Halloween Scripts

Do your students want to know the TRUTH about Ghosts, Zombies, Witches, Spirits, Demons, and Skeletons? This Readers Theater covers it ALL with Bible stories, quotes from the Catechism, and Catholic teachings on the Triduum of All Hallows. Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day.

This download includes...

• 7-page skit
• 1 page graphic organizer worksheet
• Cast cards for students to hold to identify their roles in the play (there are 21 parts in this play!)

Prepare for a fun and engaging exploration of Halloween from a faith-based perspective with our skit, “Faith and Fear: Exploring Halloween Through Scripture.” This skit invites participants to learn about Catholic teachings on important themes like life, death, angels, demons, and the promise of resurrection, all through relatable dialogue and engaging narratives. Perfect for youth groups, catechism classes, and parish events, this skit highlights the hope and joy of the Catholic faith, making it an excellent resource for All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Halloween celebrations.

Scenes Included:

1. Introduction & Triduum of All Hallows: Introduces the Triduum of All Hallows, and shares the history of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Kids will learn about Pope Gregory III, Pope Boniface IV, Pope John XXII, and purgatory.
2. Witches, Ghosts, & Samuel: Discusses the existence of witches and spirits through the story of King Saul, the Witch of Endor, and Samuel.
3. Spirits, Heaven, & the Transfiguration: Learn about Heaven and Spirits through the story of the Transfiguration with Moses, Elijah, Peter, James, and John.
4. Skeletons & Ezekiel: Examines the Halloween imagery of Skeletons and spirits through the story of Ezekiel and the Dry Bones.
5. Zombies & Lazarus: Contrasts the myth of zombies with the miracle of Lazarus's resurrection, emphasizing life after death.
6. Demons, Exorcisms, & Jesus: Highlights Jesus's authority over evil and the power of exorcisms within the Church.
7. Fear & Revelations: Focuses on St. John’s visions in Revelation, reinforcing the message of hope amidst fear.

Facts and Information Included:

• Catholic Teaching About Ghosts: Clarifies the Church's perspective on spirits and the afterlife.
• Life and Resurrection: Emphasizes the belief in life after death through stories of biblical figures.
• Authority of Jesus: Shows Jesus's power over demons and evil spirits, reinforcing faith and trust in Him.
• Hope in Fear: Offers a positive message about overcoming fear with faith in God.

How It Can Be Used:

• Youth Group Activities: Perfect for discussions and interactive presentations during youth meetings.
• Catechism Classes: A valuable tool for teaching important doctrines in an engaging manner.
• Parish Events: Great for Halloween-themed events, making connections to the Church's teachings.
• All Saints' and All Souls' Day Programs: Serves as a reflection on the lives of the saints and the significance of remembering loved ones.

Tips for Using It:

• Encourage Participation: Invite students to take on different roles to foster engagement.
• Discussion Prompts: Use scenes as springboards for deeper discussions about faith and fear.
• Adapt to Audience: Feel free to adjust dialogue and scenes to suit the age and understanding of the audience.
• Incorporate Visuals: Consider using props or costumes to enhance the storytelling experience.

When It Can Be Used:

• All Saints' Day: Celebrate the lives of the saints with reflections on hope and resurrection.
• All Souls' Day: Remember and pray for the departed while teaching about the afterlife.
• Halloween: Address misconceptions about Halloween while grounding the celebration in faith.

Who Should Use It:

• Catechists and Religious Educators: Ideal for teachers seeking to educate young people about the faith in an engaging way.
• Youth Leaders: Perfect for youth groups looking for meaningful activities that connect faith with contemporary culture.
• Parish Directors of Religious Education: An excellent resource for parish events that align with the liturgical calendar.

If you like this, there are other Saint Stories available OR you can buy them all in a bundle!

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This #Halloween reader's theater is a companion activity to the book “Halloween Night” by Marjorie Dennis Murray. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloween

About the Book

This rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches, who prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

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

AR Test No. 127768 Grade Level 3.6

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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Celebrate and explore the rich traditions of the Hallowtide Triduum with this engaging and educational bundle. Perfect for classrooms, youth groups, and religious education programs, this bundle is designed to deepen students’ understanding of All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Halloween from a Catholic perspective.

This resource bundle now includes reading comprehension activities, a collaborative coloring poster, and a fun readers' theater script, offering a wide variety of tools to engage students in learning about these holy days in creative, meaningful ways.

What’s Included:

THREE Reading Comprehension Resources:

• • THREE worksheet sets each with three leveled reading passages (upper elementary, middle school, high school) focusing on the history, significance, and theological importance of All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Halloween.
  • Comprehension Questions: Multiple-choice and discussion questions for each passage to reinforce understanding.
  • Creative Activities: Artistic exercises to enhance learning and creativity.

Collaborative All Saints' Day Cartoon Coloring Poster:

• • Celebrate All Saints' Day with a fun and educational collaborative poster, featuring silly cartoon saints gathered at an All Saints' Day party. There’s even a spot for kids to "join" the saints with a mask feature, inviting them to participate!
  • Poster Options:
    • All Saints' Day Theme
    • Saint Catherine of Siena Quote: "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden."
  • Available as:
    • 1-page poster (for individual use)
    • 18-piece or 32-piece poster (perfect for group collaboration)
  • Featured Saints: Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Saint Dominic Savio, and more!

Readers Theater: "Faith and Fear: Exploring Halloween Through Scripture":
A 7-page skit featuring engaging dialogue, Bible stories, and teachings from the Catechism about themes such as life, death, angels, demons, and the resurrection.

• • Scenes Include:
    • Introduction to the Triduum of All Hallows, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day
    • Witches and spirits in the story of King Saul and the Witch of Endor
    • Skeletons and the story of Ezekiel and the Dry Bones
    • Zombies and the resurrection of Lazarus
    • And more!
• • Comes with a graphic organizer, cast cards, and 21 fun roles for students to play.
  • Ideal for youth groups, catechism classes, and parish events.

Key Features:

• Interactive Learning: Students will actively engage with the material through reading, coloring, skits, and creative exercises.
• Collaborative Activities: The coloring poster and readers theater offer opportunities for teamwork and group participation, fostering a sense of community.
• Theological Depth: Each resource explores Catholic teachings on the Communion of Saints, purgatory, life after death, and the spiritual roots of Halloween.

Who Can Use It:

• Catholic Educators: Add depth to lessons about the Triduum of All Hallows, sainthood, and the afterlife with a combination of engaging activities and reflection.
• Students: At various levels, students will enhance their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and faith formation.

Benefits:

• Faith Development: Instill a greater appreciation for the traditions of All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Halloween while teaching Catholic doctrine.
• Creativity & Fun: The collaborative poster and theater skit make learning enjoyable and interactive.
• Holistic Learning: Students explore the spiritual and cultural aspects of these celebrations through a blend of reading, discussion, and creative expression.

This All Saints', All Souls', and Hallowtide Triduum Bundle is a versatile resource for any classroom or parish program, offering a blend of faith-based education, creativity, and collaboration. Celebrate the beauty of these holy days with your students through interactive learning and reflection!

This #Halloween Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Halloween” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter?

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages.

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

AR Test No. 104991 Grade Level 3.3

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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This #Halloween Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book "Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? by Jerry Pallotta. This Reader's Theater will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloween

About the Book:

It's Halloween night. While her mother is upstairs getting her daughter's costume read, lots of trick-or-treaters stop by the house - from werewolves, ghosts, and zombies to witches, bats, dinosaurs, and more! But are they really . . . real?

There are roles for three students.

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

AR Test No. 127424 Grade Level 1.1

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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Get ready for the Fall and Halloween with this Reader's Theater companion activity to the book “Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan” by Rob Scotton. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

When Splat the Cat goes with Seymour to a pumpkin patch, he is determined to find the biggest pumpkin ever. But when he finally does, Splat discovers the real challenge isn't finding the pumpkin.

There are roles for four students; two narrators, Splat and Mom.

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

AR Test No. 169251 Grade Level 2.1

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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This #Halloween reader's theater is a companion activity to the book "Click, Clack, Boo!" by Doreen Cronin. This reader's theater will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloween

About the Book

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. Farmer Brown hears some mysterious sounds throughout the night. The ending may surprise you!

There are two versions of this reader's theater. The first version is for two student and the other version is for three students. Both versions are three pages.

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

AR Test No. 160763 Grade Level 2.5

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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This #Halloween reader's theater is a companion activity to the book “Spooky Hour” by Tony Mitton. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloween

About the Book

The midnight spooks come around when the bell in the rickety tower bongs twelve times.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

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

AR Test No. 84443 Grade Level 2.0

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

All Reader's Theater Script

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This bundle is a collection of the Reader's Theater Companion products from The Night Before series by Natasha Wing. Currently there are 9 Reader's Theaters included in this product! As new Reader's Theater Companion products are added they will be included in this bundle.

• The Night Before Summer Vacation 
• The (Night Before The) Night Before Christmas
• The Night Before Class Picture Day 
• The Night Before the Snow Day 
• The Night Before Halloween 
• The Night Before My Birthday 
• The Night Before Thanksgiving 
• The Night Before Easter
• The Night Before Valentine’s Day

If you would like to request a specific Reader's Theater companion please leave your suggestion as a question or email (mrleeslearners1@gmail.com)!

All Reader's Theater Script

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This product includes 6 different #Halloween 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. #HappyHalloween

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

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

When Splat the Cat goes with Seymour to a pumpkin patch, he is determined to find the biggest pumpkin ever. But when he finally does, Splat discovers the real challenge isn't finding the pumpkin.

There are roles for four students; two narrators, Splat and Mom.

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. Farmer Brown hears some mysterious sounds throughout the night. The ending may surprise you!

There are roles for three students.

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

It's Halloween night. While her mother is upstairs getting her daughter's costume read, lots of trick-or-treaters stop by the house - from werewolves, ghosts, and zombies to witches, bats, dinosaurs, and more! But are they really . . . real?

There are roles for three students.

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

This rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches, who prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The midnight spooks come around when the bell in the rickety tower bongs twelve times.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages.

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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.

Look at the previews of the individual products to see a closer look at all the reader's theaters included!

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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