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Written by Anna Sheehy. Illustrated by Melinda Brezmen. © Ready-Ed Publications - 2000 Published by Ready-Ed Publications (2000) P.O. Box 276 Greenwood WA 6024 Email: info@readyed.com.au Website: www.readyed.com.au COPYRIGHT NOTICE Permission is granted for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes. However, this permission is not transferable and applies only to the purchasing individual or institution.

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Contents Introductory Statement

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‘P ancakes Galore’: Shrove T uesday ‘Pancakes Tuesday

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Pancakes A Pancake Sleuth

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’A Hundred Thousand Welcomes’: St. Patrick’s Day

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Limerick Writing

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A Shamrock Sleuth

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A Recipe For Pancakes

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Symbols of Ireland

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‘Easter All Around the W orld’: Easter T raditions World’: Traditions Easter Food Recipes

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‘The T ale of Bruno E. Bunny’: The Meaning of Easter Tale

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Introductory Statement ‘Fun Plays For Special Days’ THE IMPORT ANCE OF DRAMA IN EDUCA TION IMPORTANCE EDUCATION As one of the creative art forms, Drama plays an important role in education. It is a medium through which important historical and current events come alive.

Human situations also come alive, inspiring understanding for all those involved.

In education, Drama provides opportunities for students to gain a better understanding of important events and situations from the viewpoint of personal experience and stepping into other people’s shoes.

The content comes alive and becomes relevant to the student’s world. It also enables them to express themselves both individually and in a group.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE BOOK ‘Fun Plays for Special Days’ focuses on special days, weeks and times that occur during each year. The plays, containing a great deal of verse, are suitable for middle and upper primary and can be used for both classroom activities and school assemblies.

GENERAL OUTCOMES 1. Through the educational mediums of Drama and Oral Speaking, the students will gain an understanding of the historical and cultural significance of the special celebrations and events featured.

2. The students will comprehend the reasons for the celebrations in various countries of the world.

3. The students will develop personal confidence when participating in public speaking and performance.

4. Opportunities will be provided for all class members to be involved in these plays.

5. Other year levels will gain both knowledge and understanding while watching the plays being performed.

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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS AND SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Each of these plays focuses on a special day, week or time, which is celebrated or remembered during the year.

‘P ANC AKES GAL ORE!’ enables students to comprehend the origins of Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday ‘PANC ANCAKES GALORE!’ and the reasons for its continuation each year.

‘A HUNDRED THOUSAND WELCOMES’ features St. Patrick’s Day. It enables the students to gain an understanding of why St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and why St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland and in other countries. This play also gives insights into life in Ireland.

EASTER ALL AROUND THE WORLD’ helps students comprehend some of the Easter traditions ‘EASTER and rituals that are observed in Australia and in other countries. ‘ THE T ALE OF BRUNO E. BUNNY ’ enables the students to gain an understanding of the real TALE reasons for celebrating Easter. Bruno E. Bunny is one stressed out Business Bunny. He is so caught up making sure enough chocolate eggs are produced to meet the demand this year that he is not spending enough time with his family. His family and his employees help to gently remind him of what Easter is really all about.

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FORMA T AT Each play consists of narrative style poetry, dialogue between characters and simple stage directions.

Each play also incorporates character, props and costume lists.

POINTERS FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM 1. Teachers may modify sections of the plays to suit differing requirements, circumstances and conditions.

2. In order to achieve full participation and to ensure that all the children are participating in the performance, there can be more than one narrator. There can be a choir of narrators!

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CAST OF CHARACTERS

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Script(s) for Narrator(s) glued onto backing card Table Four chairs Four skillet frying pans Bowl of flour, salt, eggs and milk Mixing spoons Cardboard pancakes Four notepads

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Long dresses in an old fashioned style for countrywomen Cow mask, brown tracksuit Black and white clothes for waiters and waitresses Casual clothes for restaurant patrons

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Narrator(s) Four countrywomen from England Betty Alice Violet Daisy Cow Waiter 1 Waiter 2 Waitress 1 Waitress 2 Restaurant Patron 1 Restaurant Patron 2 Restaurant Patron 3 Restaurant Patron 4

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SCENE ONE Narrator(s): (Speaking to audience.)

Do you enjoy eating pancakes?

Lots of people do!

Here is some interesting information that we’d like to share with you!

Pancakes are made from batter.

And cooked in a hot frying pan.

Now have you ever wondered, When and why ‘Pancake Tuesday’ began?

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One Narrator: It’s also known as ‘Shrove Tuesday!’

All: ‘Shrove Tuesday!’

The four countrywomen are standing at a table with ingredients and utensils.

Pancake Tuesday began in England A very long time ago.

On the day before Lent, All the flour, butter, milk and eggs had to go!

Betty:

Would you like to know how to make pancakes?

Alice:

Watch and listen! We’ll show you how!

Violet:

Just take some flour, eggs, butter and a good pinch of salt.

Daisy:

And some milk from your local friendly cow!

Betty:

When the butter begins to bubble,

Alice:

Pour some batter into the pan,

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Violet: Let the pancakes cook underneath, Daisy:

Then turn them as carefully as you can! Viola!

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The four countrywomen perform the above actions as they say their lines.

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In parts of England, on Pancake Tuesday A custom still takes place Women run, frying pans in hand In a pancake tossing race!

Betty, Alice, Violet and Daisy line up and run, with frying pans in hand, tossing cardboard pancakes. They huff and puff.

Violet: Whew! I’m pooped!

They exit scene, for now.

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SCENE TWO Restaurant patrons come on and sit around table.

Waiters and waitresses come and stand behind table.

Narrator(s): How can pancakes be served?

Waiter 1:

Pancakes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack!

Waiter 2:

They are extremely versatile!

Waitress 1: They can be served very simply!

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Waitress 2: Or they can be served with great style!

Waiters and waitresses pretend to write orders onto their notepads, as restaurant patrons ‘order’.

Restaurant Patron 2: I’ll have them with chicken, as a main course!

Restaurant Patron 3: I’ll just have them with maple syrup!

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Restaurant Patron 1: I’ll have my pancakes with lemon and sugar!

Restaurant Patron 4: And I’ll have them with ice-cream and chocolate sauce!

SCENE THREE The four countrywomen and the cow come back to the scene.

Entire cast speaking together:

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Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or tea, Have them at home, or in town.

Enjoy them on Pancake Tuesday, Enjoy them all year round!

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Pancakes have been enjoyed for many years And can be plain, savoury or sweet.

They are quick and easy to prepare.

And they are a delicious, tasty treat!

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PANCAKES Complete this acrostic poem using interesting and descriptive words.

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Write them on these pancake pictures.

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A RECIPE FOR PANCAKES Use the information from the play to complete the following framework for making pancakes.

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Use words from the framework and your own knowledge to complete this close activity.

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Gradually add one measuring cup of ___________, stirring well with a _____________ spoon.

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The _______________ must now stand for ten _______________.

Melt some _____________ in a _____________ pan.

Add some batter. Let it cover the pan. Cook for a few _______________ until set.

Turn it over. Cook for a further few minutes until ready.

Serve with your favourite _______________.

Enjoy!

What is your favourite topping? ___________

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Sean O’Flynn Kathleen O’Flynn An American Tourist A German Tourist A Japanese Tourist An Australian Tourist A local St. Patrick Three leprechauns Customers in the tearoom Narrators Waitress

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A table for a counter “O’Flynn’s Tearooms” sign Modern and traditional Irish music, taped Tape recorder Irish flag Posters of a shamrock, castles Cups and saucers, mugs, tables and chairs Fruitcake, or real ‘Brack’; real ‘soda bread’ or substitute Camera Large paper shamrock Paper snakes Bowties Photocopied scripts for Narrator(s)

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Characters can use their own imaginations for their parts.

Narrators need bow ties.

Green tracksuits, t-shirts, or other green clothes for leprechauns.

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Setting The interior of the tearooms.

People are sitting down, pretending to drink cups of tea, talking. Modern Irish music is playing in the background. One of the locals runs in.

Local: The tourists are here! The tourists are here!

Sean: (Running over to local.) Would ye slow down boy! What are ye saying?

Local: (Throwing arms around.) The tourists are here!

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Suddenly, everyone becomes excited, and things rapidly start to change. The music changes from modern to a traditional jig, people at the tables assemble into a group formation to become Narrators. They snap on dicky bows (bow ties). Sean pulls down a blind to reveal the Irish flag and Shamrock poster. Other posters are on display.

The American: Ooh! How authentic!

The German:

Ya! Good! Very good!

The Japanese: (Loading up a camera.) Ah! Very nice!

The Australian: Mmmm! This is different to the coffee shops down under!

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Cead Mile Failte! (A hundred thousand welcomes!)

Sean:

A hundred thousand welcomes To our small but cosy shop.

A hundred thousand welcomes, We’re glad you decided to stop.

Me name is Sean O’Flynn.

And here’s me lovely wife Kathleen.

She’s as beautiful as the day I married her.

When she was just sweet sixteen!

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The four tourists walk in. They are very impressed.

Kathleen:

(Blushing with pleasure.) Ah, go away outta that.

Don’t be talkin’ through yer hat!

(To the tourists.) How are ye?

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Welcome to the Emerald Isle, We can see you’re all excited To be in a land with scenery, culture and tradition; We’re sure you’re all delighted!

We’d now like to entertain you, And educate at the same time.

We hope that you’ll enjoy yourselves, As you learn about our legends, music and rhymes!

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Sean:

Ah, sure! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the craic! (crack)

Kathleen:

Would ye like a mug of hot chocolate, or perhaps a cup of our tea?

As ye are visitors to our land.

The first cup is for free!

You’ll enjoy a piece of our brown soda bread, Which lots of Irish people bake.

Or how about a piece of Irish Tea Brack, Which is a type of fruit cake!

The Australian: I’d love a cuppa, please!

The American: A mug of hot chocolate for me!

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The German:

I’ll have hot chocolate as well, with marshmallows!

The Japanese: I’d like to try a cup of hot tea, please!

Kathleen:

(To waitress.) Two mugs of hot chocolate, and two cups of hot tea, gel!

The first one’s on the house!

Waitress returns with drinks, and serves them to the tourists, who have sat down at a table.

The tourists all drink and comment appreciatively. They try the fruit cake and soda bread.

Australian:

Mmm! That’s a good cup of tea!

German:

This brack is delicious!

American:

This soda bread is out of this world!

Can I have the recipe?

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The Japanese person gets the waitress to take a picture of him eating and drinking.

American:

Can you tell us a little bit about the leprechauns?

You know those cute little green men running around with their pots of gold?

Are they for real?

Sean:

(Winking at the audience.) Ah, the leprechauns.

(To the Narrators.) C’mere, lads, tell our guests about the leprechaun legend!

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The leprechauns lived in the land of Erin A very long time ago.

They lived in peace and harmony, Happily, without any foes.

In deep woods and by riverbanks, These little people would reside.

As they were no bigger than your thumb, They could easily run and hide!

Health, wealth and happiness came to young and old, If they followed the leprechaun to the end of the rainbow, And found the pot of gold!

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While this poem is being read, the ‘leprechauns’ come out and perform actions to it.

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Very interesting! (Takes a photo)

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Isn’t it St. Patrick’s Day? We celebrate it Down Under!

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Kathleen and Sean: It is, of course!

Tourists:

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

All the Irish:

Thank you! Thank you! Bless you! etc.

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What is the legend of Saint Patrick, please?

Sean:

Ah, boy, it’s no legend. Hail glorious St. Patrick!

(Waves his arms in deep respect.)

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Saint Patrick is Ireland’s Patron Saint.

He roamed all over our land, Converting Pagans into Christians.

With nothing but a shamrock in his hand.

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‘Saint Patrick’ comes out while this is being read. He holds up the paper shamrock. He speaks.

Saint Patrick:

This Shamrock represents The Holy Trinity.

This leaf is for our Father in Heaven, And this one is for Jesus, his son.

This leaf is for the Holy Spirit, Three beings who are one.

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You may not know this, But Ireland has no snakes.

Saint Patrick made them all disappear!

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You’d better go and live somewhere else! It’s much too cold for you here!

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Some of the Narrators wave paper snakes on the ground. They pull them away when St. Patrick tells them to go.

Saint Patrick must have been a very kind and brave man.

Kathleen:

That he was, ah, that he was.

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Is it true that in Ireland you have wonderful singalongs, like karaoke?

Sean:

Boy, we’re after having some of the finest singers in the world!

Kathleen:

Sure, we’ll have a singalong now!

There is great excitement all around. Everyone prepares to sing.

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Well! That was absolutely fantastic!

Australian:

Yeah! Wicked! Great stuff!

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Ya! Good! Very good!

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Ah! Very enjoyable!

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Ya! Now we must go and see more of your beautiful country.

Please come to Japan sometime. You can both come and stay with me in Tokyo.

Sean:

Thank you. The pleasure was all ours. We’re after having a good time ourselves!

Kathleen:

Before ye go, we’d like to offer ye all an old Irish blessing!

All the Irish:

May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand. (Traditional)

Everybody to audience: And a happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you all!

Traditional Irish music plays as the tourists exit, waving goodbye.

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ARRANGEMENT OF THE ST AGE STAGE

All characters are allocated a space facing audience. When it is their turn, participants perform from where they are positioned. Some will move around then return to their spot.

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Easter is a special time of year, A Christian celebration.

A season observed and enjoyed Around the world in many nations.

Why do people celebrate Easter?

What is the meaning of this season?

Jesus died, then he rose again.

Christians believe this is the reason.

A variety of Easter customs and traditions Are practised in many nations.

Here are some interesting ways People enjoy this special celebration.

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Eggs are coloured, then the best one chosen.

The contestants crack the pointed ends Until one person’s egg is broken.

Two Egg Crackers pretend to crack their eggs together.

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I’m the winner!

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That egg is a legend!

Maamoul Makers: Maamoul are Lebanese Easter cakes Made with semolina, walnuts and dates.

Special designs are placed on the top Then they’re taken to the oven to be baked.

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There’s colour, music, dancing, masks, And it takes place just before Lent!

Happy, upbeat carnival style music comes on. Mask wearers strut around.

Easter Bonnet Wearers: In some parts of the USA, it’s traditional To take part in an Easter parade.

Children like to participate Wearing special bonnets they have made.

Easter Bonnet Wearers parade around.

Easter Bonnet Wearer 1: My bonnet took me hours to make!

Easter Bonnet Wearer 2: Mine took me five minutes!

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Figolli Makers: In Malta, on Easter Sunday, People enjoy a national treat.

A ‘Figolli’ is a baked confectionery That is really delicious to eat!

‘Figolli’ are made from sweet pastry, And cut into special Easter shapes Such as lambs, fish and doves, They really are fun to make !

Figolli Makers pretend to make these treats. They hold up pre-made figolli.

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Each egg is decorated very differently Taking six, seven hours at a time.

Pancake Makers: In England, on Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday, Pancakes are made in many places.

Women run, tossing pancakes in frying pans In traditional pancake races.

Pancake Makers run a short way, tossing cardboard pancakes in pans.

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Animals and produce are on display Thousands of people go!

Holiday Makers: The weather is usually very pleasant Many people like to go away.

Down to the coast, or to the countryside For a short, restful holiday.

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(Finding them.) Chocolate eggs are hidden in the garden, (In delight.) Which children love to find.

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These characters could be sitting, reading a book or newspaper.

All characters together: All over the world, in many nations Easter is a time for fun and celebration.

You (Gesture to audience, arms out.) might like to try some of the different ways Of enjoying Easter that we’ve shared with you today!

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EASTER FOOD RECIPES FIGOLLI (MALTESE EASTER PASTRIES) Ingredients

Half a kilogram (500g) self raising flour 250g of sugar 250g of margarine Three eggs Milk The juice and grated rind of half a lemon Vanilla essence

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SCENE ONE Bruno, Brenda, Brad and Brianna stand together facing the audience. They smile and pose as they are mentioned.

Narrator(s):

Bruno E. Bunny had a lovely wife Two wonderful children And a very busy life.

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As head of Easter Eggs Pty Ltd. It was Bruno’s job to make sure That the very best chocolate eggs Left through the factory doors.

Bruno examines a row of eggs. He shakes his head. He speaks angrily, bossily.

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No! These eggs are not up to standard. Make up another batch!

Employee 1:

Anything you say, Boss. (A bit frightened.)

Employee 2:

No worries, Boss. (Also nervous.)

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(Hopefully.) Can we take these ones home?

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Sure! Help yourselves. They’re no good to me!

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But it’s nearly Easter! And I’m the Easter Bunny!

Bruno tried to explain.

(Exasperated, excited.)

Easter comes around once a year.

The demand for chocolate eggs is high.

I’ve got deadlines to meet, I’m worked right off my feet, But it’s my responsibility to supply!

Bruno rubs his hands with glee.

Bruno:

We’re going to have a bumper season this year.

We’re going to make heaps of money, money, money!

Bruno walks out of scene. The family look at each other, shaking their heads.

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Brad:

(Worried.) What are we going to do?

Brianna:

All I can see are dollar signs in Dad’s eyes!

Brenda:

(Thoughtfully.) Well, kids, I’ve got an idea ...

Brenda, Brianna and Brad walk off together, whispering.

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The time came to deliver the eggs.

Bruno set out on his way.

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We’re going to make a huge profit this year.

Chocolate eggs really do pay!

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When Bruno got home late again he was feeling extremely stressed.

Brenda:

(Coming over and leading Bruno to a chair.)

Sit down, my dear!

You look like you could do with a rest!

Bruno flops down happily.

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Aaaahhh! This is nice!

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Here is the symbol of the Cross.

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Jesus died on the cross, then he rose again.

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Candles are lit on Easter Sunday To celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

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A universal symbol of new life Is the humble little egg.

Jesus came to new life When he arose from the dead.

Employee Bunny 2: We rabbits also symbolise new life Easter Bunny brings chocolate eggs to enjoy.

He hides them in the garden For all the girls and boys!

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Two lambs walk onto scene. They stand and bleat.

“Baa - Baa. Baa - Baa”.

Bruno:

(Looking surprised.) What are these lambs doing here?

Employee Bunny 3: The lamb is a symbol of Jesus.

They are used on Easter decorations.

Jesus is called The Lamb of God In this important celebration.

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Bruno sat smiling, very impressed.

They had all helped him to see, That Easter is about more than chocolate eggs, And making lots of money!

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(Displaying Hot Cross Buns.)

And let’s not forget Hot Cross Buns Delicious, spicy and sweet.

They’re usually eaten hot on Good Friday, A special Easter treat!

Employee Bunny 1: Er ... well, we’d better go. I think we’ve done our bit!

Employee Bunnies begin to leave.

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Employee Bunny 2: Well, we’ll see you at the factory tomorrow morning, Boss!

Bruno:

(Gruffly) No you won’t! (Then he changes his tone.)

Have a week off. You guys work very hard and you deserve a holiday!

And here’s your Easter Bonus! (This is said very kindly.)

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Bruno puts his arms around his family. They are all now facing the audience.

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We’re going on a family holiday!

We might go camping, we might go fishing.

It will be great to get away!

Then when we come back, I’ll employ some more staff.

The business could use some more help.

I’m going to spend more time with my family.

You’ve got to look after your health!

The family now speak together: Remember the reason for the season!

Jesus died, then he rose again.

Enjoy the Easter celebration Together with your family and friends!

Happy Easter everyone!

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Egg Decoration Decorating eggs using symbols is an extremely popular Easter custom in the Ukraine.

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‘The Tale of Bruno E. Bunny’: The Meaning of Easter

Cloze Activity Easter Symbols

These cloze activity verses are found in the play “The Tale of Bruno E. Bunny”.

Fill in the missing words by choosing from the following list. Then draw each symbol. celebration decorations called chocolate

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He _____________ them in the _____________ For all the girls and boys!

The lamb is a symbol of Jesus. ____________ are used on Easter ____________.

Jesus is ____________ the Lamb of ____________ In this important _____________.

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Answers Page 11 - A Recipe for P ancakes Pancakes Ingredients: flour (plain), salt, eggs, butter, milk Method: Sift one cup of plain flour into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre of the flour. Break the egg into a cup. Add it to the flour and salt. Gradually add one measuring cup of milk. Stir. Let the batter stand for 10 minutes. Cook batches gradually until set.

Serving Suggestions: Lemon and sugar, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, chicken and mushroom, etc.

Cloze Activity flour, bowl, salt, centre, egg, flour, salt, milk, wooden, batter, minutes, butter, frying, minutes, topping.

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Page 19 - Symbols of Ireland The Harp: A stringed musical instrument played by hand. A traditional instrument in Ireland. It has been a favourite musical instrument in Ireland for hundreds of years. It is pictured on the Irish coat of arms.

The Shamrock: A small plant, the national emblem of Ireland. St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach Pagans about Christianity and the Holy Trinity.

Leprechauns: Sprites, little people commonly referred to in Irish folk stories.

The Celtic Cross: Celtic Crosses are famous Irish works of art. Some of them were created for artistic and religious expression about 1000 years ago. Later, many were carved to serve as grave markers.

The Book of Kells: The four Gospels written in Latin. The Book of Kells is on display at Trinity College, Dublin. An illuminated manuscript written by the scribes in the monasteries during the Dark Ages (500 - 800 AD).

The Irish Flag: Ireland’s flag dates from the 1800’s. Green represents the country’s Roman Catholics; orange, the Protestants of Ulster; and white, unity.

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Butterflies: Nature Flowers: Love Hens and Roosters: Wishes coming true Ongoing Patterns: Eternity Wheat: A productive harvest Pine Needles: Youth and health Deer and other animals: Property

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Page 31 - Easter Symbols 1. Eggs are a symbol of new life.

2. The cross is a symbol of Christ’s death and resurrection.

3. Just as a candle shines, Christ is said to be a light shining in the darkness.

4. Jesus Christ is known as the Lamb of God. Lamb is a traditional Easter food in many nations.

5. Rabbits are a symbol of new life.

6. The cross on hot cross buns is to remember Jesus’s death on the cross.

Page 32 - Easter (Cloze sentences) celebration, cross, rolled, Carnivale, Lebanon, hard-boiled, Lent, holidays, bonnets, chocolate, Shrove, symbols, Maamoul, cakes, Figolli, sweet, traditions.

Page 34 - Cloze Activity: Easter Symbols crucifixion, cross, rose, Christians, victory, good, symbol, candles, Sunday, resurrection, universal, life, egg, Jesus, new, arose, symbolise, Easter, chocolate, hides, garden, They, decorations, called, God, celebration.

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