The Rainbow FishPlay-script for elementary students ( Reader's Theatre )
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The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, a timeless story we all remember reading when we were kids . The Rainbow Fish raises questions about selfishness and the importance of sharing. In the book, Pfister portrays Rainbow Fish as a vain character due to his shining scales. He is described as the “most beautiful fish in the sea.” When a blue fish asks for one of his scales Rainbow Fish refuses, and this causes all the other fish to leave him all alone. After everyone leaves, Rainbow Fish wonders, “What good were the dazzling, shimmering scales with no one to admire them?” Up until that point, his pride in his scales was the only thing that made him happy. When everyone began to ignore him, he began to question what he knew as happiness. The Wise Octopus, whom Rainbow Fish was told would be able to help him, tells the confused fish to share his scales. Rainbow Fish questions if he could ever be happy without them, because that's all that he ever knew. In the end, he decides to share his scales and as a result, he becomes the happiest fish in the sea.
This 12 character play will help your students with character development, learning about friendship , kindness and sharing . In a fun, engaging and moving play and song your students will enjoy the story of The Rainbow Fish .
This file includes :
- A Character list
- A 7 page play script with numbered lines for simple reading and place keeping
- Giving Makes you Special song lyrics & track music links
All in a cute kid friendly format and black and white printing .
