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5th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa drama guided reading books
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World
Incorporate cultural diversity into any language arts class with these folktale Reader's Theater scripts from around the world. These classic tales from Scotland, China, Mexico, Africa, and India would be a great addition to any history classroom as well, as they exhibit the cultures and traditions of various countries.This package includes five folktale-themed Reader's Theater scripts:- The Black Bull of Norroway from Scotland- The Magic Paintbrush from China- The Story of the Sun and the Moon
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2nd - 5th
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
The History of Christmas 4th and 5th Grade Bundle
This is the complete workbook constructed by Reading Through History for the History of Christmas series. It includes 106 pages of reading, writing, and content activities for students and is appropriate for any reading or social studies class above the 4th grade level. It includes lessons on the origins of the holiday, both Pagan and Christian, lessons covering popular characters of the holiday such as Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, a section on popular literature that inspired the way we celebr
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4th - 6th
"The True Christmas Story" A Nativity Reader's Theater Script
Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to teach your students the full nativity story? Then look no further than this reader's theater script! It features both narrator and character parts. It tells the complete nativity story in a lively and engaging tone. This reader's theater script would be the perfect addition for any christian classroom!
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2nd - 6th
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about Christmas and winter holiday celebrations around the world by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 10 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 50 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students
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3rd - 8th
Readers' Theater - Scrooge (A Christmas Carol)
This Reader's Theater Script is easy to follow and is based off of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This is written at a level that 4th, 5th, and 6th graders can enjoy. During the holiday season I have enjoyed completing many projects with the text. One of my favorite projects is available here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Christmas-Carol-and-How-the-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Foldable-1524086If you need extension projects or differentiated instruction, these Bloom's Taxonomy cho
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Winter Stories Bundle - A Christmas Carol
Reader's Theater Christian Play Script: The Nativity
This package includes a three act play version of the nativity story. Great to use in Christian schools, Sunday School, or as a church play, the script begins with the prophesy of Isaiah and concludes with the full nativity scene. **UPDATE** Now features 14 speaking parts!These scripts can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or can be easily adapted for a Christmas play/musical on the stage. *Note: This play is written as a narrative using the Biblical account of Jesus'
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Play Script: The Nutcracker
E.T.A. Hoffmann's timeless story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King" has inspired many adaptations and a ballet. Now, students can play the parts of the Nutcracker, Mouse King, and Sugar Plum Fairy in this new take on a holiday favorite. This Reader's Theater script features eight speaking parts in a three-act play format. This script can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or can be easily adapted for a Christmas play on the stage.Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 2
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2nd - 5th
How to Write a Play Writing Unit | Create Your Own Reader's Theater!
Teach your students how to write a play from start to finish. The slides include vocabulary, examples, and a step-by-step breakdown of creating characters, a storyboard, script, practice and performance. Students follow along and create their own play with the included worksheets. This bundle also includes narrative and informational reading passages with comprehension questions about the life and work of a playwright. I have also included a How to Write a Play wordsearch for fast finishers! Thi
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2nd - 8th
Reader's Theater Play Script: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
This Reader's Theater package includes the spirited script for the spring classic "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," perfect to use for Easter reading, or also an author's study on Beatrix Potter. The script features seven speaking roles.Find this script and more in the Beatrix Potter bundle!Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 3.1
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Grimm Fairytales
This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts of classic Grimm fairytales:- Hansel and GretelWhen Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest, they stumble across a house made of sweets. But they'll have to escape the old witch who lives there before they can find their way home. - Snow WhiteAfter Snow White runs away from the evil queen, she finds a safe little cottage in the woods and befriends seven dwarfs. But the evil queen does not plan on letting Snow White be "the fairest in the land.
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Starter Kit BUNDLE
Christmas Hannukah Kwanzaa Traditions Reading Comprehension | Differentiated
Are you looking for a way to keep December smooth and engaging? Would you like to expose your students to other popular winter holiday traditions like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa? This product is the perfect way to keep students engaged and learning while also celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa traditions from around the world. This product contains:THREE differentiated reading text sets and questions about holiday traditions around the world Graphic Organizers: KWL, Main Idea and Su
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2nd - 6th
The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
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3rd - 9th
Christmas Around the World Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Christmas traditions all around the world. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Christmas traditions whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions
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5th - 6th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Fractured Fairytales
What happens when Snow White replaces Little Red Riding Hood in her own story?Did a pea wake up Sleeping Beauty instead of a kiss?How did Rumpelstiltskin become Cinderella's fairy godmother?What happens when Jack's beanstalk grows right in the middle of The Brave Little Tailor's fairytale?Children will have fun discovering the answers to these questions in this mixed-up fairytale unit. Use these scripts as a compare and contrast lesson, fairytale unit, or just for fun. For an extended lesson, ha
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales
This package includes four Reader's Theater scripts based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytales:- The Ice MaidenRudy, a goat-keeper, is tricked by the Ice Maiden into climbing a tall mountain in winter.- The Little MermaidAfter the little mermaid rescues a prince from a ship wreck, she wants to become human. But a deal with a sea witch will not lead to a happy ending in Andersen's original fairytale.- The Ugly DucklingWhen the farmyard makes fun of the ugly duckling, he flies away to s
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2nd - 5th
Halloween Readers' Theater
Practice fluency in a fun and engaging way with this readers' theater script! Play Title and Short Description:THE HAUNTED HOUSEFour friends decide to go to a haunted house on Halloween. However, one friend goes missing right before they go inside. What happened? Read to find out!QUICK INFO-There are five roles (all gender-neutrally-named characters)-The script is four pages long (performance time: approximately 10 minutes)-Helpful information and notes for the teacher are included to aid in the
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Halloween Readers' Theater Bundle
Reader's Theater Play Script: A Christmas Carol
Follow Scrooge's journey to finding the Christmas spirit with this originally adapted reader's theater script! Based on Dickens' classic novel, this 24-page script features a three act play with over 20 speaking parts, written in modern language.Students will love performing this classic retelling of "A Christmas Carol." This script can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or a Christmas play on the stage.Merry Christmas, and God bless us every one! Flesch-Kincaid Grade Lev
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2nd - 5th
A Christmas Carol school play
This 10-15 minute adaptation of A Christmas Carol was written by Sue Russell as a versatile resource - one which can be used as a performance piece or one which can be used within the classroom. The cast of 20 plus can be divided into smaller groups for rehearsal within the classroom or as a set of guided reading scripts. In whatever form, the story always 'packs an emotional punch' - a wonderful message conveying the power of love and the importance of sharing at this festive time of year.Other
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3rd - 9th
Reader's Theater Christian Play Scripts: Advent
This package includes four original advent plays. Great to use in Christian schools, Sunday School, or as a church play, the scripts follow the journey of three children as they discover the meaning of advent throughout the holiday season. Four scripts include:*Hope - Children learn the meaning of hope as they send Christmas cards.*Love - Children shop for a toy drive to discover the meaning of love.*Joy - Children find the meaning of joy while Christmas caroling.*Peace - Children learn the mean
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2nd - 5th
December Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Teach students about New Year's Eve, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas with reading assignments! This resource includes FOUR informational reading passages. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions (a mix of open-ended and multiple choice) - emphasizing vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Click HERE for the digital version of this resource.Includes:★ 4 Informational R
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter ELA Bundle (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
The Salem Witch Trials Guided Reading Play Scripts
Set of 5 Guided Reading Play Scripts (plus quizzes) on The Salem Witch Trials.
Boredom, over-active imaginations and a certain flair for amateur dramatics - all fatally combined to produce one of the cruelest travesties of justice in U.S. history. 19 hangings of complete innocents, labeled as witches ... by children. Who, or what, was to blame? Sift through some very suspect evidence and draw your own conclusions, from this set of guided reading play scripts, written by Sue Russell, covering th
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4th - 12th
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - December Bundle
Bundle and save on December reading assignments! This bundle includes SEVEN reading passages, covering winter holidays as well as several secular winter topics. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions and an answer key. The questions emphasize vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Includes:★ 7 Reading PassagesThe Power of Hot Chocolate (Informational)Kwanzaa: A Celebr
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4th - 7th
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Christmas Text Evidence Daily Comprehension Passages
The ELA Common Core State Standards require our students to be strategic readers who are able to accurately and thoughtfully read a passage, then answer questions or discuss the material not only at the literal level, but by integrating information found in the text with prior knowledge or other text with related content, using specific information from the text to support main ideas and conclusions. With this type of “close reading” in mind, I developed a series of Christmas themed short pa
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2nd - 5th
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