PRIMARY READERS THEATER SCRIPTS, K-3
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P-1 BONY MARONY AND GO HOME GOLDIE
BONY MARONY is an upbeat version of the old nursery rhyme, "Little Rabbit Foo Foo." Much "bop bop bopping" and "hop hop hopping" encourage young readers and listeners to join in the reading. -- GO HOME GOLDIE is a fun and fast-moving version of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Teacher narrates, assigns a few simple reading parts, and invites everyone else to participate too. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (5 Readers), (14 Readers)
Script length: 4 pages of reading text. View Bony Marony sample pages here.
Script length: 4 pages of reading text. View Go Home Goldie sample pages here.
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P-2 THE CREAKY DOOR
A young boy is afraid to sleep in a bedroom which has the "creakiest, squeakiest door in the entire world." Grandma decides to put the family pets into his bed in the hope that they will keep the boy company during the night. A wonderful participation tale with exciting sound effects and much repetition for easy reading. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (6 Readers)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-3 THE LION'S PRIDE
One day, during a walk through the forest, a prideful lion meets a parrot, an owl, a hyena, and a wise little girl who displease him. The lion eats them all! They escape from the lion's stomach and teach the lion to take more pri?de in his family than he? does in himself. That is why, to this very day, a lion's family is known as a pride! Verbal and hand cues are used to encourage dramatic sound effects as the plot progresses. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (6 Readers)
Script length: 9 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-4 THE GREAT APPLE SLICE ESCAPE
A sweet little old grandmother decides to make an apple pie and prepares the filling from five of our most well-known varieties: a Northern Spy, a Spartan, a McIntosh, a Red Delicious, and an Idared. Once inside the crusts, the apple slices hatch a daring escape plan. The use of repetitive phrases and an ever-building internal poem make this script fun for lower and upper primaries alike. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (6 Readers)
Script length: 11 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-5 NEAT AND TIDY, NEAT AND CLEAN
This script has been especially written as a participation tale for the primary grades. Each school day Miss Dickerson encourages her students to pick up the classroom until it is "neat and tidy, neat and clean!" But a series of strange voices, which seem to be coming from the waste basket, suggest that the children recycle and create something new! They do, and surprise their teacher with a puppet who knows exactly what the word recycle means. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (6 Readers)
Script length: 9 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-6 WHALE OF A TALE
Set in the far north. This traditional swallowing tale tells of an Inuit (Eskimo) boy who lives in an igloo with his grandmother. One day, grandmother is so busy sewing with her bone sewing needle that she forgets to prepare any food. The boy sets forth in search of food and ends up swallowing a number of arctic animals. The story is resolved with the help of grandmother's needle and in a truly magical way. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (6 Readers)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-7 SWEET PORRIDGE
A poor, hungry girl goes into the woods to pick berries. There an old woman gives her a magic cooking pot. The pot is controlled by special magic words and cooks "hot, sweet porridge" on command. The girl's mother forgets the magic words and the pot ends up creating havoc for local villagers. To this day, no one in the village eats porridge. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (7 Readers)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE, PART 1
An adaptation of an old favorite! A clever young monkey outsmarts the crocodile who is about to eat her by pretending she has left the tastiest part of her body back home in a mango tree. This version includes two simple poems which are meant to be chanted together or in "round" fashion so that all readers and listeners may take part. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (5 Readers)
Script length: 9 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-9 THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE, PART 2
The sequel to Monkey and the Crocodile, Part 1! Grandmother monkey tells her granddaughter how to visit "the island in the middle of the swamp" by jumping to a large rock located between the mainland and the island. But the crafty crocodile traps the monkey on the island by blocking her way back home. She outsmarts him again, and swings off through the trees. Another chance to chant simple poems together or in a round including both readers and listeners. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (5 Readers)
Script length: 9 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-10 EASTER DRAW AND READ
A wonderful story poem. Teacher takes on major narration while children are assigned easy, repetitive phrases. Thirteen verses tell this Easter tale. After each verse is read, a simple shape is drawn on the blackboard or display pad. The circus has come to town announcing "Special Guest Star! Easter Thrills and More!" No one, including the clowns, know the identity of the special guest star. As one drawn shape is added to another, the mystery is solved. It's the Easter Bunny, of course, fluffy tail and all. (PRIMARY) (Teacher narrates and draws shapes, special lines for 9 other readers and/or whole class.)
Script length: 7 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-11 A THANKSGIVING SURPRISE
A holiday story told in verse. Verses are read, as simple shapes are drawn on blackboard or display pad. The story begins: A poor hungry man, his wife, and a mouse, all live together in a round sod house. (Circle shape is drawn to indicate the round house). The reading continues: Here is the house, round as can be. But there's more to this story than the EYE CAN SEE! Indeed there is. The story ends with the drawing of a turkey who is just in time for Thanksgiving. (Teacher or older reader narrates and draws shapes, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired.) (PRIMARY)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-12 THE DINOSAUR'S DINNER
Teacher reads this story while children make sound effects and recite repetitive lines. A little girl meets a Brontosaurus who wants to come to breakfast, an Anatosaurus who wants to come to lunch, a Stegasaurus who wants to come to tea, and a Brachiosaurus who wants to come to dinner. She's delighted, but can't find a menu to please them. They turn down bacon, hot dogs, and cold cuts, then fall asleep all over her yard. She is finally able to awaken and feed them when she learns some dinosaurs are VEGETARIANS. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (14 Readers)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-13 THE MAGICIAN'S MUFFINS
Move over Gingerbread Man! Make way for two magical roly poly peanut butter and jelly muffins who outrun and outsmart a cow, a duck, a sheep, a pig, and a mighty magician. A clever boy who acts first and talks later eats the muffins and breaks their magic spells so that everyone can finally go home. A classic predictable tale. Repetition, animal sounds, and rhyming words keep teacher-narrator, child readers, and listeners actively involved to the very last bite. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (11 Readers)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-14 THE GOBLINS OF HOKKAIDO
A blue goblin and a red goblin live in the northern mountains of Japan on the island of Hokkaido. Both are the proud possessors of magic noses. When properly wiggled, these noses can be made to grow so long they pass through the Japanese islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. The goblins find themselves in trouble with a prince and princess who finally teach them to keep their noses out of other people's business. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (13 Readers)
Script length: 7 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-15 THE TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC
Freddy Teddy Bear checks his calendar to find that it is once again time for the Teddy Bears' Picnic. He plans the menu, then calls Betty Teddy Bear to tell her what to bring to the picnic. Freddy says, "You bring the hot dogs and the buns. I'll bring the mustard, tons and tons!" Betty passes the word along to Teddy Teddy, Letty Teddy, and Neddy Teddy, but because she recites Freddy Teddy's little poem each time, everyone ends up bringing hot dogs and buns to the picnic. Thank goodness Neddy Teddy also brings a surprise which makes the Teddy Bears' Picnic complete. Teacher or older reader narrates, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (16 Readers)
Script length: 11 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-16 ARDITH MAGEE AND THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE
Ardith Magee has four pets: an alligator, an armadillo, an anteater, an antelope, and an antosaurus. She decides to take each on a Christmas shopping spree to the local mall. Ardith's pets buy advent calendars, acoustic guitars, antbrittle, ankle bracelets, candied applies, and airline tickets to Australia. On Christmas morning Ardith's mother receives a box of Aunt Anna's All-American Apricot Jellies and Jams. Her father receives a pair of hot pink angora socks. By now, of course, you've noticed that Ardith's Christmas is filled with "A" words! The best gift, however is an L word - LOVE, and that gift is given when the antosaurus dries his tears and wishes everyone a "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" (PRIMARY) (Teacher narrates, whole class participates.)
Script length: 7 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-17 OWL'S PERFECT VALENTINE
Here's another holiday "draw and read" story for primary readers. Teacher narrates this tale about Oliver the wise old owl who is searching for a perfect valentine. Eager listeners make owl sounds, repeat each line of the repetitive readers chorus (echo fashion), and clap their hands in rhythm to the chorus beat. Narrator stops after each verse to draw a simple shape on the blackboard or display pad. The story ends with the drawing of a perfect valentine complete with heart shape, cupid's arrow, and lacy edges. Oliver ruffles his "wiggle wiggle wings", taps his "tickle tickle toes", and has a very happy valentine's day. (PRIMARY) (Teacher narrates and draws shapes, whole class participates.)
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-18 A HOLIDAY FOR PADDY 0'SHAY
A shoe mending leprechaun, Paddy O'Shay, decides to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by taking the day off! He puts away his needle and thread, grabs his shillelagh, and marches off through the shamrocks singing his own special song. Readers and listeners alike repeat that song throughout the story, as our leprechaun embarks on a journey to find "The Leprechaun Who Mends Shamrocks!" All participate (through sounds and actions) as Paddy marches, runs, swims, and climbs in his quest to find the leprechaun he seeks. Paddy finds her, of course, and returns home to "dance a jig and sing his song one last time." A festive way to learn about St. Patrick's Day. (PRIMARY) (Teacher narrates, whole class participates)
Script length: 10 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-19 THE THING THAT GLOWS IN THE DARK
On Hallowe'en night Pam and Ron, Jan and Pete, dress themselves for "Trick or Treat!" They call the dog (the dog named Rags, the dog with the tail that always wags) and the cat (the cat named Scat, the cat who always smells a rat) and all head off to meet THE THING THAT GLOWS IN THE DARK!!! Teacher narrates and assigned readers recite the many simple lines which are repeated again and again throughout the tale. Readers and listeners alike join in on the "Trick or Treat" chorus. Simple shapes are drawn on blackboard or display pad as the story unfolds. Scat the cat solves the mystery and the finished drawing shows our dreaded "THING!" It's a jack-o-lantern, of course. (PRIMARY) (Teacher or older reader narrates, 17 selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired).
Script length: 13 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-20 THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
If you liked our re-telling in rhyme of Goldie and the Three Bears, ("Go Home Goldie") you'll LOVE this new approach to the old three pig/wolf story. Talk about the THREE R's: rhythm, repetition, and rhyme! Same basic plot but lots of added fun with a hand-clapping, toe-tapping approach to the telling. This piece features a major narrator (teacher, parent, or older student), 8 solo "easy-reader" parts, a chorus (which might include the entire class, if desired) and some selected class members may do a bit of miming (also if desired). NOTE: If your young readers are ready to handle additional solo lines, the script can be easily altered to accommodate. Length: 4 pages. Reading time: 3 minutes.
Script length: 4 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-21 THE DESERT CRITTERS' DINNER
DESERT ANIMALS FEATURED IN THIS SCRIPT:
Packrat, Black-tailed Jackrabbit (North American desert) and Warthog, Camel (African desert)
A narrator reads this story while children make sound effects and recite repetitive lines. A little girl meets a packrat who wants to come to breakfast, a jackrabbit who wants to come to lunch, a warthog who wants to come to tea, and a camel who wants to come to dinner. She's delighted, but can't find a menu to please them. They turn down bacon, hot dogs, and cold cuts, then fall asleep all over her yard. She is finally able to awaken and feed them properly when she learns what the word HERBIVORE means. Teacher or older reader narrates, one advanced young reader takes the part of the little girl, some selected readers have short easy-reader lines, and there is an opportunity for whole class to participate in unison, if desired. (Grades K-3) (13 Readers).
Script length: 7 pages of reading text. View sample pages here.
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P-22 GO HOME GOLDIE, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a well-known fairytale, written for Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-23 THE GRASSHOPPER AND THE ANTS, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"The Grasshopper and the Ants," a popular fable, re-written for Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-24. SING A SONG OF SIX PENCE, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"Sing a Song of Six Pence," a favorite nursery rhyme, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-25. THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"The Owl and the Pussycat," a favorite nursery rhyme, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-26. THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a favorite folk tale, rhyme, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-27. THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"Three Billy Goats Gruff," a favorite fairy tale, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-28. THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"The Emperor's New Clothes," a favorite fairy tale, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu.Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-29. THE LION AND THE MOUSE, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"The Lion and the Mouse," a well-known fable, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-30. THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"The Princess and the Pea," a favorite fairy tale, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-31. RAPUNZEL, Primary K-3
SPECIAL VALUE-ADDED PACKAGE
"Rapunzel," a popular fairy tale, written for the Readers Theater with rhythm, rhyme, and a repetitive chorus. When you purchase this title you will also receive a second Choral Speaking version of the same title. Copies of our Choral Speaking Teacher's Guide and Readers Theater Teacher's Guide are available under "Free Teacher Aides" in the drop-down menu. Script length: 2-3 pages. Performance time: 2 minutes.
Sample pages not available.
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P-32. THE DESERT CRITTERS' DINNER, NORTH AMERICA
North American desert animals featured in this story: Packrat, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Desert Ground Squirrel, Chuckwalla
A little girl meets a packrat who wants to come to breakfast, a jackrabbit who wants to come to lunch, a ground squirrel who wants to come to tea, and a chuckwalla who wants to come to dinner. She's delighted, but can't find a menu to please them. They turn down bacon, hot dogs, and cold cuts, then fall asleep all over her yard. She is finally able to awaken and feed them properly when she learns what the word HERBIVORE means. Narrator lines are read by teacher or older reader. There are 13 easy-reader solo parts and one character part (little girl). A number of repetitive lines may involve entire class and/or audience participation, if you wish. 8 ½ pages in length.
Script length: 7 pages of reading text. View sample pages HERE.
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P-33 MANNERS! MANNERS!
Members of the "GMM" are marching around the school, chanting, and waving signs that say: GOOD MANNERS MOVEMENT! STAMP OUT ANNOYING ANNOYANCES! ARE YOU PART OF THE SOLUTION – OR PART OF THE PROBLEM? GOOD MANNERS COUNT!
In this script everyone (teachers included) gets a chance to comment on which annoying behaviors bug them the most. The script is written in both poetry and prose, features 6 major readers, and includes additional reader parts for as many other readers as you’d like to include. This is the primary version, but both intermediate and primary versions of this script are available.
Script length: 5 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-34 THE LOST PETS
Value-Added: 3 Scripts for the Price of One. Three versions of a short script for primary and lower intermediate readers:
1. Readers Theater Script for Non-Readers and Beginning Readers. 1 Narrator (teacher or older reader) and Repetitive (ALL) Lines for the Entire Class. (6 pages in length).
2. Readers Theater Script for Primary Readers Who Can Read Simple Phrases and Sentences. 1 Narrator (teacher or older reader), 10 Easy-Reader Solo Parts, All Girl and All Boy Parts, and Repetitive (ALL) Lines Throughout. (5 pages in length).
3. Choral Speaking Script for Upper Primary or Lower Intermediate Voice Choirs (5 pages in length).
Script length: 6 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-35/I-84/CH-27 THE THANKSGIVING ESCAPE/TURKEY IN THE BARNYARD
Turkey and Piggy live side by side in the barnyard. They love to sing together and especially like singing “The Gobble-Oink Song” (sung to the tune of “Stayin’ Alive). Piggy doesn’t quite understand the importance of the approaching Thanksgiving Day, but Turkey gets the message and announces it is his opinion that “folks should eat more ham!” Then he finds a hole in the fence and conveniently disappears. Piggy decides she doesn’t want to end up as “a soup ham bone” and also makes her escape. So, what’s left to serve on the Thanksgiving plate? To find out, you’ll have to read this script right to the very end!
A Value Added Package: When you order this title, you receive both a Readers Theater Version and a Choral Speaking Version. Both are for Upper Primary/Lower Intermediate Readers and Voice Choirs.
In addition, you receive a Finger Play script, P-35 Turkey in the Barnyard for Lower Primary students. 3 pages in length.
For more information, please click HERE.
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P-36 THAT'S WHAT BULLIES DO!
This script was conceived and written as a way to involve student readers in a campaign to stamp out bullying. The "pledge" referred to in the script is an Anti-bullying Pledge that concerned students are asked to sign. A copy of the pledge can be found at the end of this script and can also be found online at: http://drphil.com/shows/show/115/.
Script length: 5 pages of reading text. For more information and sample pages, please click HERE.
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P-37/I-86/CH-29 RUN TURKEY RUN!
$14.95
3 Scripts in One Value Added Package! (Primary finger play, Lower Intermediate RT, and Choral Reading versions)
Five fat turkeys stand in a line and survey their kingdom. They proudly fluff their feathers, prance, twist, and turn. They know Thanksgiving is coming, but they’re not worried. They have plans to run away long before the hungry farmer comes to look for them. And, of course, they do. When the barnyard gate is left open, the five fat turkeys do just as they had been planning all along, they run!
Primary finger play script length: 10 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-38/CH-35 THE CHRISTMAS TREASURE
$14.95
2 Scripts in One Value Added Package!
This is a Read and Draw Story.
Two little mice go off for a walk in the snow. They find a lost bell and decide to have some fun with it. Little by little the bell, two sledding hills, the sun, a dark cloud, a circle, and the mice, of course, help transform their "perfect bell" into a true Christmas treasure - a glimmering, shimmering Christmas tree angel!
A Value Added Package: When you order this title, you receive both a Readers Theater Version and a Choral Speaking Version. Both are for Primary Readers and Voice Choirs.
Primary RT script length: 7 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-39/CH-36 A VALENTINE RHYME: TAKE FIVE
$14.95
2 Scripts in One Value Added Package!
Five fancy, funny, frilly, fantastic, and "fudgy" Valentines are sent off to win a Valentine's heart. The sender swears there is nothing too good for the intended. Well, almost nothing. The last cards are the most expensive, cost 50 cents each, and are filled with fudgy chocolates stuffed with "creamy peach". Too much temptation. Even on Valentine's day there is a limit to magnificence!
Primary RT script length: 6 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-40/D-10 THE SWEET MESQUITE PORRIDGE POT
NORTH AMERICAN DESERT ANIMALS, PLANTS, OR WORDS FEATURED IN THIS STORY: Rain Shadow Desert, Cactus, Creosote bush, Mesquite Pods, Mesquite Tree, Mountain Ridge, Rocky Gorge, Canyon, Foothills, wash, Flatlands, Palm Tree, Ironwood Tree, Cottonwood Tree
A re-telling of a traditional fairytale: A poor hungry girl, living high in the mountains, goes out to pick mesquite pods. There an old woman gives her a magic cooking pot. The pot is controlled by chanting a short magical poem and cooks "sweet mesquite porridge" on command. The girl's mother forgets the magical rhyme and the pot ends up creating havoc for local villagers in the Rain Shadow Desert below. To this day, no one in the village will ever eat mesquite porridge again.
Primary RT script length: 11 pages of reading text. Sample pages upon request. E-mail lois@scriptsforschools.com
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P-43 SHADOW, SHADOW!
For Primary Readers who can read simple words and phrases.
What's more fun than a shadow? Why, it can follow you anywhere and, if the light is right, do exactly what you do. In this Readers Theater script, each reader has a shadow who either copies exactly what the reader has said, answers the reader's question about shadows, mimics the reader's movements - or does all three! A shadow, of course, ends up being a readers best friend. Who else will stick to you like glue and do exactly as you do?
Script length: 6 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-44 YOU CAN'T TRUST A LEPRECHAUN!
Everybody knows you can't trust those trickly little Irish fellows dressed in green - don't they? Well, the poor grumpy troll in this story is having a terrible time trying to figure it out. He's determined to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Only problem is, he's taking his traveling directions from the very leprechaun who owns the pot. The troll travels back and forth between the rainbow's beginning and end, right side and left side, front side and back side. Each time he finally reaches a destination, he finds no gold - just the leprechaun ready to give him a new set of traveling directions! Will this story never end? Possibly not. The readers of this piece think the troll is out there this very minute, still stomping around trying to find that elusive pot of gold.
FORMATTED FOR 11 READERS (but easily adapted for more).
Script length: 8 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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P-46/CH-43 IT MUST BE SPRING!
This script for Primary readers is written with repetition, rhythm, and rhyme and formatted for both Readers Theater and Choral Speaking/Reading. If your class is working on a "Spring Theme" or planning a parents' spring get-together of some kind, this might be just the performance script for you! It's not too long, it's fun to read and perform, and the vocabulary fits most primary levels.
This is a Value-Added Package. When you order this title, you receive both an RT version and a CHORAL version: Two scripts for the price of one!
RT script length: 7 pages of reading text. For more information, please click HERE.
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