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2nd grade Thanksgiving social studies scripts

Preview of Winter Mindfulness Activity and Winter Craft: Joy and Gratitude Activity

Winter Mindfulness Activity and Winter Craft: Joy and Gratitude Activity

Created by
Counselor Keri
In this winter mindfulness activity, students will participate in a mindfulness exercise to explore joy and warmth through their senses! Use the mindfulness script included to lead students through the exercise and reflect on their experience of joy or warmth in their hearts. Students then create a hot cocoa craft and identify things that bring them joy. This includes a mindfulness script and cut and no-cut craft printables. This activity is perfect for classroom guidance lessons, small group c
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts

Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts

Created by
Mrs Word Nerd
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
Preview of Thanksgiving Reader's Theater or Thanksgiving Play with 26 Speaking Parts

Thanksgiving Reader's Theater or Thanksgiving Play with 26 Speaking Parts

Created by
HappyEdugator
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater! Gobble It Up! is a Thanksgiving play script or reader's theater for students to read aloud or act out. The setting is the first Thanksgiving, and the Pilgrims and the Native Americans are coming together for a three-day feast. Mr. Turkey Lurkey has to take cover or become Thanksgiving dinner. It is a comedy that will make you laugh. There are 26 short speaking parts, so everyone can be involved! It takes approximately 20-25 minutes to be performed. No costumes ne
Preview of Christmas Around The World, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Reader's Theatre and Activities

Christmas Around The World, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Reader's Theatre and Activities

Created by
Jane Loretz
This super fun Christmas Around the World, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Reader's Theatre will be a hit with your students!They will also learn a lot about other countries and their Christmas traditions. This pack has been updated on 11-4-15Please see Preview for a better look...Included are 28 child parts in this Reader’s Theatre Presentation-The parts tell the audience the traditions of their country from the point of view of a child. -Each country featured has two child parts. -Hanukkah and Kwanzaa pa
Preview of Reader's Theater Scripts for Beginning Readers {Fall Edition}

Reader's Theater Scripts for Beginning Readers {Fall Edition}

Reader's Theater Scripts - These plays can be used for centers, Language Arts activities, fluency practice, partner reading, etc.These plays are designed and created with beginning readers in mind. Each play has large font, picture clues, and predictable sentence patterns. Ten plays are included. Each play is an original work created and written by A Teeny Tiny Teacher. All plays are two pages in length.Each play has two characters to encourage partnership and teamwork.Buy the Fall Reader's Thea
Preview of Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Bundle - 6 Scripts (25% Discount)

Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Bundle - 6 Scripts (25% Discount)

This product includes 6 different Thanksgiving reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. Over 20% discount when you purchase this bundle versus buying each resource individually!All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book. Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger - Reader's Theater CompanionGive Thanks for Each Day, to
Preview of Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Scripts EDITABLE

Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Scripts EDITABLE

These Thanksgiving Reader's Theater scripts are a practical and engaging way to have younger students practice reading fluently with expression, rate, phrasing, accuracy and using punctuation. Included in this resource:3 different scripts (10 pages per script) with varying levels of text difficulty (use a single script or all three!)Each script includes 8 roles Printable props in color and black and white (1 for each role, just glue onto wooden craft sticks)Pre-reading vocabulary definedYour dow
Preview of First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities

First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities

Created by
Foreman Fun
A short, interactive play about the Pilgrims will get all your students involved! Students will learn about the Mayflower, Plymouth, & Squanto. This is the perfect way to introduce students to the story of the 1st Thanksgiving. A two page script for you to narrate gives students cues when it's their turn to speak or act something out. There are 24 character cards. 12 are speaking roles and 12 are just acting roles so that even struggling readers can be involved in the play. You can add more
Preview of Thanksgiving Fall Mindfulness Exercise and Thanksgiving Gratitude Craft

Thanksgiving Fall Mindfulness Exercise and Thanksgiving Gratitude Craft

Created by
Counselor Keri
In this Fall mindfulness activity, students will participate in a mindfulness exercise to explore gratitude through their senses! Use the mindfulness script included to lead students through the exercise and reflect on their experience of gratefulness. Students then create a turkey acrostic using their names to identify things they are grateful for. This includes a mindfulness script and full- and half-page craft printables.You might be interested in my other Thanksgiving activities and mindfuln
Preview of 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving -- Reader's Theater, Math, Language!

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving -- Reader's Theater, Math, Language!

Created by
Sharon Fendrick
Children love this cute story by Dav Pilkey! Included in this packet:A Reader's Theater Script (Two scripts--one is black-and-white and the other one is color-coded)There are roles for four students. Feel free to assign two students to a role, assign a part to a group, assign a section to each student in the class, etc. Do what you need so that this script fits the needs of your class!Reader labels are also included just in case you'd like to perform this for parents, at an assembly, for the
Preview of Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World

Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World

Created by
Orchard and Hive
Incorporate cultural diversity into any language arts class with these folktale Reader's Theater scripts from around the world. These classic tales from Scotland, China, Mexico, Africa, and India would be a great addition to any history classroom as well, as they exhibit the cultures and traditions of various countries.This package includes five folktale-themed Reader's Theater scripts:- The Black Bull of Norroway from Scotland- The Magic Paintbrush from China- The Story of the Sun and the Moon
Preview of Turkey Trouble - Reader's Theater

Turkey Trouble - Reader's Theater

Created by
honeybee
Turkey Trouble is a fun story by Wendi Silvano, about a turkey who uses many disguises to trick the farmer before Thanksgiving. This retelling for Reader's Theater is written for 9 students to perform. It includes beautiful covers to put on the front of folders, and script with highlighted parts. Everything comes in both B&W and Color!Fun way to work on fluency with your class!New update includes Reader Tags for each reader to wear :)by Patricia Morin
Preview of Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

This show is a time traveling musical history lesson!! The speakers’ script includes many facts about inventions and inventors of the 20th century and the musical performances will take the audience on a trip down memory lane.This 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 size.The length of the performance is appr
Preview of The First Thanksgiving Reader's Theater and Activities!

The First Thanksgiving Reader's Theater and Activities!

Find details here.This script takes your class on a journey from the time the Pilgrims were packing to travel to the final celebration, The First Thanksgiving, with their Wampanoag friends.The script is in a mini reader form.There are 10 characters:NarratorMaster of the ShipCrewPilgrim Dad, Mom, Boy, GirlWilliam BradfordSquantoNative FriendsThe packet includes Name Cards for characters and suggested costumes.Finally there are several activities that reflect on the timeline of the First Thanksgiv
Preview of 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving -- Reader's Theater

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving -- Reader's Theater

Created by
honeybee
A Reader's Theater of Dav Pilkey's book 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving. Written for 4 students to perform, it includes both B&W and Color versions (with parts highlighted), as well as Character Tags for readers to wear. This humorous classic is always a hit with children! Reader's Theater is a fun, engaging way to work on fluency with your kiddos. Have fun!by Patricia Morin
Preview of Reader's Theater: Johnny Appleseed (leveled play for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade)

Reader's Theater: Johnny Appleseed (leveled play for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade)

Created by
JB Creations
This reader’s theater is LOADED with interesting, true facts about the life and adventures of Johnny Appleseed! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 different reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will learn how this eccentric character played a key role in how the Northwest territory was shaped in the late 1700’s . Integrating important Social Studies concepts with key LA standards such as fluency and expression, this origin
Preview of 3 Social Studies Reader's Theaters - The American Revolution

3 Social Studies Reader's Theaters - The American Revolution

This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Identify and understand main events from The American RevolutionUnderstand the Social Studies and Reading connectionBuild reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingINTEGRATE SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS INTO READING FOR THE WIN!Included in This Resource:3 RT scripts at different ability levels (basic, average, advanced).6-8 Charact
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of  3 Thanksgiving Reader's Theaters

3 Thanksgiving Reader's Theaters

This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Get excited about Thanksgiving.Build reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingIncluded in This Resource:3 RT scripts and different ability levels (basic, average, advanced).6-8 Character roles for each script at varying ability levels.Specific learning topics for each script.6 writing prompts.12 discussion cards.1 T/F page
Preview of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Readers Theater Script

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Readers Theater Script

Your students will love learning all about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad with this Reader's Theater Script. The script features speaking parts for 3 narrators and each letter of the alphabet. This script will enrich your shared reading or guided reading group time by providing informational text, vocabulary, and varied skill levels to introduce slavery in kid-friendly terms. The following items are included in this product:• Teacher Instructions• Common Core Standards for Grades 1-
Preview of Reader's Theater Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy

Reader's Theater Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy

Reader's Theater Script for the story Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy by: Lisa Wheeler. I used this for a 2nd grade performance and included fun Thanksgiving songs and dances. -Graphics: mycutegraphics.com
Preview of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Slide Show and Art Project

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Slide Show and Art Project

Celebrate December with this inclusive slide show on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miracle that Juan Diego witnessed in Mexico 500 years ago. The slide show also includes a section on Aztec culture and Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire to give students background on how the miracle affected relations between the two warring cultures. Other slides illustrate and discuss some 20 symbols and miraculous features of the tilma that Juan Diego used to gather roses in. A simple art project is also i
Preview of Reader's Theater Plays: Thanksgiving: 2 Parts/ 2 Plays

Reader's Theater Plays: Thanksgiving: 2 Parts/ 2 Plays

2 Original and engaging Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Plays •2 roles per play with a highlighted script for each of the characters •Perfect for your independent Literacy Centers, Language Arts activities, fluency practice, as Read to Someone during Daily 5 and much more! •The plays comes with a Common Core aligned comprehension activity •Bright and colorful puppets accompany the plays. •Plays are 3 pages long. Great for file folder storage! These plays are a part of the "15 Reader's Theater P
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