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Readers Theatre Script Fractured Fairytale - Sleeping Beauty
By Clodagh
Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this ‘The Cure For Sleeping Beauty’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the Fairytale of Sleeping Beauty, but with a twist! This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Sleeping Beauty, where everyone thinks she needs true loves kiss, but actually she just needs some medicine!
Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairy tale and learn the power of listening to others and that true love isn’t the answer to everything.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairy tale readers theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairytale unit or study!
Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.
Lessons to learn: The central themes to discuss are that Fairy Tales seem to focus on true love being the answer to everything, especially for women! This Fractured Fairytale shows a different perspective.
Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from learning fractured fairytales.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!
By using this ‘The Cure For Sleeping Beauty’ Readers Theatre Script you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.
Simply download, print, staple and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Enjoy this fractured fairytale readers theatre script!!
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Want more Readers Theatre Scripts?
Check out...
Readers Theatre Script - Fractured Fairytales Bundle
Readers Theatre Script - Social and Emotional Bundle
Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts
By MsNerdWood
Fairy Tale Scenarios
This is a 3 part individual/group assignment where groups (of 4-6) are given a problem based on a well known fairy tale where students have to write and perform their solution to the problem. Students will write out a monologue individually and as a group will write the body of the script. After the groups have resolved their problem, each group member will have a chance to reflect on how their character feels after the resolution of the problem. This activity would be appropriate for middle school students. This package will provide your students with hours of entertainment that include opportunities to write and showcase their creativity. For teachers, it provides great opportunities to teach script writing, assess writing samples, dramatic performances, and to foster group cooperation.
Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances
Fairy Tales:
Cinderella: The Shoe Fits ALL Of Us!
3 Little Pigs: I’m Not Paying Insurance!
Snow White: Time To Move On?
The Ugly Ducking: Is Plastic Surgery The Answer?
Cinderella 2.0: Matters Of The Family
Rubrics Included:
Written Work – Individual First Monologue
Written Work – Individual Writing for Final Monologue
Written Work – Group – Script Writing
Performances - Individual
Performances – Group
Peer Assessment
Self-Assessment
I hope you enjoy this drama and language arts based activity.
TIPS:
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A Bundle of Five Christmas Play Scripts
By Creative Primary Literacy
Five Christmas play scripts for just $18, each is usually priced at $5.50.
Firstly, a funny Christmas play that revolves around Holly the Elf. After being accidentally taken to the North Pole one Christmas Eve, she stayed until adulthood and grew up thinking she was an elf herself. One day she found out she was a human, and decided to go and visit her biological father. On arrival she wasn’t welcomed by her father but soon the family grew to like Holly, and she also found a boyfriend. But then everything changed when she fell out with her father and she decided to leave. However, as she was walking alone, she heard a crash; when she went to investigate, she noticed it was her good friend, Santa. Her family catch up with her and together they all manage to lift Christmas spirit and power Santa’s sleigh.
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Secondly, we have a funny Christmas play that revolves around the town of Bootown, where all the Boos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about! However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of the town; this outcast hates Christmas and anything to do with the festive time of year. This outcast is called the Grouch! The play follows the story of Mary-Boo and her family as they open up to the Grouch, and try to show him what Christmas is all about. However, the Grouch has his own plans to ruin Christmas for the town, and steals all the presents on Christmas eve. He has a change of heart however when he hears the town enjoying Christmas even though he had stolen all of the presents. His heart grows and he quickly returns the gifts and takes part in all the festivities.
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Thirdly, we have a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school - with the head teacher being Ebenezer Scrooge - you can change the names of the characters to teachers in your school, or to rhyme with teachers in your school as I did (if they have a sense of humour)! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too.
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Then, we have a funny play called Santa's Successor. The script follows the story line of a man who accidentally disrupts Santa's deliveries and has to take over his route before finding his way to Santa's work shop. He then slowly starts turning into Santa, which everybody else finds hard to believe! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
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And finally a play script for A Christmas Carol; it is a traditional version that follows Ebenezer Scrooge's hauntings through the night of Christmas Eve. There are song recommendations throughout the script and roles for 20-22 speaking parts.
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Links to the individual play scripts are below:
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Readers Theatre Script - Resilient Riley
By Clodagh
“Resilient Riley Readers Theatre Script: A Perspective on Resilience”
Get your students tuned into what resilience looks like in your classroom with this ‘Resilient Riley’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of resilience.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.
Through a series of humorous scenes, your students will witness the difference between facing challenges with resilience and not.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.
Character Development: The characters in the readers theatre script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre script keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!
Lesson on Resilience: The central theme of resilience is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.
Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!
By using ‘Resilient Riley’ Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting resilience. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their own resilience and how they could possibly be holding themselves back.
Simply download, print, staple and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!
I'd also love to connect on social media and see the resources in action!
Looking for a bundle of Social and Emotional Learning Readers Theatre Scripts?
Check out this bundle of The Kindness Crew, Resilient Riley, The Emotion Busters and The Inner Voices.
Fairy Tale And Monologues Part 2
By MsNerdWood
Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity!
Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scenario invites students into a realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With rich character dilemmas, these activities offer a unique blend of dramatic arts, moral exploration, and language arts, and challenge students to analyze, interpret, and perform in a manner that's both entertaining and educational. Unlock the magic of drama in your classroom as students delve into timeless tales with a contemporary twist, fostering a love for storytelling, character development, and meaningful discussions. Your students are sure to be spellbound by the imaginative world of Fairy Tales and Monologues Part 2. If you enjoy this activity, check out Fairy Tale and Monologues Part 1!
What Students Will Be Doing:
This is a 3-part assignment that incorporates both individual and group assignments. Groups of students (4-6) are responsible for writing an individual monologue, a group script and a final monologue reflection. Students will take on the role of a character from a well known fairy tale. In the individual monologue, students will get to explore the perspective of their character and how the new dilemma a character is faced with should be solved. The group will then figure out a solution to the dilemma and will write a short script to show their resolution. After the group has resolved the dilemma, each character will have an opportunity to reflect on how their character feels about the outcome. Don't worry I've included some rubrics that you can use for each section too and some worksheets to help guide student thinking.
Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances
What's Included:
-Cinderella Is Sick Of Glass Slippers
-Snow White And The Social Media Mirror
-Rumplestiltskin’s Business Dilemma
-Rapunzel’s Career Tangle
-Little Red Riding Hood’s Identity Crisis
-The Three Little Pigs: The Real Estate Dilemma
-Puss In Boots’ Style Dilemma
-The Princess And The Frog’s Cuisine Dilemma
-Hansel And Gretel’s Social Media Detox
-The Sleeping Beauty’s Career Awakening
-Written Work - Individual First Monologue
-Written Work - Individual Writing for Final Monologue
-Written Work - Group - Script Writing
-Performances - Individual
-Performances - Group
-Peer Assessment
-Self Assessment
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two resources perfect for students learning about A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.
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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. 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.
The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 26 speaking parts. 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.
The second activity is a close reading passage about the play. The activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword and wordsearch activity.
The activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
Time allowance for the close reading activity
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers
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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
Other similar or relevant resources:
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Christmas Readers Theatre - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
By Clodagh
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas - A Fun and Humorous Readers Theatre Script
Bring the magic of Christmas and the fun of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas into your classroom with this Readers Theatre script, designed to engage and delight students in Years 3-5! This playful twist on the classic holiday story keeps the Grinch’s mischievous spirit but adds humor and a heartwarming message about kindness and community, making it the perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities.
Why You'll Love This Script:
Perfect for:
Product Includes:
This readers theatre script is a fantastic way to bring the spirit of Christmas alive in your classroom while supporting literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Your students will love being part of the Grinch’s journey as they learn valuable lessons about generosity and joy. Add it to your Christmas readers theatre activities today and create holiday memories that will last long after the season ends!
Looking for more Christmas readers theatre scripts?
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Need more Christmas activities for your upper elementary/primary classroom?
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Activity Booklet
Christmas Writing Around The World
Fairy Tales And Monologues Bundle
By MsNerdWood
This Bundle Includes:
-Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts
-Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2
Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts
This is a 3 part individual/group assignment where groups (of 4-6) are given a problem based on a well known fairy tale where students have to write and perform their solution to the problem. Students will write out a monologue individually and as a group will write the body of the script. After the groups have resolved their problem, each group member will have a chance to reflect on how their character feels after the resolution of the problem. This activity would be appropriate for middle school or high school students. This package will provide your students with hours of entertainment that include opportunities to write and showcase their creativity. For teachers, it provides great opportunities to teach script writing, assess writing samples, dramatic performances, and to foster group cooperation.
Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances
Fairy Tales:
Cinderella: The Shoe Fits ALL Of Us!
3 Little Pigs: I’m Not Paying Insurance!
Snow White: Time To Move On?
The Ugly Ducking: Is Plastic Surgery The Answer?
Cinderella 2.0: Matters Of The Family
Rubrics Included:
Written Work – Individual First Monologue
Written Work – Individual Writing for Final Monologue
Written Work – Group – Script Writing
Performances - Individual
Performances – Group
Peer Assessment
Self-Assessment
Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2
Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity!
Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scenario invites students into a realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With rich character dilemmas, these activities offer a unique blend of dramatic arts, moral exploration, and language arts, and challenge students to analyze, interpret, and perform in a manner that's both entertaining and educational. Unlock the magic of drama in your classroom as students delve into timeless tales with a contemporary twist, fostering a love for storytelling, character development, and meaningful discussions. Your students are sure to be spellbound by the imaginative world of Fairy Tales and Monologues Part 2.
What Students Will Be Doing:
This is a 3-part assignment that incorporates both individual and group assignments. Groups of students (4-6) are responsible for writing an individual monologue, a group script and a final monologue reflection. Students will take on the role of a character from a well known fairy tale. In the individual monologue, students will get to explore the perspective of their character and how the new dilemma a character is faced with should be solved. The group will then figure out a solution to the dilemma and will write a short script to show their resolution. After the group has resolved the dilemma, each character will have an opportunity to reflect on how their character feels about the outcome. Don't worry I've included some rubrics that you can use for each section too and some worksheets to help guide student thinking.
Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances
What's Included:
-Cinderella Is Sick Of Glass Slippers
-Snow White And The Social Media Mirror
-Rumplestiltskin’s Business Dilemma
-Rapunzel’s Career Tangle
-Little Red Riding Hood’s Identity Crisis
-The Three Little Pigs: The Real Estate Dilemma
-Puss In Boots’ Style Dilemma
-The Princess And The Frog’s Cuisine Dilemma
-Hansel And Gretel’s Social Media Detox
-The Sleeping Beauty’s Career Awakening
-Written Work - Individual First Monologue
-Written Work - Individual Writing for Final Monologue
-Written Work - Group - Script Writing
-Performances - Individual
-Performances - Group
-Peer Assessment
-Self Assessment
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two resources perfect for students learning about A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.
The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 26 speaking parts, all rewritten to be suitable for ages 9 to 14. The script also comes with a PDF teacher presentation to help you introduce the play and the characters to your students.
The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about William Shakespeare's famous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous play whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. 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.
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.
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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
Other similar or relevant resources:
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Halloween Readers Theatre - The Witch Who Lost Her Magic
By Clodagh
The Witch Who Lost Her Magic - Halloween Readers Theatre Script for Year 3-5
Description: Bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom with this fun and engaging Readers Theatre script: The Witch Who Lost Her Magic!
Perfect for Year 3-5 students, this Halloween themed script tells the enchanting story of Hazel, a mischievous witch who loses her magic and must perform acts of kindness to restore it. This delightful readers theatre script will have your students laughing, learning, and improving their reading fluency, all while celebrating the spooky season!
What's Inside:
Why You’ll Love It:
How It Works:
Looking for more Halloween resources? Make sure you check out these, they are perfect for halloween literacy centres...
Halloween Readers Theatre - The Ghost Who Lost His Scare
Halloween Description Writing
Halloween Writing Prompts
Halloween Reading Comprehension - The Witch Who Changed Her Ways
Halloween Activities Booklet
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Make sure you follow Captivating Kids for more resources for upper primary/elementary!
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Shakespeare Mega Bundle of Play Scripts & Activities | Digital & Print
By Creative Primary Literacy
This bundle has four play scripts written for young performers: Hamlet, Macbeth, Richard III and A Midsummer Night's Dream; and eight digital activities ideal for distance learning: six close reading activities and two digital writing units. The digital resources would span fourteen lessons. These resources are perfect for Distance Learning in 5th grade or 6th grade, and are ideal for students learning about World History, or some of his famous plays.
Firstly, there are four play scripts specifically written for young performers. The scripts are perfect for class performances or for guided reading sessions. The play scripts are for Hamlet, Macbeth, Richard III and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Secondly, there are six close reads, or informational text activities, about William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet and Richard III. These resources are Google Forms activities and are ideal for distance learning.
Then, there is a William Shakespeare Biography Writing Unit. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing which was William Shakespeare's greatest play: Macbeth, Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about the Tudors, British History or any of his famous plays.
These activities are both online resources that use Google Forms and Google Slides, they are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in a PDF format, which can be printed.
If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:
Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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Halloween Readers Theatre Script - The Ghost Who Lost His Scare
By Clodagh
Spooktacular Halloween Readers Theatre Script for Year 3-5
Bring the excitement of Halloween into your classroom with this fun and engaging readers theatre script! Perfect for Year 3-5 students, "The Ghost Who Lost His Scare" is an ideal activity for reading groups, drama lessons, or even a festive classroom performance.
Story Overview: In this Halloween themed script, students will follow Boo the Ghost on his humorous and heartwarming journey to rediscover his scare just in time for the big night. Along the way, they’ll meet quirky and delightful characters like Wanda the Witch, Frankie the Friendly Monster, Pumpkin Pete, and Zelda the Zombie. With plenty of laughs and a little fright, this story is sure to captivate your students and get them excited about Halloween.
Educational Benefits: Readers theatre is a powerful tool for enhancing reading skills and boosting confidence in young readers. By taking on different roles and reading aloud, students naturally improve their reading fluency, expression, and comprehension. This Halloween readers theatre script offers the perfect balance of challenge and fun, helping students develop their reading abilities in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
Key Benefits of Readers Theatre:
Flexible Classroom Use: Whether you’re looking to enhance your reading groups, spice up your drama lessons, or provide a fun and educational activity for your Halloween celebrations, this readers theatre script is a versatile tool. It’s easy to use, with roles that cater to a range of reading levels, ensuring that every student can participate and enjoy the experience.
Age Appropriate and Fun: Designed specifically for Year 3-5 students, "The Ghost Who Lost His Scare" is filled with age appropriate humour and just the right amount of spookiness to keep students entertained while they learn.
Make your Halloween lessons unforgettable with this exciting readers theatre script. Watch as your students develop their reading skills, grow in confidence, and have a blast bringing this spooky story to life!
Looking for more Halloween resources?
Halloween Activities Booklet Years 3 - 6
Halloween Scavenger Hunt Years 3 - 6
4 Shakespeare Plays | Hamlet, Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth & Richard III
By Creative Primary Literacy
Four William Shakespeare play scripts re-written to be suitable for young people aged between 9 and 14. All four have a mix of Shakespearean and modern English. The play scripts are usually priced at $4.75 each.
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The first is a play script for Hamlet. There are 15 speaking characters, with roles for up to 30 students. The second is for Macbeth. There are 18 speaking characters, with roles for up to 30 students. The third is A Midsummer Night's Dream. There are 26 speaking roles with parts for the whole class. And, the final one is for Richard III. There are 20 speaking characters, with roles for up to 30 students.
The play scripts are Ideal for theatre performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions. They are 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:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
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Readers Theatre Script - Chinese New Year
By Clodagh
Bring the captivating story of Chinese New Year to your classroom with "The Legend of Nian and Chinese New Year" readers theatre script, specially designed for Year 3-6 students. This engaging script takes students on an exciting journey to a small village in China, where they learn about the mythical beast Nian and the origins of Chinese New Year traditions. Perfect for literacy groups or in a Celebrations unit of work!
Why Choose This Chinese New Year Readers Theatre Script?
Key Features:
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Readers Theatre Script - A Diwali Story
Readers Theatre Script - Thanksgiving History
A Christmas Carol - A School Remix Play Script
By Creative Primary Literacy
This is a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school. The play script tells the story of a mean, old headmaster, Ebenezer Loops, who runs a dark and miserable school. The teachers are under-paid and over-worked, and the students are not allowed to smile or have fun.
It is Christmas eve and his best worker, Bob Bamboo asks for the day off to spend time with his family, and sick child – Petite Pat. Loops almost refuses but decides to just dock his pay for the day. Then, that evening he gets a visit from the previous headmaster – another miserable person called Mr Frown.
Mr Frown tells him he needs to change his ways or end up with the same fate as him; he tells him how he will be visited by three ghosts that night. The ghosts visit and show Loops various things that upset him enough to change his ways.
After the visits of the ghosts Loops wakes up on Christmas day a changed man and tries to put right all the wrongs he has caused over the previous decades!
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There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 19 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students.
I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball!
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There are also a few more Christmas play scripts in my store including:
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Readers Theatre Fractured Fairytale Script - Three Little Pigs
By Clodagh
Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this 'The Three Little Pigs and the Wolf Allergy' Readers Theatre Script**.** This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the Fairytale of the Three Little Pigs, but with a twist! This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of the classic tale, where the pigs are allergic to wolves and sneeze their houses down. The wolf, Wolfie, is actually trying to help the pigs by warning them about their fragile homes.
Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairy tale and learn the importance of teamwork and understanding.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairy tale readers theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairy tale unit or study! Perfect for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!
Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well-developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.
Lesson on Teamwork and Understanding: The central theme of teamwork and understanding is woven throughout this fractured fairytale readers theatre script, imparting valuable life lessons to young minds.
Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle-upper elementary students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of cooperation and empathy.
Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach Fractured Fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that come along with them.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple, and go!
By using this 'The Three Little Pigs and the Wolf Allergy' Readers Theatre Script, you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.
Simply download, print, staple, and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Enjoy this fractured fairytale readers theatre script!
Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!
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Hamlet | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two resources perfect for students learning about Hamlet by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.
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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. Hamlet tells the story of a Prince whose father, the King, has just died. His father’s ghost visits him and tells him that the new King, Claudius – who has married his mother – was the killer. Hamlet wants revenge and the story follows a bloody path in which he takes revenge but loses his own life, and the life of the woman he loves – Ophelia.
The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 15 speaking roles, and extra characters for up to 25-30 people. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.
The second activity is a close reading passage about the play. The activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword and wordsearch activity.
The activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
Time allowance for close reading activity
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers
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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
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Readers Theatre Script Fractured Fairytale - Cinderella
By Clodagh
Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this ‘Cinderella’s True Colours’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the Fairytale of Cinderella, but with a twist! This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Cinderella, where she is unkind, entitled and not treating her step family well!
Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairy tale and learn the power of being humble and kind.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairy tale readers theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairy tale unit or study!
Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.
Lesson on Kindness: The central theme of kindness is woven throughout this fractured fairytale readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.
Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!
By using this ‘Cinderella’s True Colours’ Readers Theatre Script you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.
Simply download, print, staple and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Enjoy this fractured fairytale readers theatre script!!
Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!
I'd also love to connect on social media and see the resources in action!
Want more Readers Theatre Scripts?
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Readers Theatre Script - Fractured Fairytales Bundle
Readers Theatre Script - Social and Emotional Bundle
Christmas Play Script - Holly the Christmas Elf
By Creative Primary Literacy
A funny Christmas play that revolves around Holly the Elf. After being accidentally taken to the North Pole one Christmas Eve, she stayed until adulthood and grew up thinking she was an elf herself. One day she found out she was a human, and decided to go and visit her biological father.
On arrival she wasn’t welcomed by her father but soon the family grew to like Holly, and she also found a boyfriend. But then everything changed when she fell out with her father and she decided to leave.
However, as she was walking alone, she heard a crash; when she went to investigate, she noticed it was her good friend, Santa. Her family catch up with her and together they all manage to lift Christmas spirit and power Santa’s sleigh.
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There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 21 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball!
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If you are unsure whether it will suit your class, download a free preview and give it a go!
I also have a few more Christmas play scripts in my store including:
To save money you can buy all five play scripts in my Christmas Play Script Bundle (saving nearly 40%) - link below:
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Readers Theatre Script Fractured Fairytale - Jack and the beanstalk
By Clodagh
Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Kindly Giants" Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a twist! This fractured fairytale tells a different version of the classic tale, where Jack is a thief who steals the magic beans and robs the giants. However, the giants, Gina and Greg, are just kindly beings trying to get by.
Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairytale and learn the importance of honesty and kindness.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairytale Readers Theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairytale unit or study! Great for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!
Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well-developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social-emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.
Lesson on Honesty and Kindness: The central theme of honesty and kindness is woven throughout this fractured fairytale Readers Theatre script, imparting valuable life lessons to young minds.
Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle-upper elementary students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of cooperation and empathy.
Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach fractured fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that come along with them.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple, and go!
By using this "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Kindly Giants" Readers Theatre Script, you can explore fractured fairytales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.
Simply download, print, staple, and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!
I'd also love to connect on social media and see the resources in action!
Want more Readers Theatre Scripts?
Check out...
Readers Theatre Script - Fractured Fairytales Bundle
Readers Theatre Script - Social and Emotional Bundle