Free Samson Readers Theater Script for Grades 3-5 | Bible Story Activity

This reader’s theater script for Samson's Strength is based on the account from Judges 13 - 16. The story focuses on the themes of God’s Purpose, Consequences, and Redemption. This script is perfect for supplementing bible class, reading practice, small group reading, centers/stations or just getting comfortable reading in public.

If you want to extend this topic, teachers often pair it with The Story of Moses Reader's Theater Script, Joseph's Coat of Many Colors Reader's Theater Script, or Noah's Ark Reader's Theater Script for a stronger next-step lesson sequence.

Product Info:

An editable DOCX format (17 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

• ~11 Characters, ~2100 words

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:

This play tells the story of Samson, a man chosen by God who had incredible strength. In Act 1, he marries a Philistine woman and later fights the Philistines using his great power. He also sets foxes loose in their fields and uses a donkey’s jawbone to defeat many enemies. In Act 2, Samson meets Delilah, who tricks him into revealing the secret of his strength—his uncut hair. The Philistines capture him, but in his final moment, God answers his prayer and gives him strength once more to bring down the Philistines’ temple, sacrificing himself to save Israel.