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Free high school social studies scripts
Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
Free break up letter text and how I use it to trick my class and engage them in the Declaration of Independence. A letter is found on the floor written by hand. The teacher reads it to the class without naming names. The next day it is revealed that this is actually a letter from the American Colonies sent to King George.OTHER FREEBIES* VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER* NO BS HISTORY CLASSROOM POSTERSCIVICS RESOURCES* CITIZEN GAME QUIZ/GAME* POLITICAL HERITAGE QUIZ/GAMECOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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5th - 12th
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Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Free Reader's Theater: Boston Massacre
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Free Reader's Theater: Boston Massacre
This is a free sample of one of the scripts included in my Reader’s Theater Pack: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War.
The script is short, giving a quick overview of the Boston Massacre. It is written for 3 students.
If you and your students enjoy this script, check out my Reader’s Theater Pack: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War. Topics in that pack include The French and Indian War, Proclamation of 176
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4th - 9th
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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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Robin Hood the Outlaw (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Have you ever wondered how Robin Hood became an outlaw? Drawn from the thrilling legends of Robin Hood, this 9-page Reader's Theater script-story for 10 readers tells how Robin Hood became a fugitive from the law. Be sure to check out the Reaching Sherwood set of script-stories to experience the full story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
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6th - 12th
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Cold War Student Performances
This assignment will have every student in your class reading, writing, and performing the events of the Cold War. The assignment includes detailed directions/expectations, questions for all students to answer, particular group questions, and the readings necessary for success. The first six pages is the packet each student will receive. The following 16 pages are the readings/pictures for the individual eight groups.
For this interactive assignment, break your class into eight groups. Each gr
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8th - 12th
Actor's Character Worksheet
A basic questionnaire for student actors, covering the who/what/where/when/and why of any play, as well as character objectives and actions, ensuring your students are well prepared to set foot on stage!
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3rd - 12th
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The Odyssey Reader's Theater Script
If you download this freebie, please leave feedback. Thanks so much!Attached is an editable Odyssey Reader's Theater/Play Script word document. I used it with my 2nd grade for a school assembly. They were able to learn every line by heart. The music definitely makes for a strong start to the play! Feel free to use or adapt in any way you see fit! -Enjoy!
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
Colonists Break-Up Letter
This document can be used as an engagement strategy to introduce a lesson or unit on the American Revolution. It can be used as a "letter you found on the floor" before school and read it as if it is a break-up letter from student to student, building suspense to know who it is from. - XOXO, THE COLONISTS
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit
"Life of Frederick Douglass: Part I" (Reader's Theater script-story)
This 5-page Reader's Theater script-story presents an adaptation of the first portion of Frederick Douglass's autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Africa, Reader's Theater | Rhyming
This reader's theater is written in rhyme.Students read in small groups, one at a time. Divide your class into groups to start.Students then select a part. After they read, choose a few volunteersTo perform a piece for everyone’s eyes and ears. Fluency improves, and students connect with text.A lively discussion can take place next.Topics include the diverse land of Africa, Africa as the birthplace of humanity, and ancient civilizations including Egypt, Kush, Meroe, and Axum. This material is ad
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Africa Activities Bundle
Epic of Gilgamesh Script Adaptation for Middle and High School---Free Sample
This script was written for middle and high school reader's theatre and class play productions. It is fast-paced, fun, and clean while preserving as much of the original language and plot as possible.
It is appropriate for cast sizes between 15 and 40.
It includes audience participation elements and an audience script making it highly engaging and perfect for performances for elementary and mixed-age audiences.
This is the free sample.
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5th - 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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Dracula: Part I (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This script is the first part of a collection of 6 Reader's Theater script-stories dramatizing Bram Stoker's classic Dracula. Click here to view the full collection.In this first part of Bram Stoker's Dracula, English lawyer Jonathan Harker travels into Transylvania to do business with a mysterious count. As he encounters superstitious locals, a supernatural carriage ride, and the unnerving Count Dracula himself, Harker slowly realizes he is the house guest of the world's foremost vampire. His o
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9th - 12th
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Script: Hiding Spies - the story of Rahab
The script presents the story of Rahab and the spies with a parody song of the Eagle’s Lying Eyes. Six puppet characters, 7 minute run time (allow extra for the song) based on Joshua 2; 6. FK reading level: 3.7
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4th - 12th
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Roaring Twenties Play
Review for an exam or preview a unit with this engaging Roaring Twenties play! This short play (around 10-to-15-minute completion time) on the Roaring Twenties includes approximately 15 roles: Airplane Enthusiast, Baseball Enthusiast, Economist, Immigrant, Gangster 1, Gangster 2, Gangster 3, Jazz Singers, Moonshiner, Narrator, Police, Politician, Security/Bouncer, Waiter/Waitress. Students will immerse themselves in the 20s as they show off their acting and history skills. I often give students
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8th - 11th
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A day in the Roman Empire
A lesson where students "travel back in time" to the Roman Empire. Add sounds in order to make the experience come to life. During the gladiator scene spray water to simulate blood. Also when travelling back in time flicker the lights back in forth to simulate time travel. Students love this lesson. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZK9Vn3hNY1saCfE-61_duyvB0eGvEgt
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4th - 10th
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The Mayflower song
The Mayflower
This 'song' is taken from The Mayflower play - a Readers Theater script which is made up of 5 parts:
1. Background
2. Mayflower Voyage
3. First Sight of Land
4. First Winter and Spring
5. First Thanksgiving
This is available this month at half price from TeachersPayTeachers or free (with another purchase) from www.plays-r-ussell.com the website of playwright/teacher Sue Russell. Also available at half price this month: scripts on Sacagawea and Early Colonial Times - again in Rea
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3rd - 9th
The Sand Creek Massacre (Teacher Script)
This narrative presentation is intended for Colorado teachers to teach students the story of the Sand Creek Massacre and dispel historical myths about the massacre. Included are the slide deck, the teacher script, and links to videos we created about the subject.Growing up in the Denver area, we were not taught the massacre in school and only learned about it in our twenties. As a disclaimer, the designers of this presentation are English teachers, not history teachers, by trade. However, we did
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9th - 12th
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The Scarlet Letter: Part I (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This 10-page Reader's Theater script-story for 14 readers adapts the opening portion of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter into a more-engaging format. To purchase all four script-stories that dramatize the full story of The Scarlet Letter, click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Scarlet-Letter-Readers-Theater-Script-Story-Collection-3849467
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7th - 12th
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Talk Moves (For assisting students in group discussion and socratic seminar)
The TALK MOVES MAP is a great resource for students to help them engage and participate in discussion. Both expert and novice discussion participants can use this tool as a way to: - dig deeper into the topic at hand- practice inquiry- support inclusion- help students be more confident with public speakingI have personally used this map by having my students tape it into their notebook and open back up to it whenever we´re in discussion. They have used it in:- Large group discussion with me as t
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4th - 12th
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AP/Dual Credit Lecture Notes: Indigenous America (American Yawp and Other Texts)
Product DescriptionIntroducing our comprehensive lecture notes on the history of the Americas, designed for college-level history classes. These notes cover the pre-Columbian era, the arrival of Europeans, and the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the native populations. The notes will help you to convey important information to your students in a clear and concise manner.What's Included?Our lecture notes are an invaluable resource for any teacher looking to supplement their classroom curricul
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Scripts: Christmas package (Biblical setting) 1
Ten royalty free Christmas scriptsMary's Choice - (10 characters, 6 minute run time) Demons discourage Mary from accepting God's plan while David, Ruth and Rahab encourage her. The Innkeeper's Wife (3 versions); characters: 4-5, run time: 5-7 minutes It is eleven years after Jesus is born and the Innkeeper's wife retells the story of Jesus birth to her three children. One version splits the lines with the husband.Elizabeth - a monologue by the mother of John the Baptist on Christmas Eve. Sh
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient Civilizations Project - Research and Talk Show
Ancient Civilizations Talk Show - Students form groups and choose from Atec, Inca, and Maya Civilizations. There are topics for each civilization research. Students are then expected to work as a group to draft a script of a short talk show segment to highlight information they researched about their group's civilization.
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5th - 12th
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