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Adult education Common Core RL.4.10 resources for ESL-EFL-ELL
Small Group Reader's Theater Twisted Fairy Tales - Book Two
In this second book of Reader's Theaters for small groups, I have placed 7 scripts. They are: Sleeping Homely, The Princess and the Pizza for 3 people, The Princess and the Pizza for 4, Peter Pants and Captain Looks, Beauty & the Beets (and the Turnips and the Onions), Romeo and Juliet, Hansel and Pretzel. I realize that Peter Pants and Captain Looks as well as Romeo and Juliet are not strictly fairy tales but they are very well known and fun for the students. You can buy each of these indiv
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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The Princess & the Pizza - Small Group Reader's Theater
I have combined 2 Small Group Reader's Theaters into this package. They are the same title, The Princess and the Pizza but one is written for 3 characters and one is written for 4. It is a twist on the Princess and the Pea. When performing these, my students compare and contrast the original story and then these two using a Venn Diagram. The moral in these stories deals with when a person should get married and why but it is also meant to be funny. The reason I rewrote the story twice is that I
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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Math Stories - Small Group Reader's Theater
This group of scripts was written to introduce or reinforce key math concepts. As you are aware, math has a language all its own and it is critical to practice and use the language as much as possible. These reader's theaters were written just for that purpose. Some of the items covered in them are the properties of multiplication; classification of quadrilaterals; formulas for perimeter, area and volume; introducing fractions , mixed numbers, and explaining the need for common denominators. Som
Plot diagram notes and practice page activity
Students learn about the elements of narrative plot (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) in an easy-to-read graphic, then create a plot diagram for their favorite movie or book by completing a blank diagram that applies to their plot of choice.
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3rd - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Baker's Dozen - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater. It was written for five students. It is made for a 4th grade reading level or higher but my 3rd graders did perform it. They needed extra help and practice time. In the story, Baker 1 is a poor but kind baker who is slowly going out of business. Baker 2 is a rich, greedy, and selfish person who is looking forward to being the only baker in town. But baker 1 has just invented sugar cookies in time for Valentine’s Day. When he gets the idea to create a Baker
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Aesop's Fables for Small Group Reader's Theater - Book 2
The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 5 students. Each script is an adaptation of one of Aesop's fables. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! I use all of my Reader's Theaters to help students improve their fluency. My students, especially the ones struggling to read, still require motivation to improve and that is where Reader's Theater comes in. You can buy 8 of these scripts in this pack for $10 or pay $2 a piece for them. Buying this pack
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Super Magnet Man & His Electric Girl - Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for 4 students. It reviews how magnets are attracted to each other and electricity's open and closed circuits. The story centers around a girl, who is trying to make science a love story.Naturally, the boys are disgusted by the idea! It is a great way to tie science into language arts. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Peter Pants & Captain Looks - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group Reader's Theater for 4 people. In the script, Peter doesn't like to wear pants and so he's called Peter Pants. Captain Looks is self-centered and only cares about, you guessed it, his or her looks. My ESL students found this reader's theater very funny and enjoyed it. I hope your students do too. This is one of my literacy centers and how I teach fluency. It could work for as low as 3rd grade but would need some more vocabulary words. I use reader's theaters to encourage my
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3rd - 9th, 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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Romeo & Juliet Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater written for 3 students. In the script, Romeo and Juliet are starting to perform their play when Romeo admits he can't understand a word being said. Shakespeare has to explain it to them. 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 with only the occasional color picture on front so they are easier and cheaper to photo copy. The problem with many other reader's the
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
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The Right to Vote - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. At least one needs to be a girl. It's name says it all. The Right to Vote. It examines who could vote in colonial times and discusses when they changed. It also tries to convince students that the privilege of voting is just that - a privilege that should not be ignored or undervalued. I wrote this Reader's Theater for Constitution Day. I hope that you find it helps to awaken some of your students as much as mine were. I use reader's theaters
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3rd - 7th, Adult Education
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All 10 Level4 10-chapter Classic Read-alongs with Activities and Narration
This bundle includes all 10 Level 4 Bring the Classics to Life read-along printable PDF eBooks and all 10 matching narrated audiobooks as MP3s for all capable computers, devices and players. High-Interest, Low-Readability for Grades 2-Adult, ESL, ELLReading Level 4 Titles:Captains CourageousDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeThe Time MachineGulliver's TravelsTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaThe PathfinderFrom the Earth to the MoonDavid CopperfieldThe PioneersThe Picture of Dorian GrayThese high-interest
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Small Group Reader's Theater for Science Packet #1
This group of scripts was written to support science standards and learning. They are for groups of 3 to 4 students. Science subjects covered are the rock cycle, magnetism, electricity, volcanoes, inherited traits, planets, comets/asteroids/and meteors, and rotation versus revolution. There are eight scripts. They usually sell for $2 but, in this packet, I am charging $10 instead of $16. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all eight in this packet. This means you get three free
The Volcan & the Volcano Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Small Group Reader's Theater. It is for 4 students, boys or girls. I use them to help with fluency but I also use them to introduce other topics at times. This Reader's Theater is meant to introduce volcanoes. It centers on the four types of volcanoes and what makes them interesting to study. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one
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4th - 6th, Adult Education
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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
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 Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Bilingual Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. This is the BILINGUAL script intended for dual immersion Spanish and English classes. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Land
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
The Queen of Hearts - In Court! Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group Reader's Theater for 3 - 4 students. It is based on the Queen of Hearts poem that was originally published in 1782. This time, the Queen of Hearts is seeking damage for her tarts in court! She is suing the Knave of Hearts and he is only a child. If you like this script try the PACK! 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 with the occasional color picture on the f
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Beauty & the Beets - and the Onions and the Turnips Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater was written for 4 parts. It is designed for students who are in 5th grade or older but could be adjusted for 4th grade. This Reader's Theater was written to encourage students to save money. It ties in to Financial Literacy but it is also a twisted tale and meant to be funny. 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 with the occasional color picture on front s
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Homonyms, homophones, and homographs with Triple H - Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for three students. I give it to students who are struggling with homophones, homonyms, and homographs. It could be used to introduce them as well. Students are struggling to remember how to classify homophones, homographs, and homonyms. Triple H hears the cry for help and comes to save the day. With his help, they are able to use mnemonics to remember which is which. When the group is small, they don't waste time sitting around waiting for their turn and get mo
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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 Fraction Freaks Help with Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers
This is a reader's theater for 4 students. It is not a normal reader's theater. This one is designed to use as an intervention tool for students who are struggling with improper fractions and mixed numbers. It is one way I can mix language arts with math. Students are still working on fluency but they are practicing math vocabulary as well as talking their way through the process of making a mixed number an improper fraction and vice versa. I have two more Fraction Freak Reader's Theater that de
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4th - 7th, Adult Education
The Peacock and the Crane - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is ‘It is way better to be useful than it is to be beautiful.’ In the script, Peacock is in love with itself. It knows that it is a beautiful bird and thinks Crane is jealous. Crane just wants to be left alone but the Peacock won’t stop bragging. When Crane tells it what it thinks, Peacock puts it down an
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Peacock's Tail - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is ‘Never sacrifice your freedom for pomp and finery.' In the script, Peacock is tired of looking like all the other birds and wants everyone to recognize him. He is warned repeatedly that such changes come with a heavy price but he does not listen. Juno, the Roman goddess, finally grants his wish. He gets
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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