Curated OER
Under the Circus Tent Coloring Page
In this coloring page, learners examine a picture of a clown on top of a unicycle who is juggling while riding on a tightrope. Students color the picture.
Curated OER
Cryin' Lion Coloring Page
In this coloring page worksheet, students examine a drawing of a circus performance in which a lion is crying unhappily. Students color the picture.
Library of Congress
Library of Congress: Classic Books: The Circus Procession
Digital facsimile of The Circus Procession, published in 1888. This rhyming tale of a parade of funny animals, clowns, and a fairy queen perfectly captures the essence of a favorite Gilded Age amusement, the traveling circus.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Animal Trainer [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for The Animal Trainer is provided on these pages. Three character roles are needed in this activity.
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: Abraham
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a literary text about an elephant who escaped captivity to go back into the wild and answer questions on comprehension, dynamic characterization, textual evidence, main idea, and more....
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Barnum Museum
This website gives information on P.T. Barnum himself and special exhibits like Jumbo, the African elephant, and Tom Thumb.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actors, Producers, and Directors
Along with information about Directors, this site evaluates the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Additional Information for Actors and Producers.
Time
Time: 50 Circus Animals Need New Homes When Ringling Bros. Shuts Down
With shrinking numbers in attendance, the Ringling Brothers Circus will be ending its long run in May 2017. The end of the circus means many animals will need to find new homes.
Smithsonian Institution
Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Greatest Show on Earth
See a poster advertising The Greatest Show on Earth and read text explaining why the poster was so important to advertising the circus.
Read Works
Read Works: Abraham
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the life of a wild elephant named Abraham. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Who/what/when/where: Circus Theme
In this activity, Dr. Seuss' book, If I Ran the Zoo, is used as the mentor text for its use of adverbial phrases. After reading the mentor text, students will use click the buttons with the words "Who", "What", "When", and "Where" until...
Read Works
Read Works: The Circus Comes to Town
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a mayor who has to solve a problem in her town. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Ten Thumb Sam Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Ten Thumbs Sam by Rachel Dunstan Muller follows the experiences of a boy who wants to leave the circus. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Circus Stories: Wonders of the Circus by Mc Loughlin Bros.
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Circus Stories: Wonders of the Circus by McLoughlin Bros. (1883), a picture book of poems having to do with the men, monkeys, and dogs of the circus.
Read Works
Read Works: Acrobats
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the stars of the circus, the acrobats. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
History Magazine: Step Right Up!
History Magazine examines the America's love affair with the circus. Outstanding article about the history of the circus. Find links to other sources.
Other
Sfsu: Origins of Mass Entertainment in the Gilded Age
An introduction from the San Francisco State University of the various forms of mass entertainment that emerged during the Gilded Age. Follow the hyperlinks for in-depth discussion of the aspects of culture during this period in American...
Other
Brief Biography: James Bailey
Brief biography of James Bailey is found at this site. Includes his career in the circus industry.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: English (Esl) Label Me! Printouts
Over 100 handouts with answer sheets you can print and use to help build English vocabulary. Numerous topics and themes are covered: everyday words, math terms, seasonal and holiday words, geographical terms, animals, opposites, parts of...
Curated OER
History Magazine: Step Right Up!
History Magazine examines the America's love affair with the circus. Outstanding article about the history of the circus. Find links to other sources.
Curated OER
History Magazine: Step Right Up!
History Magazine examines the America's love affair with the circus. Outstanding article about the history of the circus. Find links to other sources.
Curated OER
History Magazine: Step Right Up!
History Magazine examines the America's love affair with the circus. Outstanding article about the history of the circus. Find links to other sources.
Curated OER
History Magazine: Step Right Up!
History Magazine examines the America's love affair with the circus. Outstanding article about the history of the circus. Find links to other sources.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Circus Elephant
Digital, cartoonish image of a circus elephant in front of a tent.