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St. Patrick's Day: This script has 24 "parts" which can easily be combined to accommodate a smaller class. You have permission to print it out to use in your own classroom. Please do not copy to use on another website. You can hear the script being read by first graders in Mrs. D's class, Lincoln School, St. Joseph, MI. Enjoy! ~ Marci McGowan |
| All: | Top 'o
the morning! |
| Reader 1: | On St. Patrick's
Day, Irish people think about Ireland, sing songs, eat special foods, and celebrate their
Irish heritage. |
| Reader 2: | Ireland is often called
the Emerald Isle. That is why on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, many people wear
green. |
| Reader 3: | Hot Cross Buns, Irish
Soda Bread, and Corned Beef and Cabbage are favorite foods. |
| Reader 4: | Because it is such a
festive holiday, not only the Irish observe it. Everyone enjoys the celebration!
Some towns have parades. |
| Reader 5: | Ireland is an island
country bordered on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. The Irish Sea separates it from
England. |
| Reader 6: | The ocean keeps the land
from getting too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer. |
| Reader 7: | Because the island is
almost surrounded by the Atlantic, the climate is mild and wet. |
| Reader 8: | It also brings a lot of
rain and mist to the country. Since it is so wet, the fields are always green. |
| Reader 9: | This is a good climate
for growing grass for sheep, cattle, and horses. |
| Reader 10: | The first people to
arrive in Ireland came across the ocean from Scotland. They lived off the land and hunted
and fished. |
| Reader 11: | Other people came who
cleared forests to grow crops, raise cattle and build houses. |
| Reader 12: | After a while, the Celts
came from Europe and introduced the Gaelic language. It became the language of the Irish
people. |
| Reader 13: | As a boy Patrick was
brought to Ireland as a slave to herd sheep. After a while he escaped and returned to
England. |
| Reader 14: | Years later Patrick came
back as a missionary. He brought Christianity to the people. |
| Reader 15: | Viking warriors came to
Ireland in boats and built towns near the coast. When they stopped fighting with the
Celts, they stayed in Ireland as farmers and traders. |
| Reader 16: | If you were to travel
through Ireland today, you would see modern cities, small villages, and pretty farmlands. |
| Reader 17: | In the green
countryside, you still can see ruins of castles from earlier times. |
| Reader 18: | The largest cities of
the Republic of Ireland are located along the coast. Dublin is the capital city. |
| Reader 19: | The capital of Northern
Ireland is Belfast. This part of Ireland belongs to the
United Kingdom. |
| Reader 20: | Story telling is a
wonderful part of Irish folklore. Leprechauns are said to work night and day
mending fairy shoes. |
| Reader 21: | If you hear the tap,
tap, tapping of a hammer, look carefully and you may see a leprechaun. |
| Reader 22: | But, it isn't easy to
find a tiny elf dressed in green and hiding in the grass. |
| Reader 23: | If you catch a
leprechaun, watch him closely or he will try to escape and vanish. |
| Reader 24: | He will grant you 3
wishes and even tell you where to find his pot of gold. Good luck! |
| All: | Happy St. Patrick's Day! |
