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8th grade drama simulations
Mock Trial Preparation and Script
This product includes graphic organizers to help your students gather ideas and information to present in a formal trial-like manner. You can use any literature story or informational text with this packet. Put a character or a historical figure on trial for crimes they've committed. The possibilities are endless!You will receive:Printable pages that can be used to create a packet specialized for both the Prosecution team and the Defense Team.A script to help move the trial along in a manner tha
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4th - 8th
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Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play
Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students, s
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5th - 9th
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High Engagement Murder Mystery Classroom Activity! (Murder at the Dance)
This "whodunit" style classroom murder mystery game will have your students collecting and evaluating information, making inferences, identifying red herrings, practicing speaking and listening skills and so much more! This activity will have your students' full attention as they try to find the "killer" at the homecoming dance. This interactive activity includes all necessary pieces to run your own murder mystery game in the classroom!Setting the Scene: During the homecoming dance, the dead bod
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7th - 12th
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Public Speaking and Debate Activities for Middle and High School
Help your students build their confidence while having fun with this collection of public speaking and debate activities. These games and exercises would be great for middle or high school Model United Nations, English, and drama classes, or for use in any context in which students practice speech and argumentation. Instructions for 22 different activities are included, along with hundreds of prompt and topic ideas. Activities included: The Bowl of DestinyFight the FillerSynergistic SpeechesTalk
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Model UN Lesson and Activity Bundle
Jamestown Colony and the New World Primary Source Play With Worksheet
Jamestown Colony and the New World Primary Source Play With Worksheet
This fantastic, amusing worksheet includes a short scene from a play called "Eastward Hoe" that was performed in England in 1604. In the scene, a captain tells them all sorts of outlandish lies to entice two men to move to Virginia.
This is a great activity to have your students act out in class! My students loved this and even used some hilarious British accents to add to the scene. It is a fantastic way to introduce stude
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7th - 11th
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Fall of Rome and Rise of Middle Ages A Play
The purpose of this activity is to help students identify and understand the causes and effects of the Fall of the Roman empire.
Students will participate in a play in which the Roman emperor continually taxes his people into poverty and then enslaves those unable to pay. Students will understand how the Emperor’s financial policies led to the Middle Ages and the conditions of serfdom for many poor people of the empire. Students will also understand the reasons barbarians attacked Rome, leadin
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7th - 9th
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"Find the Witch!" A Salem Witch Trials Role-Playing Activity
Synopsis of activity:This role-playing activity is meant to simulate the uncertainty and fear that gripped the town of Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous Witch Trials. The activity involves holding a “town meeting” for the purpose of identifying who is “the witch.” This activity is fun and brings high energy to the classroom.This activity is a great companion to a history lesson on the Salem Witch Trials or with an ELA unit on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.Materials included:*Instructions f
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8th - 12th
M&M Color Theory- Lighting Activities
Give your students a fun and tasty activity while learning the physics of color theory! Stage Lighting Design affects pigments of color in costume and scenery, and occasionally makeup and props. Let them learn about the affects of lighting color and pigment color using M&Ms (or skittles for some). In addition, I added a second activity to analyze, discuss, and reflect as a lighting designer for Broadway shows choosing colors to use onstage. This assignment has 2 worksheets for the student ac
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6th - 12th
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Shakespeare in Court: Romeo & Juliet Mock Trial Experience
Transform your classroom into a courtroom with this immersive "Romeo and Juliet Mock Trial" resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this comprehensive package offers a unique twist on Shakespeare's timeless tale, providing an interactive way for students to explore legal concepts while delving deeper into the characters and themes of the play.Key Features:Character Pages:Dive into the minds of Romeo, Juliet, and other key characters with detailed character pages that guide studen
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7th - 10th
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The Salem Witch Trials Bundle: Station Activity AND Role-Playing Simulation
These two products can extend or enhance any social studies lesson on the Salem Witch Trials or can be great companions to an ELA or Drama unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible. These are fun and engaging activities which will stimulate your students.
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8th - 12th
High Engagement Murder Mystery & Whodunit Classroom Activities GROWING BUNDLE!
These "whodunit" style classroom murder mystery games will have your students collecting and evaluating information, making inferences, identifying red herrings, practicing speaking and listening skills and so much more! This activity will have your students' full attention as they try to find the "killer" or "culprit" at the homecoming dance or winter formal. These interactive activities include all necessary pieces to run your own murder mystery or whodunit game in the classroom!Murder at the
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7th - 12th
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Government Civics Role Play Mock Trial Pizza Murder
Revised 03/26/2020. Guidelines and instructions for a mock criminal trial, to aid in learning the workings of our American judicial system—a fun civics lesson. From this simple scenario, the teacher may assign roles to at least ten students, but up to 26, based upon the enclosed participant guides. Students may add to the story and provide their own evidence.*The Participant Guides have been revised to include a forensics expert as an essential participant. A list of props is also provided and a
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8th - 11th
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Ancient Egypt Mummification Process Project
This Ancient Egyptian project has been a class favorite! Not only are students able to share and explore their creativity, it allows them to immerse themselves into ancient Egypt. As we all know students learn differently, with this project students are given three options to showcase the ten steps of the mummification process. They can create a script for a play, create a movie or video, and lastly create a song. Group work can be challenging, so I have created group work roles for the students
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle
High Engagement Christmas WHODUNIT Classroom Activity! (Winter Themed Mystery)
This winter "whodunit" style classroom mystery game will have your students collecting and evaluating information, making inferences, identifying red herrings, practicing speaking and listening skills and so much more this Christmas season! This activity will have your students' full attention as they try to find the "culprit" after the winter dance. This interactive activity includes all necessary pieces to run your own murder mystery-type game in the classroom! Setting the Scene: Every year, t
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7th - 12th
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Trouble at Bill Hunter Lake Park
Trouble at Bill Hunter Lake Park can be for grades 8 through 12. Evaluating whether a deer population exists. How many deer is too many and how many should we have? Consider and advocate for varying opinions on how an over abundant deer population should be managed during a simulated local Ministry Board of Directors meeting with locals and then vote. Town citizens are getting very frustrated and going to use their own methods of control if something is done about it. The local Ministry Board of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Black Plague Simulation Game
This lesson combines the elements of storytelling and simulation. Used to best advantage in a unit on Medieval history, this lesson takes only 20-30 minutes and could be combined with other activities or information about Medieval medicine, travel and trade, religious beliefs, or life in a small town. I wrote this lesson to appeal to grade 6, but it could easily be tailored to fit a younger audience by taking out some of the more gruesome details, or to an older audience by adding an essay writ
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5th - 8th
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Before the American Revolution: Reader's Theater Script, Skit, Play
Delve into the heart of American history with my resource pack for "Colonial Uprising: Brewing the American Revolution." This engaging classroom activity offers a genuine and immersive journey into the pivotal moments of the American Revolution, making history come alive for your students.What's Included:Colonial Uprising Play: A compelling historical play script that transports students to colonial America, allowing them to experience the challenges and triumphs of the time. It includes discuss
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6th - 8th
Roaring Twenties Newscast!
This is an exciting simulation project where students can write, create, and act out a news show from the Roaring Twenties. If you have the technology available, I highly recommend filming the show. My students LOVE to watch it multiple times! We have sold copies of the DVD as a fundraiser as well!
This project has three elements: interviews with historical figures, commercials for new products, and news anchors who give the political updates of the era. Each student is assigned a role to p
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5th - 10th
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Super Hero Challenge
This is an interactive Microsoft Power Point Slide Show with a Super Hero Theme. I have used it for Super Hero Field Days in PE. You can display the slide show on a large wall and students stand in front of the screen so that their shadow is put on to the screen. They then dodge, duck, and jump away from objects flying into the screen. My students have loved using this and always ask for a new one. Soon I will upload my other slide shows that include Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. Enjo
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PreK - 12th
Macbeth Dinner Party Act 3 Scene 4
When Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost, his reaction changes the way that Scotland sees him. Ask students to attend the banquet as well. Give them roles or ask them to create characters. The assignment has a rubric and a full description.
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8th - 12th
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Reader's Theatre: Causes of World War 1
Casting call! Looking for actors and actresses to play the fictionalized role of Germany, Austria-Hungry, France, Great Britain, and the US (just to name a few)! Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the causes of World War 1? This reader's theatre explores the causes of World War 1, specifically imperialism and alliances between neighboring countries in Europe. Students impersonate countries and show how the Central Powers and Allies were formed. There's drama, humor, and vengeance in th
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5th - 11th
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Character Motive Lesson and Cards (Drama Club, Theater, or Creative Writing)
This activity helps students to understand what "motive" means in regards to characters. It's simple, discussion based, and very easy to use. This activity works great with both creative writing classes and drama clubs. After a short lesson, students will have the opportunity to review fictional situations and discuss character motives with each other via nine task cards. There are no right or wrong answers. Students are encouraged to think outside of the box and get creative as they come up wit
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4th - 12th
Feudalism Skit for your Classroom!
Want a fun classroom activity to keep your students engaged? One of the best ways to do spark interest is to get them moving with a fun activity. This classroom skit requires very little prep, can be used year after year, and lets everyone have a little fun while keeping engaged and learning! Students will put on a one-act play, titled "Feudalism in the Middle Ages" - all the while they'll be learning about the importance of social mobility, seeing firsthand the flaws of feudal society. This TpT
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7th - 12th
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Drifting Away
A fun play to act out with your class while learning about the theory of Continental Drifting. My students love Reader's Theater and this is always a hit!
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4th - 8th
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