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Theater - A Field Trip to the North Pole

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Look Inside · 10 pages · answer key included

Cover of the elementary play and readers’ theater for grades 3–5, listing 18 parts plus non-speaking roles
Cover of the play and readers’ theater resource
Play synopsis and cast list introduce Ms. Quiz’s North Pole trip, with 18 parts and extra non-speaking roles
Synopsis and character list before the script
Opening script page: Ms. Quiz checks permission slips, Dottie shares North Pole facts, and an elf greets the class
Script page 1 of 6: the class begins its trip
Script page 2: the class helps Mrs. Claus bake, tastes cookies, and follows elves into Santa’s toy workshop
Script page 2 of 6: baking and the workshop tour
Script page 3: toys perform, children receive gifts, a Christmas train runs, and Carol introduces Hanukkah
Script page 3 of 6: toys, gifts, and Carol’s report
Script page 4: the class builds a snowman, has a snowball fight, discusses missing teeth, and sees Santa
Script page 4 of 6: snow play and Santa’s arrival
Script page 5: Artie opens his gift of front teeth, Santa leaves, and students ask questions about Christmas
Script page 5 of 6: farewells and holiday questions
Final script page: Fannie asks about Christmas magic, Ms. Quiz reflects on learning, and the narrator closes
Script page 6 of 6: Ms. Quiz’s closing reflection
Parent/teacher activity guide includes reading questions, vocabulary, performance context, and extension tasks
Parent/teacher guide for reading and extending the play

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Sue Peterson
Rating
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About This Product

Theater - A Field Trip to the North Pole

Theater - A Field Trip to the North Pole is an exciting teaching resource intended for educators working with students in the 3rd to 5th grade range. It can be easily adapted for varying student abilities and interests. The play is divided into 18 distinctive parts, providing a fun and immersive journey into the heart of the frosty North. Come explore Ms. Quiz's adventure where she learns what truly lies at the heart of Christmas!

Description

The resource doubles as a learning tool, filled with teaching opportunities. It comes with a comprehensive teaching guide that has pre and post-performance questions aimed at enhancing discussion and comprehension. The guide also helps students explore roles such as:

  • Directing

  • Prompting

  • Handling props or costumes

  • Creating sound effects or invitations

  • Acting as house staff (ushers and ticket-sellers)

The Theater - A Field Trip to the North Pole serves as part of a balanced literacy program by providing opportunities for choral reading while promoting vocabulary development.

Literacy benefits

  1. Bolsters creative expression techniques.

  2. Demonstrates clear story components.

  3. Hones essential summarizing skills.

Educational standards

In line with Common Core Standards [Reading Literature Range of Reading & Level Text Complexity: CCSS ELA-LITERACY.RL3-5.10] ensuring independent reading capabilities by year-end.

Format and Subjects

The resource comes in a PDF format, spanning 13 pages, focusing primarily on art & music. In particular, the emphasis is on drama-related activities tailored toward exposing young children to theater as a form of creative expression.

Join the many fellow educators who are utilizing this comprehensive resource to provide a fun and interactive theater experience for students!

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