3rd Grade Thanksgiving Scripts

Celebrate Diversity with Engaging Readers Theatre Scripts!

Are you looking to bring cultural celebrations to life in your classroom while boosting students’ reading skills? This Readers Theatre Script Bundle is designed for upper primary/elementary students and offers a captivating exploration of five important global celebrations: Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Hanukkah.

Each script in this bundle is carefully crafted to immerse students in the rich histories and vibrant traditions of these cultural events. Not only do these scripts enhance reading fluency and expression, but they also encourage active participation and deeper understanding of the diverse celebrations that shape our world.

What's Included:

• Thanksgiving: Travel back in time to the origins of this American holiday, learning about the Pilgrims, the first Thanksgiving feast, and the importance of gratitude and giving thanks.
• St. Patrick's Day: Follow the legendary tales of St. Patrick, uncover the meaning behind shamrocks, and discover the colourful and festive Irish traditions.
• Diwali: Brighten your classroom with the story of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and learn how good triumphs over evil in this celebration of light.
• Chinese New Year: Experience the magic of this Lunar New Year festival, filled with iconic symbols like dragons, lanterns, and family gatherings, as students explore its ancient customs.
• Hanukkah: Delve into the history and miracles of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, and learn how it symbolises faith, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Why Choose These Scripts?

• No Prep, Print and Go: Save time with ready-to-use scripts that require minimal preparation—perfect for busy teachers!
• Interactive Learning: Engage students in meaningful readers theatre activities that boost reading comprehension, fluency, and expression.
• Culturally Enriching: Promote diversity and inclusion by teaching students about important global holidays and the values behind them.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for social studies, literacy lessons, holiday celebrations, or multicultural education units.

Whether you’re incorporating these scripts into a readers theatre performance, using them for group reading activities, or integrating them into holiday-themed lessons, this bundle is sure to captivate students while meeting important learning objectives.

Enhance your classroom with these Readers Theatre Scripts that make learning about cultural celebrations fun, educational, and engaging. Let your students step into the shoes of historical figures, participate in age-old traditions, and build empathy and understanding for the diverse world around them.

Want to check out the readers theatre scripts?

St Patrick's Day Readers Theatre

Hanukkah Script

Chinese New Year

Thanksgiving

Diwali

This product includes 6 different Thanksgiving reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. Over 20% discount when you purchase this bundle versus buying each resource individually!

All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book.

Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger - Reader's Theater Companion

Give Thanks for Each Day, told in rhyme, reminds us to be thankful for the small things, everything from new crayons to parades. It also reminds us to be thankful for each other and the love shared in moments like holding hands.

There are four versions included. Two versions has roles for two students. The other two versions has roles for three students. All of the versions are either 2 or 3 pages.

Run, Turkey, Run! - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

It's almost Thanksgiving and the farmer is on the hunt for his Thanksgiving meal. The turkey needs to find a place to hide before he is caught.

Two different versions included. One version is for two student and the other version is for three students. Both versions are three pages long.

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks—the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what's most important is being able to share them with family!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students. The other version has roles for four students. Both versions are three pages long.

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli - Reader's Theater Companion

Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.

One version with roles for two students.

Five Flying Turkeys by Barbara B. McGrath - Reader's Theater Companion

Trot along with rhyming turkeys as they gather to celebrate a special day.

There are two versions included. One version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students. Both versions are 2 pages.

The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing - Reader's Theater Companion

Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun. This family fun read-aloud makes the perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. The versions are either 5 or 6 pages.

All Reader's Theater Script

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Fun and Engaging Readers Theatre!

Bring the history of Thanksgiving to life in your classroom with this humorous and educational Readers Theatre script designed for Year 3-6 students. "The History of Thanksgiving" is a delightful way for students to learn about the origins of this beloved holiday while enjoying a fun and interactive performance.

Product Highlights:

• Grade Level: Suitable for Year 3-6 students
• Content: Simplified and funny script about the history of Thanksgiving, covering the Pilgrims' journey, their struggles, and the first Thanksgiving feast
• Characters: Includes 8 characters – Narrator, Pilgrim Pat, Pilgrim Penny, Native Friend Ned, Governor Bradford, Squanto, Child 1, and Child 2
• Easy to Print: High-quality PDF format, ready to print and distribute to your students
• Educational Value: Combines history and humour, making it a memorable learning experience about Thanksgiving!

Why Choose This Readers Theatre Script?

• Engage Your Students: The funny and simplified language keeps students interested and entertained to learn the history of Thanksgiving.
• Interactive Learning: Students will enjoy acting out the script while learning about Thanksgiving traditions and history.
• Promotes Teamwork: Encourages collaboration and teamwork as students work together to perform the play.
• Perfect for Celebrations: Ideal for classroom Thanksgiving celebrations, assemblies, or holiday events.

Make this Thanksgiving memorable for your students with "The History of Thanksgiving" Readers Theatre. It's an easy-to-use, print-and-go script that brings history to life with humour and fun. Perfect for engaging students in learning about the significance of Thanksgiving and its traditions.

Purchase your copy today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable for your students!

This product is a collection of 25 Reader's Theater that are offered in my store. This product is perfect for any teacher looking for Reader's Theaters to meet the different level of readers in a kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or even third grade classroom!

All of the Reader's Theaters are aligned to a picture book that allows students to practice their fluency and expression! The Reader's Theaters also are offered in multiple versions to allow you to mix and match your students easier.

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If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Give Thanks for Each Day” by Steve Metzger. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Give Thanks for Each Day, told in rhyme, reminds us to be thankful for the small things, everything from new crayons to parades. It also reminds us to be thankful for each other and the love shared in moments like holding hands.

There are four versions included. Two versions has roles for two students. The other two versions has roles for three students. All of the versions are either 2 or 3 pages.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

There is no AR quiz for this book but I would say it is around a 2nd grade level.

Thanksgiving Reader’s Theater:

Run, Turkey, Run! - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli - Reader's Theater Companion

Five Flying Turkeys by Barbara B. McGrath - Reader's Theater Companion

All Reader's Theater Script

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Thankful” by Eileen Spinelli. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students. The other version has roles for four students. Both versions are three pages long.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 182076 Grade Level 2.1

Thanksgiving Reader’s Theater:

Run, Turkey, Run! - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger - Reader's Theater Companion

Five Flying Turkeys by Barbara B. McGrath - Reader's Theater Companion

All Reader's Theater Script

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