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4th grade english language arts scripts for Microsoft PowerPoint
Fractured Fairy Tale Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes printable scripts for 10 fractured fairy tale stories. For each script, there are at least 22 narrators and in most scripts, the narrators get to speak two times throughout the story. However, the scripts can easily be edited to accommodate more/less narrators depending on class/group size.
The Printable Fractured Fairy Tale Scripts Included Are:
1. Cinderelephant by Emma Dodd
2. Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Rosen Schwartz
3. The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Ros
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1st - 4th
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Christmas Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes 8 complete Christmas Reader's Theater scripts. Each script has 22-23 narrators who get to speak at least two times (in a few of the stories, three times) during the Reader's Theater. The scripts could easily be adjusted to accommodate larger/smaller class sizes.The Reader's Theater Scripts are for the following Picture Books:1. There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro2. Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner3. Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dew
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K - 4th
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State Test Prep Boot Camp Skit
This motivational skit reveals introduces Test Recruits as they make their way through boot camp learning reading and math test strategies with the help of their Skill Sergeant. In the end, all graduate as Test Warriors. The reading and math test strategies are written as military cadence chants (like the Army's Sound Off cadence), and a PPT is included for audience participation. Perfect for testing pep rallies and test motivation!Check out the thumbnails and preview to see several of the caden
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: State Test Prep Skits Bundle
Reader's Theater: Robert Munsch HUGE 10-Book Bundle
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for four hilarious stories, by Robert Munsch: Stephanie's Ponytail, The Paper Bag Princess, Smelly Socks, 50 Below Zero, and Pigs, Show and Tell, Purple, Green and Yellow, Moira's Birthday, Something Good, and Angela's Airplane.50 Below Zero: Jason’s dad falls asleep everywhere … except in his own bed. All night long, Jason gets woken up by strange noises that lead him to find his dad in the most unexpected places—from on top of the
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1st - 5th
Reader's Theater Script: 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
This purchase includes a full reader's theater script for the picture book 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
This script has 23 narrators and each narrator gets to speak 2 times during the reader's theater. (You could easily adapt this script to fit more or less students)
Kids LOVE to perform Reader's Theaters (especially from popular stories that they've heard time and time again) and it's a great way to build fluency and confidence in readers!
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1st - 4th
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Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes a bundle of five printable Thanksgiving-themed Reader's Theater scripts. Each script is typed so that there are 22 narrators that get two (or more) speaking parts throughout the Reader's Theater. *However, the scripts could easily be adapted to accommodate more or less narrators. Four of the scripts are for fiction stories, but the fifth script is a nonfiction text. It would be a really fun way for students to learn about the first Thanksgiving or to share with others abou
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1st - 5th
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Reader's Theater Friendship Bundle of Four
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for four sweet and fun short stories, including "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson, "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" by Patty Lovell, "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" by Philip C. Stead, and "Russell the Sheep" by Rob Scotton.
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon Summary: Be yourself -- like Molly Lou Melon -- no matter what a bully may do!
Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a bo
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1st - 5th
Christmas Reader's Theater: Olive, The Other Reindeer
This purchase contains a printable Reader's Theater script for the picture book: Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh. The script is typed with 22 narrators that each get to speak (at least) two times during the Reader's Theater. *Note: The script could easily be adapted to accommodate more/fewer narrators. Reader's Theater are a great way to strengthen fluency and oral reading confidence in young readers. They are great to use during the holidays as well because students LOVE performing th
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1st - 4th
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Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes printable Reader's Theater scripts for NINE fun, picture books. The books in this bundle have great dialogue/text/rhythm that make presenting these Reader's Theater super fun for students!
1. The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Schwartz
2. Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Schwartz
3. Monkey and Duck Quack Up by Jennifer Hamburg
4. Pirates Go to School by Corinne Demas
5. Let's Have a Tree Party by David Martin
6. Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester
7. The True Story o
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1st - 4th
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Reader's Theater Script: How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the fun story,"How I Became a Pirate" by Melinda Long.
Book Summary: Pirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view.
So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor–winnin
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1st - 5th
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The Pony Express And You
How much space does your textbook devote to The Pony Express - maybe a couple of paragraphs? This exciting time in U.S. history deserves better than that, and with “The Pony Express And You,” your students will readily identify with the young men who rode for the service and the dangers they faced. The 26-page slide show I’ve created is full of colorful illustrations (more than 100 pictures) and offers students four opportunities to write a journal entry as though they were a rider on The Pony
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4th - 8th
The California Gold Rush And You
With only a few pages in the text book devoted to the California Gold Rush, you know your students aren’t getting a real feel for this exciting time in U.S. history. This interactive unit — The California Gold Rush and You — has 40 pages of information and illustrations. The unit includes a slide show with 27 slides and a 10-page script with more than 100 bulleted points. Five interactive slides spaced throughout the presentation will ask your students to take notes about • the journey alon
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4th - 8th
A Wish to be a Christmas Tree Reader's Theater and Activities
This purchase includes a printable Reader's Theater script for the sweet Christmas text, A Wish to be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe, as well as a crossword puzzle to use as an extension after reading.The Reader's Theater script is typed with 22 narrators who each get to speak at least two times in the story, as well as some specific character parts such as the Pine Tree, Squirrel, Deer, and Cardinal. *However, the script is typed using Powerpoint so it could be easily edited to include more
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater for "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the sweet story, "The Giving Tree" by Shel SilversteinSummary: Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein's poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.There are 20 different narrators in the script, including a special 'Boy" and "Tree" part. But this could easily be adapted to fit a la
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2nd - 7th
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Best-Seller Bundle: Top 10 for Drama Teachers
A Drama bundle loaded with my Top 10 current Best Sellers, which all come with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources - they are ready to go, with no planning needed:Silent MoviesDarkwood Manor (Haunted House)Characterization and ImprovisationMatildaCommedia D’el ArteGreek TheatreA Christmas Carol (adapted script)Little Red Riding Hood (short script)Twelfth Night (adapted script)Christmas monologues
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2nd - 12th
Drama - The Emperor's New Clothes Reader's Theater PowerPoint
Drama - The Emperor's New Clothes. This PowerPoint is a fun reader's theater or classroom play based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale that can be performed by students on short notice with limited space and props. Cast of characters, props, and stage directions make it easy and entertaining. Vocabulary can be discussed during a preview. Print the slides out as handouts (Print-Settings-Outline - to print out like a script in black and white) for your students and project the play as it is
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4th - 7th
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Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey
If your school allows you to focus on the religious aspects of Christmas, here is a great slide show for you. “Journey to Bethlehem: The Historical Journey” tells how Joseph and Mary made their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Along the way, your students will learn about:their home in Nazareththe census that necessitated their journeythe route they tookthe landscapes they would have walked throughwhether they walked or rode a donkey or used a cartthe dangers and the hardships they would have enc
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
Reader's Theater for "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the heart-warming story, "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. It contains 18 rotating narrators, but can easily be edited to fit smaller or larger class sizes.Summary: Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Br
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1st - 5th
Distance Learning using Zoom for Reader's Theater: The 3 Branches of Government
What is a DIGITAL Reader’s Theater?Use Google Drive to access my Reader’s Theater script on the Branches of Government and share it with your class for a virtual performance! I created this play to help students review the three branches of Government in a fun, interactive, and creative way! This is a perfect blend of Language Arts and Social Studies since students will learn key social studies content while practicing reading fluency and expression. The script is designed to be “shared” as a
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3rd - 6th
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4 x Readers Theatre Bundle K-4 (reading, drama, poetry)
Bring the joy and fun of reading to your classroom with these four readers theatre scripts. Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile, Margaret Wild's The Stone Lion and Marcia Vaughan’s Wombat Stew have been summarised and transformed into dramatic scripts which enable all students to participate. Similarly, there are two PPT adaptations of the popular We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt and We’re Going on a Sock Hunt will bring anticipatio
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K - 4th
Reader's Theater for "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the sweet and fun story, "Enemy Pie" by Derek Munson.
Book Summary: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy!
In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipes for turni
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1st - 5th
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch: Reader's Theater Script
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the hilarious story, The Paper Bag Princess, by Robert Munsch.Book Plot: Princess Elizabeth plans on marrying Prince Ronald, who is practically perfect. However, a dragon arrives who destroys her castle, kidnaps Ronald, and burns all her clothes, so she must look for something to wear, and her only option is a paper bag. Elizabeth follows the dragon and Ronald, and seeking to rescue her fiancé, challenges the dragon to burn forests
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1st - 5th
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Readers theater scripts - 4 Weather scripts, rubric & Power Point
With much to cover and limited time, these 4 weather reader’s theater scripts (plus Power Point and activities) help students cover language arts and science concepts together. A rubric (editable WORD document) is included so you can customize it to your class.
Up, Up and Away covers air pressure, layers of the atmosphere and ocean breezes in the context of a hot air balloon ride. FK reading level: 4.4
Christmas Vacation discusses the ocean’s effect on climate. FK reading level: 4.9
The Cloud
Reader's Theater Script: The Crayon Box that Talked
This purchase includes a printable Reader's Theater script for the picture book The Crayon Box that talked by Shane DeRolf. The script is typed with 23 narrators who each get to speak at least once. However the document is easily editable to accommodate more/less narrators.
This story/Reader's Theater would be great to use at the beginning of the school year when a class is just getting to know one another. The moral of the story is: We're all different and unique but that's what makes us great
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1st - 4th
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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