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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SPEAK UP, REACH OUT, BE A FRIEND - OLDER READERS
A Combination Choral & Readers Theater Script, Older Readers
What is bullying behavior? And, once you know how to recognize it, what can individual students do to help stamp it out? This script addresses both questions as readers unite to "speak up, reach out, and be a friend".
Price $14.95
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SPEAK UP, REACH OUT, BE A FRIEND - YOUNGER READERS
For both Primary and Intermediate Readers
What is bullying behavior? And, once you know how to recognize it, what can individual students do to help stamp it out?
Price $14.95
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SWEET PORRIDGE
A poor, hungry girl goes into the woods to pick berries. There, an old woman gives her a magic cooking pot. Magic things happen!
Price $14.95
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TELL US ABOUT THE USA - OLDER READERS
Readers Theater Version, Older Readers
Understanding how our constitution was conceived and what it means isn't easy, especially if you're still in elementary school. This script was written to introduce young readers to just those concepts.
Price $14.95
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THAT'S WHAT BULLIES DO
Readers Theater Version, Older Readers
This script was conceived and written as a way to involve student readers in a campaign to stamp out bullying.
Price $14.95
THE ARCHER'S WIFE
Origins of the Moon Festival In this legend re-told in rhyme, the emperor orders his archer to shoot down 10 suns that live in the sky.
Price $14.95
THE BACK TO SCHOOL KIT BAG
Readers Theater, Older Elementary School Readers
The script celebrates coming back to school in the fall of the year. It's a great way to welcome students back to school and to acknowledge your unique school community!
Price $14.95
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Older Elementary School Readers)
This version of the old tale, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, may be read and performed by a combination of ages and/or reading levels. However, the main character parts will probably work best for older readers.
Price $14.95
THE BULLY'S CHOICE - OLDER READERS
Readers Theater Version, Older Readers
After harming another student, does a bully have the choice to think over what's happened and then put things right? Of course!
Price $14.95
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THE CHRISTMAS TREASURE - YOUNGER READERS
Readers Theater Version, Younger Readers 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.
Price $14.95
