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Frederick Douglass was born a slave and ended up becoming one of the most famous abolitionists of his time. This inspiring biography teaches readers about Douglass' incredible life. Through captivating images and illustrations and engaging sidebars and facts, readers will learn about the Thirteenth Amendment, the Underground Railroad, and the Emancipation Proclamation as well as people that had major impacts on Douglass' freedom and life, such as...
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The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas, including the Andes Mountains and a city named Tenochtitlán. This intriguing book features details about these three incredible civilizations and explores how each of them fell when Spanish explorers found their settlements. Through detailed images and maps, captivating sidebars and facts, and an accessible glossary and index, readers will learn about leaders...
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Learn about the White House while acting out the story of Charlie as he builds a treehouse that will be his own "White House!" Charlie wants to become the president one day and, with the help of his friends, he learns more about the White House and the president's duties. He even practices being president by making important decisions about the treehouse! The roles in this script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers...
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While America was expanding westward, Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians signed a treaty with the United States that placed them on a reservation. In this thrilling script, the U.S. cavalry pursues resisting Nez Perce tribe members until a battle ensues at Bear Paw Mountain. This script features roles written to match different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. By utilizing differentiation strategies,...
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Act out this story that chronicles the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Teach students what led Americans to take action to preserve their freedoms. The six roles in this script are written at different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can easily implement these strategies by assigning specific roles to their students in a way that best accommodates readers of all levels. All students...
67) Amazing Animals
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Act out the story of a boy named Brian who loves amazing animals! Brian keeps bringing animals home and when his mother tells him that he can only keep one, he meets even more new, exciting animals! This charming, leveled script includes six roles that are written at varying reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can implement specific strategies to assign roles to students based on their individual...
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Act out the story of a young boy's dream that sends him and his friend on the mathematical journey of a lifetime! In the dream, Jacob and Adam meet a genie and get onboard a boat with him. They have to solve math problems to keep their boat moving and keep the adventure going! This exciting story helps make difficult math concepts seem simple and entertaining! The six roles in this script match different reading levels, enabling teachers to use differentiation...
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Act out the story of a family of immigrants who are eager to come to America. They travel from their homeland and arrive in America, mesmerized by the Statue of Liberty. The statue becomes their symbol of hope for the future. Learn about the history of this iconic statue and Ellis Island in this patriotic, historical script! The roles in this script are written at varying reading levels, allowing teachers to use differentiation strategies detailed...
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Act out the story of Lucky, a firehouse dog, and learn about the role of firefighters while practicing fluency! Lucky takes a cat, Pumpkin, on a tour of the firehouse, teaching Pumpkin all about how firefighters prepare for an emergency and help the community. The roles in this leveled script are written at different reading levels, allowing teachers to use differentiation strategies detailed in the complete kit to assign specific roles to students...
71) Phillis Wheatley
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Phillis Wheatley was the very first African American woman to have a book published. Readers will learn about her fascinating life as a slave, poet, and author in this engaging biography. Featuring detailed images, photos of Phillis's published poems, and easy to read text, children will learn also learn about slavery, the difference of treatment of slaves in the North and South, and Phillis's relationship with the Countess of Huntingdon. A glossary...
72) The War of 1812
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In this engaging nonfiction title, readers will learn about the War of 1812, the causes of it, and how it affected American citizens. Through detailed images, stunning facts, and easy to read text, readers are introduced to ideas and events that took place during this time, including embargoes, the Treaty of Paris, the War Hawks, and the Treaty of Ghent. Readers will have the opportunity to further enhance their understanding of the content through...
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Teach students about the harsh experiences and struggles that families faced during the Great Depression. While acting out this script, students will learn the importance of hard work and sacrifice. The roles in this script are written at different reading levels. This feature allows teachers to easily implement differentiation and English language learner strategies and assign specific roles to students in a way that accommodates individual reading...
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Send your students across the ocean on a journey with Columbus to find the Americas! In this thrilling script, readers will act out this famous story of discovery, learning of the trials that Columbus and his crew faced. This script includes six roles, each of which match a different reading level. Teachers can apply differentiation and English language learner strategies to the script to assign roles in a way that accommodates all students, whether...
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Act out the story of a group of children who need to set rules for their camping trip! They use the United States Constitution as an example, discovering the reasons it was written, what it means for democracy in our country, and how it gives citizens' rights, laws, and freedoms. Will the children be able to make a camping constitution of their own? This script includes six roles, each of which match a different reading level. Teachers can apply differentiation...
76) Molly Pitcher
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Act out the story of Molly Pitcher, a tough, smart, and brave soldier's wife who fights in his place during the Revolutionary War! Featuring roles with differentiated reading levels, this Reader's Theater script supports differentiation and English language learner strategies, allowing all students to participate and confidently build reading fluency, whether they are struggling with reading or are proficient. By performing with their peers, students...
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Students will act out the inspirational story of Helen Keller and her teacher and friend, Anne Sullivan, who helped her become the first blind and deaf person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Readers will learn about the struggles of Helen Keller's early life and how Anne Sullivan guided her through them. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based...
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When two missionaries set up a program to teach their Christian ways to local Cayuse and Nez Perce tribes, they face a violent tribal resistance. Act out this historical script and uncover the tension surrounding the Westward Movement. This script includes roles written at various reading levels, allowing teachers to implement differentiation and English language learner strategies into their instruction. This feature allows teachers to assign each...
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Mr. Cool is the smartest, sneakiest, fastest coyote in the west! When Farmer Joe and Farmer Jack realize Mr. Cool has been stealing their farm animals, they must think of a way to outsmart the sly coyote. Students will act out this story of two clever farmers who devise a plan to catch Mr. Cool and keep him from eating their animals. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific...
80) Women's Suffrage
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Act out the story of two women, Alice and Lucy, from the National American Women's Suffrage Association (NAWSA). The group is trying to get women the right to vote, but they are moving too slowly! Alice and Lucy resort to their own methods including instigating radical demonstrations. While their efforts cause them trouble, children will learn how women did eventually obtain the right to vote. This script includes roles written at various reading...