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Reader’s Theater Script Bundle - Engage your upper-grade students with this exciting Reader’s Theater Script Bundle, featuring adaptations of seasonal and holiday-themed plays. This collection is perfect for building reading fluency while incorporating elements of literature, vocabulary, and public speaking.

✅ What's included: ✅

• Reader’s Theater Scripts:
  
  • A Christmas Carol adapted from Charles Dickens
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • Spring
  • Halloween
  • Summer

• Character Name Tags:
  
  • Printable name tags for students to wear while reading, helping them get into character.

✏️ Features ✏️

• Group Parts and Chorus:
  • Each play includes roles for individual characters as well as group parts and chorus sections, ensuring that the entire class can participate.

• Interdisciplinary Learning:
  • Combines reading fluency practice with literature, vocabulary, public speaking, and holiday-themed fun.

✨ Teaching Tips ✨

• Familiarize with Characters and Vocabulary:
  
  • Begin by introducing the characters and discussing any unfamiliar vocabulary words in the scripts.

• Pre-Reading for Fluency:
  
  • Have students silently pre-read their scripts several times to build fluency speed.
  • For improved expression, encourage students to start practicing out loud.

• Performance Options:
  
  • Decide whether to make the Reader’s Theater a costumed, staged performance or keep it simple with students sitting on chairs in front of the class.
  • Choose the option that best fits your schedule and classroom dynamics.

Common Core Standards: RI 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2 ,4.1, 4.2

RL 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2

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