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Play Writing in Room 206

The fifth grade spent last week writing, directing, and rehearsing their own plays. After reading a play and learning the elements of performance theater in our Journeys text, the students were tasked with writing their own five-minute plays about how every day people can promote activism in their communities. We learned how to integrate the five steps of the writing process into play writing, incorporating stage directions and dialogue to craft thoughtful, original stories.

Without further ado, we present the fifth grade original plays on every day activism!

Time to Take Out the Trash
by Zayda D, Sean M, and Sophia O

Pawrent
by Andrew D, Thomas F, and Molly M


Banana Split
by Garrett D, Charlotte H, and Grant L

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