Double Take Presenter Script
Double Take
The Weekly Word Detective Script • Week 1
Presenter Guide
Elementary Assembly
Assembly Hook
"Good morning, Word Detectives! This week, we are looking for words that do a 'Double Take.' These words look and sound the same, but have two different meanings. Let's crack the code!"
Monday
PARK
1. A place to play: "Let’s go play at the park!"
2. To stop a car: "Wait for your parents to park the car."
Try This
"Raise your hand if you went to a park recently!"
Tuesday
FLY
1. An insect: "Shoo! Get that buzzing fly out of here!"
2. To move through the air: "I saw an airplane fly over us."
Try This
"Flap your arms if you'd love to fly to space!"
Wednesday
WAVE
1. Water moving: "The surfer caught a huge ocean wave."
2. Moving your hand: "Be sure to wave hello to a friend!"
Try This
"Everyone give a silent wave to a teacher!"
Thursday
BARK
1. Layer of a tree: "Rough bark covers the oak tree."
2. A dog’s sound: "I heard the puppy bark at the ball."
Try This
"Strike a tree pose if you like climbing trees!"
Friday
BOWL
1. A container: "I ate a huge bowl of fruit."
2. A sport: "Let's go to the lanes and bowl a strike!"
Try This
"Mime throwing a bowling ball to get a strike!"
Double Take
The Weekly Word Detective Script • Week 2
Presenter Guide
Elementary Assembly
Second Week Hook
"Welcome back, Detectives! You cracked the code last week, but our English language has plenty more surprises. Are you ready for some new 'Double Take' words?"
Monday
BAT
1. A flying animal: "The furry bat woke up at sunset."
2. Sports equipment: "Grab your baseball bat and let's play!"
Try This
"Swing an imaginary bat for a home run!"
Tuesday
WATCH
1. A timepiece: "Check your watch to see if it's lunch time."
2. To look closely: "I love to watch the birds in the garden."
Try This
"Tap your wrist where your watch would be!"
Wednesday
ROCK
1. A stone: "The shiny gray rock was smooth to touch."
2. To move back and forth: "Don't forget to rock the baby to sleep."
Try This
"Gently rock your body side to side!"
Thursday
DUCK
1. A water bird: "The mama duck led her ducklings to the pond."
2. To crouch down: "Watch out for the branch! Duck your head!"
Try This
"Duck your head like you're going under a low tunnel!"
Friday
TRIP
1. A journey: "We took a summer trip to see the mountains."
2. To stumble: "Be careful not to trip over your shoelaces!"
Try This
"Where would you go on your dream trip? Whisper it to a neighbor!"
Presenter Tip
Always celebrate a student's guess, even if it's not the exact word you're looking for!
Keep Em' Guessing
Can they find these words in the cafeteria or on the playground today?
