Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

This Halloween Packet includes a funny Readers Theater Halloween Script about the unusual history of Halloween in Ireland and its migration to the United States. Students will find this interesting and entertaining! This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This is a great way for students to increase reading and writing skills. It also encourages oral reading prof

2nd - 4th

Drama, Reading

CCSS

RL.2.1

, RL.2.7

, RL.3.1

+22

Thanksgiving Readers Theater Holiday Script Reading & Activity Packet

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This Thanksgiving Activity Packet provides fun reading and writing activities which coordinate with a Thanksgiving readers theater script. Students learn key historical facts about the first Thanksgiving and the spirit of cooperation that remains today. This packet includes: * 2-page Script * Fill-In the Blanks & Answer Key * Vocabulary Fun & Answer Key * Unscramble & Answer Key * Word Search & Answer Key * 5-Question Quiz & Answer Key This is a great way for students to increase reading and

2nd - 4th

Drama, Reading

Martin Luther King Jr. Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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This Martin Luther King Jr. Packet provides enjoyable reading and writing activities which coordinate with a readers theater script! This holiday script teaches key facts in the history of the civil rights movement and the life of Dr. King. This packet includes a 2-page readers theater script and 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key:* Fill-In the Blanks* Vocabulary Fun* Unscramble* Word Search* 5-Question QuizThis is a great way for students to increase reading and wri

2nd - 4th

Drama, Reading

Easter - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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Students learn how different countries celebrate Easter! Did you know that in England they have pancake races? In Bermuda they fly kites. In Bulgaria they throw eggs at each other! This Easter Activity Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which all coordinate with a readers theater script. Students will practice skills and be entertained as they learn about this holiday. This packet contains a 2-page readers theater script along with 5 script

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Presidents Day - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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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.

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Christmas Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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Creative learning for Curious minds

This Christmas Readers Theater Packet provides fun reading and writing activities which coordinate with a Christmas readers theater script. This holiday script takes students on a worldwide tour of the great variety of celebrations that happen at Christmastime. This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This packet is designed to build confidence in 2nd and 3rd gra

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Easter Music Worksheets Print & Digital Resource - Middle School Music

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MusicTeacherResources

EASTER Music Worksheets for middle School. Easter-themed music theory worksheets for your upper elementary and middle school music lessons, sub-plans, quick quizzes, and tests to check for understanding. These music theory review activities can be used whether you're teaching remotely, in person, or a little bit of both. PRINTABLE OR DIGITAL:Choose Your Format - These activities come in 3 different formats. 1. PRINTABLE FORMAT Print off the individual pages or combine them to create a student EA

4th - 7th

Music

Irish Musical Instrument -Short Description, Quiz, Word Search

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What could be the best time to know about Melodious Irish Musical Instruments than This St. Patrick's day.Know about their history, some interesting facts about them and then answer the quiz and solve the word search puzzle. Other St. Patrick's day Products ,Grab them out at below linksCreative writing promptsCreative Writing Prompts-Black & WhitePoem writing templates-ColoredPoem writing templates-Black & WhiteSt. Patrick's day IdiomsWord Searchfast facts and quizEspecially for little munchkins

4th - 7th

Instrumental Music, Vocabulary

Betsy Ross: Fact or Fiction? U.S. History Reader's Theater

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The history of the flag of the United States is a compelling story, but historians are divided as to the facts. Did Betsy Ross really create the first flag? This play, which was originally published in my book, Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America, and later reprinted in the January 2002 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine, encourages readers to become history sleuths. It includes the play script, a short reading supplement, a bubble quiz, a comprehension activity built around William Ca

4th - 7th

Close Reading, Drama

CCSS

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

+11

Also included in: American Revolution Readers Theater Bundle

St. Patrick's Day Reading Activities: The Celtic Harp Activity Packet - Color

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St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Celtic Harp St. Patrick's Day Activities Packet Color Version: This St. Patrick's Day social studies and music activity packet describes the Celtic Harp, the national symbol of Ireland, and gives a brief history of the instrument. Includes a reading selection and comprehension quiz on the Celtic Harp, a Celtic Harp craft, a Celtic Harp coloring sheet, and answer keys for all St. Patrick's Day worksheets. This packet is a Color Version ONLY. It is recommended f

2nd - 5th

English Language Arts, Music

Also included in: St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Celtic Harp Activity Bundle - Color&B/W

St. Patrick's Day Language Arts Activities: The Celtic Harp Activity Packet -B/W

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St. Patrick's Day Music Activities: The Celtic Harp St. Patrick's Day Activities Packet Black & White Version: This St. Patrick's Day social studies and music activity packet describes the Celtic Harp, the national symbol of Ireland, and gives a brief history of the instrument. Includes a reading selection and comprehension quiz on the Celtic Harp, a Celtic Harp craft, a Celtic Harp coloring sheet, and answer keys for all St. Patrick's Day worksheets. This packet is a Black & White Version ONLY

2nd - 5th

English Language Arts, Music

Also included in: St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Celtic Harp Activity Bundle - Color&B/W

Jackie Robinson readers theater baseball play

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Here's a compelling play about Jackie Robinson. Over my nearly thirty years of using drama in the classroom, kids say this is one of their favorites to enact. This original script recounts the events surrounding Jackie's breaking of the color barrier through the narration of the Hot Dog Man and the Peanut Vendor at an "actual" ballgame today. (You can hear a podcast presentation of the play at ReadAloudPlays.com) Parts for from 7 to 13 actors, and suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or sta

4th - 7th

Balanced Literacy, Drama

CCSS

RL.5.1

, RI.4.1

, RI.6.4

St. Patrick's Day Reading Activities: The Leprechaun's Gold Activities - Color

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St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Leprechaun's Gold St. Patrick's Day Activity Packet Color Version: This St. Patrick's Day reading and language arts activity packet complements the children's book, The Leprechaun's Gold, by Pamela Duncan Edwards. Contents include a reading comprehension quiz over The Leprechaun's Gold, a vocabulary worksheet over terms from the St. Patrick's Day book, a sequencing activity over events from the story, a reading selection and comprehension quiz on The Celtic Har

2nd - 5th

English Language Arts, Music

Also included in: St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Leprechaun's Gold Activity Bundle - Color&B/W

Martin's Big Dream: The Youth of MLK Readers Theater

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Classic reader's theater from the pages of Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine! Martin's Big Dream is based on a true story from Dr. King’s childhood in which neighborhood boys refused to play baseball with him. Dr. King wrote that it was a pivotal moment in his becoming a civil rights leader. It was recently enacted by a branch of the Palace Theatre with support from the local BLM chapter, and it pairs nicely with Doreen Rappaport's book, "Martin's Big Words." It includes parts for ten to twelve

3rd - 7th

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Social Studies

Also included in: Martin Luther King Black History Readers Theater 3 Play Bundle

St. Patrick's Day Language Arts Activities: The Leprechaun's Gold Activities -BW

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St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Leprechaun's Gold St. Patrick's Day Activity Packet Black & White Version: This St. Patrick's Day reading and language arts activity packet complements the children's book, The Leprechaun's Gold, by Pamela Duncan Edwards. Contents include a reading comprehension quiz over The Leprechaun's Gold, a vocabulary worksheet over terms from the St. Patrick's Day book, a sequencing activity over events from the story, a reading selection and comprehension quiz on The Ce

2nd - 5th

English Language Arts, Music

Also included in: St. Patrick's Day Activities: The Leprechaun's Gold Activity Bundle - Color&B/W

Fractured Fairy Tale Snow White Readers' Theater Script & More: Grades 3 4 5 6

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale Script & Graphic Organizer Activities (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6):Students are sure to enjoy this readers' theater script that brings a Reindeer-based twist to Snow White. It works well as a Christmas readers' theater script or as part of fractured fairy tales activities. The literacy toolkit includes the following: > "Snow White & the 6 1/2 Reindeer": 6-page (approx. 9-minute) script for 4-9 readers > Sound Effects: Cue Cards&

3rd - 6th

Drama, Reading

CCSS

RL.3.10

, RL.4.9

, RL.4.10

+10

Also included in: Christmas Readers' Theater Scripts Winter Fractured Fairy Tales: Grades 3 4 5 6

Funny Reindeer Christmas Readers' Theater Script & More: 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grades

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Winter ~ Christmas Readers' Theater Script & Literacy Toolkit: Boomer the Bulldozing Reindeer (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6). Everybody knows about Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, but it's time they learned about the reindeer who has been saving Christmas ever since Santa decided chimneys make the best escape routes. Yep . . . Boomer the Bulldozing Reindeer! * * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater literacy toolkit is also available as part of two different discounted bundles: * HOLIDAY READERS' THEATER A

3rd - 6th

Drama, Reading

CCSS

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

Also included in: Holiday Readers' Theater Scripts All-school-year Funny Bundle-Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6

Fall Halloween Readers Theater Script & Reading Activities: Mummy: Grade 3 4 5 6

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Mummy-themed Halloween Readers' Theater Script & Literacy Activities: "Mumford's Mummy Problem": When Mumford the Mummy's stink gets too strong, he finds a scented solution from a surprising source. This readers' theater literacy toolkit makes a terrific addition to any mummy, Egypt, or Halloween unit and is perfect for third-grade, fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade students. It includes the following: > "Mumford's Mummy Problem": 7-page, 5-reader script > Sound Effects: Cue Card

3rd - 6th

Drama, Reading

CCSS

RL.3.4

, RL.3.10

, RL.4.4

+18

Also included in: Holiday Readers' Theater Scripts All-school-year Funny Bundle-Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6

One Plastic Bag Recycling Read Aloud STEM Challenge Earth Day Activity

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Integrate STEAM in your classroom and teach students about recycling! Learn about recycling, reducing, and reusing! Students design and build their very own Upcycled Plastic Bag Bracelet! After making their bracelets, students use the STEAM process to think of another way plastic bags can be repurposed. Finally, students write about ways they can recycle, reduce, and reuse in their own school and community. Excellent activity for Earth Day! Connect to a Read Aloud: One Plastic BagThis STEAM Proj

2nd - 5th

Performing Arts, Science

CCSS, NGSS

W.1.5

, W.2.5

, W.3.4

+15

Also included in: April Earth Day READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges, Science, Engineering

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman Reader's Theater Script

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The Headless Horseman conjures up images of ghosts and zombies--always engaging topics for young students. But “Sleepy Hollow” is more than just a ghost story. This original script is based on Washington Irving’s 1820 short story of the same name. It was originally published in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and later reprinted in Scope. It also appears in Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2011, Scholastic). It’s aimed at 5th through 7th graders, but a stron

4th - 8th

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Literature

Also included in: Halloween Readers Theater Bundle

Christmas Readers Theater Script Gingerbread Man Fractured Fairy Tale: Grade 3-6

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The Gingerbread Man Christmas Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale Script & Literacy Activities: "The Gingerbread Dude" (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6)When Santa Claus's Christmas Eve snack escapes the oven, the chase is on! With one sassy cookie and a narrator who keeps getting carried away, this Christmas readers' theater script brings a gingerbread-man twist students are sure to enjoy this winter. The literacy toolkit provides wintertime learning and fun for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade & 6th grade

3rd - 6th

Drama, Reading

CCSS

RL.3.10

, RL.4.9

, RL.4.10

+10

Also included in: Christmas Readers' Theater Scripts Winter Fractured Fairy Tales: Grades 3 4 5 6

A Christmas Carol reader's theater play script (includes two versions!)

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