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7th grade social studies scripts for Easel
Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor
At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
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4th - 7th
War Stories: Reader's Theater Honoring Veterans
This read aloud plays script teaches kids about the meaning and history of Veterans' Day. It originally appeared in my Scholastic book, Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America. I've repackaged it and coupled it with CCSS comprehension activities. It's a perfect activity for the first weeks of November. Suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or full stage production. Up to eleven parts. Appropriate for grades 4 - 7. Be sure to look for the FREE Google Forms version of the comprehension activity els
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4th - 7th
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Read Aloud Play: The Newsies--The Newsboy Strike of 1899
Originally published in the March 2015 issue of Scholastic’s Scope magazine, "The Newsies" tells the story of a young immigrant girl who goes to work selling newspapers just before the 1899 New York City newsboy strike in which kids stood up to William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It's a historically more accurate version than the Disney musical (a completely different story). Suitable for reader's theater or stage production, this historically-accurate, kid-friendly script includes elev
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4th - 7th
15 Minute Play Script and Unit |Li Chi The Serpent Slayer Chinese Folk Tale Asia
PART OF A BUNDLECreated for the classroom teacher and easy to produce! When do you find a script with a female as the hero? At Dramamommaspeaks, that's where! This engaging teacher-ready resource contains a dramatic play with roles for over 20. It is suitable for students whether studying the country of China, Asia or used in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. Li Chi Slays the Ser
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6th - 8th
Ruby Bridges Black History Readers Theater
Ruby Bridges was headline news in 1960 as she naively trudged into the all-white William Frantz School. Her compelling story, that of a first grader integrating New Orleans Public Schools is indelible. Famed American author John Steinbeck wrote about it. Norman Rockwell painted it. And Ruby herself, nearly forty years later, revisited it in her stunning book, Through My Eyes. By pairing Ruby’s book with this lovely RT script, you’ll inspire learning that’ll stay with your students for years to c
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4th - 7th
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Comedy Play Script Acting Unit It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Folk Tale
Part of a Bundle This delightful comical play, fifteen minutes in length (moderate or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying the Jewish culture or multicultural folk plays or a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. Based on the beloved Jewish folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: Yiddish wordsdramatize a folk tale with dancingdesign a
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6th - 8th
Comical Reader's Theater Script Middle Eastern Folk Tale Abdullah's Gold
Kanjoos! Kanjoos! This comical reader's theater script centered on the Hindi culture (roles for 15+ students) is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students. Study humor, the Hindi culture as well as a readers theater script (different from a play script and important to learn about ) can be used in a Social Studies, Language Arts or Drama class. This piece could be a one or three- day study depending upon how much effort a teacher wants to expend. Based on the beloved fo
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Argument at Mount Rushmore U.S. History Reader's Theater
Argument at Mount Rushmore gives students a look at the unique personalities of Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington, and Roosevelt. It imagines their sixty-foot tall faces on Mount Rushmore are “discussing” the merits and accomplishments of each of their presidencies. Though built on a humorous platform, it’s a historically-accurate portrayal of the gracious Washington, the witty Lincoln, and the always-enthusiastic Roosevelt. As for the sometimes over-looked and often under-appreciated Jefferson, w
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3rd - 7th
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Readers Theater Play Sedna An Inuit Folk Tale of Alaska Drama
This dramatic reader's theater play script is based on an Inuit folk tale. This resource has roles for 20 + students and is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students whether studying culture of the Native Americans, Alaskan territory or a drama class. It's the is a perfect script for the winter months. Based on the beloved Inuit folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: explore creation myths of the Inuit culture—specifically the origin of whales, wal
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Martin's Big Dream: The Youth of MLK Readers Theater
Classic reader's theater from the pages of Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine! Martin's Big Dream is based on a true story from Dr. King’s childhood in which neighborhood boys refused to play baseball with him. Dr. King wrote that it was a pivotal moment in his becoming a civil rights leader. It was recently enacted by a branch of the Palace Theatre with support from the local BLM chapter, and it pairs nicely with Doreen Rappaport's book, "Martin's Big Words." It includes parts for ten to twelve
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4th - 7th
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Gonna Let it Shine: MLK Selma Readers Theater
Students will quickly connect with eight-year-old Sheyann Webb. In “Gonna Let it Shine” she shares her emotional, often frightening childhood experience as Dr. King’s “Smallest Freedom Fighter.” We’re used to hearing about the Civil Rights struggle from the viewpoint of adults, yet here is the true story of a little girl who not only saw it, but was there on the front lines in Selma risking the same dangers as her adult counterparts. Carefully researched, it improves upon an earlier version that
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4th - 8th
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A Social Story - "No Staring" (SEL ACTIVITY)
Does your child or supported-person stare often at others? This short 8-page social story has short clear directives for why staring at others can be rude because it makes them feel uncomfortable. Question pages are included.
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES SUPER BUNDLE: 50 Social Story Scripts
Readers Theater Script The Brave Little Tailor Grades 5 6 7 Grimms Fairy Tale
This comical reader's theater script with roles for 20+ students is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students studying fairy tales, humor, L. Arts or Drama class. This piece could be a one or three day study depending upon how much effort a teacher wants to expend. In addition, a teacher could assign this script to students who are distance learning. #DistanceLearningTpT Based on the beloved Grimms' fairy tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: study h
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Folk and Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts and Units Grades 4 to 7
Creating the Constitution Fun Readers Theater and Comprehension Activities
This Readers Theater skit about the signing of the Constitution will have your students laughing while learning about the three branches of government and the compromises delegates had to make at the Constitutional Convention. Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes.It is meant to be read in small groups so that everyone is engaged and actively participating. You
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4th - 7th
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Battle of Yorktown Readers Theater Skit American Revolution Script Fun Activity
This Readers Theater skit about the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution will have your students laughing while learning how Washington and Rochambeau, defeated the British by surrounding Cornwallis with land and naval forces.Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes. It is meant to be read in small groups so that everyone is engaged and actively parti
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4th - 7th
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Battle of Trenton Readers Theater American Revolution Skit Play Script
This Readers Theater script about the American Revolution Battle of Trenton will have your students laughing while learning how George Washington and his generals planned a surprise attack on Trenton capturing many Hessian soldiers and supplies.Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes.It is meant to be read in small groups so that everyone is engaged and actively
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4th - 7th
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Encampment at Valley Forge Readers Theater Script American Revolution Skit Play
This Readers Theater skit about the encampment at Valley Forge will have your students laughing while learning about the dire conditions soldiers faced, the challenges of the American Revolution, and the support of France and other countries crucial for the Continental Army's success. Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes.It is meant to be read in small groups
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4th - 7th
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Readers Theater from the Bus Boycott: In the Jailhouse with Dr. King
"In the Jailhouse" is an original play commissioned specifically for Black History Month. It tells the story of an angry young teenager during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956. It not only teaches about MLK’s policy of non-violence, it also challenges today’s kids who are struggling with poverty and hopelessness to overcome their hostilities. King’s encouragement that you are as good as anyone will resonate with many of your students. The phrase, as well as the rest of King words during the pl
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5th - 8th
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Giants in the Land: Cardiff Giant Reader's Theater
Giants in the Land tells the story of one of America’s greatest hoaxes. When in 1869 a farmer “discovered” a ten foot tall “petrified man” in his field, it became a sensation, earning it’s “owner” tens of thousands of dollars, a huge sum in that era. The famous showman P.T. Barnum successfully copied it, and Mark Twain wrote a short story about it, but by the time the facts finally caught up with it, the perpetrators had already cashed out and fled. The play includes enough parts for the whole c
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4th - 7th
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Cardiff Giant Two Play Paired Text Reader's Theater Bundle
This two-play bundle includes Giants in the Land and Mark Twain's A Ghost Story. When a Cardiff, New York, farmer “discovered” in his field a ten foot tall “petrified giant,” it became a sensation, earning it’s “owners” tens of thousands of dollars. The famous showman P.T. Barnum successfully copied it, and Mark Twain wrote a short story about it, but by the time the facts finally caught up with it, the perpetrators had already cashed out and fled. Twain’s story, meanwhile, is a a spoof of the C
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5th - 8th
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King Edward and the Siege of Calais Medieval Reader's Theater
During the 100 Years War (1337–1453), King Edward III of England laid siege to the French city of Calais. After almost a year, starvation led the Calesians to bargain terms of surrender. The King agreed to lift the siege, but only if six of the city’s most prominent citizens gave themselves up to be executed. Six “burghers” complied—only to be saved when the King’s wife, Queen Philippa, intervened. It’s a stirring tale of woe, self-sacrifice, and redemption, and an exciting portrayal of medieval
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6th - 9th
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A SOCIAL STORY - "I Love Myself" (SEL ACTIVITY)
Teaching self love is imperative for children. We must give them the rudiments they need to learn how to create balance in their lives. This cute short story will help your child learn the basics of self care in all aspects of life. Join our YouTube channel for some video social story readings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebi8U9V2Yfs&t=26sCheck out our website here: https://cultivatingindepen.wixsite.com/downloadables
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES SUPER BUNDLE: 50 Social Story Scripts
SEL ACTIVITIES CBT Journal
This journal guides one to explore feelings, analyze negative thoughts, encourage "HeartMath" breathing, list daily goals, and create gratitude lists. Seven pages can be filled out per assigned day. Filling out 7 pages per day may take up to 30 minutes of reflection. Copy and paste the first seven pages til infinity!This item can be used in an interactive notebook, counseling session, or classroom. Add notes & annotations through an interactive layer and assign it to students via Google Clas
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2nd - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES: A Year of Journaling Once Per Week
A SOCIAL STORY - "Felling Sad is Okay" (SEL ACTIVITY)
Sadness is okay to feel, and letting yourself feel it rather than stuffing or ignoring the feeling is the most emotionally healthy way to cope. This social story provides a simple emotional perspective in working through emotions with a therapist. Help a child understand the benefits of expressing sadness and the importance of feeling safe while doing this. This item can be used in an interactive notebook, counseling session, or classroom. Add notes & annotations through an interactive laye
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES "Emotional Intelligence" Super Bundle
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