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8th grade government scripts
Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle
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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Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater
Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Tinker v Des Moines Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.
Included in this resource:
1. 3 page script for 6-7 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)
2. 5 discussion prompts
Please take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store!
Happy
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7th - 10th
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Branches of Government - Readers' Theater
These two-part scripts outline the duties of the three branches of government. Students will learn how this system of checks and balances works for our government. Included with each script are task cards and activities that require students to use higher-level thinking skills that meet Common Core Standards.
Check out my historical line of readers' scripts: Boston Tea Party, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Civil War, and Oregon Trail. In order to open the links below, highlight the link, rig
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4th - 8th
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LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS 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
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5th - 8th
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BUNDLE OF 4 CANADIAN GOVERNMENT PLAYS OR READERS' THEATRE EN FRANÇAIS
This Bundle of 4 Canadian Government Plays or Readers’ Theatre EN FRANÇAIS 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 throug
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
Free break up letter text and how I use it to trick my class and engage them in the Declaration of Independence. A letter is found on the floor written by hand. The teacher reads it to the class without naming names. The next day it is revealed that this is actually a letter from the American Colonies sent to King George.OTHER FREEBIES* VOCABULARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER* NO BS HISTORY CLASSROOM POSTERSCIVICS RESOURCES* CITIZEN GAME QUIZ/GAME* POLITICAL HERITAGE QUIZ/GAMECOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
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5th - 12th
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United States History Tariff of Abominations Simulation
This simulation helps students understand why the South hated Protective Tariffs. The simulation involves allowing two sellers to sell either candy or a homework pass. One group sells for double the price since it must charge a tariff. One group of students is "set up" to have to buy the more expensive product. Included with the simulation is a short play to further the student's understanding. Thanks for your interest.
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8th - 10th
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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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Unit 1 Government and Civics (Purpose of Government & Gov. Systems)
This resource equips educators with a variety of tools to introduce key concepts such as the purpose of government, social contract, natural rights, the "common good," governmental systems, and the foundational principles of American government.What's Included:1. Detailed Lesson Plan:The lesson plan guides you through each step of the lesson.2. 35-Slide Google Presentation (recently updated):Google slide presentation provides an in-depth overview of the purpose of government, different forms of
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8th - 10th
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Cold War Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater for the Cold War! This in-depth, historically-accurate resource is great for teaching students about the Cold War, including causes, effects, and important events.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: Containing Communism (Marshall Plan/ Berlin Airlift)Act II:
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Complete American History Reader's Theater Bundle
LE GOUVERNEMENT PROVINCIAL ET TERRITORIAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS
This French version—LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL DU CANADA - THÉÂTRE DES LECTEURS can serve as an INTRODUCTION to our system of Provincial and Territorial 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 Provincial and Territorial level of government and their leaders, various services, laws, the role of pages, the lieutenant
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5th - 8th
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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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Readers Theater Bundle American Presidents
Presidents Readers Theater for High School. Two ten minute plays, with 7 presidents. McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. 1901 - 1929. 13 written questions for the first play, 10 questions for the second. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
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8th - 12th
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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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Philadelphia Constitutional Convention Skit Play Student Engagement GUARANTEED
This play/skit is perfect for any middle school or high school student learning about the framing of the US constitution. (Several main characters have multiple lines, while other characters have just one line or two so this can accommodate all sorts of different personalities in your classroom) How the delegates there squabbled with each other almost every day for 4-5 months. Not unlike our present day government leaders. It was (to coin a phrase in today's vernacular) a BIG HOT MESS EXPRESS.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier Reader's Theater
In this short play, students will learn about a major landmark Supreme Court case! The Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.
Included in this resource:
1. 4 page script for 9 students (estimated time: 7-10 minutes)
2. 5 discussion prompts
Please take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store!
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7th - 10th
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Presidents Readers Theater
Presidents Readers Theater for High School and Middle School. Part Two. 8-10 minute play, with presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. Five roles in all, with 10 written questions for the class. Entertaining, back-and-forth and fact-based. Covers key events of each president. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Readers Theater Bundle American Presidents
Presidents Readers Theater
A Readers Theatre script for the Presidents of the United States. This is a funny and fact-filled script that involves seven presidents. Washington, Nixon, Adams, Kennedy, FDR, Madison, and John Adams. The dialogue bounces back and forth, with each president declaring himself “the greatest,” but in the end they all humble themselves and come to an agreement. Perfect for 8th through 12 grades. 8 characters, including a moderator. The play lasts about five to ten minutes. Included are 11 questions
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8th - 12th
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Types of Governments Bundle
Discover our comprehensive teaching bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers! Explore engaging worksheets and interactive skits that demystify various types of governments - Democracy, Representative Democracy, Direct Democracy, Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Absolute Monarchy, Communism, Socialism, Theocracy, Dictatorship, and Oligarchy. This resource is ideal for facilitating dynamic classroom discussions and deepening students' understanding of global governance models. Perfect for social studies
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6th - 9th
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U.S. Constitution:Reader's Theater Script(James Madison"Father of Constitution")
Constitution Day is September 17th each year, except if the date falls on a Sunday. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution and/or for Constitution Day!Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madison(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
Anti-Rent Wars Skit with Vocabulary & Questions
Teach your students about the Anti-Rent Wars (1839-1845) with an engaging historical skit! This often-overlooked piece of history is an inspiring tale of farmers rising up against their oppressors to reform the unfair land-owning system that had been in place across New York State since colonial days. It shows students how the next generation of every day Americans were inspired by the American Revolution to improve their lives. What is Included: Vocabulary words and definitions to help students
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7th - 10th
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1967 Referendum ACTIVITY SCRIPT - Role Play and Drama in Civics Constitution
Whether wanting a fun revision of previous content or still needing to refine understanding of how a referendum works, this resource is for you!Students split into groups and receive one scene and one step of the referendum process. They practice their scene and then come together to perform as a class, one phase of the referendum process at a time.ツ ★ This product is one of an all-inclusive ' Government, Justice and Democracy' bundle with ready-to-go lessons, a unit plan, assessments, hands on
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6th - 9th
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Founding of America: A (kind of) Historically Accurate Story- Enlightenment
I wrote the script for this after students requested that we do another play in class. Even students who shy away from the spotlight and being in front of the class have been eager to participate in another play. This play takes place in 1774 and centers around 31 year old Thomas Jefferson and 70 year old Benjamin Franklin as they discuss the impending war with England and how they should go about declaring independence. They decide to summon the spirits of deceased Enlightenment philosophers, w
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6th - 12th
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