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High school Presidents' Day ELA test prep scripts
The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Toolkit for Middle School
The Tell-Tale Heart is a short story by Edgar Allen Poe. This reader's theater adaptation of this scary tale will get your students thinking more deeply as they take on the roles of the narrator, old man, and the police officer.Reader’s Theater is one of my favorite tools to utilize in my middle school classroom. While I have listed the grades 6-8 common core standards that this resource covers, Reader’s Theater directly improves fluency and comprehension. In addition, Reader’s Theater allows s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Scripts for BIG KIDS Collection
State Test Prep Skit
A fun and lighthearted skit or play with fairy tale characters preparing to take a State Test. Is primarily for Test Taking strategies and skills in a way that is fun and interesting to the kids. This skit could also be performed by a drama department. Possibly at a testing assembly.
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5th - 12th
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Poetry Writing - Choral Reading, Oral Interpretation, Drama Creative Writing Sub
Poetry Writing! Performance Poems are FUN! Performance Poems will get students out of their seats and speaking before the class. Performance poems will engage all students. Performance Poems may include groups of two to six students.Students will watch youtube examples and will participate in reading poems written in my English 10 class from a powerpoint presentation. The poems are color coded so that each speaker in the presentation knows what lines to read alone and what lines to read together
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6th - 12th
Philadelphia Constitutional Convention Skit Play Student Engagement GUARANTEED
This play/skit is perfect for any middle school or high school student learning about the framing of the US constitution. (Several main characters have multiple lines, while other characters have just one line or two so this can accommodate all sorts of different personalities in your classroom) How the delegates there squabbled with each other almost every day for 4-5 months. Not unlike our present day government leaders. It was (to coin a phrase in today's vernacular) a BIG HOT MESS EXPRESS.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Presidents Readers Theater
A Readers Theatre script for the Presidents of the United States. This is a funny and fact-filled script that involves seven presidents. Washington, Nixon, Adams, Kennedy, FDR, Madison, and John Adams. The dialogue bounces back and forth, with each president declaring himself “the greatest,” but in the end they all humble themselves and come to an agreement. Perfect for 8th through 12 grades. 8 characters, including a moderator. The play lasts about five to ten minutes. Included are 11 questions
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8th - 12th
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President Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" Reader's Theatre and Activities
4-page Reader's Theatre Script of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" speech including a forward. It has been written with 10 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 3 minutes. Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Lincoln's important speech. Li
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8th - 11th
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Abraham Lincoln: A Reader's Theater Script
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.You may also like the following:1. Webquest on Abraham Lincoln: Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the n
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Civil War: Bundle of Resources!
President Reagan "Tear Down That Wall" Brandenburg Gate Speech-Reader's Theatre
Another great Presidential Speech in the American History Collection!A FULL 15-page Reader's Theatre Script of President Ronald Reagan's speech "Tear Down That Wall." The speech has been abridged, but all excerpts are included in the packet, in addition to a QR code leading to a full video of President Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. It can easily accommodate 30-40 students.When presented, the speech is approximately 15 minutes. Rea
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8th - 11th
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"Date Which Will Live In Infamy" FDR Speech; Reader's Theatre and Writing Prompt
6-page Reader's Theatre Script of FDR's "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy" speech including a forward. It has been written with 15 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 8 minutes. FDR's "Date In Infamy" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of FDR's important speech. Inclu
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8th - 11th
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Small Group Reader's Theaters for Patriotic Occasions
This group of scripts was written to support social studies standards and learning. I use them for teaching US history as well as for holidays like: July 4th, Memorial Day, Voting, Veteran's Day, President's Day etc. They are for groups of 3 to 5 students. Scripts included are: The Flag Code, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, George Washington the President who Loved Dogs, The REAL Story of Uncle Sam, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Right to Vote. There are 6 scripts. They usually sell fo
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Practice Paper 1 & Mark Scheme
A full paper 1 for CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language. This resource includes a full practice paper for Language paper 1 with three texts, answers/marking guide and references. All the questions and answer scheme have been based on the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 syllabus and the questions have been worded so that they are similar/identical to the specification paper. The resource is included as a pdf for easy printing or as a word doc in case you wish to edit it. Freebies: 1) Free
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Paper 1 Bundle
The REAL Story of Uncle Sam - Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is about who the real Uncle Sam was and how he came to be used to represent America. The hosts of the Minutes in History Show are going to interview Sam Wilson. The man is in Historical Mode and uses historical facts to answer questions. This way, everyone can hear the true story of who Uncle Sam was. It turns out that the real Uncle Sam was a meat packer from Troy, New York. Everyone discusses how his name came to be used to
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students.This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is very angry and w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The absolute best reading strategy for reluctant readers in secondary
This strategy was made for STAAR retesters in Texas, home of over-testing, and specifically gives skills for secondary students to read and be able to answer standardized test questions. Oftentimes secondary teachers are to what to teach but now how to teach it. This presentation is for teachers to learn how to implement a simple, straightforward method to help with standardized testing.
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7th - 12th
The Flag Code
.This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about how the Flag Code and helps to explain what the flag represents as well as how to treat it.Chris does not know any of the rules for how to handle the flag and does not understand what the flag represents. His friends explain the Flag Code to him and also why he should respect the flag more. This also makes a great script for the 4th of July. I write small group reader's theaters so they will work better in centers an
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5th - 12th
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The Mousetrap A 1, S 2 Excerpt 1 by Agatha Christie Close Reading Drama Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt is from Act 1, Scene 2 of the play. It focuses on the phone call to the snowed-in group staying in the hotel about the police coming there through the weather to see about a murder that was committed. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays, novels, as well as other s
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7th - 12th
George Washington - The President Who Loved Dogs!
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about George Washington's love of dogs. In the script, Glen’s family have a lot of dogs and his dad’s dog is named Sweet Lips just like George Washington’s favorite dog. Martha, Jake, and Jamie didn’t know George Washington even had a dog and they didn’t know how much he loved them. Glen tells them about George’s love for dogs and how he once even gave a dog back to the enemy when they lost it and how George Washington even
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Poetry Analysis In Steps, Writing Odes, Google Slides, Notes, Lecture, CCSS
Analyzing poetry is a daunting process. This lesson breaks down poetry analysis in to 6 simple steps. By focusing on poetry analysis with the intention of writing odes, students are able to develop a deeper understanding of how poetry works. 6 step poetry analysis encourages students to focus on all aspects of poetry without feeling overwhelmed. The final step is optional but encourages thesis practice for students with weaker thesis writing skills.Included:- Google Slide Presentation detailing
July 4, 1776: America’s First Birthday
This short U.S. History play is set in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, with ordinary citizens discussing the pros and cons of breaking away from England as the Declaration of Independence is signed inside Independence Hall. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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George Washington: America’s Founding Father
A short U.S. History play set on December 13, 1799, as former President George Washington — now retired at his Mount Vernon home — looks back on a life of service to his country. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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Meet the President: A Lunch-Time Visit with Abraham Lincoln
A short U.S. History play set on April 14, 1865, in the White House, as President Abraham Lincoln chats with a group of Washington school children on topics of national interest. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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Abraham Lincoln - A Truly HONEST Man!
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is used a lot around President's Day but could be used anytime. This ties in Social Studies with Language Arts! It is about Abraham Lincoln's nickname, 'Honest Abe.' In the script, Margret is a little mixed up about why Abraham Lincoln was called ‘Honest Abe’. She got a bad grade on her test because of it. Harry and Michael try to help her out by telling her a few of the true stories of times when Abraham Lincoln was honest. T
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Radio Drama Script FREE SAMPLE Frankenstein's Mystery Grades 8 to 10 Horror
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF Frankenstein's Mystery, an electrifying radio play that resurrects Mary Shelley's timeless tale in a mesmerizing audio experience, skillfully combining classic storytelling with the dynamic world of radio theater. This production offers a comprehensive package that not only delivers a riveting performance but also provides valuable resources for directors, actors, and educators. If you decide to perform for the public, there are no royalties to pay. The Story: Frankenstein's
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8th - 11th
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Common core Regents overview
Overview of parts and Models of how to complete some parts of the Common Core ELA Regents for NYS. Strategies from several resources presented and Modeled for student emulation.
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9th - 12th
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