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8th grade Earth Day criminal justice - law scripts
Spanish Por and Para Reading: El medio ambiente: The Environment / Earth Day
This 5-page file includes:~A dialog between two brothers, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly! In addition to a lot of environmental vocabulary, the reading features multiple uses of por and para. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~The same reading but with blanks where por and para should be. Students need to fill in the prepositions to complete the reading.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reader's theater scripts: The Three Bears vs. Goldilocks + 2 more
Need a fun, fast way to make judicial proceedings come alive? Want students to be motivated to do cross curricular writing? Try this set of three scripts based on familiar childhood fairy tales that teach about the judicial system. The Three Bears vs. Goldilocks reader's theater script is written at a 4.3 reading level, this 8 page, 4 scene script (with 2 optional scenes) also includes writing assignments so students determine the outcome of both the civil and criminal trials. . Ms. Piggy v
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5th - 11th
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Canadian Government Our Court System
This social studies unit was created to support the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5, and is part of a larger Canadian Government and Citizenship unit available in my TPT store. These activities are aimed at Grades 4 to 6 students, but could easily be used in Grade 7 or 8. This resource introduces students to the various levels of courts within Canada, the roles of different people that participate in the court system and in trials, and also gives students an opportunity to reflec
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4th - 8th
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Earth Day, ShoutBack! Readers' Theater, Bundle 9: 3 Comic Plays, grades 5,6,7,8
Here are 3 humorous, read-aloud plays for middle school casts. Each play depicts odd characteristics and behavior of a wild creature. Lesson plan and cast award certificates included. Fifth graders can perform Musings On An Octopus if vocab is well-covered first.
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5th - 8th
Rachel Carson: A Reader's Theater Script
WOMEN in SCIENCE: Rachel Carson, a Biography!A Biologist and marine zoologist, Carson’s books shared her love of nature, especially the ocean and its inhabitants. Her book, Silent Spring, sparked concern in how chemical pesticides were harming our environment. Carson helped to start the environmental movement in our country, which led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This Reader's Theater Script could be used as a STEM biography any time of year or especially during
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5th - 9th
Jacques Cousteau: A Reader's Theater Script
Studying the ocean? Looking for a resource for Earth Day or World Ocean Day? Introduce your students to Jacques Cousteau with this informative Reader's Theater Script. Oceanographer, photographer, scientist, inventor, writer and filmmaker, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. His books and films on his studies sparked much interest in our oceans and created an awareness about the need for marine conservation. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Sh
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Wolf's Honor - A One Act Comedy Play
Is the Big Bad Wolf guilty or not guilty? This comedy play serves as a prequel to Wade Bradford's "12 Angry Pigs" and inspired by "The True Story of The Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka. This is a one act comedy play written by me, a drama teacher, for a cast of 25 to 30 actors. There are 11 speaking roles and room for several non-speaking roles (jurors and gallery attendees). This play can serve as a resource to study the justice system, teach about social justice, social studies vocabulary,
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5th - 8th
Mock Trial Unit
In this Master Guide, you'll find everything you need to run a mock trial in your classroom!Background lessons about the justice system and court room rolesComplete "evidence packet" to be analyzed by students and used to prepare for their role in the trialScript (reader's theater style) for the day of the mock trial*JUST ADDED* End of Unit ReflectionBest for upper elementary/middle school students. The trial is a case between a student and his/her principal. The principal believes the student s
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5th - 8th
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Yertle The Turtle Mock Trial
Students will read the story 'Yertle the Turtle' and then participate in this mock trial for their Social Studies class. Each student will be provided with a part (can accommodate entire classes as many students will be assigned to the jury) and a script to read from. Practicing parts is recommended for the trial to run smoothly.
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4th - 12th
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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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Green Team Starter Kit
Interested in starting a club at your school? Here is everything you will need to start a Green Team and help your students learn about reducing, reusing and recycling. This starter kit will provide ways for students to take action and be leaders in the school. It includes...year long schedule templates for and information about how we run announcements a number of skits for students to perform about going greendifferent programs to run such as ColorCycling, recycling, and events for schoolaward
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3rd - 8th
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Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion Guide
Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion GuideEngage your students in a dramatic exploration of one of the most pivotal Supreme Court cases in American history with our Marbury v. Madison Reader’s Theatre and Discussion Guide. This resource includes a detailed and compelling script that brings to life the events, key figures, and critical moments leading to the establishment of judicial review.Script Highlights:The origins and significance of the "midnight appointments" by President Jo
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8th - 12th
Reader's Theater Play - Sons of Liberty: Massachusetts Original
Ever wonder what the Sons of Liberty would be like if they were a biker gang (a la the Sons of Anarchy)? I doubt you did, but you'll love this atypical and unique tale of the time in Boston leading up to the Tea Party.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Reader's Theaters Plays - 9-Pack Bundle, US History 1600-1860
Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice: A Reader's Theater Script
Learn about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic American and only the 3rd woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Students will also learn information about the Supreme Court.A great resource for Women's History Month, a study of the Supreme Court, for Hispanic Heritage Month, a Friday activity or as a substitute lesson. Extension activities included. There are 9 Audience Questioners in this Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts.Also of interest:1
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5th - 9th
The Earth Day News Report - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In the script - Two reporters are out interviewing people about what Earth Day is. They select Bob and Sally to talk with. Bob and Sally are both students in class. Bob hasn’t listened very well but Sally has. Sally is able to say what her class is doing while Bob talks about making the Earth cookies or letting it sleep in. Together Sally and the Reporters are able to help straighten Bob out. When they end there are several suggestions ma
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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French Role Play Scripts - EARTH DAY/JOUR DE LA TERRE (3 scenarios)
Théâtre - Jour de la Terre: Scénarios de Jeu de Rôle pour la Communication en Français/ Earth Day - Theater: Role-Playing Scripts for French Speaking PracticeThis set includes three engaging scripts that will immerse your students.Product Features:- 3 Captivating Scenarios:1. Recycling Sorting Station2. Earth Day Clean-up Campaign3. Environmental Advocacy Meeting- Promotion of Oral Communication: Distribute a copy of each script to students and go over them together in class. Encourage students
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4th - 8th
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Script: First Ladies Day in Court Drama (& lesson plan)
First Ladies Day in Court is a reader's theater style script that cover history (presidents), civics and economics content while also reinforcing language and literature standards. Comprehension questions are embedded in the text.Script and lesson plan in .DOC and .PDF formats in a zip file. 24 pages total. Lesson plan includes two rubrics & writing prompts.Reader's theater increases reading fluidity and comprehension while giving an authentic reason for multiple readings.Jim Klass is bei
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4th - 9th
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Supreme Court Justice (Reader's Theater Script)
Learn about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only the 2nd woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Students will also learn information about the Supreme Court.A great resource for Women's History Month, a study of the Supreme Court, a Friday activity or as a substitute lesson. Extension activities included. There are 11 Audience Questioners in this Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts.Also of interest:1. Learn about the Supreme Court and its history with th
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5th - 9th
The Title I Classroom: Too Kill a Mockingbird--Boo Radley Mock Trial
We sincerely hope to save you time and provide you with a high-quality, standards-aligned resource that puts students in the driver’s seat of their knowledge of the text. Furthermore, with the mock trial, you will be able to foster a more meaningful collaborative process between your students and you the teacher through collaborative inquiry, problem-solving, and expression.To be used most effectively, you may need to adjust the class roles to include or delete areas, separate and print out mate
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8th - 10th
9 Science Plays for Earth Month
9 SCIENCE PLAYS FOR EARTH MONTH is a perfect complement to any elementary/middle/high school earth science curriculum or environmental studies program. Each playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
PLAYS INCLUDE: Recycling: Taming the Plastic Monster! • Sources of Energy • Home Sweet Biome • Fossils • Magnets Are Magical! • The Planets • How Birds Fly • Call of the Wild” – What a Park Ranger Does • “Monster in the Basement” – What a
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3rd - 12th
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Character Trials
Are you looking for a highly engaging strategy to assist students in a deeper understanding of literary or historical text? This strategy is perfect for upper grade students! After teaching your students a short explanation of the trial process, put your students in teams of five and have them put a character or historical figure on "trial" for a fictional crime or offense. Have students prepare their case, complete with a prosecuting attorney, a defense attorney and witnesses. With the teac
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6th - 10th
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Small Group Reader's Theaters for Earth Day
The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 5 students. Each script is on a subject that comes up around Earth Day. I use all of my Reader's Theaters to help students improve their fluency. My students, especially the ones struggling to read, still require motivation to improve and that is where Reader's Theater comes in. You can buy 6 of these scripts in this pack for $8 or pay $2 a piece for them. Buying this pack will save you $4. The scripts in this pack are: Ecoman - Father Earth Mother S
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ecoman Teaches Water Conservation - Spanish Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In the script - Students are hanging out and wasting some water; not intentionally - they just aren’t thinking about it. Ecoman arrives and explains what water conservation is. He/She tells the students that even kids can and should help save water. They discuss several easy ways water can be saved by kids. When Ecoman leaves the students are ready to become heroes for the environment! We use reader's theaters to encourage our students to
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Criminal Mock Trial for the Tell-Tale Heart by Poe (Evaluating Arguments)
Mock Trial DescriptionIn this assignment, the students explore the standards on arguments, rhetoric and/or persuasive techniques depending on the grade level. After learning and practicing the standards, the students will participate in an annotation of the text Tell-Tale heart, research on mental illnesses, research on roles in criminal trials, pretrial preparation, and a full class mock trial. The students are analyzing the passage to determine whether or not the protagonist/defendant in the t
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7th - 10th
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