Christmas Speakin' at Skaggs's Skule by Marie Irish
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| Author | Irish, Marie |
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| Title | Christmas Speakin' at Skaggs's Skule |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Christmas Speakin' at Skaggs's Skule" by Marie Irish is a humorous play that captures the social dynamics of a traditional rural school setting, likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around children's performances during a Christmas entertainment event at Skaggs's school, showcasing their innocence, nervousness, and the charm of old-fashioned schooling. The likely topic revolves around the excitement and antics of schoolchildren preparing for a festive occasion while engaging with their well-meaning, if somewhat quirky, adults. The play features a cast of lively characters, each adding to the comedic atmosphere of the school event. Miss Emmeline Elkins serves as the teacher guiding her students, while Josiah Judd, the clerk of the school board, provides comic relief with his amusing speeches. The children, including the bashful Billy Skaggs, the giggling twins Matildy and Florildy, and Rastus, who is terrified of forgetting his lines, each present their pieces amid humorous interjections from their mothers, Mrs. Skaggs and Mrs. Hill. The overall narrative unfolds as these diverse characters participate in wholesome performances, culminating in the surprise appearance of Santa Claus, which highlights the innocent joys of childhood and the spirit of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53896 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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