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U.S. History scripts for Google Apps
Westward Expansion Readers Theatre
Have you ever wondered how to bring this time period to life for your students? This is a VERY UNIQUE and creative five act readers' theatre over Westward Expansion. Making this into a play format helps students understand and enjoy the content. Students LOVE interacting with history in these fun Reading Activities. Readers Theater helps to….develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.increase comprehension.integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authentic context.en
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Readers Theatre in History Class
Jamestown: A Tale of Survival and Discovery Reader's Theatre
JamestownLooking for an exciting and educational addition to your classroom curriculum? Look no further than our reader's theatre about the colony of Jamestown!Students will be transported back in time to the arrival of Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company in Jamestown, where they'll witness the challenges and triumphs of the first permanent English settlement in North America.They'll meet important historical figures such as John Smith, Pocahontas, and Governor Berkeley, and learn about
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5th - 8th
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Hoofin It: The Wild Adventures of Texas Cowboys
Welcome to the Wild West, where cattle roam the plains and legends are born! Dive deep into the heart of Texas history with our captivating Reader's Theatre script, "Hoofin It." This engaging and educational resource is perfect for your Texas history students and your Cattle Kingdon Unit, offering a thrilling journey through the triumphs and trials of the cattle industry in the Lone Star State.Why "Hoofin It" is Perfect for Your Classroom:Immersive Learning Experience: Transport your students ba
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4th - 8th
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Boston Massacre Trial: Reader's Theater!
Get your students involved with a fictional version of one of the most important trials in American history! The whole class will have a role in the trial that determines whether British officers were guilty of murdering American colonists during the Boston Massacre, or if they acted in self-defense. This trial combines the best part of a reader's theater and mock trial. Students who decide to take on the role of a lawyer or witness will have a script to read from to reenact a fictionalized vers
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5th - 11th
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"Andrew Jackson: Man of the People" Readers Theatre
Andrew JacksonThis engaging readers' theatre will bring your Jackson unit to LIFE! Written with clever wit and humor, your class will have a blast with these characters. This six-act play covers the Election of 1824 and 1828, the spoils system, the nullification crisis, Worcester vs. Georgia, The Indian Removal Act, and the bank war. Readers Theater helps to….develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.increase comprehension.integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authe
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Readers Theatre in History Class
Andrew Jackson & Westward Expansion Bundle
Introducing a comprehensive range of meticulously crafted Andrew Jackson and Westward Expansion resources. This carefully curated collection encompasses a captivating Readers Theatre, a meticulously designed Graphic Organizer, an engaging Pear Deck experience, and an assortment of thoughtfully developed worksheets and activities. Immerse your students in a transformative journey through the realms of Manifest Destiny, Westward Expansion, and an array of captivating topics. Our meticulously tail
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6th - 11th
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Post-WWI Video Project
This is the rubric and script template for a post-WWI public service announcement video project. The project is designed to be completed in small groups of 3-4 students but could be completed individually if desired. The video component is designated to be between 1:30-2 minutes in length. All content for the creation of the video will be acquired through student-driven online research. If conducted within 1 hour class periods, from start to finish, the project will take about one week to co
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Grades:
9th - 11th
The Alamo Chronicles: A Riveting Readers Theatre Experience!
The AlamoAre you looking for an engaging and educational activity to captivate your students? Look no further! "The Alamo Chronicles" is the perfect reader's theatre script to bring Texas History to life in your classroom.With its lively dialogue, historically accurate scenes, and compelling characters, this script will transport your students back to the unforgettable events of the Texas Revolution. They'll witness the heroic sacrifices, the struggles for freedom, and the unwavering spirit of t
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Alamo Bundle
13 Colonies Readers Theatre Bundle
13 ColoniesThis bundle of Readers Theatre over the Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies is designed to save you time and money. Please read the individual descriptions of the products above. *****************************************************************************Be sure to follow Teaching History Creatively on Facebook and Instagram. My BLOG is another great follow for freebies and learning opportunities.
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5th - 8th
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No Way Out for Farmers -- Shays' Rebellion, 1787
Want to get your history students moving and engaged in their learning? Harness their energy and goofiness with a play! Kids are dramatic and there isn't much in early American history as dramatic as Shays' Rebellion!Engage students in the first civil war of the new United States and the final straw that led to the Constitutional Convention through this classroom play. Students take on different roles of the people in Massachusetts during the early days of the rebellion, looking at the political
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6th - 9th
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REBUILDING A NATION: THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM READERS THEATRE
Reconstruction EraAre you looking for a unique and engaging way to teach your students about the complexities of the Reconstruction era? Look no further than our historical reader's theatre, "Rebuilding a Nation: The Struggle for Freedom."This dynamic production brings history to life, immersing your students in the challenging and tumultuous period following the Civil War. Through the eyes of sharecropper Henry, your students will witness firsthand the struggles faced by freedmen as they navig
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reconstruction Bundle
Struggles and Triumphs of the Southern Colonies: A Reader's Theatre
SOUTHERN COLONIES READER'S THEATRE Step into History! Engage and Inspire with our Southern Colonies Readers Theatre! Are you ready to transport your students back in time to the captivating era of the Southern Colonies? Look no further! Our engaging Readers Theatre script is here to bring history to life and spark excitement in your classroom! Content-Rich and Engaging: Our carefully crafted script delves into the fascinating world of the Southern Colonies, including Virginia, Maryland, Carolin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Readers Theatre Bundle
Readers Theatre in History Class
Using Reader's Theater is beneficial for students in learning history, as well as providing them with other skills. Reader's Theater helps students to develop fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and retention by having them read the same text multiple times.It also allows students to become more engaged in their learning by taking a more active role. Additionally, Reader's Theater encourages cooperation between students and allows them to practice speaking and listening skills. Furthermore, it h
Grades:
5th - 11th
New England Colonies: More Then Just Religion READER'S THEATRE
New England ColoniesDo you want to engage your students in an interactive and fun learning experience? Look no further than our exciting reader's theatre on the New England colonies!Through the eyes of various characters such as John Winthrop, William Bradford, Roger Williams, and Anne Hutchinson, your students will be transported back in time to the founding of the New England colonies. They will learn about the diverse economy of the colonies, from farming and fishing to lumber and trade, and
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Readers Theatre Bundle
NEW REPUBLIC PART 1 READERS THEATRE
George Washington and John AdamsThis highly engaging reader's theatre takes students on a journey to learn about George Washington and John Adams's Presidency. Students enjoy playing the characters and bringing history to life. This is a great lesson, review, or additional resource that can fit right in with your curriculum. Readers Theater helps to….develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.increase comprehension.integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening in an authentic c
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Readers Theatre in History Class
Middle Colonies - Crossroads of Ideas Reader's Theatre
MIDDLE COLONIES- READER'S THEATREAttention all teachers! Are you looking for an engaging and fun way to teach your students about the history of the middle colonies? Look no further than this reader's theatre script!Our script features a diverse cast of characters, including a Presbyterian minister, an English Anglican, a Swedish Lutheran, an Italian Catholic, a Spanish trader, a Jewish merchant, an African slave, a Quaker farmer, and even William Penn himself! Your students will love learning a
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Readers Theatre Bundle
Goose Creek Men Classroom Play
NO PREP! A classroom play about the Goose Creek Men and their takeover of the Carolina Colony/The Church Act of 1706. Compatible with SC Social Studies 8th Grade Standards.
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7th - 12th
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Great Explorers Play Age of Exploration DISTANCE LEARNING
Students will become great explorers! After acting out/reading the play in class, students will be responsible for a task assignment. Using the information from the unit and from the play, they will decide who is the most important explorer from the cast by writing a paragraph arguing and defending their decision.Included in this resource:• Google drive resource • Classroom Bill: Great Explorers• Great Explorers Play Cast of Characters• Character lines• Applying what I learned/Closing/Summary/Hi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Age of Exploration Unit BUNDLE DISTANCE LEARNING
Reconstruction Bundle
Reconstruction Bundle to save you time and money. Read the descriptions in the attached products above. Thanks for visiting my store. ****************************************************************************************Be sure to follow Teaching History Creatively on Facebook and Instagram. My BLOG is another great follow for freebies and learning opportunities.
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Colonial Times Talk Show
Students will explore the various reasons for the creation of English colonies in North America. You, the teacher, will host a mock talk show while you interview various mystery guests. Each mystery guest provides important information about English colonization that must be recorded on a student handout. There are 13 mystery guest roles included with this lesson in addition to a student handout and answer key.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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The Alamo Bundle
The AlamoThis bundle is meant to save you time and money for your Texas History Unit. Read the descriptions of the products for more information. Thanks for visiting my store. ****************************************************************************************Be sure to follow Teaching History Creatively on Facebook and Instagram. My BLOG is another great follow for freebies and learning opportunities.
Grades:
7th - 8th
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A.P. Government Unit 1 Dialogue Essay Project
For this essay, you will be talking with the author of one of the foundational documents we have read in this unit. You can speak to any of the authors you are most interested in speaking with. Authors and their documents to choose from:James Madison, Federalist 10Anonymous, Brutus No. 1Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of IndependenceContinental Congress, The Articles of ConfederationJames Madison, Federalist 51Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”Alexander Hamilton, Fede
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10th - 12th
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World War II Battles Podcast Project - No Prep!
Podcast Project complete with instructions, rubric, guided listening notes, and reaction template.Centers on America's role in major battle of the Pacific and Atlantic Theatres of World War II.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
History Vlogging Assignment New France & BNA, American Revolution
Are you tired of boring history assignments that students just don't like doing? Well have no fear the Canucks are here! In this assignment students create a vlog posing as a person living in North America during the Seven Years War or American Revolution or the Constitution that split Canada into Upper and Lower Canada. Students can use their knowledge to create a fun and engaging vlog that follows their experience during these times. This will help those teaching virtually cover oral language,
Grades:
6th - 10th
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