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4th grade drama literature circles under $5
Reader's Theater Script: Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch. This is a very funny story and students will love reading the lines and acting out the parts! The best part is, they will be building and strengthening their reading fluency without even realizing it!
The way the script is currently set up, there are 20 narrators, along with numerous other character parts. This script could easily be adapted to fit larger or smaller class sizes.
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2nd - 4th
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Reader's Theater Script for The Recess Queen
This word document contains a reader's theater script for The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill along with six higher-level Blooms questions to go with the text.
This story is about a bully everyone calls "Mean Jean"--who is the queen of recess--until one day a teeny, tiny new student named Katie Sue stands up to Jean and then actually asks Jean to play with her. Nobody has ever asked Jean to play! She and Katie Sue become friends and the playground bullying comes to a stop!
There are 20 dif
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2nd - 4th
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Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs.
The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot
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1st - 4th
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Read Aloud Play: The Newsies--The Newsboy Strike of 1899
Originally published in the March 2015 issue of Scholastic’s Scope magazine, "The Newsies" tells the story of a young immigrant girl who goes to work selling newspapers just before the 1899 New York City newsboy strike in which kids stood up to William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It's a historically more accurate version than the Disney musical (a completely different story). Suitable for reader's theater or stage production, this historically-accurate, kid-friendly script includes elev
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4th - 7th
Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink Valentine's Reader's Theater
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat.
The way this script is written, there are twenty-two narrators plus some specific character speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for smaller or larger class sizes.
Reader's theater is a fun way to strengthen reading fluency and build confidence in young readers.
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2nd - 4th
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Where's Rudolph? A Readers Theater
Looking for a fun readers theater for the holiday season? Your kids will enjoy this original script, as a readers theater or as a skit. This is not too long and not too short for your students. It includes different levels of speaking parts— which should include almost everyone! This is an original readers theater that I created for my own reading group! My students had so much fun with this!What’s the gist? Rudolph is missing and it's Christmas Eve! Yet nobody knows where Rudolph is! Apparen
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2nd - 4th
Venn Diagram - Character Study
Venn diagram for character study, allowing students to compare annd contrast two characters. Two overlapping faces create a venn diagram which can be filled out in many ways including with words or by drawing the characters.
Dimension: 11x17 inches
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K - 8th
The Polar Express Reader's Theater Script
The text of Chris Van Allsburg's classic book. Broken up into 21 parts. Includes word count chart for each narrator part, to assist in assigning parts based on reading level.
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2nd - 6th
The One and Only Ivan Reader's Theater Play
This reader's theater play is based on the popular novel "The One and Only Ivan". This 22 page play contains parts for 17-22 readers. It has picture icons for each character to help readers easily identify their parts. This play is a great supplement to the novel and will help readers connect with key parts in the story in a meaningful way.
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2nd - 12th
Reader's Theater- The Boston Tea Party
This reader's theater is a conversation between three kids about the Boston Tea Party. It teaches the main concepts and facts of this historical event in an engaging manner. It is a great way to integrate Language Arts and Social Studies!
This packet includes:
- The 4 page reader's theater in black and white
- A copy with Susie's lines highlighted in yellow
- A copy with Matt's lines highlighted in green
- A copy with Karen's lines highlighted in blue
- 3 pop up character cards
*Fold the c
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3rd - 5th
Create Storyboards and Comic Strips (with Templates!)
Storyboarding and comic strips help students focus on what is most important in a scene. It’s also a great way to combine art and literacy.
Students could use their own ideas, or dissect a single scene from a book or play. This resource can be used as a standalone project or as part of a larger literacy or art unit.
This resource includes a 2-page template for creating storyboards, and 4 different templates for a comic strip.
I originally created this project as an activity students could work
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4th - 7th
Readers Theater Scary Mystery Script - GRADES 3-4 Making Inferences
This grades 3-4 Readers' Theater fun mystery script will give your students high interest practice in reading aloud, inferencing, making predictions and drawing conclusions. The Mystery of the Haunted House will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to solve three major clues. The script is intended for about 9 students but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded depending on how many groups you wish to have. If you have a class that dislikes any
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3rd - 4th
Macbeth - 15-Minute Script for Elementary & Middle School
EDITABLEAGES 9-14FLEXIBLE CASTING 8-30 CharactersFLEXIBLE FORMATING --Good for upper elementary or lower school grades --Good for middle school gradesShakespeare Shorties playscripts are designed for the teacher with limited time or funds. These have been immensely successful for my 4th grade drama class performances, but they are also great for a fun, active reader's theatre or short introduction to a larger unit.Shakespeare Shorties playscripts are each about 15 minutes in a performance. They
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater Script: How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the fun story,"How I Became a Pirate" by Melinda Long.
Book Summary: Pirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view.
So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor–winnin
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1st - 5th
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"The Necklace" Reader's Theater, Maupassant's Classic Short Story
The Necklace is a cautionary tale written in 1884 by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It tells about a young woman who, despite having a very comfortable life, is discontent. Her desire to appear wealthier than she actually is comes at a great cost. The play was originally published in Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (Scholastic 2010). What makes it unique is that it’s told from the perspective of an aloof, French-speaking cat (Maupassant) and his goofy sidekick (Flaubert). Scholastic al
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4th - 8th
The Interrupting Chicken -- A Reader's Theater (headbands included)
Your students are sure to have fun developing their reading skills and increasing their reading fluency with this cute Reader's Theater! The story tells about a little red chicken who just cannot help but interrupt her dad when he is reading her bedtime story!Their are roles for five students, but you can always make any changes that you would like. Headbands/necklaces are also included.A color-coded copy is included for your convenience.I find that students love to read these fun scripts over
Two Plays from 1812: History of the White House and the Star Spangled Banner
The history of the White House and the story behind the Star Spangled Banner are the subjects of “Two Plays from the War of 1812.” These are innocent, politically-neutral reader’s theater scripts designed to provide students in grades 4 through 6 with the carefully-researched facts about these U.S. symbols. Our national anthem was penned as a poem by Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and the White House was burned to the ground by British troops when they sacked Washingto
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3rd - 6th
Read Aloud Plays Winnie-the-Pooh Readers Theater
Who doesn’t love a Winnie-the-Pooh story? Here are the best ones from A.A. Milne’s 1926 collection including Winnie-the-Pooh and the Honey Tree, Pooh Tries Catching a Woozle, Piglet Meets a Heffalump, and two others. They’re well-suited to reader's theater or full stage production in third grade and up. (A strong second grade could probably handle them too.) This set includes five short plays, each with just a handful of characters. Consider splitting your elementary-aged class into five groups
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3rd - 6th
There Was An Old Lady Reader's Theater
There Was An Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything Reader's TheaterThis reader's theater is based off of the book by Linda Williams and includes two different scripts so you can use whichever one works best for your classroom. One script has 10 parts and the other script has 12 parts and includes a group or audience. Teaching suggestions, pacing, and prop ideas are included as well.*This play is excellent for improving fluency, expression and building confidence as readers.*My students LOVED p
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K - 4th
Aesop's Fable The Lion and The Mouse Readers Theater Script - Whole Class Script
"The Lion and the Mouse" WHOLE CLASS Readers' Theater script is Aesop's fable fun for ELA and Drama students. This interactive script for 24 roles will inspire grades 3-5 students to a new appreciation of Aesop’s timeless tales, and teach them essential ideas such as moral and theme. A Readers’ Theater 7 page script for the whole class will have your students cheering on Mimi Mouse as she escapes- and then saves- the mighty king of the jungle. They will roar too- with laughter! What is a whole c
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3rd - 5th
Reader's Theater for "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the heart-warming story, "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. It contains 18 rotating narrators, but can easily be edited to fit smaller or larger class sizes.Summary: Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Br
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1st - 5th
Diary of a Worm Readers' Theater
This readers' theater is an adaptation of Doreen Cronin's book "Diary of a Worm." There are 5 parts included in the script as well as ideas for grouping students and presentation. The story of "Diary of a Worm" performed as a readers' theater is a great choice for cross curricular integration between ELA, science, and drama.
The goal of this product is to encourage oral reading fluency through repeated reading as well as engaging students through the use of movement and rehearsal. Readers’ the
Original Drama Script - A cheese sandwich (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
A short play about trying to get a food order right. Surely with all this delicious food to order, they won’t end up with only a cheese sandwich? The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 7-10 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.A Cheese Sandwich is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 9th
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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch: Reader's Theater Script
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the hilarious story, The Paper Bag Princess, by Robert Munsch.Book Plot: Princess Elizabeth plans on marrying Prince Ronald, who is practically perfect. However, a dragon arrives who destroys her castle, kidnaps Ronald, and burns all her clothes, so she must look for something to wear, and her only option is a paper bag. Elizabeth follows the dragon and Ronald, and seeking to rescue her fiancé, challenges the dragon to burn forests
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1st - 5th
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