CH-52 THE PYRAMID PROJECT

This is a combination Readers Theater/Choral Reading script that can be performed with either a small or very large cast of readers and includes parts for a mixture of reading levels.

Teaching nutrition and including the U.S. Government Food Pyramid?  "The Pyramid Project" involves readers in a story-poem project to build a pyramid - just like the Egyptians did long ago.  Well, maybe this pyramid isn't exactly the same as the Egyptian model since it is all about food, the six basic food groups, and the pyramid section colors that make up the new government food pyramid found online at:

 http://www.mypyramid.gov.

Reading this script aloud is a great way to introduce the topic of healthy eating. Once your students have performed the script, they'll have a good understanding of the basics and will have had a great time too! 

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Sample from beginning of the text:

(Underlined sections indicate the proper beat or rhythm for the piece.  Clap on the underlined words to practice).

ALL READERS: In ancient Egypt, long ago
The folks built pyramids, that we know,
Constructing them from mortar and stone
And how they did it is still unknown.

ALL BOYS: Well, we can solve that mystery,
And change construction history,

ALL GIRLS: Build a pyramid that includes
Building blocks of healthy foods!

SOLO READER 1: Can we build one here today?

SOLO READER 2: We can do it without delay!

ALL READERS: Pyramid teams – that’s what we need.
Building teams – we’re all agreed.
With team spirit and sense of fun,
Our teams will be number one!

Continued...

As the story continues, 6 "pyramid teams" tell about the 6 sections of the food pyramid each is building.  There's a bit of silliness along the way, though, and that results in some really dumb food riddles that have all the readers (and audience) groaning! 

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The script is formatted for 3 SOLO READERS, ALL GIRLS, ALL BOYS, ALL, and groups of TEAM READERS. It is very flexible and allows a director to use as few or as many readers as required (and of varying ages/reading levels).

If your reading group is small, you can divide all the reading parts between them. If your group is large, you can include everyone by assigning 6 separate reading groups to the TEAM READER lines.

Script length: 8 1/2 pages of reading text.

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View sample pages HERE.