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Jonah and the Whale Biblical Reader's Theater Script

Jonah and the Whale Biblical Reader's Theater Script

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This reader’s theater script for Jonah and the Whale is based on the account from Jonah Chapters 1 to 4 . The story focuses on the themes of Obedience, Compassion and Mercy. This script is perfect for supplementing bible class, reading practice, small group reading, centers/stations or just getting comfortable reading in public.

Product Info:
An editable DOCX format (14 pages) which contains:

1) Teacher Tips & Answer Key
  • CCSS Alignment
  • Teacher Tips for use as both RT and Play/Skit
  • Answer Keys for Worksheet
  • Themes & Discussion Question Prompts
2) Readers Theater Script
  • ~8 Characters, ~1450 words, 10 Scenes
3) Script Worksheet
  • 10 Vocabulary Words
  • 10 Short-Answer Comprehension Questions: Comprehension and recall questions based solely on the script
  • Character Traits: Covers the main characters, students provide direct quotes from the script that demonstrate each character's traits
  • Story Plot Elements: Students identify which scenes demonstrate the Setting, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Conclusion.

Script Summary:
Jonah is commanded by God to go to Nineveh to preach against its wickedness. Afraid, Jonah tries to flee by boarding a ship, but a fierce tempest arises. The sailors discover Jonah is the cause of the storm, and at Jonah’s urging, they throw him overboard. God appoints a great fish that swallows Jonah for three days. Jonah prays, repents, and God causes the fish to release him. Jonah then obeys, warning Nineveh of destruction. The people of Nineveh believe, fast, and turn from evil, so God spares them. Jonah grows angry because he wanted Nineveh punished, but God uses a plant and a worm to teach Jonah about divine compassion. The story shows that running from God is futile, and that God desires repentance, not destruction.

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Teaching Tips for Using the Script:

  • For digital classrooms, upload the DOCX Script and convert to Google docs
  • For More Students: Main character can be read by multiple students.
  • For Less Students: Minor characters can be read by just one student.
  • This script should take about ~25 minutes and an extra ~25 minutes for prep, discussion, and the worksheet.
  • Grade Level Note: This script targets grades 3 to 5 but depending on your classroom's reading level it may be suitable for grade levels 6~8 as well.
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