Do you teach civics, government, social studies or history? Did you know that Constitution Day is September 17 in the United States? "The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States" is a short Readers Theater using only the words of the Preamble. But, it comes complete with two pages of annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Although the readability is for middle school, even elementary students have been successful at memorizing the Preamble. In fact, the curriculum links share a video of a 3-year-old reciting the Preamble. Perfect for grades 3-12, "The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States" will help YOUR students memorize and engage with this important piece of the Constitution. (Two font sizes.)
TIME: about 50 seconds
CAST: 10+ (chorus option)
TONE: sober
READABILITY: grade 7.2
Here is the entire Script Buffet Club script; but, if you like it, use the arrow below to download the printable PDF with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States
Arranged for Readers Theater by Carol Montgomery ©2015
Reader 1: We the people of the United States.
All: We the people of the United States.
Reader 2: In order to form a more perfect union,
Men: In order to form,
Women: A more perfect,
All: Union.
Reader 3: Establish justice.
All: Establish justice.
Reader 4: Ensure domestic tranquility.
Men: Ensure domestic tranquility.
Reader 5: Provide for the common defense.
Women: Provide for the common defense.
Reader 6: Promote the general welfare.
All: Promote the general welfare.
Reader 7: And secure the blessings of Liberty.
Men: The blessings of Liberty...
Reader 8: To ourselves and our posterity.
Women: To ourselves and our posterity.
All: The blessings of liberty, to ourselves and our posterity.
Reader 9: Do ordain and establish this Constitution,
Reader 10: For the United States of America.
All: We the people of the United States.
All: (bow)
***Click the arrow below to download the printable PDF "The Preamble of the Constitution of the United States," complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
