The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Barbara Robinson The Herdmans show up at the church Christmas Pageant tryouts and everyone is horrified. Why? Because they are horrible children! They steal, burn down buildings, and terrorize the neighborhood. Your students will love the story of how the Herdmans and their community learn to work together, while learning the true meaning of Christmas. These activities and tests are excerpted from Sue Jones Erlenbusch's Favorite Books Activities Kits.

Projects & Activities The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Essay Topics Assign these essay topics to your class when reading Barbara Robinson's book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Project Ideas A list of project your students can complete when reading Barbara Robinson's novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Grammar Work Use this handout to practice using grammar skills. Tests The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Test A The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Test B The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Test C The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Answers Answers to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever tests and grammar worksheet.

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