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A Holiday Play: A Miracle at Christmas

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Look Inside · 10 pages · answer key included

Cover of A Miracle at Christmas by Sue Peterson, an elementary play and readers’ theater with 16 parts
Cover of the 16-part Christmas play
Christmas play synopsis and cast list: the Jones family, the Johnstons, Mary, David, dancers and narrators
Synopsis and characters for the play
Script opening: Hank, Jenny, Hillary and B.J. introduce themselves and explain their mother’s illness
Script page 1 of 5: meet the Jones children
Script continuation: the children plan gifts, make a snowman, decorate a tree and go Christmas shopping
Script page 2 of 5: Christmas preparations
Script continuation: the children meet David, learn about Hanukkah and arrive at the Johnstons’ dinner
Script page 3 of 5: a holiday visit
Script continuation: Christmas morning brings Mother’s return, and the children give her a woolen blanket
Script page 4 of 5: Mother returns
Script ending: the family celebrates Mother’s return and shares gratitude, love and the meaning of giving
Script page 5 of 5: gratitude and giving
Teacher guide for the play: reading questions, vocabulary preview, performance context and extension ideas
Parent and teacher guide to reading and activities
Student plot activity asks readers to summarize the play’s beginning, middle and end in their own words
Student activity A: summarize the plot

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Sue Peterson
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About This Product

A Holiday Play: A Miracle at Christmas - An Engaging Educational Resource

A Holiday Play: A Miracle at Christmas is a compelling instructional tool targeted toward Grade 3 to Grade 5 educators. This 13-page resource introduces students to drama while promoting fundamental reading skills like reading comprehension, vocabulary development, character evolution, and more. The teaching resource is tailored to suit both classroom teachers and homeschooling needs. Totaling 13 pages, the resource is available in a PDF format.

About the Play

The play provides 16 adaptable roles for student participation and offers multiple opportunities for behind-the-scenes participation.

The Plot

The narrative unfolds around the Jones family experiencing an extraordinary Christmas at Dr. and Mrs. Johnston's house where they realize that the festive celebration is much more significant than merely the holiday music and colorful lights. There are heartwarming miracles!

Tailored Teaching Guide

  • Includes valuable pre-reading questions along with post-performance discussions.

  • Stimulates creative thinking while encouraging choral reading experiences.

  • Boosts balanced literacy skills while facilitating storytelling familiarization.

  • Provides suggestions for extending learning.

In Conclusion:

A Holiday Play: A Miracle at Christmas is the optimum resource for educators keen on adopting a hands-on approach to supplement traditional teaching methods, providing a balanced blend of creative and educational engagement. It's guaranteed not to disappoint!

If this play is a winner in your classroom, you might want to consider purchasing additional original plays written by the author Sue Peterson. These are sold on this site, some individually and others in grade-level collections or thematic bundles.

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