for accessing Acts I and II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and MarleyPersonal Connection ActivityQuestions and Answer Keys for Acts I and IIFre
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7th - 10th
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SOR Decodable Readers Spring Partner Play "Yard Work" R Controlled Vowels
Word pattern focus: r Controlled vowelsWhy I created this resource for my students:- Engagement! My students love being actors in our classroom! They loved becoming a character and playing it for their peers! I found my students are highly in readers theater and motivated them to become better readers. The humorous twist in each play I create, allows students to read with passion!-Home connection! Parents loved seeing videos of their student's performance and even some of my students perform wit
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