The Thirteen Original Colonies Readers Theatre Script

This brief (only one and a quarter pages long) Social Studies script on the THE THIRTEEN ORIGINAL COLONIES has 23 solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. (Note: You may add or subtract solo speakers to customize the script for the size of your group.)

The script involves students in reading and reviewing very basic information about the British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: SOCIAL STUDIES.

Reading and rehearsing the script reinforces basic information and facts about the thirteen colonies while also increasing reading fluency and engaging students in a dramatic approach to learning facts. The script's text appears in a 2-column format. (A look at the Preview copy will give you a strong idea of the total script and the information it contains.) A fluent and expressive read-through/performance takes about 5 minutes.

Students enjoy creating and performing gestures and sound effects where indicated in the stage directions. And—because it is a script—they do not mind reading and re-reading the information. This Curriculum-Based Readers Theatre script is one of many I have created with students and teachers across the United States.

For more details and tips about using these scripts with students, you may want to download the FREE copy of "CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE: A Guide to the Classroom Use of this Strategy" available in my store.