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Free 8th grade english language arts scripts for Microsoft Word

The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!

Created by

This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of

Subjects:

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 8th, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

The Year Santa Got Mixed Up! - Readers Theater for the Entire Class

Created by

WonbyOne

This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It can be performed at any time but is usually performed at Christmas. Reader's Theater is a terrifically fun way to improve your fluency.The Year Santa Got Mixed Up by Melanie Whitesides is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Centers

The Secret Door Reader's Theatre Script

Created by

Middle School Theatre Resources

A 10 minute Reader's Theatre Script perfect for new performers!

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Handouts, Scripts

An Afternoon with Maya Angelou, W.E.B. Dubois and Malcolm X

Created by

Dramatic Histories for Kids

This is a short play about a fictional account of a lunch between Maya Angelou, Malcolm X and W.E.B. Dubois. This play can be used a reader's theater piece for a literary center or for a Black History Month activity. Throughout this lunch, these historical figures discuss civil rights, human rights and the importance of education. This is play can also be performed as a skit.

Subjects:

Black History Month, Drama, English Language Arts

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Scripts, Cultural Activities, Centers

Original Drama Script - Amy Investigates (A short play / Readers' Theatre)

Created by

Fifth Floor Drama

Amy is trying to solve the case of the missing ice cubes. Will she be able to follow the clues and find the culprit? A short play that is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 6-8 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the themes in the play.

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Printables, Scripts

Radio Drama Script - 5 Minute Mystery

Created by

Jenna Cronin

A '5 Minute Mystery' Script which was specifically made to be used as a task for students to create audio clips in the Drama unit RADIO DRAMA. However, can be used for various purposes for Drama or English.

Subjects:

Drama, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Scripts

Script: Missing Treasure (Reader's Theater, Psalms 18)

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

Reader's Theater has been proven effective to raise reading fluency and comprehension by giving an authentic reason to read and reread passages while discussing the text, voice inflection and pronunciation cues. This reader's theater script involves 10 students working together to solve a mystery that could lead to a treasure. When Eli finds a poem with the word "treasure" scrawled across the back in his attic he enlists his friends to help figure out who wrote the poem and who it is about to

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Religion

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Scripts

Script: Lost and Found (Reader's Theater)

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

Based on Luke 15 and the three parables of the lost sheep, coin and son. The parts of the sheep and pig can be given to a very young performer. Cast 10 but doubling possible. Run time 6 minutes. More scripts American History readers theater bundle 35 scripts Easter skit package 5 free scripts Christmas skit package free The Parables of Jesus 27 script freebie The Road to Damascus The Parables of Jesus 27 script freebie From Jerusalem to Jericho free Skits about Bible birds free Free Christ

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Religion

Grades:

PreK - 9th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Scripts

The Odyssey Reader's Theater Script

Created by

My Funky Classroom

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!

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

SL.4.4

, SL.7.6

, SL.8.6

, SL.9-10.6

, CCRA.SL.6

...

Short Drama Skit - The School Uniform Shop

Created by

Joy Brown

A short comedy skit, suitable for all ages. I have used this script with Drama classes many times. It works well with ESL students because of the simple language and strong visual element.

Subjects:

Drama, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Scripts

Grammar Order of Operations, help in diagramming and identifying sentence parts

Created by

R Wayne Adams

This is a simple, step by step, process that will help students take apart a sentence and identify all of its parts. Great help for middle school through college for students who need to diagram or identify parts of a sentence. Includes 8 basic parts of speech, Direct and Indirect Objects, Predicate Nominatives, Phrases, and Clauses.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Scripts, Posters

Aesop's Fables - Tortoise and Hare - Script for Classroom or School Performance

Created by

WorkInProject Arts

This is the first of 5 scripts in a complete show on Aesop's Fables. There are two versions of each script so that they can be run as stand alone shows or interwoven into a complete show. Stand alone pieces are also edited with simpler languages for younger students. I have dedicated a lot of time, love and creative energy to make my work great. If you appreciate this piece, please consider buying the full script for $5. Update: I am now proud to announce the completion of "Aesop's Fables - The

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Drama, English Language Arts

Grades:

2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Centers

Also included in: Aesop's Fables - The Complete Show! (with original music)

Script / Role Play / Drama / Editable

Created by

Teacher Mary's

Family Role Play Script (Short) Drama ClassAre you looking for a SCRIPT for a short Role Play presentation in your class?This is a great tool to practice your students their Drama Skills. This is best for improving facial expressions in portraying different emotions. Title: A Tragedy or A Blessing?Genre: Drama, Family, TragedyTime: 4-5 minutesThe script has 8 characters:NarratorFatherMotherWilliamAllyGeorgeDoctorReporterIt is a short story with 1-3 sentences for each line except for the Narrator

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

Playwriting Template - Google Docs Version - Professional Manuscript Standard

Created by

That's Some Serious Drama

This document contains a link to a Google Docs version of the professional playwriting manuscript format. This can be used by professionals, higher educational students, and secondary grade levels. The link will take you to a page that forces you to create a copy of the Google Doc, which will then automatically appear and save in your Google Drive.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Drama, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Scripts

Newcomer Spanish to English Resource

Created by

Natalie Shirley

This English survival guide can be used in a folder with resources for newcomer students to use to communicate with English speakers in their classroom.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

Romeo and Juliet: A Modern Day Play for Students to Act Out

Created by

Marie Williams

Written by Marie Williams This is a modern day version of Romeo and Juliet that can be performed by middle school students. Most of the original characters are involved in the play and you can add or take away characters as needed. This play was performed for an elementary school audience, so the ending was adapted for a younger audience. It is written in play form and is easy to follow along. Modern day version of Romeo and Juliet by Marie Williams is licensed under a Creative Commons Attrib

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Scripts

Robin Hood Middle School Play

Created by

Whittney Hooks

Adaptation of the Legend of Robin Hood for reader's theatre in ELA classes.

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Projects, Scripts

Epic of Gilgamesh Script Adaptation for Middle and High School---Free Sample

Created by

Park Guthrie

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.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Drama, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Scripts

CCSS:

RL.6.3

, RL.6.7

, RL.6.10

The Sequential Order of Fairy Tale Plays in a class period

Created by

Diana Bavngaard Dube

This is one of eight 45 minute plays to produce in your K-8 program. Eight stories will take 8 classes to present. Another four to develop props, and yet another 4 for practice. This thematic unit encompasses the entire spring session, with additional materials required for the lower grades who after reading and organizing their thoughts are not presenting the plays. However, they are the fond recipients of the entertainment once a week. There is a gap of four weeks while props are being ma

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Scripts

Fractured Ties - A short play about communication with family - SEL

Created by

Amanda Holliday

The play "Fractured Ties" is about a family struggling with communication and conflict within their household. Mary, the mother, faces challenges in her relationship with her husband and children, while John struggles with communication with his father. Lily, the teenage daughter, seeks understanding and resolution, while Mike, the son, seeks to bring the family together. A therapist guides the family through a therapy session to help them navigate their conflicts and work toward healing. The pl

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Literature Circles

Classroom Script - A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

Created by

Gabrielle Roh

Performed this script with my fifth graders for several years. Almost all of the dialogue comes directly from the book. The only additional character is that of "grandma" Belle (in the story she broke off her engagement to Scrooge) as the narrator's voice and to tie up the story at the end. Final pages include all blocking instructions for each scene. Enjoy!

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Literature

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Scripts, Centers

Film Animation Script Starter Writing Template - Doc Erase Retype Format Freebie

Created by

Creative Education and Advocacy

This is just a simple doc. file for a film/movie/animation script starter template. It has some instructional wording and some gibberish (for students to take out....but just to show them the general format). I hope this is helpful for your students!This freebie is part of two different growing bundles of resources that I have available in my TPT shop. Click on the links below to check out each of the bundles:Check out my "High School SPED Writing Growing Bundle" at this link:https://www.teac

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Creative Writing, Drama

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: The Ultimate High School SPED Writing Growing Bundle : ELA special education

The Westing Game Readers Theatre Project

Created by

Stephanie Baran

Have students create their own Readers Theatre for "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin. Informally assess student understanding of inter-character relationships, character development, and other literature concepts with this end-of-the-unit project. Not only is this a great project for "The Westing Game", but because it is a .word document, feel free to make your own edits or substitute another guided reading, shared reading, or read aloud with this project format to fit your classroom!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Drama, Literature

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Projects, Guided Reading Books, Scripts

READERS' THEATER FOR SMILES, Master Catalog - ShoutBack!'s, Interviews, Radio

Created by

UP FRONT LEARNING

Here are storylines and casting notes from 3 suites of Readers' Theater Plays -- ShoutBack!'s, Radio Onstage, Interviews.Storylines for Wild Voices plays (for Elementary School casts) are in a separate catalog.

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Writing

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

, CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.3

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