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3rd grade ancient history scripts
Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Greek Mythology: "Zeus King of the Gods" Readers' Theater
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This fabulous Readers' Theater pack will help you cover standards for Greek Mythology as well as address key reading comprehension and writing standards!
Readers’ Theater is a reading strategy that allows your students to practice fluency while interacting with content in a highly motivating activity. Students are actively engaged while they respond to the literature that they are reading. Using readers’ theater paired with a social studies/history allows you to work across t
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3rd - 5th
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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)
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This bundle includes five individual scripts based on Greek mythology, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Reading level is appropriate for third through sixth grade. Included scripts: Persephone and the Four Seasons (5-7 readers): When Hades kidnaps Persephone and steals her down to the underworld, Zeus and Demeter are desperate to be reunited with their daughter. The Fight fo
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3rd - 6th
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In The World, Not Of It
This 10-lesson course will hopefully challenge you and your child(ren) to dig deeper into God’s Word and genuinely seek the Owner and Creator of truth with all your hearts. We live in a world that is more and more rapidly abandoning truth - truth is a concept, and it is relative in the eyes of the world. This course will hopefully reveal some truths in a fresh light that will cause you to fall more deeply in love with The Truth - who is a Person - and His wonderful ways.This course looks at some
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3rd - 6th
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What did the Ancient Egyptians believe? Class Assembly Script
This comprehensive script delves into the rich tapestry of beliefs held by one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Students will explore the pantheon of gods and goddesses, the significance of the afterlife, and the rituals and symbols that permeated daily Egyptian life.Key features of this resource include:Educational Script: A meticulously crafted script that combines educational content with theatrical storytelling, allowing students to engage with the material in a memorable way.Cha
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3rd - 7th
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CLEOPATRA ANCIENT EGYPT Readers Theater Theatre Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade
CLEOPATRA ANCIENT EGYPT Readers Theater Theatre Script Activity 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's an engaging Readers Theater script for your students to perform and learn more about Ancient Egypt!Characters include:Narrator 1Narrator 2CleopatraJulius CaesarMark AntonyEgyptian CitizenHigh PriestYour students will have fun as they build their reading fluency skills and learn more about Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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3rd - 5th
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Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: Persephone and the Four Seasons
When Hades kidnaps Persephone and steals her down to the underworld, Zeus and Demeter have to come up with a plan to be reunited with their daughter. This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a five-page reader's theater script for five to seven readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Headpieces are included in
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: Stars of Friendship
Twins Artemis and Apollo have been inseparable for their whole lives, but when Artemis meets a new friend, Apollo feels the pangs of jealousy and decides to take matters into his own hands. This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a four-page reader's theater script for four to five readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the pe
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: Hephaestus' Revenge
Hephaestus has never quite forgiven his mother for throwing him out of Olympus as a baby. He’s now ready to seek his revenge in a way that causes a stir for all of the gods. This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a five-page reader's theater script for six to seven readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Hea
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: The Fight for Athens
Athena and Poseidon are both eager to represent a new, powerful city. What better way to choose between the two than to have a contest?This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a four-page reader's theater script for six to seven readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the performance. Headpieces are included in both a color ver
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
Montessori Second Great Lesson Narrative -- Be Fruitful & Multiply
The Montessori Great Lessons are the framework for the cosmic curriculum. This narrative will enable you to teach these lessons to your child or student, whether at home or in a small classroom setting. This narrative is for the Second Great Lesson, the Coming of Life, or, as I've entitled it, "Be Fruitful and Multiply." This narrative is written from a theistic evolution or old earth creation perspective, but feel free to tweak the language to fit your family's needs. I hope that it is helpful
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1st - 3rd
Greek Mythology Reader's Theater: The Mischief of Hermes
Follow baby Hermes on his first day of life as he goes in search of adventure and discovery. He may take things a step too far though when his plans interfere with the powerful god, Apollo. This reader's theater is a fun and age appropriate retelling of the Greek myth. Reader's theater helps promote fluency, confidence, and a love of literature.This download includes a five-page reader's theater script for four to six readers, as well as character headpieces for students to wear during the pe
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Reader's Theater Bundle
ANCIENT EGYPT Activity READERS THEATER THEATRE SCRIPT 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
ANCIENT EGYPT Activity READERS THEATER THEATRE SCRIPT 2nd 3rd 4th GradeHere's a fun Readers Theater script for your students to perform and learn more about Ancient Egypt!Characters include:1. Narrator2. Lily - An enthusiastic explorer3. Max - A curious historian4. Amanra - A knowledgeable local guide5. Mummy Mia - A friendly, knowledgeable mummy6. Pharaoh - Ancient Egyptian ruler Have fun reading and learning more about the pyramids and Ancient Egypt!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient China Class Play/Assembly
This Ancient China Class Play/Assembly is one of a *set written by me. It covers all the areas of work the children will have done in class (the beginnings of a great civilization, Confucius, the First Emperor, Life in Ancient China, the four great inventions,) - all delivered by the 12 animals of the Zodiac! Ideal for Grades 3 - 8 and parts for all abilities. This curriculum-based play is fun but informative - guaranteed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike! This play is typical of all m
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3rd - 8th
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The Stone Age - Class Assembly
Bring history to life with this captivating Class Assembly on The Stone Age. This resource is a comprehensive package featuring a well-crafted script, music links, a dance routine, song lyrics, thought-provoking poems, interactive activities, and a storytelling short play. Immerse your students in the world of the past with a presentation that combines information with entertainment.Resource Highlights:★ Script: A meticulously crafted script that makes learning about The Stone Age enjoyable.★ Mu
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Egyptian Play Scripts for small groups
Looking for fun ways to teach Ancient Egyptian Mythology to your students? Then use these short, humorous scripts. Have your class break into small groups and independently act out these stories or read as small guided reading groups. Included:THE LEGEND OF ISIS AND OSIRISLearn all about how good triumphs over evil when Isis restores her husband Osiris' body after the pieces were scattered all over Egypt.5 CharactersAges 7-11HORUS VS SETHLearn all about the importance of kingship in Ancient Egy
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2nd - 5th
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Building a pyramid - playscript
Want to help your students understand how the pyramids were built in an active and engaging way? Try this play script, immersing your students in a thrilling journey through historical events. This product offers:8 speaking partsTwo versions of the play script: a classic black and white version and a vibrant colored edition, where character names are highlighted in different colors, ensuring easy identification and differentiation.Three colour coded tiers of reading comprehension questions and a
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2nd - 5th
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Baghdad Early Islamic Civilisation Guided Reading Scripts
Baghdad Early Islamic Civilisation Guided Reading Scripts or Readers Theater
5 scripts, 6 speakers each, plus quiz for each script.
Approximately 5 minutes reading time for each (not including the quiz)
1. When?
2. Where?
3. The Story of Muhammed
4. Beliefs of Islam
5. World Religions
Sample Text
Script 1: When?
Speakers: Narrator
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
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3rd - 9th
Maya Guided Reading Scripts or Readers Theater
Maya Guided Reading Scripts or Readers Theater (5 scripts 6 speakers each)
Great supplementary resource to Maya Class Play/Assembly - for use within the classroom.
Maya Guided Reading Scripts (5 scripts 6 speakers each)
1. Where? And When?
2. Evidence
3. Achievements
4. Gods
5. Popol Vuh
Five short scripts (about 5 mins reading time) , 6 speakers each - plus quiz (20 questions ... and answers!) plus suggested themes for discussion.
Duration per script (plus quiz plus d
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3rd - 9th
Geometry 1 The Story of Geometry Montessori Introduction to Geometry Unit 1
No previous Montessori experience, skills, or resources required! The story of the origin of geometry (the measurement of the earth). This is an awesome story to tell with a whole group of children.This story is a great way to introduce the history and practical application of geometry that has changed very little since 1800 BCE.From the Ancient Egyptians to Thales to Pythagorus, the birth of geometry is explained.Included is a story and a series of 7 photographs that can be printed off an lamin
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Math 1 Manual Stamp Game Parallel Exercises BUNDLE Unit 5
The lost tomb of Tutankhamun - Playscript
A thrilling play script for your drama-loving students! This play features five dynamic characters who embark on an exciting adventure (based on historical events) to discover the lost tomb of Tutankhamun. Your students will love performing this play and learning about ancient Egyptian history at the same time.This product includes two versions of the play script - a black and white version and a colorful version where the character names are highlighted in different colors for easy identificati
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Ancient Egyptian Play Scripts for small groups
Senusnet's Journey An Ancient Eygptian Reader's Theater
Learn about the Ancient Egyptians through this Reader's Theater. Included in the file are comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary activities to go along with the play. Have your students read through the play, or put on an actual production! Your students would love to build a "shaduf" or actually make papyrus paper as part of the production.
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3rd - 7th
Aztec Class Play
Aztec Class Play or Assembly
This class play has everything from 'chillin' Mexicans to Aztec rulers with a flair for zumba! Course, there is that small issue of human sacrifices .... but then compared to dying by tarantula, snake or ..medicine? Maybe those captives were the lucky ones!
To sum up - a whole lotta history with a large dose of Hey Macarena!
Cast of 30 - easily adapted up or down
Duration - around 20 minutes
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Narrator: Good morning and welcome to our assembly
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3rd - 9th
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Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
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