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Journey back over 3,000 years to the land of the Yellow River and discover one of the world’s earliest great civilizations with this engaging class assembly script, perfect for Key Stage 2! “The Shang Dynasty” brings this fascinating period of ancient Chinese history to life for your students and audience.

The Storyline:

Guided by two narrators, the assembly explores the rise of the Shang Dynasty along the fertile Yellow River. Meet key figures like the powerful King Wu Ding and the remarkable warrior queen, Lady Fu Hao. Discover the stark contrasts between the lives of nobles living in walled cities and the farmers working the land outside. Delve into Shang beliefs, witnessing a divination ceremony using oracle bones to consult ancestor spirits and the supreme god Shangdi. Explore the incredible skills of Shang artisans, including bronze casting, pottery, and jade carving. The script highlights the development of early Chinese writing and concludes with the dynasty’s eventual end and lasting legacy.

Key Features:

Focus on Early Chinese Civilization: Explores the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE), covering its society, rulers, beliefs (ancestor worship, oracle bones), technology (bronze casting), and early writing systems.  
Ideal for KS2 History: Directly supports the curriculum on early non-European civilizations.  
Inclusive Casting: Written for 30 performers, ensuring every child gets a unique speaking role, representing different social classes and occupations (king, queen, nobles, artisans, farmers, priests, soldiers).  
Includes Catchy Song
Easy to Stage & Resource: Offers simple staging ideas, a character list, and a props list with suggestions for easy-to-make items (scrolls, cardboard oracle bones, painted pots for bronze vessels).  
Perfect Assembly Length: Estimated performance time of approximately 20 minutes, ideal for school assemblies.  
Cultural & Technological Insights: Highlights key Shang achievements like bronze casting, jade carving, the development of writing, and the importance of ancestor worship.  
Why Choose This Script?

“The Shang Dynasty” provides a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about a significant but often less-covered ancient civilization. It brings the Shang world to life through engaging characters, clear explanations, and music, making history accessible and memorable.

Download “The Shang Dynasty” script today and take your audience on an amazing journey to ancient China!