The play is set in a doctor’s waiting room, with the characters trying to remember something important. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

A short play about a group of friends trying to organize a surprise party for their good friend. Will someone ruin the party before it’s even started? The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

Original Drama Script – New Year’s Eve (A short play) A short play about a New Year’s Eve party. Jenny is wanting to throw the best party in the neighborhood. What she can’t figure out is why none of her friends want to come. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, the play has drawing/designing activity and a word search. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama

A short play about a man trying to order a pizza. It should be easy to get his order from the pizzeria, so why are they making things so hard for him? The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

Original Drama Script – The Christmas Wish (A short play) A short play about friends who make a Christmas wish after seeing the Christmas star. What will they wish for? A football, a scooter, a paint set, or something more important? The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, the play has drawing/designing activity and a word search. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade and can be performed in about 5-7 minutes. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama

Four Play Bundle Drama performance is a great way for students to become engaged in reading, as well as a terrific way for students to build confidence and focus. The bundle consists of 4 scripts: Amy Investigates – A short play where Amy tries to solve a mystery. (5 parts) A new car! – A family try and figure out what type of new car they should buy. (6 parts) The Interview - Ken wants a job. All he needs to do is impress in the interview. (4 parts) The Letter – A monologue where Pam tries her hardest to open an envelope. But what does the letter inside say? (1 part) All four of the plays are original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama fifthfloordrama@outlook.com.au

Original Drama Script – We should start a band! (A short play) A short play about students starting a band. All five students are excited about starting a band. If only they could figure what instruments they could play. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, the play has discussion questions and wordsearch. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama

A short play about a group of friends who are trying to get their drinks in a café. They’re just waiting for the waiter to get their order right. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

Amy is trying to solve the case of the missing ice cubes. Will she be able to follow the clues and find the culprit? The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

The New Inventors Club A short play about children starting a New Inventors Club. Will they be able to invent something new, or will they have to cancel the club because they’re out of ideas. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama fifthfloordrama@outlook.com.au

Choice board, short plays and writing resources This Playwriting (drama) resource, drama scripts and choice board gives students ideas and examples of how to write a play or script. The pack comes with the following resources: · Playwriting choice board · Playwriting planning sheet · Character description sheet · Monologue example with questions relating to the play. · Short play example with questions relating to the play. · Writing paper · Notes / Ideas page The resources could be used individually by the teacher or be a printed as a booklet for each student. It could also be used to extend students or be given to students who are learning remotely.

A group of friends decide to start a band. But first they have to figure out if anyone of them can play an instrument. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

A short play about trying to get a food order right. Surely with all this delicious food to order, they won’t end up with only a cheese sandwich. The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.

Original Drama Script – The potato is the most important thing at Christmas (A short play) A short play about who is the most important thing at Christmas. Is it the Christmas tree, The Christmas Cracker, Rudolph, Santa or the Snowman? Or is it the Potato? Surely it can’t be a potato? The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, the play has a drawing/designing activity and a word search. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 5-8 minutes. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama

These two plays are 1-2 minutes in length. They are appropriate for High School Students and come with discussion questions. Little by Little - Max and Sarah have so much to say, but don’t have enough words to tell the other how they feel. (1 female, 1 male) Best Friend - Why can only best friends be so nasty to each other? (1 female, 1 male)

Original Drama Script – The Inn is full tonight (A short play) A short play about the birth of Jesus from the point of view of the innkeeper. The play is based on the accounts from the Gospels and is interesting for students to perform. It is appropriate for students in 3rd- 8th Grade. The play can be performed in about 10-15 minutes. It would be ideal for Assembly Presentations or Whole Class Performances. The play has been uploaded as a word document deliberately so that you are able to make any changes that you may need to make for your production so that it fits your context. It can also be easily adapted to the number of students you have in your class. For example, you can easily increase or decrease the number of narrators, or you could have some children play the role of sheep with the shepherds. Enjoy! Fifth Floor Drama

Joe wants everyone to know that at his last school it rained tacos. And then there was the story about the school swimming pool, the time he saw a seal making coffee and he’s even training to climb Mount Everest. It all sounds too good to be true – surely the kids in his class will eventually start to question him? A play that is appropriate for students in 3rd- 8th Grade. The play can be performed in about 10-15 minutes. It would be ideal for Assembly Presentations or Whole Class Performances. The play has been uploaded as a word document deliberately so that you are able to make any changes that you may need to make for your production so that it fits your context. We are from Australia, so there are a couple Australianisms in the play – but these can be easily changed. It can also be easily adapted to the number of students you have in your class. For example, you can easily increase or decrease the number of narrators, or the characters of Billie and Gracie can be amalgamated. Most characters could be changed female / male depending on numbers.

A short play about a zookeeper coming to dinner. Will he bring a tiger for tea, or a snake for supper? The play is original and fun for students to either perform in front of an audience, or to read as part of guided reading / literacy circles. Each character’s part is highlighted throughout the script, so all that the teacher needs to do is print the play and it’s ready to go. As well as the script, each play has discussion questions and a designing activity. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 7th Grade and can be performed in about 7-10 minutes.