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Bundle of 21 Plays

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Mystery play cover: Look Under the Bed, a readers’ theater script for grades 3–5 with 22 parts by Sue Peterson
Cover of the 22-part mystery play
Mystery play synopsis and cast list: Jen investigates missing items with her siblings and friends; 22 parts
Play page 1 of 17: synopsis and characters
Opening script introduces the Jorgenson family, Kit Kat the cat, inn staff, and guests Lily and Miss Robin
Play page 2 of 17: introductions at the inn
Mystery script continues as Kit Kat hides Lily’s microphone, Lily faints, and Jen asks if it was stolen
Play page 3 of 17: the microphone disappears
Mystery script introduces Rosie, Hank, and Ruby, who won a weekend stay and play Bingo over refreshments
Play page 4 of 17: three Bingo winners arrive
Mystery script: Kit Kat steals Hank’s false teeth; Jen takes notes; Professor Brainy and his family arrive
Play page 5 of 17: missing teeth and new guests
Mystery script: Professor Brainy works on a grant letter, his family orders lunch, and Kit Kat takes his glasses
Play page 6 of 17: Kit Kat takes the glasses
Mystery script: Professor Brainy cannot find his glasses and faints; newlyweds New and Lee Wed arrive
Play page 7 of 17: lost glasses and newlyweds
Mystery script: Kit Kat takes a wedding ring, New faints, and Jen calls Mindy and Mandy for help solving the case
Play page 8 of 17: the wedding ring disappears
Mystery script: Jen and friends find hair balls, scratch marks, and a whisker; Mindy and Mandy announce a solution
Play page 9 of 17: clues point toward a solution
Attributes
Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5

Types
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PDF

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Author
Sue Peterson
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About This Product

Bundle of 21 Plays: Vibrancy for Art & Drama Sessions

An enriching resource of diverse play genres, this collection is designed to add color and vivacity to public, private, and homeschool classrooms. Ranging from historical fiction, mystery, and holiday themes, it is perfect for students in grades 3 to 5 looking for immersive Readers' Theater activities or actual play productions.

Flexibility:

The plays are suitable for a range of balanced literacy approaches including Shared Reading, Performance Reading, or Guided Reading. These activities improve oral skills without the stress of memorizing lines and also facilitate social skills and cooperative learning through performances.

Adaptability:

The content can be adapted according to student capabilities across different grades. In addition to acting roles, students can get involved with directing duties, handling props/costumes/scenery/sound effects production, or assisting with creating programs and invitations.

Included Teaching Guide:

  • Promotes reading fluency

  • Fosters comprehension enhancement

  • Aids vocabulary development

  • Includes pre- & post-performance tips

  • Suggests extension activities aimed at facilitating application of reading skills among students

Consisting of over 320 pages including Answer Keys, this PDF file includes innovative worksheets that promote creativity and higher-level thinking plus overall comprehension.

Application to Standards:

This resource adheres to CCSS RL.3.10, CCSS RL.4.10, and CCSS RL.5.10 standards—underscoring its reliability as a practical educational tool.

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