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Biblical Literature, Grades 3-5
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Original) (R = 2.8)
Some of our Script Buffet Club members have requested Readers Theater scripts based on Biblical literature. "Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Original)" comes from the Book of Acts. Is healing still valid today? You decide. Like our other scripts this one includes annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. But, one section of the curriculum links focuses on Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms or legs. Nick was bullied, lonely, and depressed; however, as an overcomer he now encourages students around the globe. The links on Nick include part of his story in words and in videos. Perfect for elementary students in grades 2, 3, and 4, this original script and the annotated curriculum links will inspire you and your students.
TIME: 4 min. CAST: 5-6+ (optional chorus) TONE: upbeat READABILITY: grade 2.8
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Advanced) (R = 3.5)
Some of our Script Buffet Club members have requested Readers Theater scripts based on Biblical literature. "Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed!" comes from the Book of Acts. Is healing still valid today? You decide. Like our other scripts this one includes annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. But, one section of the curriculum links focuses on Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms or legs. Nick was bullied, lonely, and depressed; however, as an overcomer he now encourages students around the globe. The links on Nick include part of his story in words and in videos. Perfect for elementary students in grades 3, 4 and 5, this script and the annotated curriculum links will inspire you and your students.
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Simplified) (R = 1.7)
Some of our Script Buffet Club members have requested Readers Theater scripts based on Biblical literature. "Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed!" comes from the Book of Acts. Is healing still valid today? You decide. Like our other scripts this one includes annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. But, one section of the curriculum links focuses on Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms or legs. Nick was bullied, lonely, and depressed; however, as an overcomer he now encourages students around the globe. The links on Nick include part of his story in words and in videos. Perfect for primary students in grades 2 and 3, this simplified script and the annotated curriculum links will inspire you and your students.
Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 4000 (R = 4.2)
By member's request, here's a light-hearted script based on Biblical literature. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000" draws students into this popular story. Use with our companion script, "Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 4000," to compare and contrast the two similar stories from New Testament literature.
TIME: a little over 5 min. CAST: 5-11 TONE: varies–serious and light READABILITY: grade 4.2
TIME: a little over 5 min. CAST: 8 (plus optional crowd chorus) TONE: varies–serious and light READABILITY: grade 3.9
Epiphany Celebration: Wise Men Worship (R=6.0)
Straight Bible literature (KJV). The story of the wise men or kings. Straightforward. "Epiphany Celebration: Wise Men Worship" could just as easily be entitled "Matthew's Christmas" since it's directly from Matthew 2:1-15 (KJV). This free Christmas Readers Theater script could easily be adapted to any Bible version. Make sure you read the Epiphany ideas and curriculum links for lesson plans at the end of the script!
TIME: about 2 1/4 minutes CAST: 11? TONE: serious READABILITY: Grade 6.0
Make a Joyful Noise! Psalm 100 KJV (R=4.7)
Although to read Psalm 100 all the way through takes less than a minute for one person, this Readers Theater adaptation is served "family style." That means the parts are listed as Dad, Mom, and 4 children. The curriculum links at the end of the script helps make the whole family time come together. Psalm 100 is often used as a Thanksgiving psalm, but you may use it as a launch into a discussion on what IS a "joyful noise"?
TIME: less than 1 minute CAST: 6 TONE: joyful READABILITY: Grade 4.7