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Autumn U.S. History scripts
Reader's Theater: Boston Tea Party
This is a great reader's theater script to introduce/reinforce the importance of the Boston Tea Party as a major event in our history leading to the American Revolution. In addition, it's great practice in the areas of expression and fluency. The following play script contains 23 individual parts, but can be easily adapted for a class of any size. I have ranked the parts by size (long, medium, short) in order to make it easier to differentiate parts for all levels of readers. In addition, I h
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8
September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:• clear directions for easy implementation• CCSS covered both ELA and History R.H.6-8.4• 7-page, 12-character reader's theater script• reader response questions• context clue word work• an informational text with reader response questions for Close Read
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Reader's Theater Scripts for Beginning Readers {Fall Edition}
Reader's Theater Scripts - These plays can be used for centers, Language Arts activities, fluency practice, partner reading, etc.These plays are designed and created with beginning readers in mind. Each play has large font, picture clues, and predictable sentence patterns. Ten plays are included. Each play is an original work created and written by A Teeny Tiny Teacher. All plays are two pages in length.Each play has two characters to encourage partnership and teamwork.Buy the Fall Reader's Thea
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Reader's Theater {Fall Bundle}
Reader's Theatre: The Night Before Thanksgiving
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing. There are 5 roles and the script is 4 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
Reader's Theatre: Stellaluna
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Stellaluna. There are 6 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or colored card stock
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
Reader's Theatre: The Polar Express
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Polar Express. There are 6 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or colored
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
American Revolution Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the American Revolution! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows: Act I: The Boston Tea PartyAct II: The Battle at Lexington and ConcordAct III: The Second Continental CongressAct IV: Washington Crossing the Delaware Act V: Drafting the Treaty of ParisEach act includes discussion questions. There is a quiz for studen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle!
Reader's Theater: Life in Colonial America! (+activities)
Bring key characteristics of Colonial America alive with this leveled set of 3 reader’s theater scripts featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life! Focus on differentiation by matching reading levels with the different scripts. Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
Reader's Theater {Fall Bundle}
This Reader's Theater Bundle is a 3 pack of Partner Plays {Fall Editions} so that you can easily differentiate for your learners. It includes ten plays for Kinder Kids, ten plays for Beginning Readers, and ten plays for Advanced Readers.
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K - 2nd
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Reader's Theater: The American Revolutionary War (differentiated script)
Experience life as a Patriot or Redcoat soldier during the key events and battles of the American Revolutionary War! The war is brought to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! This 9 page script features the following: Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the shot heard ‘round the world, Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys, the battle of Bunker Hill, Crossing the Delaware, Valley Forge, the Battle of Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris, and much mor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
National Security Council Simulation / Cuban Missile Crisis (U.S. History)
U.S. History: National Security Council Simulation / Cuban Missile Crisis. Here is the World Scenario: The Soviet Union, the global rival of the United States, has moved Intermediate and medium range ballistic missiles with unclear capabilities to its ally country Cuba, a small island nation located 100 miles from the eastern coast of the continental United States....Students always remark how this simulation is one of their favorite activities of the year!!! You hold the World Scenario, stude
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Cold War Unit Bundle (World History)
Reader's Theatre: Where The Wild Things Are
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Where The Wild Things Are. There are 4 roles and the script is 3 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
Reader's Theater: The Constitution-United We Stand! (leveled script)
Students will bring the development of the United States Constitution to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the different state’s viewpoints in a connected and engaging way! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. In addition, 14 name tags are included to make a class presentation of this pla
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Reader's Theatre: The Paper Bag Princess
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Paper Bag Princess. There are 5 roles and the script is 5 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on white or col
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
Salem Witch Trials Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater brings the historical tragedy that was the Salem Witch Trials to an upper elementary reading and discussion level. Although this play is based on the historical documentation of the Salem Witch Trials, the wording and actual depictions of occurrences have been amended to be age appropriate to the upper elementary grades. The main characters are completely fictional and are intended to shed a light for readers on what motives might be causing such strange happenings.
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3rd - 7th
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Reader's Theater: Ohio and the War of 1812 (intermediate level with 24 parts!)
Students will bring the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie to life in this whole class script of Don’t Give up the Ship! This fast moving script explores the causes and events leading to this important war in our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core standa
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Readers' Theater Script
This Reader's Theater Script is easy to follow and is based off of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". This is written at a level that 4th, 5th, and 6th graders can enjoy. There are plenty of Tier 2 vocabulary terms to build a unit from. Words I chose to focus on for the week unit were region, reeling, hospitality, lanky, and cordially. The theme of the story as well as characterization can be explored with this script.
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4th - 8th
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Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor
At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater: The Oregon Trail (differentiated reading levels)
Bring the excitement of traveling on the Oregon Trail with a pioneer family to life with this 18 character script Reader’s Theater! Based on strong historical fact, students will gain a deeper understanding of the events and experiences of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 18 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Students will integrate important Soc
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion in America: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
Roanoke: The Lost Colony! A Reader's Theater (with differentiated parts!)
What happened to the colony of Roanoke? Students will bring this century old mystery to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original 7 page play contains 21 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. St
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Reader's Theatre: Scaredy Squirrel
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with Scaredy Squirrel, a series on Epic! There are 4 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. The font is large enough for students to read. There are two versions of the same script included. A printer-friendly version that you can copy in black, on w
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
Reader's Theatre: The Day the Crayons Came Home
I'm a huge fan of Reader's Theatre as a collaborative and fun disguised way to practice fluency, oral language, speaking skills and working together in a group. Perfect for a literacy center group activity. I wrote this script as a paired text with The Day the Crayons Came Home. There are 11 roles and the script is 6 pages in length. This script is different than those in the past because of the number of characters. There are 11 characters instead of the typical 2-6. The lines are also longer
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bundle of Mentor Text Reader's Theater Scripts
Reader's Theater: Johnny Appleseed (leveled play for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
This reader’s theater is LOADED with interesting, true facts about the life and adventures of Johnny Appleseed! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 different reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will learn how this eccentric character played a key role in how the Northwest territory was shaped in the late 1700’s . Integrating important Social Studies concepts with key LA standards such as fluency and expression, this origin
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
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