In 5th Grade Social Studies, students learn about United States history. The state core acknowledges we cannot cover everything; however, students can "discover and uncover" the big ideas of rights and responsibilities and develop a love for this country we live in.
Readers Theatre is a great way to help students connect to historical events and develop compassion and empathy as students see the world through a character's eyes.
I would like to have a whole class and/or small group readers theatre with each unit we complete.
With the gift cards from Teachers Pay Teachers, I will purchase a resource with many readers theatre scripts based on events in US History (30 total). I chose this resource because of the options for differentiation in reading levels; there are three levels of reading for each readers theatre. This will allow my students to participate at any reading level.
At the conclusion of each script, we will discuss as a class or as small groups how different groups saw events and how they helped others. We will discuss how the event could apply in our time and how we could assist others in similar situations. I love to see students reach out to others and share kindness as we talk more about compassion and empathy for others. I will know this project is successful as our classroom environment becomes more inclusive and kind.
I would also like to purchase some activities to further enrich our Social Studies lessons. This resource includes presentations, interactive whiteboard activities, stories from individuals in history, and other student practice content.
The resources purchased with these gift cards will greatly enhance our textbook.
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$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
3
$300.00
Dunwell Colored Plastic Folders with Pockets - (Assorted Colors, 24 Pack), 2 Pocket Poly Folders for School & Office, Durable Heavy Duty File Folders, Includes Adhesive Labels
• Amazon Business
$29.89
1
$29.89
Dunwell Colored Plastic Folders with Pockets - (12 Pack, Assorted Colors), 2 Pocket Poly Folders for School & Office, Durable Heavy Duty File Folders, Includes Adhesive Labels
• Amazon Business
$15.92
1
$15.92
US History Readers' Theater Grd 5-8
• Amazon Business
$11.79
1
$11.79
Materials cost
$357.60
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.36
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$392.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.35
Total project goal
$462.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$462.31
2 Donors
-$199.48
Donations toward project cost
-$196.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$3.00
match offer
-$231.15
Match offer toward project cost
-$196.48
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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