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2nd grade social studies scripts under $5
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
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities
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
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K - 2nd
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Reader's Theater: Johnny Appleseed (leveled play for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
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
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
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-
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1st - 2nd
Remembrance Day Skit-The Story of In Flanders Fields and the Poppy
Want to tell the story behind the poem In Flanders Fields and why we wear a poppy to remember? This short skit is a wonderful way to help children better understand the significance of wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day. The entire play is narrated by a teacher (or strong student) and is about 3 minutes long. There are approximately 10 students who can act out the different roles, (they have no lines), while the remaining students are at the back of the stage holding poppies and white crosse
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2nd - 5th
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Airline Ticket, Itinerary, and Flight Instructions for Holidays Around the World
Why not have even more fun with your Winter Holidays Around the World unit by giving your students the full airline treatment?
After making your suitcases, distribute airline tickets and have them go through a mock security screening. Arrange their chairs as if on an airplane, and read the enclosed flight attendant instructions. Make sure they buckle up, and stow their suitcases under the seat in front of them. You may even want to serve a little snack and beverage while they watch an in-fligh
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1st - 5th
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Community Helpers Reader's Theatre for grades 1 - 3, Scripts Drama Fluency
This reader's theatre resource is a great addition to your community helpers unit! Integrate drama, ELA, and social studies!This resource includes 4 easy scripts with 5 to 6 parts in each script. Each script is 2 to 3 pages long, with large 18 point font. Language is written at an easy primary level.Mrs. Kind Goes To The Vet - characters include mechanic, vet, mail carrier, Mrs. Kind, and narrator.Mrs. Maria's Fire - Mrs. Maria, police officer, firefighter, paramedic, and narrator.Sam's Fall - S
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1st - 3rd
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Constitution Day Readers Theater
Learn about the American holiday Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17, with our script.Constitution Day Reader's Theater activities include:1 graphic organizer and/or activity1 ABC Order Activity1 full script in black and white with Character Cards and 5 speaking parts1 full script in color with Character Cards and 5 speaking partsFor a look at what is included in this set, please download the preview file.This is already included in our Informative Reader’s Theater Holidays from July to
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Mock Trial: The Case of SpongeBob SquarePants Versus Seamart
This is a fun mock trial that involves SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends. SpongeBob is given round pants instead of square pants at Seamart. The students need to read/listen to the facts in the case, and determine how to reach a verdict. The script is great for grades 2-5.This lesson will help students learn how to do evaluative thinking when problem solving and thinking like a judge. They will also learn the judicial system and how a courtroom operates by acting out a fun mock trial. Includ
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2nd - 5th
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REMEMBRANCE DAY Assembly Script
This 5 page booklet has a full script for pupils and teachers to get involved to lead a Remembrance Day assembly. Includes poems to read out too.world war I II WWI WWII poppy wreath whole school worship
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2nd - 7th
Readers' Theater Script Visit Ancient Greece
Let your students travel back in time to ancient Greece. This readers' theater script with 5 speaking parts is a great follow-up to the Magic Tree House Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne. Written at 500 Lexile level 4.6 Flesch-Kincaid for grades 2-5. The script is enhanced with maps and pictures to aid understanding.Use this readers' theater script to actively engage students in reading, to give them an authentic reason for rereading to build fluency, to extend learning from a unit stud
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Bundle: Readers' Theater for a Year (Grades 2-4)
TITANIC Activity Readers Theatre Theater 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Script
TITANIC Activity Readers Theatre Theater 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade ScriptHere's a fun readers theater script for your students all about the Titanic! Characters include:1. Captain Smith2. Molly, a young girl traveling with her family3. Mr. Andrews, the ship's designer4. Jack, a crew member5. Rose, a wealthy woman6. Thomas, a third-class passenger7. NarratorYour students will enjoy acting out this play about the journey of families headed to America on the Titanic!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE L
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Theatre Scripts Activities 2nd 3rd 4th Grade MEGA BUNDLE
History of Veterans Day Readers Theater
Learning about Veterans Day? Tired of worksheets? Work on social studies skills with a social studies readers theater! This ready to print in go has scripts and informational cards for students to learn about the history of Veterans Day.This packet includes:
*Script for 3 students*Character Cards*Visual Reference Cards!*****************************************************************************Check out my other readers’ theaters!• Chicken Life Cycle Readers' Theater• Earth Day Readers' Theater
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2nd - 5th
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Readers' Theater: Native American Headdress Activity
This No-Prep Readers’ Theater script will teach your students all about Native American headdresses and show them the importance of cultural respect!Click on the preview above to see a few pages from the script!FEATURES• Six page script about a group of students at a Native American history museum. • Seven different characters with different lexile levels for all levels of readers!• Common-Core aligned discussion questions.• Engaging and entertaining story with student-friendly explanations of a
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1st - 3rd
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Veterans Day Readers Theater
This Veterans Day Reader's Theater reviews some of the history of Veterans DayIt is written as a conversation between four students/friends. I wrote this script for my first grade students, but it can be for second grade and higher as well. This is a great way to review our American History in Social Studies.
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1st - 3rd
Presidents' Day | Reader's Theater
This is a fun Reader's Theater script with 11 parts. There are two written activities at the end for students to demonstrate their understanding of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.⚞Eddie and Eedie are extraterrestrial beings from the planet EN, also known as Education Nation.⚟To survive, they must keep learning, and since they have already learned everything there is to know on their home planet, they embark on a quest for knowledge across the universe. Fortunately, they stumble upon Prosp
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2nd - 4th
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Boston Tea Party Play Script
This handout includes a play written by me about the Boston Tea Party. There are about 10 reading parts. The play reading lasts about ten minutes (more when acting it out as well). Multiple copies may be printed and laminated for future use!
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2nd - 5th
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PIONEERS PIONEER LIFE Readers Theater Script 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Activity
PIONEERS PIONEER LIFE Readers Theater Script 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade ActivityHere's an engaging readers theater script for your students to learn more about what daily life was life for the early pioneers! Characters include:Narrator 1Narrator 2MaryThomasSarahJamesElijah (a Native American guide)Your students will enjoy building their reading fluency skills as they learn more about the life and times of the pioneers who settled West.❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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2nd - 5th
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A Social Story - "No Staring" (SEL ACTIVITY)
Does your child or supported-person stare often at others? This short 8-page social story has short clear directives for why staring at others can be rude because it makes them feel uncomfortable. Question pages are included.
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES SUPER BUNDLE: 50 Social Story Scripts
Harriet Tubman Reader's Theater
This Harriet Tubman Reader's Theater reviews some of the history of Harriet Tubman.It is written as a conversation between a family-mom, dad and two children. One child starts the conversation by telling her family what she is learning in class.I wrote this script for my first grade students, but it can be for second grade and higher as well. This is a great way to review our American Heroes in Social Studies.
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1st - 2nd
Veterans' Day Script
This is a short script I wrote for my school's Veterans' Day Program. A narrator "travels" through five 1st grade classrooms and peeks in to see what they are being taught! I used this with 1st graders. *5 scenes-each scene contains 3 student "acting" parts (1-2 lines each)-each scene contains 1 "teacher part" (can be read by the teacher or an advanced student)-1 narrator throughout the whole skit (I wrote it for a student to read but it could also be read by an adult)-Spots for songs after e
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K - 3rd
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THE ALAMO Activity Readers Theatre Theater Script Texas History 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
THE ALAMO Activity Readers Theatre Theater Script Texas History 2nd 3rd 4th 5thHere's a fun Reader's Theater script about The Alamo!Characters include:1. William Barret Travis (Commander of the Alamo)2. Davy Crockett (Frontiersman and Congressman)3. James Bowie (American Pioneer)4. Santa Anna (Mexican General)5. Susanna Dickinson (Survivor of the Battle)6. NarratorA fun way to learn more about The Alamo and the fight for Texas independence!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Theatre Scripts Activities 2nd 3rd 4th Grade MEGA BUNDLE
NEIL ARMSTRONG ASTRONAUT Readers Theater Script Activity 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade
NEIL ARMSTRONG ASTRONAUT Readers Theater Script Activity 2nd 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's an engaging Readers Theater script for your students to perform and learn more the life and contributions of astronaut, Neil Armstrong!Characters include:Narrator 1Narrator 2Neil ArmstrongBuzz AldrinPresident KennedyMission Control Worker Have fun reading and learning more about Neil Armstrong and the first moon landing!
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2nd - 5th
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ROSA PARKS Activity Readers Theatre Theater Script 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade
ROSA PARKS Activity Readers Theatre Theater Script 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Black History MonthYour students will love reading and performing this readers' theater script about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.Characters include:Rosa Parks Millie Johnson Bus Driver Police Officer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NarratorA great activity to learn more about Rosa Parks and her stand for civil rights!
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2nd - 5th
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