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Adult education holidays/seasonal Common Core RL.4.10 resources
Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween
In this book, there are 6 reader's theaters. They were written for Halloween. The scripts always look MUCH better on paper than it does in the advert on this webpage. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet. Scripts are: Franken Cranky, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips, Shhhh, The Corn Has Ears, The Witch's New Broom, and Which Witch is Which. The booklet gives you 6 for $8. When you buy them individually they cost $2
Irish Small Group Reader's Theater Pack
In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Saint Patrick's Day but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's theaters are Fair, Brown and Trembling - Jack Fox & the Leprechaun – Leprechauns, Rainbows, and Saint Patrick's Day - Not Every Rainbow has a Pot
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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The True Story of the Headless Horseman - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students and for Halloween. It is based on the original ghost story and not based on Washington Irving's story. Again, the tale that follows is the true tale of the Headless Horseman and one that Washington Irving used to write the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In the script, a student has asked the narrator to prove they know how to tell a story by telling them one. In honor of Halloween the narrator chooses a scary one. So, the narrator begins a s
The Perfect Gift for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students for Christmas. In the script, The elves are having trouble picking a present out for Santa. He has a lot of things already and knows everything people are thinking. So the elves make a plan and watch Santa to see what things he needs or wants as he is working. When they compare notes, the only thing they can tell for certain is that Santa looks like he could use more sleep. After talking it over, the elves realize that a week in b
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Jackie Robinson and the Bus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It is based on an incident that happened 11 years prior to Rosa Parks. Mr. Robinson was asked to move from his seat on a desegregated army bus and, when he refused, it led to a court marshal. Jackie Robinson was given an honorable discharge just a few months later. I use reader's theater as a way to encourage my reluctant readers to raise their fluency. It motivate everyone! My name is Melanie Whitesides and I wrote this reader's theater for B
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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A New Look for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 3 students for Christmas. In the script, Elvis the elf has given himself a new job. He wants to be Santa’s fashion consultant and give Santa a new look. Santa agrees to listen to his suggestions but, one by one, he finds problems with each of them. Santa decides to keep his look because it is a classic and he likes it. Elvis is sad he couldn’t help Santa but then Santa offers him a new job. He makes him fashion consultant over all the dolls
Tad Saves Jack - The Story of the First Presidentially Pardoned Turkey
This Reader's Theater is my favorite November/Thanksgiving script! It was written for a small group of 4 students. The title explains it all. This true story is about one of my favorite Thanksgiving events! In the script, President Lincoln was given a turkey to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Tad Lincoln adopted it as a pet, named him Jack, and taught it to follow him around the White House grounds. The Hosts of the Little Known Historical Facts Show present the story of how the turkey Jack manag
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
The Jersey Devil
The date is January 23, 1909 and the Jersey Devil has been spotted all week. Its footprints have been found in the snow in fields, backyards, and even on roofs. No one seems to be able to stop it. A policeman has come to interview a woman who claims to have found the Jersey Devil trying to eat her dog. This story has been taken from a real report written at that time. The Jersey Devil is a character that many claim to have seen and even believe that it is still around to this day. The writing pr
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Valentines Day Pack:Reader's Theater for Small Groups and Literacy Centers
My name is Melanie Whitesides and one of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 7 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Valentine's Day but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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The History of Cinco de Mayo - Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for 4 students. It was written to teach or reinforce a lesson about Cinco de Mayo. In the script, Sofia is excited because her mom has told her they will be going to a Cinco de Mayo party and she might even let her stay home from school. Michael doesn’t think that is very fair and Cindy thinks that Cinco de Mayo is about Mexico’s Independence but José explains that it is about an amazing battle that took place when France invaded Mexico. Sofia helps to fill in some of the
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Franken-Cranky, a Cautionary Tale Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for three students and for Halloween. In the script: A sweet little boy is allowed to stay up on Halloween and eat nothing but candy. It isn’t long before he is being rude and mean. He ends up staying up too late and gets a stomach ache. He has become, Franken-Cranky! The next day, his rude and terrible behavior continues. Mom and dad get him to bed early and are thankful when their sweet little boy returns. The next Halloween they are more careful. The lesson for my stud
George Washington and the Cherry Tree - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students.This is the myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree and how he proved his honesty. George is raised to value honesty more than anything else and he promises to always do that but his father is not convinced. He wants to be sure that George will always be honest. When George turns six he is given a hatchet and one day he uses it to shave all the bark off his dad’s cherry tree. When his father finds out, he is very angry and w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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I Want To Read! - How Fredrick Douglas First Began to Read - Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for four students. I Want To Read is the story of how Fredrick Douglas first began reading. It was written to use for students during Black History Month but can be used any time. I write them for small groups to help with fluency. When the group is small, they don't waste time sitting around waiting for their turn and get more time actually practicing. Reader's Theater actually encourages students who are reluctant to read. It is a fun way to get people to practice. M
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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The Headless Chicken - A True Story Reader's Theater
This script was written for 3 students and for Halloween - although it could be used anytime to entertain. It is based on the true story of a chicken that survived having it's head cut off. In the 40’s there was a chicken who really did have its head cut off by a farmer and yet it survived. This is that story. In the script, a student is trying to come up with a story to share with the class that is spooky. One of the students suggests that they tell the story of a chicken who survived 18 months
Small Group Reader's Theaters for Thanksgiving
This is a Thanksgiving pack of small group reader's theaters. There are 6 of them. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet and save some money. The scripts are: Black Friday, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, Let's Talk Turkey, The First Presidential Pardoned Turkey, Ten Things I'm Thankful For, and Too Many Turkeys. The Gobble Gobble Ghost was in my Halloween packet but involves a turkey so I put it in here also. The pack gives you 6 for $8. When you buy them individu
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4th - 7th, Adult Education
The Big Bad Bully and the Three Brave Bystanders
This is a small group reader's theater is for 5 students although you COULD give one student two roles that are shorter than the others. The script is about what students should do when they are being bullied or if they see someone else being bullied. The school has a big bad bully and no one is standing up to what the bully is doing until three brave bystanders move in. One by one, they stand up to the bully and teach everyone that, when you see something wrong going on, you should do something
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Which Witch is Which? Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater has been written for a group of 3 for Halloween. It is a play on words and has the same kind of Turn-of-the-Century styled Burlesque routines that were famous during that time. If you are familiar with the 'Who's on First' routine it is like that. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. My scripts are in black and white except the occasional picture on front so they photo copy easily. The problem
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Gossip Ghoul - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 5 - 9 students. I usually have students double up the roles so that their parts are bigger. The script is about gossip. The Gossip Ghoul lives to make trouble. He/She goes around looking to make trouble. Each time someone talks behind someone else’s back the Gossip Ghoul wins. It isn’t until people actually start to ask each other what the truth is that the Gossip Ghoul is able to be defeated. This script is used to talk about the damage that gossip
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for three students. In the scrip there is a former turkey, turned ghost, who can't seem to scare anyone. A boy and girl come along to help out so everyone can have a happy Halloween. My scripts are written in black and white except the occasional picture on front to make it easier and cheaper to print and make copies. My students enjoyed using this script to increase their fluency. I hope yours do too. If you like it look for more Halloween scripts at my stor
The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips Reader's Theater
This script is for 3 students. It was written to remind students how to stay safe at Halloween as well as to give them practice in reading fluently. My scripts are in black and white except the occasional picture on the front page to help you save money on printing. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone and I hope that your students enjoy the script as much as mine did. Reader's theater is a great way to encourage reluctant readers to practice and become better at fluency.
The Anti-Litterbug Club Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students for Earth Day. In the script,Two children are having a picnic and are going to leave their trash on the ground. A chipmunk tells them they should clean it up and that trash is bad for animals and makes things look terrible. The Litterbug is nearby and wants the kids to leave their trash. It tells them that it is easier to just throw things down rather than throw things away. The kids chose to listen to the chipmunk and gather thei
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
The Not-So-Charming Prince
This is a small group Reader's Theater for four students. It is about a prince who is handsome, strong, and well-off but who suffers from a bad case of narcissism. There are some large words in here such as disfigurement and narcissism. Due to these words, it can be a little challenging for fourth but an upper group would love it or one that has your support. It was written for Valentine's Day but could be performed at any other time of the year. If you like it, try the Valentine's Day pack! I
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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All Books Want is to be Treasured - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students for either the first part of the year, Library Week, or any time you need to discuss student's treatment of books. In the script, the librarian at school thinks that things are going well but the books do not. People keep breaking the rules and the books are suffering. They tell the librarian what is going on. Students are eating when they shouldn’t and not handling them with care. The books feel that no one realizes they are full
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3rd - 10th, Adult Education
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Black Friday Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is about Black Friday which is the day after Thanksgiving. In the script, Dan and his friends are looking forward to Thanksgiving break but Dan thinks the reason why the Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday because it is unlucky. Janet and Jacky set him straight and explain to Dan and Trevor why it is called Black Friday. Most of the scripts I write are small group reader's theater scripts because the smaller the g
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4th - 7th, Adult Education
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