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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. ~ 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! |
