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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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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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AP English: Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot Unit Plan Drama Study
This 22 page Unit Plan Drama Study of Samuel Beckett's classic Theater of the Absurd drama Waiting for Godot is designed for AP English (or any accelerated, honors level course). It is best for students who are open to discussion and intriguing questions about the text. Included are: (1) Act 1 Discussion Wkst, (2) Reading Response Quiz #1, (3) Act 2 Discussion Wkst, (4) Reading Response Quiz #2, (5) Socratic Seminar Activity: Questions, Student Chart, Teacher Rubric, (6) Writing Assignment: Assi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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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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
Anticipation Guide for The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry
This is a four page anticipation guide for The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry.Students will first answer questions they must agree/disagree with based on the topic of consequences. Next, there are terms taken from the story that the students will need to define. After that, the students must pick of the words that they defined to write in their own original sentence. Finally, there are some questions the students to answer based on time travel. These questions lead to a great discussion both be
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6th - 12th
The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf Reader's Theater Script
Here is a shortened version script to use during a reader's theater, small group, or a fairy tale/folk tale unit.
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K - 3rd
Reader's Theater -- A Modern Day Rapunzel Story
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students.Two parts are for girls and one part is for a boy. The story is about Rapunzel who is a normal girl with an unusual name. Prince, a normal boy with a dog's name, thinks he is living a fairy tale and comes to rescue Rapunzel. Rapunzel thinks he's crazy. This reader's theater is also in my twisted tales 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 a
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3rd - 6th
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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Fantastic Mr. Fox play script
I adapted Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl into a play. There are 9 roles. The play is 7 pages long. This makes a great readers theater activity or made into a performance for parents.
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1st - 4th
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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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The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Whole 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. 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 of Oz She’s ready to give up there until the munchkins volunteer to take her to see t
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Study Guide for "Sing A Song" by Kelly Starling Lyons
The book, Sing A Song written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by Keith Mallett, is a visually beautiful introduction to the Negro National Anthem. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson is the iconic song performed by school children and church choirs all over America. This study guide will serve as a guide for studying the lyrics and connecting the song to African American history through the eyes of a young child. The child grows up and readers follow the passage of time.
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A Christmas Carol-Horovitz stage adaptation-close reading questions all scenes
These questions are to be used with the Israel Horovitz stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
These will work as close reading or lit circle questions. They can also be used prior to performing the play.
Pages are formatted in two columns, and can be printed front to back then cut in half to save paper and to fit better into notebooks and journals.
This is the complete set of questions. I also have the questions for individual scenes available on my TpT site.
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7th - 8th
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Reader's Theater: Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the hilarious story, Stephanie's Ponytail, by Robert Munsch.Book Summary: None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of c
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1st - 5th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
Reader's Theater for Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the adorable story, Llama Llama Red Pajama, by Anna Dewdney.Summary: In this infectious rhyming read-aloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back. But just in time, Mama returns to set things right. Children will relate to Baby Llama's need for comfort,
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K - 2nd
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Original Drama Script - Sooner or Latte (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
A short play about a group of friends who are trying to get their drinks in a café. They’re just waiting for the waiter to get their order right.The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 5-7 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.Sooner or Latte is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 10th
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Reader's Theater for "Too Many Tamales" by Gary Soto
This is a reader's theater based on the book "Too Many Tamales" by Gary Soto. Incorporating 11 characters, you can choose to do a simple reader's theater or a full blow play in your classroom! Great for teaching problem and solution, as well as character. Perfect for the holiday season!
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1st - 4th
Readers Theater - The Gingerbread Boy's Epic Escape
The Gingerbread Boy's Epic Escape is a readers theater. It's a modern retelling of the classic Gingerbread Man story. Best for 2nd - 4th grade 15 characters.15 pages
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1st - 5th
AP Hamlet To Be or Not To Be Deep Dive Soliloquy Study
The best way to get students to understand pre 20th Century texts is to get them to take a look at Shakespeare, and what better Shakespeare than his most famous "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy? Whether or not you teach Hamlet, this lesson is a must-have because of the guided way students are taught to drill down. Broken into five parts, students will forget that they are engaged in scholarly questions as they learn to own Shakespeare's words.This lesson comprehensively covers the text through a
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Hamlet Comprehensive Unit (with 18 AP Exam Essay Prompts)
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