Foreign Allies: Lafayette and France | U.S. History Readers Theater Script

This U.S. History Differentiated Readers Theater script is based on Foreign Allies: Lafayette and France (1777-1778). It tells the story of how the American colonies gained crucial support from France during the Revolutionary War. Marquis de Lafayette, a young French nobleman, was inspired by America's fight for freedom. He traveled to America at his own expense to help General George Washington's army, becoming a brave and important leader. At the same time, Benjamin Franklin went to France to convince King Louis XVI to support the American cause. Through many meetings and discussions, Franklin persuaded the French king to send money, soldiers, and ships. The arrival of French troops, led by General Rochambeau, greatly strengthened the Continental Army. Together, the American and French forces planned and won key battles, including the decisive victory at Yorktown, which led to the end of the war. This story highlights the importance of friendship, teamwork, and international alliances in achieving a common goal.

This script should take about ~20 minutes to read depending on your classroom's level. An extra ~25 minutes for prep, discussion, vocabulary or short answer comprehension questions should also be planned.

This product includes a zip file consisting of:

• Grades 3~5 Version (~16 Characters, 660 words, 8 pages)
• Grades 6~8 Version (~15 Characters, 800 words, 9 pages)
• Student & Teacher Reader's Theater Tips & Notes
• 10 Comprehension Short Answer and 10 Vocabulary Words
• Themes & Discussion Question Prompts
• Note: All files are in editable DOCX format
• Character Note: Some characters only have 1 or 2 lines, if necessary one student can read multiple lines. Likewise some of the main characters can be read by multiple students.

This script is part of a Revolutionary War Bundle!

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05 The Green Mountain Boys & Battle of Bunker Hill (1775)

06 The Second Continental Congress (1775)

07 Common Sense & Declaration of Independence (1776)

08 Crossing the Delaware & Victory at Trenton (1776)

09 Valley Forge & The American Crisis (1777-1778)

10 Foreign Allies: Lafayette and France (1777-1778)

11 Sybil Ludington and Molly Pitcher (1777)

12 Alexander Hamilton and His Duel (1780s-1804)

13 Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris (1781 - 1783)

14 George Washington Stepping Down (1783)

15 Slavery and the American Revolution (1770s-1780s)