7th Grade Reading Scripts

Lionel Messi: An Inspiring Readers Theatre Script for Years 3-5

Bring the story of one of the world’s most inspiring people, Lionel Messi, into your classroom with this engaging and educational Readers Theatre script! Perfect for literacy centres, this script highlights Messi’s incredible journey from a small town boy in Argentina to becoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

Students will explore themes of perseverance, resilience, and hard work as they bring Lionel Messi’s story to life through drama. Divided into scenes with clear stage directions and multiple roles, the script is designed to be fun and easy for Year 3-5 students to perform.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Promotes Literacy: Encourage fluency, expression, and teamwork through Readers Theatre.
• Inspiring Story: Teach students the value of determination and dreaming big with the story of Lionel Messi.
• Perfect for Literacy Centres: This script is ideal for group work and literacy rotations.
• Engages Students: A relatable and exciting story that captures young learners’ imaginations.
• Easy to Use: Includes stage cues, divided scenes, and a range of character roles for all reading abilities.

What’s Included:

• A fully scripted Readers Theatre piece (suitable for Years 3-5).
• A focus on key events in Messi’s life: his childhood in Argentina, overcoming obstacles, his move to FC Barcelona, and his World Cup victory.
• Themes of overcoming challenges, teamwork, and chasing dreams.

Perfect For:

• Literacy centres
• Drama activities
• Character education lessons on inspiring people
• Celebrating sports stars in the classroom

Inspire your students with this dynamic and motivational Readers Theatre script and show them that even the smallest players can achieve the biggest dreams. Get ready to watch your classroom come alive with the story of Lionel Messi!