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A Holiday Play: Ding-a-Ling, the Christmas Bell

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Cover of Ding-a-Ling, the Christmas Bell, a play by Sue Peterson for students in grades 1–3 with 18 parts
Cover of the 18-part Christmas play
Play synopsis and cast list: a teased bell helps Santa; roles include six bells, Snowflake, and townspeople
Synopsis and characters before the script
Opening script page: Ding-a-Ling falls from a strap, rings off-key, and is teased by the other five bells
First of four script pages
Second script page: Snowflake creates a blizzard, and children place Ding-a-Ling on the town Christmas tree
Second script page: snow and the town tree
Third script page: Ding-a-Ling guides Santa through the snow, and the other bells apologize for teasing him
Third script page: Santa arrives
Final script page: the narrator closes the story, and Ding-a-Ling leads the cast and audience in a Christmas song
Fourth script page: closing song invitation
Teacher guide for the play: reading questions, vocabulary to preview, performance notes, and extension activities
Parent and teacher guide following the script
Student activities A–B ask for text evidence about Ding-a-Ling's nickname and how the author portrays a blizzard
Student activities A–B: nickname and setting
Student activity C asks students to explain how the five bells and Ding-a-Ling change during the story
Student activity C: character changes

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Grades

Grade 1, 2, 3

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Sue Peterson
Rating
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About This Product

A Holiday Play: Ding-a-Ling, the Christmas Bell

Ding-a-Ling, the Christmas Bell is a comprehensive teaching resource designed with educators in mind. This play is primarily intended for students in Grades 1 through 3. The play presents an engaging story combined with a wealth of educational potential. Yet, its flexibility allows it to be adapted according to students' capabilities and interest levels.

Application:

Incorporate this resource into your learning environment easily – it can be utilized effectively in whole group readings, small group performances, or even as an exciting homework assignment.

About Product:

  • Includes insightful questions designed for use both before and after the performance of the play.

  • Offers useful advice on various duties for a successful play production such as directing, prompting, props/costumes/scenery creation, and more.

  • Covers areas like literature development, character development, and reading comprehension enhancement among others.

  • Expands creative expression and summarizing skills.

The Plot:

Ding-a-Ling is teased by his bell friends for falling and not being able to make a clear sound until he finds his value when Santa requires his assistance! This heart-warming tale communicates lessons on kindness and efficacy along with an introduction to drama.

Educational Alignment:

Aligned perfectly with Common Core Standards, including reading literature at various complexity levels suited for grade 1 through grade 3.

A Holiday Play: Ding-a-Ling The Christmas Bell:

  • A PDF format of 13 pages

  • Categorized under Art & Music

This product offers boundless potential for academic and creative exploration. Make your classroom or homeschooling environment come alive this holiday season with A Holiday Play: Ding-a-Ling, the Christmas Bell.

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