Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
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Bring Kurt Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron” to life in all its dystopian glory with this engaging Reader’s Theater script-story. It’s 2081, and everyone is finally equal, but at what cost? It’s up to freedom fighter Harrison Bergeron to challenge Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, in a world gone mad in the pursuit of equality. A classic of dystopian fiction, “Harrison Bergeron” is a certainly a doozy! Perfect for middle and high school students, this 5-page adaptation features seven reading parts, discussion questions, and a 2-page teacher guide with instructions for teaching the following terms:
The 2-page teacher guide offers the following lesson elements:
- Story summary
- Background information
- Connections to The Incredibles (2004)
- Teachable Terms:
- Satire
- Dystopia
- Hyperbole
- Irony
- Theme
- Tone
- Anticipatory questions
- Recall questions
Why You’ll Love It:
- Sparks deep discussions on individuality, equality, and government control
- Supports speaking and listening standards
- No prep—just print, assign roles, and go!
- Perfect for grades 7–12
- Bring literature and performance together in your classroom in a powerful way
