Jack and the Beanstalk Readers Theater Script for Grades 3 to 5

Jack and the Beanstalk Readers Theater Script turns a classic fairy tale into an engaging, grade-3-5 performance that builds fluency, explores courage, and sparks laughter.

Script Summary

• Scene 1 – Jack’s Farm: Jack plans to sell Daisy the chatty cow.
• Scene 2 – The Bean Seller: Magic beans swap hands.
• Scene 3 – The Magic Beans: Mama tosses beans—sparrow watches.
• Scene 4 – Up the Beanstalk: Jack climbs toward a castle in the clouds.
• Scene 5 – The Giant’s Castle: Jack pockets a gold coin while a goofy giant snores.
• Scene 6 – Back Home: Coin pays bills, but Jack’s curiosity grows.
• Scene 7 – The Magic Hen: A golden-egg hen joins the heist.
• Scene 8 – The Singing Harp: Harp belts a tune, waking the giant.
• Scene 9 – The Big Chase: “Fee-fi-fo-fum!” echoes as the beanstalk rocks.
• Scene 10 – Happy Ending: Beanstalk falls, Jack and Mama celebrate resourcefulness.

(a single PDF with links to Google Docs/Slides, if print format is preferred you can download from your Google Drive to word/pdf/ppt/etc)

What’s Included

• 10-scene script (Google Doc, ~1 200 words, 18 roles)
• Teacher guide with CCSS alignment, rubric & answer keys (10 pages)
• Student worksheet set (25 Google Slides) – vocab, questions, discussions
• Casting breakdowns plus self-grading exit quiz (Google Forms)

Skills Addressed

• Reading fluency, expression, and comprehension
• Theme exploration – courage, honesty, resourcefulness
• Collaborative performance & SEL discussion
• Vocabulary growth with context clues

How to Use

• Assign roles to match reading levels—Narrators for strong readers, Sparrow for beginners.
• Practice in groups; assess with the included fluency rubric.
• Discuss courage and honesty after the performance using worksheet prompts.
• Finish with the self-grading quiz to check understanding.

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