"Original scripts based on historic events and highlights; introductory background information to set the stage for each script; reader's response and extension

Why use Readers Theater in history classes? The format gives students a sense of involvement with the human dramas that make up history. Performers can feel the

Includes: historical background and facts, maps and timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms.

History Pockets--Ancient Civilizations, Grades 1-3, contains seven discovery pockets. An introduction pocket gives an overview of the time periods studied. The

History Pockets--Ancient Egypt, Grades 4-6+, contains nine memorable discovery pockets. The introduction pocket gives an overview of the civilization. The other