The Beaver and the Lumberjack (R=3.3)
Adapted from Aesop's Fables. The original Aesop's Fable is known as "The Honest Woodcutter," "The Honest Woodman," "The Golden Axe," "Mercury and the Woodsmen," and more.
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Sack Lunch Flying (Simplified) R = 3.1
How do you teach about honoring soldiers, veterans, or their memories? "Sack Lunch Flying–Simplified" is a free Readers Theater script that will make it easy.Perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and patriotic programs.
The Ants and the Tortilla (R = 4.7, 2.2)
This script is roughly adapted from a Mexican fable and the children's book "The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb." It works well for cross-curricular lessons or unit studies on ants, insects, Mexico, fables, and even Hispanic literature.
Francis Scott Key and the Star-Spangled Banner (Simplified) (R = 4.6)
Patriotic excitement sprinkled with a little humor, this Readers Theater script includes real quotes from history for your elementary or gifted primary students. The script tells the story of the United States national anthem and the flag in the context of the War of 1812.
Animal Riddles Collection, Vol. 1: Who Am I? (#1-33) (R = 0.0, grade 1))
Who doesn't love riddles? This collection of 33 different animal riddles contains a one-page Readers Theater script for each riddle. Use the 2-part riddles chorally, in small groups, with buddies, in centers, or individually for barrels of fun.
Dog Jog Adventure (Advanced; R = 3.0)
Because the children in this script are older elementary or teenagers, this free script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.
Mom: Every Day Is Mother's Day (Choral Readers Theater) (R = .7, harder)
Honor mothers with this short, free choral Readers Theater script. "Mom: Every Day Is Mother's Day" could also work well as a puppet script for Mother's Day.
The Sugar Spies (R=3.7)
We're the Sugar Spies! Can't you see it in our eyes? We're the Sugar Spies, Checkin' for bad buys......... The Sugar Spies are at it again saving citizens from disaster.
The Betsy Ross Story (R=5.2)
Based on three sworn historical affidavits from Betsy’s daughter, granddaughter, and niece, this free Readers Theater script presents briefly the story of the first flag of the United States of America.
Teacher Tips for Readers Theater
View all posts*May Shortcuts: 5 May Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
May is a perfect time for teachers to enjoy a full platter of delicious Readers Theater since most of the standardized testing is done. Readers Theater ignites fresh motivation in students.
Carol Montgomery
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4 min read
*April Shortcuts: 5 April Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
April means Earth Day in the United States and Earth Day represents healthy living for all of us. That means teachers have plenty of opportunities to incorporate Readers Theater that teaches about the environment, healthy living, recycling, nature, animals, and more.
Carol Montgomery
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6 min read
Nonfiction Readers Theater Rubric–3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
Our "Nonfiction Readers Theater Rubrics" (linked below) offer students an opportunity to develop reading, listening, thinking, and communication skills as they fill out the self-evaluation.
Carol Montgomery
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3 min read