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8th grade Martin Luther King Day dance scripts
Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students
This show is a time traveling musical history lesson!! The speakers’ script includes many facts about inventions and inventors of the 20th century and the musical performances will take the audience on a trip down memory lane.This performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This show could be performed by anywhere from 25 to 100+ students depending on stage size.The length of the performance is appr
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K - 8th, Not Grade Specific
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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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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)
Alice In Wonderland Musical Script for Elementary and Middle Students
If you are a fan of outrageous costumes and modern dance music inspired by Alice in Wonderland… then this is the show for you! This performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This performance utilizes many modern dance tunes inspired by the 2010 movie remake. Lewis Carroll’s story is narrated in a simplified script suitable to be performed by elementary or middle school students. There is no charac
I Have a Dream Speech Reader's Theatre: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
10-page Reader's Theatre Script of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream "speech including a forward. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of America's finest orators of all time. Use his speech as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills. Included in the packet are two essay prompts with writing pages. Specific inst
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5th - 8th
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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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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
This bundle contains six of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show format Reader's Theater Scripts. The bundle includes Bessie Coleman, Tuskegee Airmen, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and George Washington Carver.Each play has the "guest" visiting Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show and audience questioners asking the guest questions about their life and accomplishments. The plays include a Did You Know? of factoids, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities and the key.Gr
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4th - 8th
Martin Luther King - Readers' Theater
Your students will enjoy learning about the accomplishments of this amazing man through readers theater. Included with the script are three task cards and an acrostic poetry form. Buy this script alone or in a bundle with the following holiday scripts:
Veterans Day
Columbus Day
Christmas Around the World
President's Day
St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater
Earth Day Readers' Theater
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4th - 8th
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Martin's Big Words: Reader's Theater Script, Quote Posters, & Timeline Cards
This packet is based on the book Martin's Big Words written by Doreen Rappaport & Illustrated by Bryan Collier. It includes a reader's theater script, posters of the quotes from the book, and times cards to match up dates and facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.These instructions are also included in the packet: written by Doreen Rappaport & Illustrated by Bryan Collier. It includes a reader's theater script, posters of the quotes from the book, and times cards to match up dat
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2nd - 8th
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Play and Class Assembly about Brazil's Culture and Rainforest
This is a fun and interactive play all about Brazil. It includes parts about the rainforest, carnival, culture, language, landmarks and of course soccer. Dancing is also incorporated throughout the play.
Class President Script
This is a short script that follows three friends as they compete for Class President. It has seven roles total: three main characters and four characters with fewer than three lines each. This is a good script for actors who are just beginning to read scripts independently and/or incorporating blocking.
Package: Christmas reader's theater and choral readings
Choral reading and reader’s theater are excellent ways to build reading fluency and expression. Multiple readings help build comprehension and hide scripture away in the heart.
The following Power Points and scripts (.PDF and Word.doc) are based on Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2.
The Birth of Jesus narration is a 7 page, 6 scene script written at the 4.6 reading level. The Birth of Jesus perspectives script is told from eye witness viewpoints, is 6 pages, 6 scenes and written on the 5.6 reading
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3rd - 9th
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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Play Adaptation of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
This product includes everything you need to organize the play, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!" We performed this at our school, and it took a long time to adapt the movie into a script by hand. To save you the time, I have included in this resource...-Movie Notes: the first thing we did was watch the movie as a class and took notes-Audition Monologues: these are the two monologues we used to have our students audition-Script: this is adapted from the movie, and the play lasted about 30 minute
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PreK - 12th
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Scripts: Physical science reader's theater (5 scripts, 1 PowerPoint)
Physical science package 1 includes 5 scripts (Zip file contains both .PDF and Word.doc versions) and a Power Point
Atomic Model Interviews - reporters interview Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr and Chadwick. (makes a great jigsaw activity)
Snow White Light – Snow White Light and the Roy G. Biv Clan vs. the evil queen who plans to throw the world into darkness. Covers refraction, reflection, mirrors, prisms and includes 13 online resources for games, interactives, a 19 slide, graphics enh
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4th - 8th
Musical: Pobasso and the Cucumbers
Pobasso and the Cucumbers Historical Musical for SchoolsDownload the script, soundtrack and karaoke tracks for this musicalIt's Australia....but not as you know it.Based in the Top End of Australia about 250 years ago.Follow the adventures of an Indonesian Fisherman, 'Pobasso', from Makassar on his first voyage to Australia.He discovers the First Nation people and learns about their culture, language, and music. He explores their environment, the rainforest, and the reef.He also learns to fish f
Musical: Agua Blanca
Agua Blanca - musical that celebrates the music and the spirit of Colombia. School Musicals - Script, Music and KaraokeGet this spectacular Latin musical. The production kit includes the script and music, everything your music or drama teacher needs to put a dazzling show. Karaoke backing tracks assist with your performance. The production kit can be downloaded,This feel-good show is suited to upper Primary, Middle and High Schools. The musical has eight original songs with a range of styles, in
Milk or Martin Luther King Junior Day - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for small groups. It is for a group of 4. It is about Martin Luther King Junior Day. I am using it as a kick off for Black History Month. This Reader's Theater doesn't talk about Martin Luther's life but it talks about the history of the holiday itself. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educatio
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4th - 8th
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the Grinch is at it Again!
An original parody of the Grinch story. The Who's have moved to Gilligan's Island in an attempt to escape the evil scheming of the Grinch. There's a choir!... and pirates are out to make this an even better Christmas play. Cap'n Inclusive returns to the stage (from a Character Education Play I wrote) and the unsung hero is none other than Gilligan himself. Another madcap script designed to make the audience laugh and rethink what's important throughout the Holiday Season.
Skit Building Dice
These build your own dice templates are filled with fun and unique characters, locations, conflicts and solutions for students to create skits in school or at camp. They can also be used for family or classroom games, writing prompts and drama class improv games.
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PreK - 12th
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El Turista - An Original Script for Hispanic Heritage Month
***IN HONOR OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH & El DIA DE LA RAZA***EL TURISTA An Original ScriptSYNOPSIS A tourist dad and his son, much in need of a vacation, arrive late for their flight to Kalamazoo. In the midst of the frustration, a Tour Guide offers his help only to also find himself in a similar and frustrated state when the tourist cannot make up his mind as to where to go after learning about so many culturally fulfilling vacation packages. El turista (the Spanish term for “tourist”) is a
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PreK - 8th
Christmas Play: The Joy of Giving
Looking for an EASY & EFFECTIVE short Christmas play or assembly item?The "Joy of Giving" is the perfect choice!It's a 5 to 10 minute comedy play with links to upbeat, cool Christmas carol remixes for optional dance numbers or background music. Perfect for a cast of 10 to 100!In the download zip folder you will receive 2 versions of the script:Both versions have 6 lead charactersVersion 1 also has 5 smaller solo speaking roles Version 2 offers 11 smaller solo speaking roles if you have a big
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1st - 9th
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Africa Class Play
Africa Class Play
This script covers: North, South, East, West and Central Africa
Cast of 30 - easily adaptable up or down
Narrator
North Africa (1 - 6) – dressed as Ancient Egyptians
South Africa (7-12) – dressed as lemur, zebra, lion, hippo, giraffe and monkey
East Africa (13-18) – dressed in safari gear
West Africa (19-24) – dressed in tribal gear
Central Africa (25-29) – dressed as expeditioners
Duration - 15 minutes without inclusion of music (playlist of 14 wonderful songs - this could do
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3rd - 8th
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