Choral readings buld fluency, comprehenion and help scripture stick. Using choral readings for a performance gives students reason to read and reread. Selected scriptures from the gospels and Corinthians.

1. Easter
choral reading
Based on Matthew, Luke and 1 Corinthians

2. LEADER:
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the
first day of the week, Mary
Magdalene and the other Mary
went to look at the tomb.

3. LEADER:
The angel said to the women
ANGEL:
Do not be afraid, for I know
that you are looking for Jesus,
who was crucified.

4. ANGEL:
He is not here; he has risen, just as he
said. Come and see the place where
he lay. Then go quickly and tell his
disciples.
ALL:
He has risen from the dead!

5. ANGEL:
Why do you look for the living
among the dead? He is not here;
ALL:
He has risen!

6. LEADER:
Christ has indeed been raised
from the dead, the first fruits of
those who have fallen asleep.
ALL:
He is risen! Hallelujah!

7. LEADER:
The body that is sown is
perishable,
ALL:
It is raised imperishable;

8. LEADER:
It is sown in dishonor,
ALL:
It is raised in glory;

9. LEADER:
It is sown in weakness,
ALL:
It is raised in power;

10. LEADER:
It is sown a natural body,
ALL:
It is raised a spiritual body.

11. LEADER: Thanks be to
God!
ALL: He gives us the
victory through our Lord
Jesus Christ.