The Story of Moses Reader's Theater Script | Bible Activity for Grades 4-8

Teach the story of Moses with a reader's theater script that turns Exodus into a classroom-ready Bible activity for grades 4-8.

This script helps students follow Moses’s journey from oppression to leadership while supporting fluency, comprehension, and discussion in Bible class or small groups.

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

• ~12 Characters, ~2450 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:

Moses was born at a time when Pharaoh wanted Hebrew baby boys killed. His mother hid him in a basket on the Nile, and Pharaoh’s daughter rescued and raised him in the palace. Moses later fled Egypt after defending a Hebrew slave, settling in Midian and marrying Zipporah. God spoke to him from a burning bush, telling him to return and free the Israelites. With his brother Aaron’s help, Moses confronted Pharaoh, and God sent plagues to show His power. After the final plague, Pharaoh let the Israelites go. They escaped through the Red Sea, where God parted the waters for them. Finally, they traveled to Mount Sinai, and God gave them the Ten Commandments, teaching them how to live as His special people.