A funny play loosely based on the Grinch by Dr. Seuss, and the well known movie. The story revolves around the town of Whoville, where all the Whos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about!
However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of the town; this outcast hates Christmas and anything to do with the festive time of year. This outcast is called the Grinch!
The play follows the story of Cindy-Lou and her family as they open up to the Grinch, and try to show him what Christmas is all about. However, the Grinch has his own plans to ruin Christmas for the town, and steals all the presents on Christmas eve.
He has a change of heart however when he hears the town enjoying Christmas even though he had stolen all of the presents. His heart grows and he quickly returns the gifts and takes part in all the festivities.
There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 28 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball!
If you are unsure whether it will suit your class, download a free preview and give it a go!
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I also have some more Christmas play scripts in my store including:
A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
Elf
A Christmas Carol (A Traditional Version)
The Santa Clause
To save money you can buy all four play scripts in my Christmas Play Script Bundle (saving nearly 40%) - link below:
Christmas Play Script Bundle
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In this digital product: You will find resources to practise the Role-Play (Part 1) of the GCSE (2026) Speaking Examination (AQA). The topics covered are the 3 topics from Theme 1: People and Lifestyle.
Topic 1: Identity and Relationships with others
Topic 2: Healthy living and Lifestyle
Topic 3: Education and Work
There are 3 practices for each Topic:
Practice 1: Prepare the Role-Play. Fill in the gaps to complete the candidate’s script. (This is an intermediate practice to help students build up their Role-Play skills).
Practice 2: Prepare the Role-Play by responding to the 5 tasks. Students need to give one detail per task and can use the present tense throughout.
Practice 3: Prepare the Role-Play by responding to the 5 tasks. Students need to give two details for 3 of the tasks and may have to use a range of tenses.
You can use this resource in the classroom:
Student’s booklet (with Candidate’s roles)
Teacher’s booklet (with Candidate’s roles, Teacher’s role and model role-plays)
PPT presentation (including an easier mark scheme for self/ peer assessment in the classroom)
Audio files (embedded to the PPT and also available as individual files)
Or for independent use:
Student’s booklet, including QR codes for access to audio files and answer booklet.
Note that:
Practice 2 and Practice 3 follow the AQA Speaking Paper closely: number of details and tenses required, phrasing of the questions.
Practice 2 corresponds to the Foundation Role-Play.
Practice 3 corresponds to the Higher Role-Play. (but can still be useful to Foundation students to review the topics content)
The first 5 files are a preview of what is included in the .zip folder: Role-Play-Theme1.zip. After downloading, save the .zip file in your computer (in “documents” for example), then right-click and select “extract all” to access all the resources.
If you have any questions or if you are interested in more resources like this one, you can check this Facebook page:@Frenchresources, where updates, links and freebies are posted regularly.
A booklet with 68 transactional role-plays divided under the 10 situational contexts needed for the New GCSE Pearson Edexcel Spanish.
Also I have added a quizlet link and list of key role-play vocabulary in chunks/sentences.
I hope it helps!
A set of 37 role-plays to practice in pairs for new GCSE, most of the instructions are from Edexcel specimen assessments, some are my creations.
Fold paper in half. I advise to print on the cardboard.
The students need to sit in front of each other.
I uploaded pdf version, but if you need word version, please contact me.
This GCSE Spanish Role Play Support Mat is a clear, comprehensive and student‑friendly resource designed to help learners prepare effectively for the Edexcel 2024 GCSE Spanish Speaking Exam. It supports pupils with the essential vocabulary, structures and strategies needed to succeed in the Role Play task (Task 2).
What’s Included
Key Exam Information
Clear overview of what the Role Play task involves.
Explains number of bullet points, the requirement to ask questions, and the difference between Foundation and Higher tiers.
Essential Question Words
A full list of the 20 most common question words used in role‑play scenarios, including ¿Qué?, ¿Dónde?, ¿Cuánto cuesta?, ¿A qué hora…? and more.
Perfect for helping students recognise prompts and form their own questions accurately.
Useful Communication Phrases
How to ask for repetition (¿Puedes repetir la pregunta por favor?)
Gap‑fillers to sound natural (e.g., pues, bueno, a ver).
Phrases for expressing wants, needs, opinions, time and location.
Scenario‑Based Example Questions
Covers all 10 possible set scenarios for the Role Play task, including:
Sports centre
Café/restaurant
Doctor’s surgery
Shops/market
Hotel
Campsite
Tourist information
In town
Train station
Cinema/theatre/concert hall
Each scenario includes realistic example questions learners may need to ask — ideal for practice and revision.
Support for Asking Questions
Clear explanation of when students must ask a question and how the teacher will prompt them (¿Tienes una pregunta?).
Includes model questions for each scenario to build confidence.
Ideal For:
GCSE Spanish students (Foundation & Higher)
Teachers delivering the Edexcel 2024 specification
Pupils who need structured, accessible language support for role‑play tasks
A French café speaking and listening role play pack complete with differentiated script.
The following resources are included:
• French café phrase sheet
• French café role play script - differentiated x3
• French café menu
• French café menu glossary
• French café sign
• French price vocabulary sheet
• Teachers’ guide
Using these resources, pupils can take part in a fun cafe role play as waiters and customers. Resources provided enable pupils with a range of ability levels to participate in the dialogue.
This material can be used to teach the following National Curriculum languages attainment targets:
• To listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding;
• To engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help;
• To speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures;
• To present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences.
All documents have been provided as easily editable Word files and as PDFs.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free.
FRENCH LINKS
More French resources:
Role plays
✦ 10 French Role Play Packs BUNDLE
✦ French Restaurant Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French Station Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French Zoo Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French Market Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French Doctors Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French Weather Role Play With Script
✦ French About Town Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French All About Me Role Play Pack With Script
✦ French Pet Shop Role Play Pack With Script
Games
✦ French Animals Role Plays & Games Packs BUNDLE
✦ French Animal Games Packs BUNDLE
✦ French Games Guess Who the Character Is BUNDLE
✦ French Battleships BUNDLE
For more resources, visit Helen Teach’s shop.
A blank play script template.
An invaluable resource that can easily be adapted!
Can be laminated and used year after year or used as a photocopiable master.
This bundle is all that pupils need to master this section of the exam.
This bundle contains 3 resources:
Student role-play booklet comprising 68 role-plays divided per transactional settings
Student transactional settings role-play guide, divided into Foundation and Higher, each containing key vocab per transactional setting from the Interactive Vocabulary List as well as some key useful language
Teacher booklet with the teacher part to match the 68 role-plays, as well as a model answer for each of the 68 role-plays
Planning a Play script - template to complete.
A useful starting point before writing a play script.
5 sections to complete:
Section 1: Which characters will be in your play?
Section 2: What entertaining event(s) will happen?
Section 3: Where will each scene take place (settings)?
Section 4: Describe the opening stage directions.
Section 5: How will the play end?
Fully editable.
is versatile lesson empowers students to write their own scripts based on a chosen theme, incorporating sound effects and their own voice recordings to create immersive audio experiences. It’s designed to be conducted in any space—even when the usual drama classroom isn’t available—making it perfect for adaptable learning environments.
All necessary resources are provided, including clear instructional materials, engaging examples, and script templates that guide students in developing their ideas. As they craft their scripts, students will explore how to enhance their narratives with thoughtfully selected sound effects, using everyday objects and technology to record their own voices, adding a personal touch to their projects.
The structured yet flexible format allows both specialists and non-specialists to confidently lead the lesson, ensuring that any teacher can facilitate creativity and exploration. Students will engage in independent activities, utilizing their surroundings to collect sounds and record their voices, seamlessly integrating these elements into their scripts. This emphasis on working independently means they can adapt their creative processes to various environments, whether it’s a hallway, library, or outdoor area.
With a focus on fun and creativity, this lesson fosters collaboration and imagination while being accessible to all teachers. Perfect for any educator looking to inspire students in crafting dynamic and evocative audio experiences through scriptwriting, sound design, and voice recording, regardless of their experience with drama or sound production!
2023** Now updated with more activities for Act 2**
This is a full scheme of work for Noughts and Crosses (the play version), ideal for KS3, year 8/year 9 English. Included: PowerPoint with 95 slides and three different assessment options for reading, writing and speaking.
Fonts used (free to download - just go to Google Fonts): [Montserrat] and [Staaliches].
Act 1 is analysed in detail, then students read through Act 2, completing some optional tasks at the end, such as review writing or an empathic monologue.
Context of racism, segregation and the IRA bombing
Narration task for the trailer, where students take the trailer without sound and add on their own narration
Group research and presentation task
Language analysis, including a model answer
Drama activities including hot seating
Newspaper writing task that forces students to pick a biased perspective
Review writing
Empathic response - taking on the voice of one character to write a monologue
Preview video: https://youtu.be/Q1QDDNe2L2c
With a partner, take turns to flip a playing card and place it in the box. Multiply the number on the playing card by the number on the sheet and dependent on the version being played, cover the answer with a counter or write the correct answer and then cover with a counter. The winner could be the first to cover all the answers OR the first to cover an answer 4 times.
(Ace = 1, Jack = 11, Queen = 12, King = own choice)
I have not made this game up, I have adapted and made my own version.
This social story is designed to help children understand the importance of hygiene and appropriate bathroom behaviour, especially for those who may be touching or playing with their own faeces. Using simple, child-friendly language and visuals, it explains why it’s important to keep faeces in the toilet, what to do after using the bathroom, and how to maintain clean and healthy habits. The story encourages children to understand that touching or smearing faeces is not safe or hygienic, offering positive alternatives to encourage better behaviour.
Ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this story provides gentle, clear guidance to help children develop proper bathroom habits and understand the importance of personal hygiene.
What’s Inside?
Along with a 13-page social story, there’s also a shorter, adapted version with movable pictures to help engage children on each page.
Why Is This Social Story Helpful?
Social stories use a gentle and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that’s easy to understand. They are particularly useful for:
• Children who struggle to grasp social concepts.
• Learning social skills, social cues, and appropriate responses.
• Providing guidance on expectations, emotions, and problem-solving.
• Supporting autistic children who may find social interactions challenging and benefit from clear, structured explanations.
How to Use This Story Effectively
• Create a focused environment – Read the story in a quiet space with minimal distractions.
• Read it regularly – Start by reading it twice, then revisit it often to reinforce learning.
• Incorporate it into daily routines – Use the story as part of a structured schedule.
• Use it when needed – If the child struggles with apologising, read the story at relevant moments (without making it feel like a punishment).
• Encourage and praise – Keep the experience positive, reinforcing good behavior with encouragement.
Durability & Reusability
For long-term use, consider laminating and binding the pages or placing them in a display book. This allows for repeated reading and reinforcement, making the lesson more effective over time.
Full Bundle. Worksheets which show the Shakespearean text of key extracts alongside questions to support comprehension. Numbering helps students to know where to look for the answers and demonstrate that they can understand Shakespeare’s language better than they first realise.
Questions highlight memorable quotations and imagery, key themes and links to context & genre.
9 extracts from Act 1, 10 extracts from Act 2&3 and 10 extracts from Act 4&5, plus answer sheets included.
Excellent for introducing scenes and establishing understanding, or GCSE revision cementing understanding, wide knowledge and reviewing key quotations. Works great as a homework or independent study task.
Students can check their answers against the answer sheet provided as revision or independent study.
Try before you buy: Act 1 is available free in my TES shop.
If you enjoy, please leave a review!
Act Packs Available Separately
Act 1 FREE! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12876147
Act2&3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12622972
Act 4&5 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12625072
Full Play Bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12625174
Bring the play to life with a WHOOSH! Drama activity: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12198539
Explore key scenes with Drama strategies and elements with my Macbeth 7 lesson scheme of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12198571
This is a PowerPoint presentation I made for our students' independent learning away from school. It has foundation and higher questions and is based on Edexcel exams over last 5 years. Questions and Vocabulary for Speaking Role-Play and Revision.
Created for Y9 Spanish. Topic of ordering food, restaurants, tapas.
Accompanying resource: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/talk/orderfood/
Menu used: Mira AQA GCSE Foundation Page 30 (but any menu in Spanish can be used).
A resource for Health and Social Care AS/level 3. This unit examines the importance of play, stages and types of play and play settings. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.