This short Reader's Theatre script paints the scene of the days leading to the American Declaration of Independence and imagines the brainstorming by the "Committee of Five" that led to the writing of the document in 1776. It is written for six parts and can be read aloud with minimal preparation.The script includes actual language from the Declaration, as well as other words written by the characters in their correspondence of the day. Teacher notes provide tips on working with reader's theatre