Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 2) (R=3.4)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. This dcript is also available in a combined version with Parts 1 and 2 together.
Literature–Non-fiction
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Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1 & 2) (R=3.3)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1-2 combined)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (Simplified) (R=5.0)
Is it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (R=6.3)
s it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)) (R = 6.3)
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (Simplified) (R = 6.0)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Part 2 of Benjamin Franklin's life, "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond" includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified) (R = 4.9)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood (from chapter one) we call "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified)." This historical Readers Theater Script is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School) (R = 8.4)
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (R = 7.5)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." this Readers Theater script not only uses quotes from Franklin's autobiography, but also quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (R = 6.3)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood. Franklin, a brilliant man, used extensive vocabulary and long sentences in his autobiography. This historical Readers Theater is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
The Cookie Culprit (Advanced) (R = 4.2)
Who is the Cookie Culprit? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Culprit (Advanced)" Readers Theater script makes everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Culprit" works well for unit studies on pets in grades 3, 4, 5+.
The Cookie Culprit (R = 2.7, 3.7)
Who is the Cookie Culprit? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Culprit" Readers Theater script makes everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Culprit" works well for unit studies on pets in grades 2, 3, 4.
The Cookie Crook (R = 2.0, 3.0)
Who is the Cookie Crook? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Crook," a Readers Theater script for primary readers will make everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Crook" works well for unit studies on pets or dogs.
Andy's Not So Secret Message (R = 5.6)
Does the truth really matter? "Andy's Not So Secret Message" asks that question. Based on a true story, this serious script stimulates discussion on elections, honesty, WWII, the Holocaust, and more.
Shad Rhythm and Cheer (R = 1.0)
Team #1: Shad needed a safe place to lay their eggs... so they’d hatch, so they’d hatch, so they’d hatch.
Kids Save Shad! (R = 1)
Environmental science for primary students? Why not? "Kids Save Shad!"--a choral readers theater based on a true story is a shorter simplified version of our three part series "Students Save Shad!"
Students Save Shad! (Part III) (R = 4.2)
Part 3 of the free, 3-part, non-fiction Students Save Shad Readers Theater script– featuring student TV journalists sharing the true story.
Students Save Shad! (Part II) R = 4.8
Based on a true science story from the book "Let the River Run Silver Again" our 3-part script shares how students helped save the American shad (fish). Hosted by student TV journalists, our free "Students Save Shad!" script integrates curriculum.
Students Save Shad! (Part I) (R = 4.1)
Based on a true science story from the book "Let the River Run Silver Again" our 3-part script shares how students helped save the American shad (fish). Hosted by student TV journalists, our free "Students Save Shad!" script integrates curriculum.
Flying B for Baloney (R = 1.5)
Based on a true story, "Flying B for Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears. The script uses the clue B________ every time the word baloney is to be read.
Flying Baloney (R = 3.3)
Based on a true story, "Flying Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears.
Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight (R = 6.5)
First published eyewitness account. Historical perspective. Expansive vocabulary. "Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight" Readers Theater script pulls it all together creatively.
Kit Carson's Adventure with Amigo (R = 4.7)
Based on a story from the book Kit Carson's Own Story of His Life (dictated in 1856-57), "Kit Carson's Adventure with Amigo" shows what happens when a Mountain Man is surprised by "Indians."