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Elementary middle ages scripts
Middle Ages/ Medieval Europe Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Middle Ages/ Medieval Europe! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Early Medieval Europe (Charlemagne/ The Vikings) Act II: The Feudal SystemAct III: The Church and the CrusadesAct IV: Revival and Technology Act V: The Later Middle Ages (Fam
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: World History Reader's Theater Bundle
Black Death: A Visit with Simon, A Victim of the Black Death(script)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe in its worst outbreak(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death, being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs, the causes, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc. Great for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! Co
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show
Do you need a short versatile play that can easily include many children at varying ability levels? Do you need something that your speakers of other languages or your very shy kids will be able to participate in? Then this is the script for you! (...and there is SCREAMING... as you know all kids seem to enjoy screaming.)This script is about a scary looking but kind hearted dragon who only wants to win the acceptance of his neighbors. Originally written as a puppet show this script is very versa
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PreK - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Medieval Scripts for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show BUNDLE
Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)
Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Great for a Friday biography, for a unit of study on the Age of Discovery or a unit of study on China.Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show SeriesYou may also find the following resources of inte
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Discovery:A BUNDLE of Resources!
A Medieval Times Play: The Case of the Missing Crown
Engage your students with this informative play set in Medieval times for children ages 8-12. Written for 23 characters, but easily adaptable for larger or smaller groups. Your students will learn about what life was like during the Medieval era, in a fun and engaging way!
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3rd - 6th
Scripts: Renaissance Age of Chivalry skits
Package contains 37 short skits for reader’s theater, a Medieval unit, drama clubs, theater classes or successful entertainment at Renaissance Fairs or feasts plus adaptations for classroom use, discussion starters for elements of literature, art and other extension ideas, a rubric and plenty of internet links for creating a Medieval persona, etc. Template for a formal letter of complaint and job resume are included for cross curricular/interdisciplinary lessons as well as a comparison alley
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Exploration Talk Show Reader's Theatre Script with Graphic Organizer & Rubric
What a FUN way to get students involved in history! This can be done as a Common Core interactive reading lesson or as a class play. This content-rich theater script or class script is student-centered, interactive and easy to use! The script cast includes Spanish Conquistadors Cortes and Pizarro, Inca Leader Atahualpa, Aztec Leader Montezuma, Sir Francis Drake, Queen Elizabeth and many others. The script is seven pages covering the era of Exploration in a fun Dr. Phil a.k.a. Dr. Telda Trueth mo
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4th - 10th
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World History Reader's Theater Bundle
This resource contains five complete Reader's Theater activities for middle grade students for world history! The plays in this product cover world history from 700 B.C to 1600 A.D. and include Reader's Theaters for Ancient Greece, Medieval Europe/ Middle Ages, the Mongol Empire, Later Empires of the World, and the Renaissance and Reformation!Each play is a 5-Act, 25-role Reader's Theater script. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to
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5th - 7th
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Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show
This slightly disgusting medieval tale is a favorite of elementary age students.There are 6 speaking parts in this medieval drama. In this story there is a serious problem at the castle... their garderobe (toilet) is clogged and overflowing! Many characters try their best to solve the problem. However it is the jester, the most unlikely one of all, who uses one of his "tricks" to fix the stinky wet situation.This play script comes with:-Performing Tips and Ideas page-Character Profile page- 5 p
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2nd - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Medieval Scripts for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show BUNDLE
Geronimo Stilton's Journey Through Time: Medieval Mission Reader's Theater
This is a reader's theater script adapted from the book, Geronimo Stilton: Journey Through Time: Medieval Mission.Geronimo and his friends travel back in time to help set things right in the days of King Arthur and Camelot. It is an easy to follow 12 page script that kids will enjoy reading and acting out. Enjoy!
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3rd - 6th
Life in Medieval Europe (Feudalism), A Play
This is a short play meant to help enhance any lesson about life in Europe during the Feudal era, the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages - whatever you are doing in your class. I even use this play to help introduce the coming Great Age of Exploration. The play takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. This includes choosing parts, giving some instructions, handing out props (I use props gathered over the years, but not necessary). Parts can go to really any student in your classes. The play is great for r
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5th - 12th
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Crusades: A Visit with Sir Bartholomew, A Crusader(Reader's Theater Script)
Learn about the Crusades with this fun and informative play. Students will have fun acting out the different parts, especially those of Sir Bartholomew. There are 10 audience questioners. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series, the format is that of a talk show host with a studio audience that ask Ms. Bie Ografee's guest questions about the time period. Included: cause, different crusades(ie: People's Crusade, Children's Crusade and the Third Crusade) and the important results of this peri
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
Historian's Court: People of England Versus King John (Magna Carta)
This highly entertaining and engaging mock trial will reinforce any lesson on the events leading up to and surrounding the creation of the Magna Carta. Students will create a courtroom and decide how King John will be remembered in history. I have successfully used this lesson with students in 3rd thru 12th grade. Additional activities are suggested.
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3rd - 12th
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The Magna Carta
Short skit and activity that teaches how the Magna Carta came about. Skit is about 10 minutes long with activity (10 minutes).
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1st - 6th
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Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show
This script is for your students who are "real characters"! You will need a few kids who aren't afraid to sing, belt out sour notes or burps, or jump around like fools.However, there are also more subdued parts and some very short parts for your shy ones!There are 8 -13 parts in this medieval drama. In this story Minstrel Gabrielle loses her voice and then looks all over the castle for ways to get it back. Finally she finds it in the most unexpected place!This play script comes with:-Performing
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2nd - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Medieval Scripts for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show BUNDLE
Medieval Times: A Bundle of Resources
This resource includes the following:1. Unit of Study on the Middle Ages(notes, suggested activities and resources).2. Secret Message Review Game on the Middle Ages3. Bayeux Tapestry Reading4. Black Death: A Reader's Theater Script5. The Crusades: A Reader's Theater Script6. The Vikings: A Reader's Theater Script7. Hildegard of Bingen(Reading Passage)You can go to each of the resources to see a preview...All resources are also available individually.Gail
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5th - 9th
Sir Marrok: The Werewolf Knight Reader's Theatre story/script with Questions
One day, after Sir Marrok had returned home from one of his mysterious trips, the inquisitive and worried Lady Marrok approached him. Lady MarrokMy dear husband, I must ask you something, but I am afraid my question will make you angry. Sir Marrok embraced his wife in a hug and looked lovingly into her eyes. Sir MarrokFear not, I will tell you anything within my power to tell. Lady MarrokI am very frightened when you leave me alone. I dread losing you, for I do not know where you go. Pray, tell
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5th - 9th, Adult Education
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Medieval, Renaissance, Shakespearean readers theater sampler
Looking for easy ways to bring the ages of long ago to life? Want to improve reading skills, oral language and integrate writing with other subjects? Need a fun way to introduce literature or differentate instruction?
Check out this free 20 page sampler containing scenes from the products below.
Age of Chivalry
Beowulf
Canterbury Tales
Don Quixote on Trial
Sir Gawain & the Green Knight
Shakespeare reader's theater
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5th - 12th
Life In a Middle Ages Castle Class Play or Assembly - Banquet, Battle and Joust!
Life In a Middle Ages Castle Class Play or Assembly - Banquet, Battle and Joust!
In this class play or assembly, our narrator and student become time travelers to the Middle Ages - in a brief but highly eventful visit to a medieval castle!
Three scenes - Banquet, Joust and Battle - in which our time travelers find themselves participating in ways they could never have imagined!
Cast of 30 - easily adaptable up or down; duration around 15 - 20 minutes.
Sample Text:
Squire: Here
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4th - 7th
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Castles and Knights Class Play or Assembly
Castles and Knights Class Play or Assembly
Simple language but broad scope of information - script easily adapted to any age group.
Although written for younger children (5 – 7-year-olds: Key Stage I) – the language is kept very simple - this class play or assembly could be used with older children (7 – 11-year-olds, Key Stage II) due to the broad scope of information.
Cast of 30 - easily adjustable up or down
Duration - around 10 - 15 minutes
Content
· The first part of the assembly de
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2nd - 4th
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Trending: Magna Carta
The 800th anniversary of Magna Carta makes it even more important than ever that students understand its meaning to democratic governments around the world. Reading or presenting this short skit engages students with some of Magna Carta’s most enduring concepts and introduces its key players. Meant to reinforce understanding and familiarize students with the events of June15, 1215, this humorous send-up shows what could have happened in that field outside of London.
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5th - 9th
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Class Assembly - The Spanish Armada - Ages 8-11 - Duration 20mins+
A humorous look at the precursors to the Spanish Armada, focusing upon Philip 2nd's many grievances against Elizabeth I. The focus is upon entertainment (of the school/parents) although there is plenty of educational information behind the jokes.
This is a word document including a list of characters, a narration framework and 5 separate scenes. In all there are 22 roles within the assembly but this may be increased or decreased by splitting or combining pieces of narration or having different
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4th - 6th
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Martin Luther and the 95 Theses Play
This is a play about Luther's reasons for posting the 95 Theses and the ultimate outcome of the event that changed history. This play is a bit campy but will stimulate the interest of students with low motivation/reading levels.
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5th - 10th
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Class Assembly - The 6 wives of Henry VIII - Ages 8-11 - duration 20 mins+
A humorous look at Henry and his six wives. The focus is upon entertainment (of the school/parents) although there is plenty of educational information behind the jokes.
This is a word document including a list of characters, a narration framework and 7 separate scenes. In all there are 24 roles within the assembly but this may be increased or decreased by splitting or combining pieces of narration or having different children play the same character in different scenes. Works well with an acc
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3rd - 5th
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