Constitution Day Readers' Theater Script with a Comprehension Worksheet

Are you looking for an engaging reading activity to do on Constitution Day on September 17th? This is one of those days that tend to sneak up on a teacher, and I am almost always scrambling to find an activity that I can quickly add to my already-packed day. That's why I decided to write my own Readers' Theater script! My students LOVE Readers' Theaters!

The script includes 26 parts. Therefore, it can be used as a whole class activity, or it can be used as a small-group activity (students are just awarded more parts!)

This resource also includes a bonus activity! Before reading the script, students complete a worksheet similar to an anticipation guide. Students read statements and guess whether the Constitution-related sentences are true or false. AFTER reading the script, have your students return to the worksheet and answer the same questions again. It is always fun for students to see how much they learned! Plus, it holds them accountable to pay attention AND it gives us teachers a glimpse into their comprehension during the reading activity!

Check the preview to check out the readability and to determine if it is appropriate for your students.

********This resource is available in TWO FORMATS:

1. TRADITIONAL PRINTABLES- Print each PDF and make paper copies. Distribute the scripts and your students will read from these paper copies.
2. EASEL ACTIVITY- With this format, students can read their script from a device.

Here's what teachers like you had to say about using this activity in their classroom:

⭐️ Kristin M. said, "This was fun to do with my students. There was a lot of information presented through this resource! I will definitely use it again next year!"

⭐️ Tamala S. said, "My students had a blast with this resource, and I love that they were also able to learn about the Constitution as well. "

⭐️ Kristina V. said, "We are using this in our school's Constitution Day program with the 5th grade! They love it, and come in begging to work on this first every morning!"

⭐️ Angela A. said, "I used this activity for Constitution Day at our school. The students enjoyed reading it. I loved the digital activity and I could check to see what the students knew before we started and what they learned after reading."

⭐️ Jcars said, "I used this for Constitution Day for my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies classes! It went over better with my 6th & 7th graders, but overall, it was a great purchase! I love the before and after reading questions and I told the students to take the questions home with them so that they could quiz their parents!"

If you like this activity, check out my other reader's theater scripts by clicking on the links below.

Veteran’s Day Readers’ Theater Class Script (contains 27 parts!)

Halloween Readers’ Theater BUNDLE (a set of 3 scripts including 25-28 parts!)

Christmas Readers’ Theater BUNDLE: set of three holiday scripts

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