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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Pop Until We Drop
Readers Theater Version, Older Readers
This story poem explores the life of a popcorn seed from soil to cooking pot and imparts a few important "popcorn facts" along the way. There's always something fascinating to learn about plants, especially this popular confection!
Price $14.95
Remembering on Memorial Day
A Readers Theater Script for Intermediate Readers
Price $14.95
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Ring those Christmas Bells (Older Elementary School Readers
Readers Theater Version
Did you know that in Iceland, thirteen Yuletide Lads bring gifts to children and also play nasty tricks on them?
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Run turkey, Run (Finger Play Primary Version)
Run turkey, Run (Finger Play Primary Version)
A Finger Play Story for Early Primary Grades
Thanksgiving is just not a good time for turkeys. As the day approaches, it's certainly time to RUN TURKEY, RUN! "Run turkey, run, Thanksgiving is fun. It's fun for most, But not for the roast!"
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Run turkey, Run (Older Elementary School Readers)
Readers Theater Version
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.
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SHADOW, SHADOW! - YOUNGER READERS
What's more fun than a shadow? Why, it can follow you anywhere and, if the light is right, do exactly what you do. Who else will stick to you like glue and do exactly as you do?
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SILLY, SILLY, SILLY
Thomas Stern is engaged to his neighbor, Mary Sillatoe, and thinks she might be the "silliest girl in the world." He goes off on a quest to find someone sillier, and does.
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SILLY WILLY CANADA GOOSE WAR
"Once upon a time, a farmer's wife went out to her garden to dig carrots. Instead, she dug up a pot of gold." Sounds simple enough, but the plot thickens as greedy kinfolk descend upon the farm hoping to get their hands on the treasure.
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SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE: THE UNTOLD STORY
Too old for nursery rhymes? Maybe not. In this version of a well known nursery rhyme, a King, Queen, Maid, and Knave take this tale in a whole new direction!
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Slow Down Christmas! (Readers Theater)
Readers Theater Version, Older Elementary School Readers
Christmas is coming way too fast! The shopping isn't done, the wrapping paper is lost, three trees have already been rejected, and there's still no turkey to put on the plate.
Price $14.95
