10 Short Fairy Tale Side Stories Monologue Scripts for Grades 3 to 5

This monologue-based drama packet for early elementary classrooms is engaging and student-friendly.

This packet helps teachers build reading fluency, confidence, and creativity through theatrical expression. Everything is included for easy preparation, performance, and assessment—no extra planning required.

Teachers can use this packet for drama units, literature connections, student showcases, or end-of-year performances. It’s flexible for whole-class or small group use and easy to adapt for virtual or in-person settings. Just print, assign, and let your students shine!

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Monologues Included:

1. Sticks Aren’t Silly by the Second Little Pig

2. Out of Control by the Broomstick

3. Left Behind by the Glass Slipper

4. After the Ball by the Evil Stepsister

5. Not Just a Goose by the Golden Egg Layer

6. Bread and No Credit by the Little Red Hen

7. The Quiet Climber by the Magic Bean

8. Broken but Brave by the Bed

9. The Choice by the Huntsman

10. Sole Provider by the Old Woman in the Shoe

What’s included?

• FORMAT: A single docx file (formatted for Google Docs*) that includes a TOC with quick links to each section
• Facilitation of Lesson – directions for flexible facilitation and student assignment
• Performance Day Suggestions – includes warmups, order planning, rehearsal and celebration ideas
• Monologue Introductions – short intros to read aloud before each monologue
• Props and Accessories – a quick-reference for all props and accessories suggested for each monologue
• Student sign-up sheet (fits 4 students per monologue)
• Monologue Presentation Rubric – editable, standards-friendly student presentation rubric with clear scoring criteria
• 10 original monologues (60–80 words each) written at a grade-appropriate level with full performance cues (volume, gestures, emotion, and pacing)

*Google Docs Note: Before you open and save any changes in MS WORD, upload the DOCX file to Google Drive. Then, copy and paste monologues or the rubric into new Google Documents and then share with students. To ensure the formatting stays consistent when you upload the docx file, 1) Click the Gear Icon ⚙️ in the top right corner of your Drive, choose “Settings”, then check the “Convert uploaded files to Google Docs editor format” box.

Will these monologues work for your classroom?

Download this free (Grades 1 to 3) example of 10 Fairy Tale Monologues first :)