4 Must-Have U.S. History Readers Theater Bundles for Grades 6-8

Searching for ready-to-teach middle-school social studies lesson plans that build reading fluency and historical thinking? Our four curated Readers Theater bundles cover the entire sweep of early American history—from the Lost Colony of Roanoke to the Compromise of 1877. Each script is paired with vocabulary, comprehension questions and teacher guides, so you can plug them into sub plans, Friday fun days, review stations or even craft an emergency curriculum in minutes.

Bundle #1 | Colonial America & the Early Republic (1587-1811)

Explore Roanoke, the First Great Awakening, Lewis & Clark and more. Ten scripts guide students through settlement struggles, religious revivals and nation-building debates.

Bundle #2 | Westward Expansion (1801-1865)

Manifest Destiny in 10 dramatic scenes—from the Missouri Compromise (free download included) to Antietam and the 13^th Amendment.

Bundle #3 | Revolutionary War (1773-1804)

Fifteen scripts let students reenact the Boston Tea Party, Patrick Henry’s speech, Valley Forge hardships and Yorktown’s victory—plus Grade 3-5 versions for differentiated reading.

Bundle #4 | Reconstruction (1865-1877)

Eight scripts cover Lincoln’s assassination, the Freedmen’s Bureau and the 14^th & 15^th Amendments through powerful dialogue that sparks debate on civil rights.

Need the Whole Course?

Save 50 % with the U.S. History Mega Bundle—43 scripts! It combines all four packs for a seamless, year-long literacy-rich curriculum.

Why Teachers Love These Bundles

• Print-and-Go: PDFs & editable Google Docs/Slides included (except Rev War G3-5).
• Differentiated Reading Levels: Adjustable casting and optional Grade 3-5 versions.
• CCSS-Aligned: Each script targets RH 6-8.1, CCRA.R.2 and speaking/listening standards.
• Built-In Engagement: Role-play, vocabulary games and assessment quizzes keep students active.

Quick Implementation Tips

Print scripts double-sided, assign roles, and let students preview vocabulary with the included slide decks. Need a sub plan? Paper-clip the teacher guide to the script and you’re set. Extension idea (optional): use one script per station in a review carousel before state testing.