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Tales From Shakespeare: The Tempest by Charles and Mary Lamb: Worksheet Bundle

By Tomorrowcomes

Introduce plays from William Shakespeare by studying the great adaptions from Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb with their Tales From Shakespeare. These are engaging worksheets geared to having your students interact more with the story line and vocabulary used in The Tempest.

Tales From Shakespeare are great adaptions of William Shakespeare's play that allow student to be introduced to the story line in a way they can understand while not being too simplistic. Worksheets, crossword, word search, chapter notes are bundled together based on the story. Answer sheets are provided where necessary.

Check for more Tales From Shakespeare worksheets being posted for each play!!!

Including: Midsummer Night's Dream

Tales From Shakespeare Bundle

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English Language Arts
Literature
$2.00
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"The Gift of the Magi" Language Study

By Colleen Burdette

Build understanding of unusual words and phrases:

When reading "The Gift of the Magi" my students came across several words and phrases that were unknown to them. Some of the words or phrases are out of date, some are not part of the students' life experience. This activity helps the students to build an understanding of the unknown words. This understanding helps to build comprehension of the story. Building vocabulary leads to stronger readers.

Students enjoy searching for images to help with understanding. They can search the images through Google or directly through the Google Slide.


What's included:

  • Instructional slide.
  • Activity slides.

How is this resource useful:

  • No prep for teachers.
  • Builds understanding for students.
  • Greater vocabulary leads to better reading comprehension.
English Language Arts
Literature
Vocabulary
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THE WILD ROBOT STEM | STEAM Building Challenge Activity Task Cards

By Teaching Dinos

Kids will LOVE these independent The Wild Robot STEM / STEAM Building Challenge Task Cards based on book The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown. Pair these problem solving cards with the no-prep STEAM / STEM or sequencing worksheets, include them in your Makerspace, morning tubs, centers, as a reward, or as an activity for early finishers. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, and even parents looking for fun, adventure filled activities for their children.

The Wild Robot Building Brick Challenge has 18 unique challenges created to follow the storyline in the order of the events as they happened.

What’s included in the 26 page download:

  • 3 pages of 18 unique Full Color Challenge Task Cards
  • 2 STEAM / STEM Worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
  • 5 Sequencing Worksheets in full color for the 18 challenges
  • Instructions Page
  • Terms of Use, Credits
  • Black and White copies of the task cards, STEM / STEAM, and Sequencing Worksheets

How can you use these task cards?

⭐Build all the task cards in one sitting. This typically takes 1 – 2 hours to complete the set.

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using any available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them.

⭐Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet with some of the challenges that require more problem solving and creativity.

⭐Practice sequencing by having students do several cards at a time, and then draw pictures of what they built (or the scenarios on the task cards) in the sequencing boxes.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build as many cards as predetermined, and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

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Engineering
Problem Solving
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Episode 7 Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handout

By TooBookedUp

If your students loved reading Kwame Alexander's The Crossover, they need to see the new Disney+ series! As teachers, we want our students to be engaged, even when they are watching a film. With this resource, students will be challenged to think critically about the text and film in a variety of ways including comparing and contrasting, evaluating director decisions, and tracking character development across the series.

This resource includes:

  • A double-sided handout for episode 7
  • This handout contains:
  • One do now question, three discourse questions, compare and contrast section, and two rigorous writing tasks in DOK 3 or 4 and Bloom's Taxonomy Evaluate/Analyze categories.
  • This handout contains a teacher-facing answer key with answers students may write about.

Check out every episode bundled 1-8: Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handouts Episodes 1-8 BUNDLE (TeachShare.com)

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Writing
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Wonder Novel Study | Wonder Unit Study | Comprehension Questions and Answer Keys

By Jennifer Arnold

Are you looking for a way to truly engage your students while fostering empathy, understanding, and critical thinking?

This Wonder Novel Study is more than just worksheets; it was created by someone who intimately understands what it’s like to live with a facial difference and raise children with similar experiences.

This novel study for Wonder by R.J. Palacio includes printable and digital versions.

There are over 100 pages of student work, plus answer keys! This novel study covers all 8 sections of the novel, and it also includes a Google Slides option for some of the novel study assignments.

INCLUDES:

Overview

Background info about the author

Learning about Facial Differences

Analyzing the Plot

Character Maps for main characters

Social media activity- create a social media profile for the main characters

Figurative Language

Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt

Book vs Movie Activities

Venn Diagram - Book vs. movie

Reflection Questions

Point of View Activity

Textual evidence prompts

Textual evidence exercise

Vocabulary from the Book: Parts 1-8

Printable vocabulary flashcards

Vocabulary activity for each section with answer keys when applicable

Vocabulary Bingo game with words from all sections which comes as a separate file from the novel study.

Comprehension questions for parts 1-8 with answer keys

Empathy and Kindness project and activity options

Design your own Choose Kindness T-shirt

Art and music connection activity option

Facial differences discussion questions

Journal prompts

Acrostic poem template

Precept poster activity

ALIGNS WITH COMMON CORE:

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WHAT IS INCLUDED:

3 files:

112 Printable PDF Pages of the Wonder Novel Study

28 Printable PDF -Wonder Vocabulary Bingo Game- covers vocab from all 8 sections

PDF with link to access the Google Slides - 32 pages

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

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This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

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-Jennifer

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Literature
Reading
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Legend of The Candy Cane Activity Poem Craft Bookmark Coloring Activities

By Kaylor Creations

"Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me! White is for my Savior who’s sinless and pure!" Engage learners in simple and fun activities with the Legend of the Candy Cane poem in bookmarks, coloring sheets, and candy grahams.

Included in this resource:

The Legend of the Candy Cane Poem on:

(Check out the preview to see the poem and samples of activities)

Bookmarks

Print & go bookmark templates with the poem on them ready to be given as a gift or used in the classroom!

Provided in

•Color and B&W

•With a picture of the candy cane and without- for putting a real candy cane on as an option.

Posters

Print & go full-page poster templates with the Poem on them ready for classroom, home or church teaching and décor!

Provided in

•Color and B&W

•With a picture of the candy cane and without- for putting a real candy cane on as an option.

Candy Grahams

Print & go small candy graham-sized templates with the poem on them– ready for giving out to others this Christmas Season- as a gift or to keep as a reminder!

Provided in

•Color and B&W

•With a picture of the candy cane and without- for putting a real candy cane on as an option.

Coloring Sheets

Easy Peasy Printable Coloring Sheets

“Jesus is the Reason for the Season” with the Candy cane as the “J”

& “Jesus is my Good Shepherd” with the Candy Cane as the Shepherd's staff.

Provided in

•B&W Only

•With a picture of the candy cane and without- for putting a real candy cane on as an option.

I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

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Religion
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book #10 Old School Fun Digital Reading Comprehension Game

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Test your reading comprehension of the tenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Old School with this hilarious 37-question multiple-choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the tenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

  • 37 multiple choice question self-checking digital game
  • built-in mystery puzzle
  • Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

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Literature
Reading
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Escape Room

By Educate and Create

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the book. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

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Reading
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"The Napping House" Literacy Integration Lesson Plan

By Lara Hocheiser

Move and breathe through a childhood classic. The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood has been a favorite story in my classes for years, and with a librarian’s suggestion, I brought it to life through yoga for the first time in 2012. Now accompanied by our beautiful illustrations, we can use this yoga sequence to promote a lifelong love of learning, reading, and healthy habits.

Each of the characters in the story is paired with a yoga pose, and each page adds another character in order. As the sequence builds, the poses come together in a beautiful flow. Do the poses as you read, or read and then do the poses—whatever feels the best to you.

This lesson plan is a perfect resource for teachers, parents or clinicians who want bring the story to life with movement. We’ve included a story script and a list of poses so children can learn the yoga sequence.

The Napping House Literacy Integration is a 14-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.
This download contains the following:

  • The Napping House Lesson Plan designed for kids ages 4-10

  • List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story

  • Story script to read along with The Napping House

  • Guided relaxation, meditation script, crafts, and group activities

  • The Napping House yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses

With love from my heart and my team to you!
Lara

English Language Arts
Literature
Physical Education
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Years 3 - 6

By Clodagh

Make Halloween exciting and engaging with this Halloween Riddles Task Cards & Scavenger Hunt! This fun and interactive halloween activity is perfect for Year 3-6 students, encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Product Features:

  • 8 Riddle Task Cards: Each card features a unique Halloween riddles designed to challenge and entertain students.
  • Group Activity: Students work in small groups to solve each riddle, promoting collaboration and communication.
  • Scavenger Hunt Format: Solving the Halloween riddles leads students through an exciting scavenger hunt around the classroom or school, adding an element of adventure and discovery.
  • Easy to Use: Simply print and cut out the task cards, distribute them to student groups, and let the fun begin!
  • Versatile: Perfect for Halloween week, team building exercises, or any time you want to add a bit of fun to your classroom routine.

How It Works:

  1. Divide Students into Groups: Create small groups to foster teamwork. This could be a great opportunity when heading back to school for students to work with someone they don't know.
  2. Distribute Task Cards: Display the cards around the room for students to find.
  3. Solve the Halloween themed Riddles: Groups work together to figure out the answers to each riddle.
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Each solved riddle means they can move on to the next back to school riddles! The first team to find and answer all the riddles is the winner!

Benefits:

  • Engages Students: Keeps students motivated and excited to learn during Halloween week!
  • Develops Skills: Enhances problem solving abilities, critical thinking, and cooperative learning.

Kick off Halloween with an activity that combines fun and learning! Halloween Riddles Task Cards & Scavenger Hunt will make your classroom a place of laughter, teamwork, and intellectual growth.

Looking for more Halloween resources? Check out these! Perfect for Halloween literacy centres!

Halloween Readers Theatre

Halloween Descriptive Writing

Halloween Activities Book

Halloween Writing Prompts

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Halloween
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Women in Literature - Female Writers - Women's History Month - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL EFL

By Miss Clever Cookie

Looking for a** Female Writers**-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity for Women's History Month? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about 10 of the most influential female writers in history.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

This scavenger hunt includes short articles about:

♦ Jane Austen

♦ Charlotte Brontë

♦ Emily Dickinson

♦ Mary Shelley

♦ Virginia Woolf

♦ George Eliot

♦ Agatha Christie

♦ Harper Lee

♦ Louisa May Alcott

♦ Gertrude Stein

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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Literature
Women's History Month
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ELA Fiction Worksheet Activities Digital Activities

By Blooming Through High School

Three fiction stories your students will love! All three have a twist at the ending they will never guess. The Necklace, Story of an Hour, & The Last Leaf

Included in this file are:

  • Abridged versions of all three stories for beginning readers
  • Unabridged versions to challenge strong readers
  • 10 questions per passage
  • Questions that rise in rigor and complexity

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Characters and Settings Sorting: Engaging Writing Activity!

By Inspired By MlG

Looking for a fun and interactive way to boost your child's literacy skills? The Characters and Settings Sorting Activity is your one-stop shop for engaging learning and imaginative storytelling!

Here's why it's perfect for young learners:

  • Matchmaking Mania: Students will dive into a world of characters and settings, sorting them together to spark critical thinking and creativity.
  • Cut, Paste, Create!: This hands-on activity lets them physically manipulate characters and settings, fostering a deeper understanding of narrative structure.
  • Storytelling Superstars: Once the sorting is complete, the adventure begins! Students will craft captivating short stories using their chosen characters and settings, letting their imaginations soar.
  • Literacy Champions: This activity goes beyond storytelling. It strengthens vocabulary, sentence structure, and overall writing skills – all while having a blast!
  • Classroom or Homeschool Hero: This versatile activity is ideal for both classroom and homeschool settings, making it a must-have tool for educators and parents alike.

The Benefits are Endless:

  • Narrative Comprehension: Students gain a solid understanding of how characters and settings interact within a story.
  • Imaginative Storytelling: The sorting activity ignites creativity, encouraging students to weave fantastical tales.
  • Literacy Powerhouse: This activity strengthens a variety of essential literacy skills, making your child a writing pro!

Unlock the Power of Storytelling Today!

The Characters and Settings Sorting Activity is more than just an activity – it's a gateway to a world of creative expression and strong literacy skills. Empower your young learner to become a storytelling master – get yours today!

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Character Analysis Sidewalk Characters

By Beth Hammett

Character traits and analysis fun!

Have some outdoor fun (or use butcher paper for indoors) with sidewalk novel characters! Students choose a character from their novels then do body outlines with sidewalk chalk. Fill these with physical and character traits from quotes within the novel...full directions for implementing and making a competitive game. Can be used with all ages and novels. Excellent for comprehension and assessment.

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Literature
Reading
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Book Fair Scavenger Hunt

By Dotty's Printables

This Scavenger hunt activity is packed with 5 fun questions about books. Students will love searching for dragons on covers and mystery books as they explore the fair. This is a fantastic way to engage young readers and foster a love for literature.

This form is fully editable.

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Library Skills
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Printable World Book day Jigsaw Puzzle Template - Fun Games Activities

By The Students Palace

Fun Book day Jigsaw Puzzle Template Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Gratitude Lettering setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 30 Pages

  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

  • This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

  • You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

  • This is a digital item.

  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Charlotte's Web Novel Study - Lesson Plans Included

By A Teachers Sidekick

This novel study goes along with E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. You and your students will go chapter by chapter. Studying the characters, setting, events, point of view, adjectives, text structures (Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast, and Problem/Solution), and more. It all ends with a watch along with the 2006 live-action movie and a project comparing the movie and the book.

Things that are included in this product are: Completed Lesson Plans for each chapter (also a blank one that is editable), Google Slides to go with each chapter, Doodle notes prompts and organizers for each chapter, End of Chapter activities, Movie Watch Along activity, Assessments, and a Rubric for the project.

At the beginning of each slideshow, there is a review of what the activity will be focused on for that chapter. You might need to teach your students that skill. But this product spiralizes. So you will cover skills, multiple times throughout the read.

Everything that is included is editable for you, so you can make it fit for your classroom! This could also be used as a digital activity (Slides and End activities) by using the Google Slides Add-ON Peardeck.

In the lesson plans, I did not include a standard because each state has its own standards.

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Daniel's Story Socratic Seminar packets and rubric

By The Red-Haired Reader

Are you looking for an interactive, student-led activity/ assessment for the end of Carol Matas's Daniel's Story?

This file contains 2 different packets of Socratic Circle questions- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains 3 different questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with 3 additional questions they will ask if there's time in their circle. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase a meaningful comment their partner made. Lastly, the file contains the socratic circle rubric.

When you print out the file, you'll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. You'll need to cut each packet page in half after you print them out, as each booklet you give to the students is only half a page. They are labeled A and B. Give half your class A, half B, and allow them to plan! The day of the circle, you'll let A discuss for maybe 20-30 minutes, then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss.

My students really enjoy Socratic Seminars! I have found it works better when you give each group three different questions, so you don't see the same discussion 2 times, which is how this packet is set up. I used the Socratic Circle as their "final test grade" for Daniel's Story. The students need to have finished the story to answer the questions included in the packet.

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Author's Craft Reading & Video Gr5/6 - The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef

By Mark Holmes

Engage Your Students with the Wonders of the Coral Reef!

Bring the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs to life with this captivating resource designed for Grades 5 and 6! "The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef" offers a multi-faceted learning experience that combines a visually stunning video with a thoughtfully crafted text, perfect for engaging your students in reading comprehension, science, and descriptive writing.

What's Included:

  • High-Quality Video: Immerse your students in the beauty and diversity of coral reefs with a captivating video showcasing the incredible creatures and vibrant colors of this underwater ecosystem.

  • EAL-Friendly Text: The accompanying text is written in clear, accessible language, making it ideal for English Language Learners and students of all reading levels.

  • Engaging Activities: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with a variety of activities focused on descriptive language, figurative language, sentence variety, and creating mental images. These activities encourage students to analyze the text, deepen their understanding of the topic, and enhance their writing skills.

  • Teacher's Answer Key: Save valuable time with question possibilities & additional ideas.

Why Choose This Resource?

  • Cross-Curricular Connections: Seamlessly integrate reading comprehension, science, and writing instruction.
  • Visually Stunning: Capture students' attention with vibrant underwater footage and imagery.
  • EAL Support: Accessible learning opportunities for English Language Learners.
  • Ready-to-Use Activities: Minimize prep time with engaging, ready-to-implement activities.
  • Differentiated Instruction: Meet the needs of all learners with adaptable activities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the author's craft in a text.
  • Analyze textual evidence to support claims about the author's purpose.
  • Connect the author's purpose to the overall message of the text.
  • Expand vocabulary and descriptive writing skills.
  • Looks at sentence length, tone, figurative language, imagery
  • Develop a deeper understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their importance.

Perfect for:

  • Whole-class instruction
  • Small group work
  • Independent study
  • Centers
  • Enrichment activities

Bring the magic of the coral reef into your classroom! Click here to purchase now and inspire your students with the wonders of the underwater world!

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A Midsummer Night's Dream | A Play Script for Young Performers | FREE PREVIEW

By Creative Primary Literacy

This is a free preview of the William Shakespeare play script - A Midsummer Night's Dream. The full play script is available for just $4.75 by following the link above.

This is a preview of our play script for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, which has been rewritten to be suitable for ages 9 to 14. A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the story of four Athenian lovers who have a complicated yet dramatic love life. Lysander and Hermia loved each other and wished to be together. Helena loved Demetrius, but Demetrius loved Hermia, and Hermia’s father wanted him to marry his daughter.

Hermia and Lysander decided to run off together into the woods. But the woods were haunted by the Fairy King and Queen - Oberon and Titania, and the King’s mischievous henchman, Puck. The play tells the magical story of the eventual coming together of the four lovers, and Duke Theseus and his bride, Hippolyta.

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The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. I hope you enjoy it – good luck!

There are 26 speaking roles with parts for the whole class; the language is a mix of Shakespearean and more modern English. Ideal for theatre performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.

Also ideal for older students who need to know the story better without getting wrapped up in the difficult language - Shakespeare is easy to understand if you understand the story!

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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:

  • Hamlet
  • Richard III
  • Macbeth

If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:

  • Elf
  • The Santa Clause
  • A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
  • A Christmas Carol (A Traditional Version)
  • The Grinch

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Other William Shakespeare Resources
  • World History Resources

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