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Canadian history scripts
5 First Nation Legends (French Reader's Theatre)
This product entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on First Nation legends in five provinces (Ojibwe - Ontario, Assiniboine - Saskatchewan, Mandan - Manitoba, Algonquin - Quebec, Squamish - British Columbia). Each legend includes a text which explains terms (Assiniboine: Saskatoon berry, travois; Squamish: potlatch), the origin of natural phenomena (Ojibwe: North America) or beliefs (Mandan: spirits; Algonquin: animals). Each legend is also followed by a summary of two
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5th - 8th
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Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers' Theatre
This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. If you buy it in the BUNDLE, you will save 15%! The plays or readers' theatre can be used in different ways: 1. All the students can be divided into groups of 6 (or 5) and read through and d
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5th - 8th
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A Bear In War Readers Theater
There is a beautiful picture book titled "A Bear in War" that helps children to understand what war is, and why we remember on Remembrance Day. I used this picture book and converted it into a readers theater script to be used during our Remembrance Day service. This script is not completely in my own words as I did use the picture book. However, it is nicely arranged to allow students to present the book at an assembly or service. During our service I had made a PowerPoint presentation of t
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3rd - 6th
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5 First Nation Legends (Reader's Theatre)
This bundle from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on First Nation legends in five provinces (Ojibwe - Ontario, Assiniboine - Saskatchewan, Mandan - Manitoba, Algonquin - Quebec, Squamish - British Columbia). Each legend includes a text which explains terms (Assiniboine: Saskatoon berry, travois; Squamish: potlatch), the origin of natural phenomena (Ojibwe: North America) or beliefs (Mandan: spirits; Algonquin: animals). Each legend is also followed by a summary of two other legends on
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5th - 8th
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Types of Government (Terms) of Canada Play or Readers' Theatre
This Types of Government (Terms) of Canada Play or Readers’ Theatre: can serve as an introduction to our system of Canadian government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations. This 6 character skit explores types and terms of government, especially Canada’s. The props are easily accessible and the humour will appeal to the students. When I tested t
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5th - 8th
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Screenplay Bundle | New France and British North America | The Complete Series
Looking for a new approach to Grade 7 Canadian History? Make lessons for your students more engaging by introducing this script from my collection of short, historical-fiction screenplays written for young Canadians! Whether your students act them out, or simply take turns reading the parts, setting a storyline within an actual, historical event is likely to entertain the most apathetic of pre-teens and adolescents, giving them an appreciation of their country's fascinating past!
This is the
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7th - 10th
War of 1812 Drama Circle | Canadian Perspective
Learn about the War of 1812 from the perspective of Canadians. The causes, some of the battles and the impact on Indigenous People and future Canadians are discussed in this activity designed to help upper elementary students understand some of the complexities of Canadian history.This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Canadian Federal Government Play or Readers' Theatre for Social Studies
This Canadian Federal Government Play or Readers’ Theatre can serve as an introduction to our system of Federal government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick over-view of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit explores the 3 levels of government and their leaders, the 3 branches of government, various services, laws, the role of pages, governor generals, ministers and the P
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5th - 8th
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Canadian Municipal Government Play or Readers' Theatre
This Canadian Municipal Government Play or Readers’ Theatre: can serve as an introduction to our system of local government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit, for grades 5-8, explores the Municipal government and their leaders, various services and the town hall. The props are easily accessible and the humour will appeal t
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5th - 8th
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GOUVERNEMENT MUNICIPAL DU CANADA - Théâtre des Lecteurs
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT MUNICIPAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an INTRODUCTION to our system of LOCAL government. Or, if you teach in Ontario, it can serve as a quick overview of our local political system before plunging into the new grade 5 Social Studies’ Inquiry-based research expectations.
This 6 character skit explores the municipal level of government and their leaders, various services, their roles, and responsibilities. The props are easily accessible and
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5th - 8th
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Charter Rights Reader's Theater
Are you teaching Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms? This product is for you!This product includes 4 reader's theater scripts of different Supreme Court cases that exemplify different charter rights. Your students will love bringing these cases to life and connecting how the supreme court and the charter impact Canadians daily life. Cases covered:Case #1 - Justine Blainey (Equality Rights)Case #2 - Richard Sauvé (Voting Rights)Case #3 - Jim Keegstra (Free Speech)Case #4 - Steve Powley (Tre
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6th - 9th
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A SIMPLE RECITAL FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY OR VETERANS DAY
I’ve used this recital with my primary classes. Fortunately, it doesn’t require much preparation and what it does need is neatly laid out in this easy to use package (other than the red bristol board and the 11 X 17 photocopy paper). Due to the large, red poppies, it creates a visually engaging performance. If your class has more or fewer than 24 students, it is easy to eliminate some verbs or brainstorm other verbs for the presentation.
Your job will be to:
1. create a large red poppy for
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1st - 3rd
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Battle of the Plains of Abraham Reader's Theatre
This is a reader's theatre script that tells the story of the Battle of Plains of Abraham from both the British and French point of view. Characters include General Wolfe and his staff, General Montcalm, Governor Vaudreuil, and Bishop Pontbriand, as well as several regular soldiers on both sides of the conflict. It also included two narrator roles who explain the historical context for each scene. I wrote this while teaching my Grade Five class in Vancouver, BC. They really enjoyed it and found
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5th - 12th
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UNE RÉCITATION SIMPLE POUR L'ASSEMBLÉE AU JOUR DU SOUVENIR - Fr. Remembrance Day
J’ai utilisé cette récitation avec mes jeunes enfants de 1re, 2ème, ou 3ème année. Cela ne prenait pas trop de temps à préparer. C’est moitié anglais, moitié français pour que les Anciens Combattants ou invités à l’Assemblée puissent le comprendre aussi. À cause des coquelicots grands c’est un performance très visuel et impressionnant! Si votre classe a plus ou moins de 24 élèves, cela sera possible d’ajouter ou d’éliminer les verbes sur la liste pour accommoder les nombres d’élèves. Ceci e
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1st - 3rd
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5 First Nation Legends: Sacred Elements (French Reader's Theatre)
This bundle entirely in French from Chez Nathalie is a series of plays based on sacred elements in 5 First Nation legends. Each legend also includes a text which explains the sacred element in question (PRINCIPLES: circle, number 4, dreams, PLANTS: tobacco, three sisters - beans, corn, squash), a summary of two other legends on the same theme at the end of the document as well as discussion questions. The titles and basic plot lines are the following: SACRED PRINCIPLESLe capteur de rêves (Ojibwe
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6th - 9th
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Four Short Scenes about Truth & Reconciliation
These are short scenes, no longer than 4-7 minutes, that aim to simplify the concepts of residential schools and Truth and Reconciliation for young students while emphasizing empathy, understanding, and friendship as essential tools for healing and building a better future.They require minimal set, props & costume as all take place in a school setting. All characters are gender neutral and names can be changed as you see fit.These were created when I was looking for short scenes to include i
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4th - 6th
The Weight of Memory
Engage your students in Remembrance Day with four original poems arranged into readers theatre scripts and tableaux outlines! Great for students to be able to work on as a whole class or in smaller groups. Respond to the poems through art and have them reflect on what they created. Students can draw, colour, paint etc. in response to the poem and could even use the included template to inspire a larger poster. Writing in Role. Using the included image as a prompt and guiding questions, have your
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5th - 8th
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ACROSTICHE POUR LE JOUR DU SOUVENIR - French Remembrance Day Recital
I’ve used this recital with my grade 2-4 classes. Fortunately, it doesn’t require much preparation and what it does need is neatly laid out in this easy to use package (other than the black construction paper & the laminate). Due to the white letters against black construction paper, this creates a visually engaging performance. If your class has 16-21 students, this recital is easy to use. If you have more students, they could hold poppy pictures at the beginning or end of the line and
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2nd - 4th
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Interview the Loyalists! Settling into Canada.
Canadian History: The Loyalists – Interview the 4 Loyalists.
- Hannah Ingraham
- David George
- Thayendanegea
- Hans Winger
"Who were the Loyalists?" This Fun interview will introduce the 4 Loyalists to your students. It covers the Loyalists during the Revolution and their resettlement in Canada.
Have fun with your students and invite 4 Loyalists to the classroom to get a small glimpse into their lives.
Options for playing this out:
1. Choose 4 students to choose a part. Have them read over t
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5th - 8th
Orange Shirt Day Skit - Orange Shirt Day Assembly Presentation
This short skit is designed to be used as part of an Orange Shirt Day Assembly. It presents information about residential schools in Canada and the story of Orange Shirt Day in a manner that can be easily understood by elementary school students. It has roles for five students and should run three to five minutes long.
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3rd - 7th
MERCI - UNE SAYNÈTE D'HOMMAGE POUR LE JOUR DU SOUVENIR S'ADRESSANT AUX ÉCOLIERS
I’ve used this French recital with my grade 1-3 classes. Fortunately, it doesn’t require much preparation and what it does need is neatly laid out in this easy to use package. Due to the Remembrance Day/Veterans Day symbols held by the students, this creates a visually engaging performance. This recital can accommodate a class of varying numbers of students.
Your job will be to:
1. Put your students into 1 of 5 groups and prepare or have the accessories prepared by volunteers for the st
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1st - 3rd
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Louis Riel and John A Macdonald Rap Battle Play
Educators enjoy this creative, hilarious, well-written student script which is a fully versed Rap Battle Covering the lives of Louis Riel and John A Macdonald's conflicted past through Canadian Confederation and the Red River Rebellion. Two lead parts and 4 student actors. This would be an excellent in-class readers' theatre or you could perform for the school as all YouTube links for tech have been included.
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5th - 12th
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1920s Radio Show Assignment and Rubric
Assignment for students to take on the role of 1920s radio broadcasters. Can be submitted electronically or presented live. They are to be creative but must also include several factual elements that are described in the assignment sheet. Rubric included which is broken down into knowledge, thinking, communication, and application sections.
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9th - 12th
Asian Heritage Month in Canada Drama Circle
Learn about Asian Canadians and the different ways they have contributed to Canada through this easy-to-prep Asian Heritage Month resource that celebrates different accomplishments.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of all, they require only moments to prepare, but students are engaged and learning for an hour or more.This engaging activity includes:directions on how to run a dram
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3rd - 6th
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