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12th grade ancient history scripts
The Odyssey: A Collection of Reader's Theater Script-Stories
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Odyssey? These five 40-minute script-stories bring Homer's epic to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly faithful to the original epic.Included in this 73-page download are five script-stories and two handouts designed for grades 7-12:"Searching for Odysseus" (script-story)"On Calypso's Isle" (script-story)"In t
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7th - 12th
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The Epic of Gilgamesh (Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
Introduce your students to the granddaddy of all epic heroes, Gilgamesh the warrior-king of Uruk. Bring The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest known epic poem, to life with three student-friendly Reader’s Theater script-stories. Follow Gilgamesh as he develops from a cruel tyrant to a wise ruler through his adventures with his friend, Enkidu. Relive Gilgamesh’s epic feats—facing down Humbaba the giant protector of the cedar forest, taming the Bull of Heaven, resisting Ishtar the goddess of lo
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6th - 12th
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The Trojan War: A Collection of Reader's Theater Script-Stories
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach the Iliad and the saga of the Trojan War? These six 40-minute script-stories bring the epic story to life by allowing your students to inhabit the classic characters. The entire plot of Homer's Iliad is included. Other selections like "The Judgment of Paris," Euripides's Philoctetes, and "The Fall of Troy" from the Aeneid round out the story. Although dialogue and touches of humor have been added to increase engagement, the adaption is incredibly
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Script: The Iliad - readers theater version
This script (FK reading level 5.0) and accompanying writing prompts, review games and planning materials can accommodate up to 26 readers and provides a wonderful way to introduce, conclude (or both) a unit on Homer, Greek literature or the Iliad.
The original 24 books of poetry have been condensed into a slightly irreverent script that covers the main characters and plot highlights.
Suggestions for lesson planning are given as well as step by step implementation, 10 RAFT writing assignments a
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Daedalus and Icarus: A Greek Myth (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Bring the fan-favorite Greek myth of "Daedalus and Icarus" to life with this 6-page Reader's Theater script-story for 4 readers! Daedalus, the famous inventor, finds himself trapped on Crete, the island-kingdom of King Minos. In an effort to escape, he fashions wings for himself and his young son, Icarus. Despite Daedalus' warning, young Icarus does not listen to his father and suffers because of his disobedience.This 6-page script also comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring:Story summaryB
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6th - 12th
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Greek Myth: Creation of the Universe + War of the Titans + Prometheus & Pandora
Start your study of Greek mythology in the beginning! The materials in this download cover three topics: The creation of the universe, the war between the titans and the gods, and the story of Prometheus and Pandora. The first two stories present the information in engaging prose while the third story is told through a Reader's Theater script-story, which gets the whole classroom involved! All three stories include thought-provoking discussion questions.The following materials are included in t
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5th - 12th
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Oedipus Rex - Student Script
This is an adapted version of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles with student-friendly language for ease and access of material. The script is 13 pages long and can be performed in under 30 minutes. There are 8 speaking roles and opportunities for non-speaking roles as well. The play has been broken up into French scenes (when characters enter/exit). The way each scene is broken up allows for student study of one specific scene. (Script was written for my class of 30 students to be broken up into groups o
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6th - 12th
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The Flight of Icarus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4-5 students. This is a Greek tragedy and is based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Daedalus is an inventor and very very smart. He builds King Minos a labyrinth and, after it is finished, the king decides to get rid of him. He locks Daedalus and Icarus in the labyrinth that Daedalus made him. Daedalus know the labyrinth well and he and his son escape. They go into hiding and come up with a plan to get away from the island where King Minos lives.
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4th - 12th
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Pegasus: The Winged Horse (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This hilarious script-story version of the ancient Greek myth of Bellerophon and Pegasus presents a parody of a typical hero story. Pegasus is the intelligent winged horse of legend who must serve a dimwitted hero named Bellerophon by defeating the Chimera, a famed mash-up monster of Greece. This script-story features 12 speaking parts with opportunities for sound effects as well.
This 16-page download also includes a 2-page teacher guide with relevant background information, story summary, pre
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6th - 12th
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Theseus and the Minotaur (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
The Minotaur—half-man, half-bull—is one of Greek mythology's mightiest monsters. Locked away in the subterranean Labyrinth beneath the palace of the Cretan King Minos, the monster feeds on human sacrifices. That is, until Theseus, the young Greek hero, travels all the way to Crete to face off against against the monster. Assisted by the princess Ariadne, Theseus braves the dangers of the Labyrinth.Myths Made Modern: This collection contains two Reader's Theater script-stories."The Road to Athen
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8th - 12th
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Romulus and Remus: A Roman Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Roman myth tells the story of Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of the war god Mars. Abandoned in the wilderness by their cruel uncle, the twin babies are nursed by a kindly she-wolf, raised by a shepherd, and grow up to be mighty, but contentious, warriors. Their struggles lead to the foundation of Rome.Myths Made Modern: "Romulus and Remus" is a 13-page script-story with parts for 13 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant backgroun
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6th - 12th
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Hades Goes to Court for Kidnapping - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone and tricked her into becoming his wife. In the script, Hades is in court accused of kidnapping Persephone and forcing her to live with him in the underworld. Demeter, Zeus, and Persephone are also there. Zeus is serving as the judge even though he is Persephone’s dad. They discuss what Hades did – including the way he tricked Persephone into eating something that ties her f
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Quest of the Golden Fleece (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
The Quest for the Golden Fleece is the quest to end all quests as all of Greece's mightiest heroes band together under the leadership of a young man named Jason. Aboard their ship the Argo, the Argonauts journey across the known world, facing challenge after challenge, until they finally reach their goal. The original Greek mythology team-up! Before The Avengers united the world's greatest superheroes, the Quest for the Golden Fleece united Greece's greatest heroes. The stories of Heracles (Herc
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6th - 12th
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Pandora's Box - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a Greek legend about how trouble came into the world via Pandora's Box. In the script, Zeus is angry with Prometheus and Epimetheus because they gave man fire. He chains Prometheus to a rock and then makes a plan to punish Epimetheus as well. First he has Hephaestus make him a new daughter and names her Pandora. Then he introduces them to each other and suggests they marry. Epimetheus knows there must be a trap but falls in love. They
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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A God Is Born: A Greek Myth with Baby Hermes (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells hilarious hijinks of mythology's most mischievous trickster, Hermes the Messenger God. As soon as Hermes is born, he begins to cause trouble by stealing the cattle of his older brother, Apollo. Along the way he also invents fire and the first lyre. This script-story is filled with humor that your students are sure to enjoy!Myths Made Modern: "A God Is Born" is a 8-page script-story with parts for 6 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher gui
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5th - 12th
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Prometheus the Firebringer: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of Prometheus, the titan who created human beings and dared to steal fire from the gods to preserve them. For this crime, Prometheus pays a horrible price: eternal punishment. Prometheus' ingenuity and kindness define him as one of the greatest characters of Greek mythology.Myths Made Modern: "Prometheus the Firebringer" is a 12-page script-story with parts for 11 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant bac
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7th - 12th
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Loves of the Gods: A Greek Myth Mash-Up (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This hilarious script features a mash-up of classic Greek myths. First, there is the story of Zeus's romance with a mortal princess named Io, where he must disguise his lover as a cow so his jealous wife does discover his infidelity. Secondly, there is the story of Demeter and Persephone, where Hades, Lord of the Underworld, abducts Persephone, the goddess of spring. Thirdly, there is story of Hermes, the tricky messenger god, defeating the 100-eyed monster named Argus. Throw in a cameo by Prome
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9th - 12th
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Atalanta the Warrior Woman: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
The Greek myth of Atalanta is a tale of overcoming obstacles. When Atalanta's father abandons her as a newborn, she is raised by a mother bear. Defying her society's expectations for women, she grows up to be one of Greece's finest warriors and even joins the greatest heroes of Greece in the hunt for the supernatural Calydonian Boar. Her adventures are continued in the Quest for the Golden Fleece.Myths Made Modern: "Atalanta the Warrior Woman" is an 11-page script-story with parts for 13 reader
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6th - 12th
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The Golden Touch: A Greek Myth (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of the foolish King Midas, who wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold. This script-story chronicles the king's misadventure as he makes his selfish wish and then journeys afar to the River Pactolus to undo it.Myths Made Modern: "The Golden Touch" is a 10-page script-story with parts for 8 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant background information, story summary, recall questions, teachable ter
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6th - 12th
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Constantine Jigsaw FBI investigation
One of my all time favorite activities, this Constantine Investigation activity has it all:-Five Primary and Secondary Sources with comprehension questions-A Fun Skit Assignment where students pretend to be FBI agents-A Debate at the end to debrief and discuss who the real Constantine was-Answer keys includedAfter dressing up as an FBI agent yourself to give a preview of the activity (script included), break students into 5 different groups and have each group read/"investigate" a source/"witnes
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Orpheus the Musician: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of Orpheus, the master musician whose mystical notes can move trees, water, and stone. Just after the young musician finds the love of his life, Eurydice, her untimely death leads him on a harrowing journey into the Underworld to retrieve her soul. Orpheus's adventures continue in "The Quest for the Golden Fleece."Myths Made Modern: "Orpheus the Musician" is a 8-page script-story with parts for 16 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page te
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6th - 12th
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The Lives and Deaths of Sisyphus: A Greek Myth (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Death seems escapable—unless you're really, really tricky. Experience the lives (yes, lives) of Sisyphus as the mortal trickster outwits Death, not just once, but twice, in this hilarious adaptation of the classic Greek myth. Myths Made Modern: "The Lives and Deaths of Sisyphus" is a 11-page script-story with parts for 11 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant background information, story summary, recall questions, teachable terms, and discussi
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7th - 12th
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CLASS PLAY Aztec Human Sacrifice ~ Exciting Americas Pre-Activity!
Use this entertaining interactive play to introduce your class to your Americas unit. There are 16 roles and three scenes so at least 22 students can have a role. The play begins with the arrival of the Spaniards and ends with a human sacrifice at the top of the Tempo Mayor. Content details are sprinkled throughout the play in an engaging way.
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5th - 12th
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Meet the Olympians - an Introduction to the Greek Gods
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is intended to be an overview of the Greek gods. In the script, Hermes is introducing the audience to the Greek gods when Athena, Hades, and Zeus come to help. Together, they tell everyone about the Olympians. Each of the gods has their own favorites and not-so favorites. As they talk about the other Greek gods the audience will be able to tell who likes who. When the script is finished students will have heard the names of the Greek gods
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4th - 12th
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Map Making
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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.
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