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Holiday Plays (Bundle of 15)

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The Tale of Johnny Appleseed play cover names Sue Peterson as author and lists 25 parts for grades 1–3.
Cover of the bundle's Johnny Appleseed play
Play synopsis and 25-character cast list include Johnny, a narrator, animals, seeds, trees, and a pioneer family.
Synopsis and cast list for the 25-part play
Opening script introduces Johnny Chapman and his animal friends as he begins the story of planting apple seeds.
First of three script pages
Middle script follows Johnny sharing seeds with pioneers, visiting friends, and helping Indigenous people.
Second script page: sharing seeds and friendship
Final script tells how Indigenous friends help Johnny recover after a harsh winter; he thanks his listeners.
Third script page: Johnny's recovery and closing
Teacher guide provides reading questions, vocabulary, performance context, and apple and seed activities.
Parent and teacher guide for reading the play
Student activities match five story elements to meanings and use three script excerpts to describe Johnny.
Student activities A–B: story elements and character
Student activities continue Johnny's character traits and ask who tells the story and why trees matter.
Continuation of B and opening questions in C
Student questions address the setting and Johnny's friends, followed by a six-word fill-in-the-blank summary.
Remaining C questions and section D story summary
Student activity E asks children to draw and color an apple, then write a story about it and add a title.
Student activity E: apple drawing and story writing
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About This Product

Holiday Plays (Bundle of 15)

The Holiday Plays Bundle of dynamic and engaging plays is designed to boost the reading and social skills of your students. Tailored for diverse use, these assorted plays are perfect for grades 1-5 (designated either 1-3 or 3-5) by transforming the learning experience into an exciting journey, one of inviting children into a captivating world filled with characters, plots, and settings.

Inclusive for All Abilities

In classrooms with varying abilities and interests, these holiday plays ensure that every learner is included to enhance their skill development and be a part of a team.

Tailored Teaching Guide & Student Activities

Each play features a robust Teaching Guide complete with:

  • Questions: Pre-discussion and post-performance analysis

  • Vocabulary expansion exercises

  • Highlighted sight words and targeted vocabulary

A Fascinating Fusion of Arts and Academics

The Holiday Plays (Bundle of 15) creates an environment where art merges with academics assuring that students will fall in love with learning while exercising their creative abilities. This bundle is a thrilling addition to your teaching resources! The variety of plays feature Johnny Appleseed, Santa Claus and Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Arbor Day, Groundhog's Day, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin King, Jr., and Veteran's Day. Your students are guaranteed to enjoy learning!

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