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Presidents' Day scripts for homeschool
Presidents' Day | Reader's Theater
This is a fun Reader's Theater script with 11 parts. There are two written activities at the end for students to demonstrate their understanding of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.⚞Eddie and Eedie are extraterrestrial beings from the planet EN, also known as Education Nation.⚟To survive, they must keep learning, and since they have already learned everything there is to know on their home planet, they embark on a quest for knowledge across the universe. Fortunately, they stumble upon Prosp
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2nd - 4th
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Presidents' Day Reader's Theater
This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Presidents' Day! Students will learn about the history of the holiday as well as some of the most well-regarded presidents. 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 All-Time Greats (Washington and Lincoln)Act II: Early Leaders (Jefferson and Madison)Act III: The Roosevelts (T. Roosevelt and FDR)Act IV: Sha
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Complete History of the Holidays Bundle!
Readers Theater: John and Abigail Adams Move into the White House
Join President John Adams, his wife Abigail, and their granddaughter Susan in the fall of 1800 when they become the first occupants to move into the White House! Perfect for grades 4 and up, this script can be used with a small group or with the entire classroom. It portrays a look into what life was like in the early days of our nation and includes actual quotes from letters written by John and Abigail themselves. History comes alive with this script. It's a great activity to use on President’s
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4th - 8th
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Abraham Lincoln: A Reader's Theater Script
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.You may also like the following:1. Webquest on Abraham Lincoln: Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the n
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Civil War: Bundle of Resources!
Small Group Reader's Theaters for Patriotic Occasions
This group of scripts was written to support social studies standards and learning. I use them for teaching US history as well as for holidays like: July 4th, Memorial Day, Voting, Veteran's Day, President's Day etc. They are for groups of 3 to 5 students. Scripts included are: The Flag Code, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, George Washington the President who Loved Dogs, The REAL Story of Uncle Sam, The Star Spangled Banner, and The Right to Vote. There are 6 scripts. They usually sell fo
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Presidents Day - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet
This Presidents Day Activity Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script full of entertaining facts about our presidents! Did you know some presidents had very unusual pets? Thomas Jefferson had two grizzly bears, Martin Van Buren had two tigers, and John Quincy Adams had an alligator! Four presidents wore wigs. John Tyler had 15 children! This script is sure to engage the interest of your students.
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1st - 4th
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The Life of George Washington Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for The Life of George Washington! The script is research-based, historically accurate, and is great for classes studying American history or as a fun Presidents' Day activity! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This product also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Early LifeAct II: Role in the Revolu
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4th - 6th
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The REAL Story of Uncle Sam - Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is about who the real Uncle Sam was and how he came to be used to represent America. The hosts of the Minutes in History Show are going to interview Sam Wilson. The man is in Historical Mode and uses historical facts to answer questions. This way, everyone can hear the true story of who Uncle Sam was. It turns out that the real Uncle Sam was a meat packer from Troy, New York. Everyone discusses how his name came to be used to
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students.This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is very angry and w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Presidents' Day Activities Bundle!
This product includes three engaging resources that are great for Presidents' Day for both English Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms! The activities in this bundle include a research project, an opinion writing and debate activity, and a reader's theater script. The Presidents' Day Research Project includes: -A quick-write prompt ideal for class discussion-An informational reading on the history of Presidents' Day with comprehension questions and answer key-Graphic organizers for all 4
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4th - 7th
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Presidential Jeopardy Readers Theatre for President's Day
This four-part readers theatre is a wonderful way for your students to work on their fluency while celebrating President's Day. Perfect for any time in February or around Election Day, this readers theatre teaches children some unknown facts about our presidents. This enables them to learn about some of our great presidents who are not always remembered each year on President's Day. The four parts each have a different difficulty so all of your students can participate in this readers theatre
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1st - 4th
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Presidents Day SKIT: Were George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Friends?
Presidents Day Skit: Script focuses on the history of two of America's most beloved presidents, George Washington and Abe Lincoln. Whenever possible, the story is told through actual quotes. Full of lots of fun facts about each president. Of course, they weren't friends, but lots of kids want to know!Fun Classroom Play for President's Day.
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2nd - 7th
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The Flag Code
.This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about how the Flag Code and helps to explain what the flag represents as well as how to treat it.Chris does not know any of the rules for how to handle the flag and does not understand what the flag represents. His friends explain the Flag Code to him and also why he should respect the flag more. This also makes a great script for the 4th of July. I write small group reader's theaters so they will work better in centers an
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5th - 12th
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George Washington - The President Who Loved Dogs!
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about George Washington's love of dogs. In the script, Glen’s family have a lot of dogs and his dad’s dog is named Sweet Lips just like George Washington’s favorite dog. Martha, Jake, and Jamie didn’t know George Washington even had a dog and they didn’t know how much he loved them. Glen tells them about George’s love for dogs and how he once even gave a dog back to the enemy when they lost it and how George Washington even
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Hugh S. History Show: A Readers Theater Featuring George Washington
Product DescriptionBring the past to life in your classroom with this engaging Readers Theater which has students participate in a mock talk show featuring guest star, George Washington. More About Hugh S. History ShowsThese lively and fun plays:· are written for grades 4-8· introduce different topics and important figures throughout American History · require no prep work· can be read in 15-20 minutes· engage even reluctant readers with the easy-to-follow dialogue· allow everyone in your classr
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3rd - 6th
George Washington: America’s Founding Father
A short U.S. History play set on December 13, 1799, as former President George Washington — now retired at his Mount Vernon home — looks back on a life of service to his country. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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July 4, 1776: America’s First Birthday
This short U.S. History play is set in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, with ordinary citizens discussing the pros and cons of breaking away from England as the Declaration of Independence is signed inside Independence Hall. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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Meet the President: A Lunch-Time Visit with Abraham Lincoln
A short U.S. History play set on April 14, 1865, in the White House, as President Abraham Lincoln chats with a group of Washington school children on topics of national interest. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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Abraham Lincoln - A Truly HONEST Man!
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It is used a lot around President's Day but could be used anytime. This ties in Social Studies with Language Arts! It is about Abraham Lincoln's nickname, 'Honest Abe.' In the script, Margret is a little mixed up about why Abraham Lincoln was called ‘Honest Abe’. She got a bad grade on her test because of it. Harry and Michael try to help her out by telling her a few of the true stories of times when Abraham Lincoln was honest. T
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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The President's Day Surprise! A Reader's Theater Script
The unCOMMONly harCORE Reading Teacher presents: The President's Day Surprise!
This reader's theater play is written with 33 parts, and can be used well with groups of six or eighteen students, or any number in between! Three levels of differentiated parts make it easy to assign parts for above, on level, and below grade level readers!
In this eight page script, find out what happens with a Presidential Poster assembly proves preposterous, and the President's come to life!
Students will rea
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3rd - 7th
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Thomas Jefferson, A Reader's Theater Script!
Use this Reader's Theater Script to learn about our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson. Using the format of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series, Jefferson is a guest on the show and audience members ask questions of her guest, Thomas Jefferson. In addition to lots of interesting information, there is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key. The resource can be a one day activity or over several days if you decide t
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!
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