Primary Drama KS1. 8: The Enormous Turnip

The story of 'The Enormous Turnip' with simple drama activities for children to join in with.

8: The Enormous Turnip

Synopsis

Mary’s husband Ken wants to grow a turnip bigger than his rival, Arthur Potts.

When it’s time to pull the turnip out of the ground it is so enormous that it won’t budge without the help of Mary…daughter, Sheila…grandson Charlie…the dog Reggie…the cat Spike…and finally a passing mouse. Every little helps!

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