Readers Theater Scripts
These Scripts for Schools Readers Theater scripts were created as a way to involve students in reading. In Reader's Theater, students "perform" by sharing parts and reading aloud. This is usually done without costumes or props, but not always.
RT is a strategy that combines reading practice and performing. Its goal is to enhance students' reading skills and confidence by practising reading with a purpose. Reader's Theater gives students a real reason to read aloud – and that reason is usually to prepare for some kind of performance! The performance can be confined to small groups within a classroom who perform for each other, or expanded to include larger audiences within your community. Whatever the audience, Readers Theater reaps many benefits:
Benefits of Using Readers Theater in the Classroom or Library. Readers Theater helps to
- Develop fluency through repeated exposure to text.
- Increase comprehension.
- Integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening in an authentic context, engage students.
- Increase reading motivation.
- Create confidence and improve the self-image of students.
- Provide a real purpose for reading.
- Provide opportunities for cooperative learning.
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THE GOBLINS OF HOKKAIDO - YOUNGER READERS
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. 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.
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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 apple varieties.
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THE GREAT APPLE SLICE ESCAPE - YOUNGER READERS
A sweet little old grandmother decides to make an apple pie and prepares the filling from five of our most well-known varieties. Once inside the crusts, the apple slices hatch a daring escape plan.
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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS PIE ESCAPE!
One December morning, a sweet little grandmother decides it is time to make a Christmas pie. Problem is - none of her visiting families likes the same kinds of pies!
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THE GREAT-GILA MONSTER, WACKY-WOODPECKER WAR
Once upon a time, a desert woman chased a fringe-toed lizard into a hole her garden. She then tried to dig him out, and dug up a pot of gold instead.
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THE GREAT RACE
Set in Canada. "Once, when animals ran the government, a female groundhog from British Columbia won an election in her riding and became an Honorable Member of Parliament."
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THE HANUKKAH HOMECOMING - YOUNGER READERS
Younger Readers
A"Draw and Read" story. Two little mice lose their way during a walk in the woods.
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THE HAPPY MAN
King Landor is faced with a seventeen year old son who has lost the will tolive. "Old Jack" is summoned to speak to the boy and prescribe a remedy.
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THE HEN AND THE NEIGHBORS ROOSTER
Set in Canada. An extremely intelligent hen goes off in search of riches. She flies to Canada's capital city, Ottawa, and perches upon the Minister of Finance's rosewood desk.
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THE KING OF THE CATS
Set along a rocky coast. A grave-digger returns home to tell of his eerie encounter with nine black cats who marched through the fog to deliver a message: "Tell Tom Toldrum that Tim Tildrum is dead. Tell him, or your life won't be worth living!"
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