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7th grade Black History Month religion scripts
Jackie Robinson readers theater baseball play
Here's a compelling play about Jackie Robinson. Over my nearly thirty years of using drama in the classroom, kids say this is one of their favorites to enact. This original script recounts the events surrounding Jackie's breaking of the color barrier through the narration of the Hot Dog Man and the Peanut Vendor at an "actual" ballgame today. (You can hear a podcast presentation of the play at ReadAloudPlays.com) Parts for from 7 to 13 actors, and suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or sta
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4th - 7th
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Sitting Down for Dr. King: Sit-ins Protests RT
Here's a powerful classroom play set during the Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-ins of 1960. The event is viewed through the eyes of a middle-class white boy who gets angry when the protests prevent him from enjoying his family celebration at the Woolworth. As the historically-accurate events unfold, he comes to understand the plight of the young protesters and in the end overcomes his own preconceptions to "stand" with them.Best suited for reader’s theater, podcast, or discussion-based classroom r
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5th - 8th
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Holy Week Readers' Theater Skit Script
This Holy Week readers’ theater script is an informative and worshipful experience for kids and adults. This serious skit features readings of fourteen eyewitness accounts of the events of Holy Week based on what is found in the four gospels. Starting with the events of Palm Sunday, characters like a Jewish traveler, a disciple, Simon the Leper, Judas, James, Peter, Caiaphas, Pilate, a Roman soldier, Simon of Cyrene, John, Joseph of Arimathea, and Mary Magdalene tell listeners what they saw, h
Armor of God readers' theater skit script
Teach kids about the armor of God by using this readers theater script. This activity is designed to guide students in learning what the Bible has to say about the armor of God, while at the same time giving students insights into the culture of biblical times.Use this readers theater during Bible class or in a chapel service. It takes approximately 15 minutes to read the script. Your purchase includes:Two versions of the script. The words of each script are the same. The numbers of readers for
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3rd - 8th
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Martin Luther and the Reformation Skit Script
Teaching about Reformation Day? Make the life of Martin Luther and the events of the Reformation come alive for kids with this reader's theater script. The skit begins with a brief conversation between two children who are discussing their Halloween costumes, then quickly connects to the other event that is celebrated on October 31: Reformation Day. Information includes:Martin’s childhoodschoolingbecoming a monkthe selling of indulgencesMartin’s realization, after reading scripture, that he
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3rd - 8th
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Christian Chapel Skit - "What's Bigger?"
This humorous skit was written for a school chapel service and performed by 6th graders but could be easily accommodated to go as low as 3rd grade. The text for the skit is Ephesians 3:18-19a, "May you have the power to understand ...... how long and high and wide and deep is God's love for us." The skit is a mock game show in which contestants compete to answer the question, "What's bigger" regarding a variety of items. It culminates in the realization by the contestants that God's love is b
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3rd - 10th
Readers Theater scripts: African American scientists & inventors
Nine African-American scientists/inventors (Benjamin Banneker, Mae Jemison, Patricia Bath, George Washington Carver, Dr. Mary Chinn, Lewis Latimer, Yvonne Cagle and Elijah McCoy, Patricia Bath) are featured in this collection of reader's theaters. They may be used in language arts, science or history class, adapted for a school wide program or even memorized and done, royalty free, as a stage play or video.Each interview is self-contained so students can be divided into groups to read and rehea
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Nativity Play Readers Theater Script 22 Roles Christmas Play The Birth of Jesus
Nativity Play Readers Theater Script with 22 Roles - Christmas Play on The Birth of Jesus - This is a 12 page script with 22 roles. Perfect for classroom activities and school productions. Please see the preview to view the first two pages of the play. This product is a printable .pdf, but also contains a Google Classroom link to save paper. Thank you and God bless!Cast of Characters (with speaking roles):Narrator 1 Narrator 2 Narrator 3 Gabriel Zechariah Elizabeth Mary Neighbor 1 Neighbo
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3rd - 8th
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Slide Show and Art Project
Celebrate December with this inclusive slide show on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miracle that Juan Diego witnessed in Mexico 500 years ago. The slide show also includes a section on Aztec culture and Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire to give students background on how the miracle affected relations between the two warring cultures. Other slides illustrate and discuss some 20 symbols and miraculous features of the tilma that Juan Diego used to gather roses in. A simple art project is also i
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1st - 8th
Juneteenth Readers Theater
Perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and comes embedded with discussion prompts and historic photos. It’s the narrative of ten-year old Tyree during the Civil War. Tyree believes whatever her masters say. But when Tyree’s brother, Sweet Walter, arrives with a band of Union soldiers to tell her the war is over, she and her family experience their day of Jubilee, the day they know freedom for the fi
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4th - 8th
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Christmas Play/Program/Readers' Theater (Let's Celebrate the Savior)
I am so excited to be able to share this Christmas Play/Readers’ Theater with you. I wrote to use with my children at our local church, and I was so blessed at that time to have other churches in our area ask if they could use it as well. Little did I know that God had much bigger plans in mind–He would be using this play for His glory in churches and schools all around!
You will see interludes where our Kidz Choir performs songs in between each scene. We perform this play as a musical.
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K - 8th
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Noah's Ark Play Readers Theater Drama 23 Roles Bible Lessons Kids Play Script
Noah's Ark Play - This is a 12 page script with 23 roles. Perfect for school productions, vacation bible school, and classroom activities. Please see the preview to view the first two pages of the play. This product is a printable .pdf, but also contains a Google Classroom link to save paper. Perfect for ipads, Chromebooks, desktops, laptops, etc.Thank you and God bless!Cast of Characters (with speaking roles):Voice of God Narrator Noah Mrs. Noah Shem Mrs. Shem Ham Mrs. Ham Japheth Mrs. Jap
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3rd - 8th
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SKIT: The Birth of Jesus | The Story of Christmas | Nativity Bible Play for Kids
Students get to step into the Christmas story through this dynamic presentation. Characters include one narrator and 13 character roles. Roles can be combined to accommodate a smaller group with 7 character roles. The script is 10 pages and the presentation lasts 10-15 minutes. A sample of the text can be found below. The story contained in this script covers the Christmas story from Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary, his message to Joseph, the journey to Bethlehem, no room in the inn, the
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2nd - 8th
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Claudette Colvin Twice Toward Justice Readers Theater Play Script
A true and compelling story from the Montgomery Bus Boycott! Who can forget Claudette Colvin? Well, history did for nearly fifty years. Claudette was just fifteen when she was dragged off a Montgomery city bus for refusing to surrender her seat. Unlike Rosa Parks a year later, Claudette was convicted and then ostracized by her peers, by Civil Rights leaders, and by history. Her story has resurfaced thanks to Philip Hoose’s book, Twice Toward Justice. Use this script independently or paired it wi
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5th - 9th
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The Power of Your Words- Teaching Packet
Although I use this as a lesson in a Catholic-school setting, it can be used as a character based lesson in a public-school as well. I have included the printables for both a Catholic and public-school in this packet.This is a powerful lesson which will have students reflecting on the power of their words and how their words impact others. It's a 19 page teaching packet, and it includes a variety of activities to use with the students. It wil hit home with all students and learning styles.Inc
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3rd - 8th
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Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Christian Chapel Skit - "The Fruits of the Spirit"
This humorous skit was initially performed by a class of 15 fifth graders. As it is written, there are parts for 4 narrators, five "trees," and 6 actors. Of course, parts can be combined or divided in order to accommodate your class size. The presentation took about 15 minutes.The skit begins with a "kid" walking through an orchard. As Kid strolls along, each of the various trees try to get him to eat its fruit, but the "fruit" each tree bears is not consistent with the variety of tree it cl
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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Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts(Play)
Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their contributions. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts, there are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section,a Teacher page with extensions/links and key. A great STEM biography!Additional Resources on this Topic
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Readers' Theater Script: Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes
Students become excited about reading in readers’ theater. Introduce them to the work of this important Harlem Renaissance author engaging them using readers' theater. (The Harlem Renaissance was an African-American cultural movement that focused on literature, music, theater, art, and politics.) Great activity for Black History Month! It has 6 parts, and 4 of those are narrators. You can divide or combine those to accommodate 4-8 readers. Help your students develop fluency by allowing multiple
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4th - 7th
Black History Month: Complete Black History Month Program Script and Speeches
Full black history program script created by black educators including speeches spotlighting black athletes, musicians, scientists, politicians, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and poets.
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PreK - 12th
Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.I also have these resources you may find of interest:1. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began wi
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5th - 9th
Also included in: African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
Christian Chapel Skit - "The Secret Ingredient is Love"
This humorous skit was part of an elementary chapel service and was used to illustrate the meaning of 1 John 3:16, "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us."In this skit, two scientists invent robots to help perform daily chores. The effort and thoroughness of these creations is lacking until the scientists add the secret ingredient - the great motivator of love. The contrast between Jesus' sacrificial love and the robots' bare minimum is made at the end of the
Miracles of Jesus Readers Theater Script - Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
Teach kids the Bible story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man using this readers theater script. This activity is designed to guide students in learning the Bible story while at the same time giving students insights into the culture of biblical times. In this skit, two children, Mitch and Audra, interact with their professor who teaches them biblical background information on a kid-friendly level. As these three characters interact, they meet the biblical characters and read the biblical text. A
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3rd - 8th
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