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12th grade middle ages scripts
The Canterbury Tales Bundle (Collection of Six Reader's Theater Script-Stories)
Ever have troubles teaching The Canterbury Tales? Use this collection of six script-stories to generate student interest in Geoffrey Chaucer's classic. Allow your students to inhabit the characters as they learn why these tales have been celebrated for hundreds of years. Each script is approximately 30-40 minutes. Chaucer's humor is still evident, but some of the stories' rougher edges have been softened to make them classroom-appropriate. These tales end up being a favorite of my students.Note:
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7th - 12th
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Reader's Theater Script-Story + Teacher Guide)
Want to add a little fun to your study of the 14th century poem SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT? This Reader's Theater script-story adaptation designed for 10-12th graders serves as a perfect complement to the study of the original poem. Students love inhabiting the characters of the story: The naive young knight Sir Gawain, the blustering Lord Bertilak, his mischievous lady, and the mysterious Green Knight.To implement this script-story in your classroom: First, read this 30-minute script-sto
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Scripts: The Canterbury Tales reader's theater
Short modern English versions of four of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales plus graphic organizers, extension ideas, links to internet resources and a rubric for grading. These are perfect for drama clubs, literature circles, an introduction to the Middle Ages or for concluding a unit on British literature. Pardoner’s Tale (FK reading level 2.4) has one scene and 7 charactersNun’s Priest’s Tale (FK reading level 2.4) has two scenes and 6 charactersWife of Bath’s Tale (FK reading level 3.6) has 3
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8th - 12th
King John and The Magna Carta: The (Kind Of) Historically Accurate Story
This is an amusing script for a class play revolving around King John and the signing of the Magna Carta. It is loosely based on actual events and examines grievances many barons had with the King, including habeas corpus, taxation, and wartime duties, among others. The script includes 12 characters and is infused with humor, as its designed to be both entertaining and informative. Also included is an exit ticket to check for understanding. The play file is editable as well. Check out these oth
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Medieval Europe Middle Ages Bundle
The Inferno (Reader's Theater script-stories + unit activities)
Teach the heck out of Inferno! Dante’s epic journey through Hell is filled with horrifying and fascinating sights. Although the Inferno is the perfect text to nab your students’ interest, it still proves to be a difficult and daunting read for many students. Use this Reader’s Theater script-story adaptation of the Inferno to bring the afterlife to life! Teach the scripts on their own (they cover the full Inferno) or use them in conjunction with the original text to build interest and increase co
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7th - 12th
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Scripts: Renaissance Age of Chivalry skits
Package contains 37 short skits for reader’s theater, a Medieval unit, drama clubs, theater classes or successful entertainment at Renaissance Fairs or feasts plus adaptations for classroom use, discussion starters for elements of literature, art and other extension ideas, a rubric and plenty of internet links for creating a Medieval persona, etc. Template for a formal letter of complaint and job resume are included for cross curricular/interdisciplinary lessons as well as a comparison alley
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Life in Medieval Europe (Feudalism), A Play
This is a short play meant to help enhance any lesson about life in Europe during the Feudal era, the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages - whatever you are doing in your class. I even use this play to help introduce the coming Great Age of Exploration. The play takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. This includes choosing parts, giving some instructions, handing out props (I use props gathered over the years, but not necessary). Parts can go to really any student in your classes. The play is great for r
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5th - 12th
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Saint George and the Dragon (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This 12-page script-story humorously adapts the medieval legend of St. George, the world's most famous dragon-slayer.When a fire-breathing dragon descends upon the city of Selene, it demands the sacrifice of the kingdom's children and the king's beloved daughter, the princess Cleo. All seems lost—that is, until the heroic knight, George, arrives to save the day! Adapted from the original medieval legend, this script re-tells the ultimate tale of "knight in shining armor saves damsel in distress"
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6th - 12th
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Black Death Play - The (kind of) Historically Accurate Story
Another installment of the popular play series "The (kind of) Historically Accurate Story" centered around the Black Death. This play focuses on ineffective remedies for the plague, the effect on the Church, as well as the possible benefits that surviving lower classes may have experienced as a result of the plague. This would be ideal for a concluding lesson after students have learned about the plague. The script includes 11 characters and is infused with humor, as its designed to be both ente
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6th - 12th
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Historian's Court: People of England Versus King John (Magna Carta)
This highly entertaining and engaging mock trial will reinforce any lesson on the events leading up to and surrounding the creation of the Magna Carta. Students will create a courtroom and decide how King John will be remembered in history. I have successfully used this lesson with students in 3rd thru 12th grade. Additional activities are suggested.
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3rd - 12th
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ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE: Laugh and Learn through the Middle Ages
All the core content you want in one (mildly amusing) place! Role-Play the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine in a humorous introduction to medieval life and its impact on the modern world!
PART ONE: ARRANGED MARRIAGE, or, THE HEIR AND THE SPARE explores the days before feminism, when even a woman as rich and powerful as Eleanor must submit to a marriage arranged by her family.
In PART TWO, THE SECOND CRUSADE, Saint Bernard calls for a holy war against unbelievers and Eleanor invents cosplay dur
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8th - 12th
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World History Plays Bundle- Japan, Medieval Europe, Enlightenment, Renaissance
This purchase includes five separate class plays about the Chinese influence on Japan, King John signing the Magna Carta, the Founding of America with the help of Enlightenment philosophers, as well as the Masters of the Renaissance and The Black Death. You will also receive some questions which can be given to the class after the play is finished as well as both pdf. and .doc files. My students have enjoyed these fun and educational plays and seem to never get enough of them. The first play is
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6th - 12th
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Everyman - the morality play
The morality plays of the late 15th Century were used, especially by the church, to inform and direct the public about moral virtue and conscience. This file contains an original script of Everyman (The Summoning of Everyman), a close translation and a contemporary version which means that a close study of an original text and accessible rendering will make understanding and performance possible. The language, history and content of morality plays are all essential for a true understanding of th
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Medieval, Renaissance, Shakespearean readers theater sampler
Looking for easy ways to bring the ages of long ago to life? Want to improve reading skills, oral language and integrate writing with other subjects? Need a fun way to introduce literature or differentate instruction?
Check out this free 20 page sampler containing scenes from the products below.
Age of Chivalry
Beowulf
Canterbury Tales
Don Quixote on Trial
Sir Gawain & the Green Knight
Shakespeare reader's theater
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5th - 12th
OPHELIA FINDS HER VOICE, READERS' THEATER SCRIPT, read aloud,
EMILY SELECTS HER OWN SOCIETY, READERS' THEATER SCRIPT, read aloud, public speaking, TOPICS: Ophelia, Hamlet, independence, self-reliance, revenge, feminismThis readers' theater script takes about 30 minutes to read aloud. There are 8 speaking roles. 10 enrichment activities--writing, research, hands-on, art, musicIf you've read Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, you know that Ophelia doesn't have much of a voice. She is manipulated by the men in her life, and we never really know what her views are
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE of READERS' THEATER SCRIPTS, read aloud, drama, speech
The Crusades: A point of view skit acitvity between Crusaders and Muslims
In this activity, students will be creating a short script that contains a dialogue between a Christian and a Muslim during the Crusades.
I have an example that I generated which is 10 lines of dialogue as well.
This also has several examples of scenarios for students to choose from.
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9th - 12th
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Science & Society: A Heliocentric Play, Great STEAM Cross-Curricular Activity
This play is a perfect cross-curricula STEAM activity. Teach students how society influences science in this highly entertaining and engaging activity. It's also a great way to start your year or fill those pre-break days.Take it to the stage. Perform it for the school. Really do it up, the kids love it! Engaging and funny, this play has lots of roles. It gets kids up and moving, as they act out how society affected the acceptance of Galileo's evidence of a heliocentric universe. Students always
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-5
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The Great Siege (Middle Ages play)
14th century British historySUMMARY: In this mini-play, Scottish parents are forced to make deliberate choices during war with King Edward III of England in order to save their sons. Two versions of what might have happened are acted out before what really transpired is revealed. It prompts lots of discussion. Type: True event Time and Region: 1333, northeast EnglandGrades: 6-12, adults Cast: 4 (Two main actors as the parents.)Performance Time: 5 minutes WHERE IS “The Great Siege” USED?History c
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9th - 12th
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Readers Theater: The Great Schism (Papal Schism/Middle Ages)
Written for AP European History, but can be used for any Middle Ages study. Your students will have a blast learning how the Catholic Church began losing power during the late Middle Ages. Various ideas for using this play include: (1) students can work in small groups of 4 and practice reading through each scene; (2) the entire class can put on the play; (3) small groups can act out individual scenes and compete to see which small group acts it out the best; or (4) students can write a one
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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