La Tomatina in Spain Holiday Readers Theater Script | Tomato Fight

This engaging Readers Theater script for Grades 3–5 brings La Tomatina, the tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain, on the last Wednesday of August, to life, immersing students in its cultural and historical significance. Through a 2025 classroom and flashbacks to 1945, students explore hurling squishy tomatoes, climbing greasy poles for hams, and the community spirit of Buñol’s messy tradition, sparked by an accidental fight. From following safety rules to dancing to Spanish music, students discover La Tomatina’s joyful chaos, fostering social studies connections to Spanish culture. Perfect for social studies teachers seeking multicultural resources, this activity aligns with CCSS standards, promoting fluency, teamwork, and collaborative learning.

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(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, ~1800 words, 8 pages, 10 characters)
• Teacher guide with script summary, answer keys, and standards alignment (Google Doc, 6 pages)
• Student worksheet (Google Slides) featuring vocabulary, comprehension, tomato tally math, festival map activity, and reflection prompts

Skills Addressed

• Reading fluency and expressive storytelling
• Understanding the cultural and historical significance of La Tomatina
• Analyzing characters’ roles in celebrating La Tomatina’s traditions
• Building vocabulary tied to Spanish culture and festivals
• Encouraging cross-cultural awareness and playful community spirit

The Worksheet Includes

• Short-Answer: Identify key details and themes from La Tomatina’s history and traditions
• Tomato Tally Math: Solve problems using tomato quantities (e.g., 100,000 pounds ÷ groups)
• Reflection Prompts: Connect La Tomatina’s values to personal experiences and community fun
• Vocabulary: Clearly defined terms (e.g., plaza, ham climb) supported by script quotes
• Themes: Deep exploration of joy, community, and playful chaos

Script Summary
This script celebrates La Tomatina, the tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain, held on the last Wednesday of August, explored through a modern classroom and historical moments for Grades 2–4. Students learn about hurling squishy tomatoes, climbing a greasy pole for a ham, and the community spirit of Buñol’s messy tradition, rooted in a 1945 accident. The story begins in a 2025 classroom where a teacher and student discuss La Tomatina’s purpose. It flashes back to 1945, where a parade mishap sparks the first tomato fight, and explores Buñol’s growth into a global festival. Modern students share traditions like following safety rules, cleaning the plaza, and dancing to Spanish music. The script ends with a lively La Tomatina party, emphasizing joy, community, and playful chaos, inspiring students to embrace fun and togetherness.

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