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This brief (just over one and a half pages long) script on the topic of the Japanese Americans Relocation during World War II has 14 solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. (Note: You may add or subtract solo speakers to customize the script for the size of your group.) Using a movie trailer context, this script provides a brief overview of information about the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declaration of war on Japan, and the subsequent cre

9th - 11th

Drama, Social Studies, U.S. History

Expository Writing Readers Theatre Script

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This script on EXPOSITORY WRITING - one of four writing styles - involves students in reading and reviewing information about the type of writing that most of us encounter in our daily lives - informing, explaining, clarifying, defining, or instructing. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: LANGUAGE ARTS. This script is written for solo speakers with many parts for ALL so that tea

7th - 9th

English Language Arts, Performing Arts, Writing

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel -- A Reader's Theater

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This fun and informative Reader's Theater is based on the book entitled I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel. This delightful story was written by Caryn Yacowitz and illustrated by David Slonim. There are roles for four students, but parts may be doubled-up. You could also assign a line to each one in your class if you wish. The word "ALL" is included so that students have practice reading chorally. This also encourages the students to read along silently and not just wait for "their"

1st - 3rd

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.1.4a

, RF.1.4b

, RF.1.4c

+6

Capitalization Readers Theatre Script

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This 2-page script on CAPITALIZATION involves young students in reading and reviewing information about when to use capital letters, as specified with the acronym MINTS. The script incorporates humor and contemporary references. Its context is a TV commercial for kids who need help knowing when to capitalize certain important words. This script is written for 8 solo speakers, although you may make changes to have more or fewer solo speakers. There are many parts that require groups of unison s

2nd - 4th

English Language Arts, Performing Arts

TURK and RUNT -- A Reader's Theater (includes headbands!)

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Inviting Calm with Anita aka The Calming Educator

This Reader's Theater is based on the hilarious book written by Lisa Wheeler called TURK AND RUNT. Runt continually tries to save his big brother, Turk, from being eaten. In the end, Turk saves Runt from becoming a little old lady's Thanksgiving dinner. There are roles for seven students, but feel free to make any changes necessary so that this script best fits the needs of your class! The eight 1/2 page script comes in both a black and white and color-coded version. Headbands/reader labels

2nd - 4th

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.3a

, RF.2.3b

+22

Journey with Fairies and Pixies: An Interactive Meditation Yoga Story- Script

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Step into a world where fairies and pixies come to life, dancing and playing in a magical flowering meadow. A journey of interactive meditation yoga, where you will immerse yourself in a tale filled with enchanting yoga poses and the gentle guidance of breathwork, Let your imagination soar as you move and flow through this captivating story, ending in a state of peaceful rest. Are you ready to experience the harmony of movement and visualization in a way that will leave you feeling refreshed an

PreK - 2nd

Classroom Community, Health, Social Emotional Learning

Also included in: Journey with Fairies and Pixies an Interactive Meditation Yoga Story

ONE IS A FEAST FOR MOUSE -- A Reader's Theater

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ONE IS A FEAST FOR MOUSE, written by Judy Cox, is a delightful story about a mouse who wants just one more treat for his Thanksgiving feast! Of course, a cat comes along, and you can guess the rest! The script comes in two formats. One has blank lines so that you may assign as many readers as you would like. The other script has roles for five students and comes in a color-coded version, also. A master copy for a headband/necklace is also included in both color and black-and-white. Just c

2nd - 4th

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.3a

, RF.2.3b

+21

Famous African Americans Readers Theatre Script

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This script on FAMOUS AFRICAN AMERICANS involves young students in reading and reviewing information about inspiring African Americans. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: SOCIAL STUDIES. I wrote it in collaboration with some third graders several years ago, so you and your students may want to update some of the references and maybe even add more facts about some of the people ment

1st - 3rd

Performing Arts, Social Studies, U.S. History

Kiss Me, I'm Perfect! -- A Reader's Theater

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This Reader's Theater is based on the fun story written by Robert Munsch called Kiss Me, I'm Perfect! This story tells about a girl who wears a t-shirt to school that was given to her by her grandmother. It is emblazoned with the title words of the book! She does NOT want to wear this t-shirt! There are roles for four students, but you may make any changes necessary to best suit the needs of your class. The script is written to allow choral reading at times. This helps students stay involv

2nd - 4th

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.3a

, RF.2.3b

+13

Battle of Yorktown Readers Theater Skit American Revolution Script Fun Activity

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Schoolhouse Engage

This Readers Theater skit about the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution will have your students laughing while learning how Washington and Rochambeau, defeated the British by surrounding Cornwallis with land and naval forces. Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes. It is meant to be read in small groups so that everyone is engaged and actively p

4th - 7th

Social Studies

CCSS

RI.5.4

, CCRA.R.10

Also included in: American Revolution Readers Theater Battles and Events Comprehension Activities

Getting Ready and Going to School Social Story (Girl 1)

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This social story is designed to prepare a child for the routine of getting ready and going to school, whether that be a daycare, mother's day out program, preschool, or "school" school. Several steps of the at-home morning routine are provided-- including breakfast, brushing teeth, and that we *may* not always get to wear exactly what we want to school. These pages/steps can be arranged in any order. This story also discusses going to school, entering the classroom, and has 2 possible endings (

Not Specific

Also included in: Social Stories for School or Daycare Bundle (Girl 1)

Getting Ready and Going to School Social Story (Boy 1)

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This social story is designed to prepare a child for the routine of getting ready and going to school, whether that be a daycare, mother's day out program, preschool, or "school" school. Several steps of the at-home morning routine are provided-- including breakfast, brushing teeth, and that we *may* not always get to wear exactly what we want to school. These pages/steps can be arranged in any order. This story also discusses going to school, entering the classroom, and has 2 possible endings (

Not Specific

Also included in: Social Stories for School or Daycare Bundle (Boy 1)

Getting Ready and Going to School Social Story (Girl 2)

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This social story is designed to prepare a child for the routine of getting ready and going to school, whether that be a daycare, mother's day out program, preschool, or "school" school. Several steps of the at-home morning routine are provided-- including breakfast, brushing teeth, and that we *may* not always get to wear exactly what we want to school. These pages/steps can be arranged in any order. This story also discusses going to school, entering the classroom, and has 2 possible endings (

Not Specific

Also included in: Social Stories for School or Daycare Bundle (Girl 2)

Getting Ready and Going to School Social Story (Boy 2)

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This social story is designed to prepare a child for the routine of getting ready and going to school, whether that be a daycare, mother's day out program, preschool, or "school" school. Several steps of the at-home morning routine are provided-- including breakfast, brushing teeth, and that we *may* not always get to wear exactly what we want to school. These pages/steps can be arranged in any order. This story also discusses going to school, entering the classroom, and has 2 possible endings (

Not Specific

Also included in: Social Stories for School or Daycare Bundle (Boy 2)

Turkeys Never Gobble! -- A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

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This cute story by Jennifer Beck Harris tells about the nice manners the animals have at Thanksgiving until a food fight erupts! The script comes in two formats. One script is blank so that you may assign as many/few readers as you would like. The other script has roles for three students and comes in a color-coded version, also. Colorful headbands/necklaces are included in case you'd like to perform this Reader's Theater at an assembly, for the parents, for your own class, for the class next

2nd

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.4

Invertebrates Reader’s Theater scripts and unit plan

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

Invertebrates Reader’s Theater scripts and unit plan Shake up the usual and study the invertebrate phyla in a different, engaging way (flipped classroom) that has students doing most of the work. Product includes 10 multiple page reader’s theater scripts and 2 one-page samples for students to use as examples for the scripts they create. Games for review and practice are included as well as 2 types of bingo games (students create the clues for both phylum and vocabulary bingo) This is a hybrid

7th - 10th

Biology, Drama, General Science

Slugs in Love -- A Reader's Theater with Colorful Headbands!

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Your students will love this Reader's Theater based on the cute book written by Susan Pearson. Slugs in Love tells about a slug named Marylou who is in love with another slug named Herbie. She leaves him slime messages all over, but it takes a while for them to finally get together! The script also comes in a color-coded version, and headband/necklaces are included, too! There are parts for five students, but feel free to assign two students to a role, assign a section to each student in th

2nd - 4th

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.3a

, RF.2.3c

+19

The Thirteen Original Colonies Readers Theatre Script

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Mackowiecki Lewis Readers Theater

This brief (only one and a quarter pages long) Social Studies script on the THE THIRTEEN ORIGINAL COLONIES has 23 solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. (Note: You may add or subtract solo speakers to customize the script for the size of your group.) The script involves students in reading and reviewing very basic information about the British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language an

4th - 6th

Social Studies, U.S. History

Barbed Wire: Wild West Readers Theater Version of Maupassant Classic

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A rootin' tootin', rip roarin' western tale about an old dodger’s exaggerations and miscalculations. How much is your reputation worth? This wild west version of Maupassant’s classic cautionary tale , A Piece of String, teaches students that their reputation is no better than their word. It features fun, kid-friendly characters such as the outlaw Pecos Pinguino, the finger-pointing blacksmith, Sylvester Longhorn, and the ol’ dodger himself, Festus Grunge. It's a fun play with a potent lesson! B

4th - 7th

Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories

Nonfiction Text Features Readers Theatre Script

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This brief (one page long) script on NONFICTION TEXT FEATURES has 15 solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. (Note: You may add or subtract solo speakers to customize the script for the size of your group.) This basic script was developed with 2nd graders, so the only text features it includes are: Table of Contents, Chapter Headings, Labels, and Photos. The script uses a “Homework Hotline” context, so it can serve as a template for a follow-up scrip

1st - 3rd

Drama, Informational Text, Reading

CCSS

RI.2.5

, RI.3.5

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell! -- A Reader's Theater

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This Reader's Theater is sure to be a hit with your class! One script has roles for four students and comes in a color-coded version, too! The word "ALL" is included so that the students read in unison at various times throughout the script. The other script has blank lines so that you may assign as many readers as you would like! Headbands/name tags are included. Simply copy onto card stock or construction paper. Hole-punch and lace with yarn to make a necklace, or staple to a long strip

2nd - 3rd

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.4

, RF.3.3

+1

Substitute TEACHER PLANS by Doug Johnson -- A Reader's Theater

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This fun and engaging Reader's Theater is based on the silly book by Doug Johnson called Substitute TEACHER PLANS. In this story, a teacher named Miss Huff needs a day off! However, she mixes up her "fun things to do on her day off" list with her plans for her substitute teacher! The substitute teacher and the class end up doing all of the fun things on Miss Huff's list! There are roles for six students, but you may assign each one in the class a line, double-up on roles, etc. Do what you n

2nd - 4th

Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.3

, RF.2.3a

, RF.2.3b

+21

Segregation Readers Theatre Script

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