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Free close reading scripts
The Hare and the Tortoise Readers' Theater for Big Kids - Aesop's Fables
Do you have budding actors in your classroom? Are your kids tired of the routine reading schedule from an intense year? Then this is for you... Readers' Theater for Big Kids - the Ant and the Grasshopper!Hope you love what you see and that you are interested in the completed Close Reading plan. This freebie is a sample of what my Aesop's Fables for Big Kids Close Reading Plans are like. With this download, you will receive a complete script for "The Hare and the Tortoise," graphic organizer
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3rd - 5th
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12 Labors of Hercules Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre Option)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
Tiger Rising Read Aloud Script
This resource is used as a read-aloud script for Tiger Rising. Too often, teachers are tasked with conducting a read-aloud for a book either they have not yet read or a book they don’t have the time to thoroughly prep with. For many interested in this resource, you’re most likely reading Tiger Rising because it is the selected read-aloud book for the Lucy Calkins Fourth Grade curriculum. Either way, read-alouds are highly effective and engaging instructional practices, and they deserve as much i
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3rd - 5th
Prometheus & Pandora's Box Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
Reader's Theater for Two: The Deer and the Hunter
This is a short Readers Theater script written for two readers and based on Aesop's fable "The Deer and the Hunter". After the script, I've included two pages of optional questions meant to test the readers' skills in comprehension, sequencing, character analysis, context clues, and the ability to go back into a text to find evidence to support their answers.
I work one-on-one with a third-grade student who struggles with reading at grade level, and I had a lot of trouble finding RT scripts in
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2nd - 5th
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Ants: a partner non-fiction Readers' Theater play
This partner script combines reading and science and are great for improving reading fluency! This play also has a partner/trio discussion page (questions to encourage discussion amongst students) as well as a 5 question comprehension check. The play is informative and funny. Your students will love them and you'll love hearing the improved reading fluency (pace, smoothness, expression).
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1st - 4th
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Readers Theatre: The Easter Bunny's Unexpected Helper
A captivating collection of Easter themed readers' theatre scripts, designed for primary students, these engaging narratives are perfect for classroom activities and school performances. Each script in this collection brings a unique blend of humor, education, and engagement, encouraging students to explore diverse themes ranging from historical events and environmental awareness to imaginative adventures.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theatre: Easter Bundle
Hades/Underworld Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre Option)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 10th
Readers Theatre: The Great Coral Reef Race
Dive into the world of imagination and history with our collection of readers' theatre scripts, perfectly tailored for primary students. Each script in this collection has been meticulously crafted to capture young minds, combining elements of history, adventure, and environmental awareness with a touch of humor and a lot of heart.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theatre: Underwater Bundle
Readers Theater for Gift of the Magi
Reading aloud is a great tool to improve both fluency and comprehension. I’ve scripted “The Gift of the Magi”, a great American short story by O’Henry, for classroom readers theater. I’ve made activities (offered separately on TPT) to accompany this scripted version of the story's text. These materials include prereading activities, comprehension questions, a poster prompt and a puzzle. Please use both the story and the materials as you wish — cooperatively works great! — to bring this story to
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7th - 9th
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Reader's Theater--April Fools
Have a little fun any time of year with this Reader’s Theater script. It’s a great way to promote reading and speaking fluency.
This original story is about a classroom of students on April first trying to fool each other. Their new classmate manages to trick them all! Genre is realistic fiction.
This script contains enough parts for 8 students and can be used for smaller groups by combining narrator parts.
I recommend repeated readings to boost fluency and confid
The Olympian Pantheon Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
Theseus/Minotaur Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre Option)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
Chapter 4 Reader's Theater Script: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Turn your classroom into a stage using reader's theater! Chapter 4 of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has been turned into a script. This script stays as true as possible to the original novel, omitting only "he said" or "she said" to help the flow of the script. Parts can be broken up to adapt to larger class sizes.
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Not Grade Specific
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Celebrating Dr. Marie Maynard Daly: A FREE Resource for Science Teachers WHM BHM
In celebration of Black History Month, we are thrilled to offer a free resource for science teachers that celebrates the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Marie Maynard Daly. Meet The Scientist:Dr. Daly was a pioneering biochemist and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in chemistry. Her groundbreaking research on metabolism and cardiovascular health made an enduring mark on the fields of biochemistry and endocrinology.Born and raised in Corona, Queens, Dr. Daly overcame barriers of race and ge
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5th - 10th
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The Outsiders, Ch. 1 "Nice Looking Bruise" Script (free)
Having happily taught The Outsiders for about 18 years, I've transferred many scenes from the story into scripts for students to read in class and sometimes more formally present. The scenes are arranged from the parts of the chapter with lots of dialogue, but the narration is true to the text. Using scripts is an excellent way to get students into the text; it can be a great way to review a chapter and it leads to vital discussions and informed analysis and writing. This script is free. Let me
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6th - 9th
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Jason & the Argonauts Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre Option)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
Sisyphus and Tantalus Myth & Comprehension Questions (Reader's Theatre Option)
The story is taken from Pressbooks Greek Mythology Units. I did not write this text nor these questions. I have just compiled the text into a document that allows for student involvement and easy question answering when reading and studying the Greek Myth. This can be used as a reader's theatre or independent work.
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6th - 12th
The Fox Who Wanted to Fly
The fox sees the birds, bees, and bats, and greatly desires to fly – will perseverance win? Sample Text: One night, Fox told her kits a bedtime story. It was the tale of a fox. This fox wanted to fly. Her kits said they wanted to fly. They said, “Flying looks like fun!” Let’s listen …"We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our product. Your feedback means a lot to us and can help others make confident choices. If you're comfortable with it, please come back to share your experience in review. Y
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PreK - 5th, Staff
OMG Don't Talk to Me -- Drama Monologue -- Original work by Ronda Bowe Kustick
"OMG, Don't Talk to Me" is an original monologue by Playwright Ronda Bowe Kustick and explores the thoughtless and reckless behavior of a student and the consequences. It has been performed many times and placed first in a school-wide Talent Show.
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6th - 9th
Common core Regents overview
Overview of parts and Models of how to complete some parts of the Common Core ELA Regents for NYS. Strategies from several resources presented and Modeled for student emulation.
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9th - 12th
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12 Angry Men excerpt
script for 12 Angry Men- pair with worksheets on my page.
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6th - 12th
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