Goose That Laid Golden Eggs

Act out the story of a greedy goose who lays golden eggs! Teachers can get all students involved by assigning leveled roles to specifically accommodate all reading levels. All students can improve fluency and feel successful with this script!

Students will act out the folk tale of a greedy goose who lays golden eggs. When a magical goose goes to live with a king, the goose lays precious, golden eggs, but makes many demands. The greedy king initially agrees, but learns the error of his ways, letting go of his greed and getting rid of the goose. This Reader''s Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student''s current reading level, allowing all students to get involved in the same activity and feel successful! Students will gain confidence in their reading fluency through performance, regardless of their current reading ability. While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. These drama scripts for students are a great way to teach literacy and engage all learners!