Sybil Ludington and Molly Pitcher | U.S. History Readers Theater Script

This U.S. History Differentiated Readers Theater script is based on Sybil Ludington and Molly Pitcher (1777). It tells the inspiring stories of two women who made significant contributions during the American Revolutionary War. Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington bravely rides through the night in New York to warn militia forces of an impending British attack, covering 40 miles and rallying soldiers to defend their homes. Meanwhile, Mary Ludwig Hays, known as Molly Pitcher, assists soldiers on the battlefield by bringing them water. During the Battle of Monmouth, when her husband collapses, she courageously takes his place at the cannon, continuing to fight under fire. These stories highlight the important roles that women and young people played in the war effort, demonstrating courage, determination, and the impact of stepping up when needed.

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 (~15 Characters, 720 words, 8 pages)
• Grades 6~8 Version (~18 Characters, 880 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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01 The Boston Tea Party & Intolerable Acts (1773) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

02 The First Continental Congress (1774)

03 Patrick Henry at the Virginia Convention (1775)

04 The Midnight Ride & the Shot Heard Round the World (1775)

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)