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Plan Your 2013-14 School Year Around Professionally-Published Read Aloud Plays!
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My most popular item! A full class set for just $3. A clever adaption of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic masterpiece in a modern setting. Uniquely suita...
Full class set for just $3! Historically accurate, carefully researched, and kid-friendly! Based on real events, Box Brown's Freedom Crate tells ...
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Here's a compelling play about Jackie Robinson just in time for baseball season. Over my twenty years of using drama in the classroom kids say th...
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Full class set for just $3! Now with a comprehension activity, too! Bring your Explorers unit to life with this original history play. Ponce de L...
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Imagine your students walking on the moon! This Read Aloud Play about the 1969 Apollo Moon Landing lets kids re-enact the now-famous "Eagle has l...
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Do your students know what it really felt like to be a slave at the end of the Civil War, to know freedom for the very first time? With the 150th...
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Imagine if your first encounter with Martin Luther King was behind bars. "In the Jailhouse with Dr. King" takes place during the Montgomery Bus ...
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Imagine your students at the Lincoln Memorial when Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech! This Read Aloud Play based on...
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From the moment Abraham Lincoln was elected, his life was in danger. In fact, it took a team of the nation's best detectives just to get him to h...
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Full class set for just three bucks! Liven up your Civil Rights unit with this powerful classroom play about the Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-ins...
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I just had my 5th graders perform this for our primary students. In 18 years of having kids produce plays, I've never seen a funnier play or a mo...
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Did you know Rosa Parks wasn't the first? Here's an original play from the Montgomery Bus Boycott--and it's just $3 for a full class set! The Gir...
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Suitable for self-contained grades five through seven, Grade 6, Day 2 features nineteen pages of original classroom material designed to make you...
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Try this unique watercolor activity with your 4th through 6th grade students. This simple, rather off-beat look at cave paintings will appeal to ...
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Try this highly useful activity with your students. It can be used as an imaginative stand-alone art project, in conjunction with a book report, ...
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Did you know "drama" is mentioned 47 times in the Common Core Standards? Originally published in the November 21, 2011 issue of Scholastic's Scop...
Try this design project with your 4th through 8th grade students. Students view and discuss a variety of famous postage stamps from history, then...
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Try this engaging and useful activity with your 4th through 6th grade students. It can be used as an imaginative stand-alone art project or in co...
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Try this fun art project with your 3rd through 5th graders. The kids love constructing and personalizing their own pet snail using the included t...
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This four-page, three-part article provides tips and strategies to make the most of your reader's theater or classroom play activities. "Why Use ...
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FEEDBACK
allipg07
Great for centers!
May 23, 2013
RCGibby
Loved it. Would love more!
May 21, 2013
karen dasanaike (TpT Seller)
Great for peace of mind. A little difficult for the sub to quickly get all supplies together (cards, etc.)
May 19, 2013
Edierobbins
Students love these read aloud plays, so do I!
May 13, 2013
sknights10
Great review for my students. Thanks!
May 13, 2013
morris6892
!!!!!!!
May 7, 2013
KMR32410
Great resource! Thanks!!
May 7, 2013
KMR32410
Great resource to have. Thanks!
May 7, 2013
Edierobbins
Love these! Hope there's more released from Scholastic! Especially Macbeth
May 6, 2013
4everTeachLove
I am so grateful to have these!
April 28, 2013
edodson
This was so much fun!
April 28, 2013
rdburdette
This well-written plan provides meaningful activities to help students comprehend the story.
April 27, 2013
Advanced Instruction Resources (TpT Seller)
This is a terrific geometry resource. Thanks!
April 21, 2013
wilson2boys
The kids loved it! Thank you!
April 21, 2013
dkling2828
Great product! Thank you for sharing!
April 19, 2013
chickenleggz
Thank you
April 17, 2013
kristimorgan
I have been looking for a check template to use for my students to help them learn responsibility and decimals
April 15, 2013
coventryw
Thank you!
April 11, 2013
jclippert
Awesome!
April 11, 2013
Carol Connor
Great resource!
April 5, 2013
Abbie Love (TpT Seller)
would have liked more practice that was mixed and not just counting pattern order
April 3, 2013
karenkrupa
Kids did really well with this.
April 1, 2013
slapshot1352
Good Activity
March 25, 2013
saysayg
My mistake bought 5th grade (I meant to buy 4th grade). Had to modify for 4th grade. Also, used lessons as a jumping off point for sub. plans (did quite a bit of enhancement).
March 22, 2013
Lisa Gerardi (TpT Seller)
This worked out great for our 2nd Grade Black History reader's theater performance! Thanks!
March 20, 2013
shunter2
Great!
March 14, 2013
mamalatu60
Great short story. Thanks!
March 12, 2013
andreacarlson
Can't wait to try some of these out!
March 12, 2013
andreacarlson
Great package, with useful printables! Will definitely use this in my classroom and as a TOC!
March 12, 2013
ktalbott
MY STUDENTS LOVED THESE!!!
March 11, 2013
Amy Burdette
THis is a great play!
March 11, 2013
astreep1
Great product! Thank you for sharing. My students will really enjoy this and get a lot out of it at the same time.
March 11, 2013
SharriKae
Thank you for posting. It is exactly what I need for my lesson.
March 10, 2013
Denise Turner (TpT Seller)
I enjoy the emergency plans however I was expecting more math than what was in the packet.
March 9, 2013
Denise Turner (TpT Seller)
Like the activity pages...however, I thought it'd be more math with it being at a 6th grade level (my 6th graders are at a middle school and not elementary)
March 9, 2013
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Sorry Denise, we don't yet have any subject-specific EZSubPlans available. All our current plans are prepared for self-contained classrooms. Each math lesson is set for a 60 to 75 minute session, though most people tell us they usually take more time than that. Our philosophy is to try to provide more than what's needed to fill a day, as we'd rather see a sub run out of time than run out of material.
March 10, 2013 
jdgrover
Great way to review MMMR.
March 8, 2013
Nicole Adams
Such a great resource to have ready to go, for those just in case days! Thanks
March 7, 2013
kwines
Extremely useful! Thank you.
March 3, 2013
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Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
Hi Mack -
I've been a subscriber to Scholastic's Scope and love all your read-alouds. I use them with my general English students. Have you ever written one for To Kill a Mockingbird (or would consider it)? Thanks so much for your great work. :) -Tracee
I've been a subscriber to Scholastic's Scope and love all your read-alouds. I use them with my general English students. Have you ever written one for To Kill a Mockingbird (or would consider it)? Thanks so much for your great work. :) -Tracee
January 27, 2013
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
I'm truly flattered by your compliment, Tracee. Thank you. I consider Mockingbird to be the true "Great American Novel." Creating a twenty minute play from it would be a tall order, but it gives me an excuse to go re-read it to see what I might be able to craft. Thanks again.
...Alas, I neglected to consider copyright. Because Mockingbird was originally copyrighted in 1960, it'll be another 20 years before I can legally sell an adaption of it. I'd encourage you to try writing one (or have your students write one) for use in class.
...Alas, I neglected to consider copyright. Because Mockingbird was originally copyrighted in 1960, it'll be another 20 years before I can legally sell an adaption of it. I'd encourage you to try writing one (or have your students write one) for use in class.
January 27, 2013
ethelita re: Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw gothic masterpiece
I purchased this Reader's Theater last week and made only one incomplete copy because my printer ran out of ink. I'm now ready to complete my printing. How can I do this without having to re-purchase? Thanks, M. Mahoney
January 13, 2013
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
I'm not entirely sure, as it has something to do with how TpT set up the site, but I'd be happy to e-mail you a PDF of the play. E-mail me at lewis@jeffnet.org and I'll take care of you. Have a great week!
January 13, 2013
tamakers re: Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol classroom play script
How long is the play? Is the script the complete story?
November 26, 2012
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the question. The script is not the complete story--it has been shortened to accommodate readers in grades 4 through 6 (though I've used it with third graders and I know of other teachers who have used it with 7th graders). It has seven scenes: Scrooge's office when his nephew comes calling; Marley's visit; Christmas past; Christmas present; Christmas future (graveyard); Christmas morning when he awakes; Scrooge's office when he surprises Bob with merriment. All together it's about 20 minutes when performed. Good luck.
November 26, 2012
K8Lin315 re: Apollo 11 Moon Walk Printable Readers Theater Play Script
I bought this script "Apollo 11 Moon Walk" and when I went to download it, it said the page didn't exist..? Can you please email me the script? Kseward@st-josephschool.com
November 4, 2012
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Sorry about that. It must be a glitch in TpT's system, but I'm e-mailing you a copy right now. Thanks for being patient.
November 4, 2012
janwhit
I just purchased The Monkey's Paw and got the error message "Bad Gateway" when I tried to download. Can get around this?
October 26, 2012
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Sorry to hear that. I'll reload it and see if that fixes it. If it doesn't, just e-mail me at lewis@jeffnet.org and I'll send you a copy directly.
October 27, 2012
Mrs G (TpT Seller) re: Jackie Robinson black history civil rights readers theater play
Does this include an reading comprehension questions?
September 22, 2012
Arlntte re: Read Aloud Plays: Freedom for the First Time black history play script
Hi,
I purchased this script a few months ago. Our students enjoyed every moment of it, and I must expressed my gratitude.
We would like a repeat performance this year, but unfortunately we cannot download the last tow pages. Kindly email pages 5 and 6
I purchased this script a few months ago. Our students enjoyed every moment of it, and I must expressed my gratitude.
We would like a repeat performance this year, but unfortunately we cannot download the last tow pages. Kindly email pages 5 and 6
February 13, 2012
SarahRasure re: Martin Luther King We Shall Overcome Civil Rights Black History Play
Just FYI, there is a typo on the last page of the Birmingham Children's Crusade play. In the second column, Reporter #2 says, "Downtown is there's!" It should be "theirs" instead of there's.
Otherwise, great product! Thanks for writing so many great plays. I'm sure I'll download more in the future.
Otherwise, great product! Thanks for writing so many great plays. I'm sure I'll download more in the future.
January 11, 2012
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Thanks for letting me know. Maybe reporter #2 was a bit confused :).
January 12, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: Class Money: The Checkbook Project class economy financial literacy
I saw your store on the home page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating. Well done and very colorful! You have professional looking products. I hope you will have time to rate one of my free products listed below.
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Good luck as you sell on TPT!
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Good luck as you sell on TPT!
November 10, 2011
bas117
Hi Mack-
I can't find your read aloud plays on "Symbols of America" at TpT or Scholastic. Can you help? I'm looking for info on Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, specifically and thought your book might include this.
Thanks so much!
Beth Sommers, Teacher in NH :-)
I can't find your read aloud plays on "Symbols of America" at TpT or Scholastic. Can you help? I'm looking for info on Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, specifically and thought your book might include this.
Thanks so much!
Beth Sommers, Teacher in NH :-)
October 16, 2011
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Hi Beth. The only place Symbols is available is on Scholastic's e-book site here: http://teacherexpress.scholastic.com/read-aloud-plays-symbols-of-america. Unfortunately I did not do a play about either Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. (Seem like they'd be no brainers now, huh?) Sorry I couldn;t be more helpful.
October 16, 2011
Stephanie Washington (TpT Seller) re: Class Money: The Checkbook Project class economy financial literacy
Is your website down? I'm unable to access it. Thank you for sharing your creativity and humor in economics.
September 3, 2011
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
My website is up and working again. You can upload additional pieces to the Checkbook Project for free (just a way to get folks to visit my site).
October 16, 2011
bethmoore re: Class Money: The Checkbook Project class economy financial literacy
I am presenting my mini-economy system at a catholic schools conference in November. Would you mind if I included your packet & your website? I have utilized a mini-economy in my classroom since I have been teaching! We even take it to where students have to run a "store" and produce a good to sell. Last year the 6th grade teacher jumped on board and her class had to make, market & produce goods to sell to my class as suppliers (like how Walmart orders their products from a supplier). This year the 4th grade teacher is having her class mass produce an item that will be sold at my store! The children absolutely love it! The store is then opened up to the entire school! We provide the money (students make) to the other teachers and the kids come to the store to buy their products! During the 3rd & 4th quarter, the students must then pay income tax based upon what they make! (They really don't think it is right to loose their money to taxes! It is comical!) The parents think it is a wonderful thing too! Great system!
August 20, 2011
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
I apologize if I haven't answered your question--I was sure I had. Anyway, free free to use The Checkbook Project at your conference. Also be sure to visit my website for additional forms.
October 16, 2011
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I would be interested in using some of your materials on my website universalhomeschool.com (this website is due to be released in August 2011). The site will mainly focus on teaching videos for children who are being homeschooled, or need the extra help. We will offer math, reading and writing. I started building this site about a year ago and during this time I have been creating videos, quizzes, worksheets and lesson plans. I originally wanted a site that would be available for free to parents and teachers. Unfortunately because of the cost of the hosting, development, materials, and other overheads having a free site would be impossible so I will be charging a yearly fee to have access to the site. This will be anywhere between $30 and $50.
Therefore I am asking you for permission to use your work on my website. I will pay for your materials, give you the credit, create a link to your page and give you free membership.
If you are not interested, that is fine I understand. Let me know if you would like to discuss another agreement.
Thanks
Gary Joseph
Therefore I am asking you for permission to use your work on my website. I will pay for your materials, give you the credit, create a link to your page and give you free membership.
If you are not interested, that is fine I understand. Let me know if you would like to discuss another agreement.
Thanks
Gary Joseph
June 30, 2011
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I would be interested in using some of your materials on my website universalhomeschool.com (this website is due to be released in August 2011). The site will mainly focus on teaching videos for children who are being homeschooled, or need the extra help. We will offer math, reading and writing. I started building this site about a year ago and during this time I have been creating videos, quizzes, worksheets and lesson plans. I originally wanted a site that would be available for free to parents and teachers. Unfortunately because of the cost of the hosting, development, materials, and other overheads having a free site would be impossible so I will be charging a yearly fee to have access to the site. This will be anywhere between $30 and $50.
Therefore I am asking you for permission to use your work on my website. I will pay for your materials, give you the credit, create a link to your page and give you free membership.
If you are not interested, that is fine I understand. Let me know if you would like to discuss another agreement.
Thanks
Gary Joseph
Therefore I am asking you for permission to use your work on my website. I will pay for your materials, give you the credit, create a link to your page and give you free membership.
If you are not interested, that is fine I understand. Let me know if you would like to discuss another agreement.
Thanks
Gary Joseph
June 30, 2011
selenaski re: EZSubPlans: Emergency Absence Plans, Fourth Grade, Day 1
Do you have more than one day per grade?
July 17, 2010
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
We plan to have Day 2 for each of the current grades done by September 1, and we also hope to have Day 1 for blended classrooms done soon as well. Our goal is to eventually have three days for all elementary grades.
July 18, 2010
linwooddavis re: Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart Modernized Readers Theater
Disregard the last question. I found the way to rate this. Forgive my being new to this. It really is simple once you are in the know.
May 26, 2009
linwooddavis re: Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart Modernized Readers Theater
I paid to download the Tell-tale heart theater play script. How do I access it? I need it ASAP,please.
May 20, 2009
Mack Lewis (TpT Seller)
Hi. I suspect it is something internal with TpT,as it should have happened automatically. I also suspect if you contact TpT, they'll take awhile to resolve the problem, but if you e-mail me at lewis@jeffnet.org, I'll e-mail you back a PDF version immediately. Sorry about the trouble, and enjoy the play.
Mack
Mack
May 20, 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I'm a National Board Certified teacher, a frequent contributor to Scholastic's Storyworks and Scope magazines, and the author of three books on education through Scholastic. I've developed a reputation for creating compelling read aloud plays based on African-American History, Civil Rights, and classic short stories.When not teaching the intermediate grades in southern Oregon, which I've done since 1993, I spend my time playing basketball, backpacking, and pestering kids. Contact me at lewis@jeffnet.org or visit one of my websites at www.MackLewis.com, ReadAloudPlays.com, or my public school site, dailyplatypus.com. Thanks!
MY TEACHING STYLE
The materials I create are designed to give them the most academically-rewarding and personally enjoyable school experience possible. Visit my school website DailyPlatypus.com to see what kind of wild stuff is going on in my classroom.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
National Board Certified Teacher; Teacher-Advisor, Storyworks Magazine
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
B.A., English, Southern Oregon University, 1992; Post-bac credential, Elementary Education, Southern Oregon University, 1993
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
For support information, additional downloads, and to make comments or reports problems, please visit my website at www.MackLewis.com or e-mail me at lewis@jeffnet.org. Also feel free to check out my public school site, The Daily Platypus, at www.dailyplatypus.com. Thanks!
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