Have you ever seen a wild, cottontail rabbit act like a statue with a wiggly nose? We have a lot out here. So, this short Readers Theater poem shares one encounter. Although "Brown Rabbit" readability is fairly easy, this animal Readers Theater poem is perfect for all ages, English Language Learners, Special Ed, and homeschoolers. Like most of our scripts "Brown Rabbit" comes complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans and unit studies. Enjoy it as a partner play or Choral Readers Theater.

TIME: less than a minute      CAST: 2 or 2 choral groups       TONE: peaceful      READABILITY: grade 1.3

WHO are the mystery guests and WHO are they related to–Ignee Us, Seddy Mentary, or Dr. Meta Morphic?  Thanks to one of our loyal Script Buffet Club member's suggestion you have a Rocks and Minerals Game Show to add a little spunk to your study of rocks and minerals.  Your students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest.  And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.  Part 1 features Granite, Talc, and Quartz.  The whole set of five Readers Theater scripts includes two commercials.  Audience participation creates full-class fun.  Consider dividing your class into four groups.  Let each groups quietly practice their script like it's a secret.  After a few repeated readings let each group present their portion of the game show to the full class.  Of course, the listeners will be tuned in because they will be voting on WHO the mystery guest is related to–Ignee Us, Seddy Mentary, or Dr. Meta Morphic. Enjoy this Readers Theater geology collection in grades 3-8.  In our STORE you will find the entire Rocks and Minerals collection bundled together with enhancements to make life easier for you in the classroom. The PREVIEW there shows you many of the organizers and tips.

TIME:  about 12+ minutes          CAST:  2-8 (plus audience)       TONE:  light, educational        READABILITY:  grade 4.4

WHO are the mystery guests and WHO are they related to–Ignee Us, Seddy Mentary, or Dr. Meta Morphic?  Thanks to one of our loyal Script Buffet Club member's suggestion you have a Rocks and Minerals Game Show to add a little spunk to your study of rocks and minerals.  Your students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest.  And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.  Part 2 features Obsidian, Gypsum, and Halite.  The whole set of five Readers Theater scripts includes two commercials.  Audience participation creates full-class fun.  Consider dividing your class into four groups.  Let each groups quietly practice their script like it's a secret.  After a few repeated readings let each group present their portion of the game show to the full class.  Of course, the listeners will be tuned in because they will be voting on WHO the mystery guest is related to–Ignee Us, Seddy Mentary, or Dr. Meta Morphic.  Enjoy this Readers Theater geology collection in grades 3-8.

TIME:  about 8 min.        CAST:  2-8 (plus audience)         TONE:  light, educational         READABILITY:  grade 4.6

WHO are the mystery guests and WHO are they related to–Ignee Us, Seddy Mentary, or Dr. Meta Morphic?  Thanks to one of our loyal Script Buffet Club member's suggestion you have a Rocks and Minerals Game Show to add a little spunk to your study of rocks and minerals.  Your students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest.  And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.  Part 3 features Pumice, Marble, and Graphite.  The whole set of five Readers Theater scripts includes two commercials.  Audience participation creates full-class fun.  Consider dividing your class into four groups.  Let each groups quietly practice their script like it's a secret.  After a few repeated readings let each group present their portion of the game show to the full class.  Of course, the listeners will be tuned in because they will be voting on WHO the mystery guest is related to–Ignee Us, Seddy Mentary, or Dr. Meta Morphic.  Enjoy this Readers Theater collection in grades 3-8.

TIME:  about 10 min.       CAST:  2-8        TONE:  light, educational         READABILITY:  grade 4.6

One of our loyal Script Buffet Club members requested a Readers Theater script on rocks and minerals, so I created "The Rocks and Minerals Game Show."  That show comes in 3 parts (i.e., 3 separate scripts) with two optional commercials.  Here's the fun Rocks and Minerals Game Show Commercial #2–with a surprising featured item your girls could love.  Boys may want it for gifts because it features gemstones! Of course, this short script comes with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans and is suitable for grades 2-5.

TIME:  2 1/2 min.             CAST:  3           TONE:  light, fun               READABILITY: grade 4.7

One of our loyal Script Buffet Club members requested a Readers Theater script on rocks and minerals, so I created "The Rocks and Minerals Game Show."  That show comes in 3 parts (i.e., 3 separate scripts) with two optional commercials.  Here's the fun Rocks and Minerals Game Show Commercial #1–with a surprising featured item your students could love.  Psssttt...it's not for sale in stores–yet!  Of course, this short script comes with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans and is suitable for grades 2-5.

TIME: 2.5 min      CAST:  3       TONE: light, educational       READABILITY: grade 2.5

Sled dogs.  Saving children.  Non-fiction adventure. "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 3–Simplified)" brings this exciting 3-part story from history to an exciting conclusion.   Invite your students to participate in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925 that saved children and adults in Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria epidemic.  You can find other related scripts in our Iditarod section (e.g., "Togo–Sled Dog Hero").  Like all of our scripts, "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 3–Simplified)" comes complete with vocabulary and annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.

 The Iditarod, held in March in Alaska every year, commemorates The Great Race of Mercy (also known as The Great Serum Race).  Students love tracking the adventure and reliving the thrill of people committed to helping save the lives of others.  Perfect for students in grades 2–4 and English language learners, "The Great Race of Mercy (Part 1, 2, & 3–Simplified)" motivates further reading by making history and adventure come alive!

TIME:  about 8 1/2 minutes    CAST:  5–8      TONE:  exciting    READABILITY:  grade 3.3 (grade 2.4 using "Nat" for "Narrator")

Sled dogs.  Saving children.  Non-fiction adventure. "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 2–Simplified)" continues this exciting 3-part story from history.   Invite your students to participate in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925 that saved children and adults in Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria epidemic.  You can find other related scripts in our Iditarod section (e.g., "Togo–Sled Dog Hero").  Like all of our scripts, "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 2–Simplified)" comes complete with vocabulary and annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  

The Iditarod, held in March in Alaska every year, commemorates The Great Race of Mercy (also known as The Great Serum Race).  Students love tracking the adventure and reliving the thrill of people committed to helping save the lives of others.  Perfect for students in grades 2–4 and English language learners, "The Great Race of Mercy (Part 1, 2, & 3–Simplified)" motivates further reading by making history and adventure come alive!

TIME:  about 5 minutes    CAST:  4–7      TONE:  exciting    READABILITY:  grade 2.9 (grade 2.2 using "Nat" for "Narrator")

Sled dogs.  Saving children.  Non-fiction adventure.  "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 1–Simplified)" begins this exciting 3-part story from history.   Invite your students to participate in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925 that saved children and adults in Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria epidemic.  You can find other related scripts in our Iditarod section (e.g., "Togo–Sled Dog Hero").  Like all of our scripts, "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 1–Simplified)" comes complete with vocabulary and annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  The Iditarod, held in March in Alaska every year, commemorates The Great Race of Mercy (also known as The Great Serum Race).  Students love tracking the adventure and reliving the thrill of people committed to helping save the lives of others.  Perfect for students in grades 2–4 and English language learners, "The Great Race of Mercy (Part 1, 2, & 3–Simplified)" motivates further reading by making history and adventure come alive!

TIME:  about 6 minutes    CAST:  3-6      TONE:  exciting    READABILITY:  grade 3.7 (grade 3.0 using "Nat" for "Narrator")

Sled dogs.  Saving children.  Non-fiction adventure.  "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 1)" begins this exciting 3-part story from history.   Invite your students to participate in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925 that saved children and adults in Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria epidemic.  You can find other related scripts in our Iditarod section (e.g., "Togo–Sled Dog Hero").  Like all of our scripts, "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 1)" comes complete with vocabulary and annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  The Iditarod, held in March in Alaska every year, commemorates The Great Race of Mercy (also known as The Great Serum Race).  Students love tracking the adventure and reliving the thrill of people committed to helping save the lives of others.  Perfect for students in grades 3–5 and English language learners, "The Great Race of Mercy (Part 1, 2, & 3)" motivates further reading by making history and adventure come alive!  NOTE:  We also have a middle school and simplified version.

TIME:  about 7 1/2 minutes    CAST:  3-6      TONE:  exciting    READABILITY:  grade 5.8 (grade 5.2 using "Nat" for "Narrator")

Sled dogs.  Saving children.  Non-fiction adventure.  "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 2)" continues this exciting 3-part story from history.   Invite your students to participate in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925 that saved children and adults in Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria epidemic.  You can find other related scripts in our Iditarod section (e.g., "Togo–Sled Dog Hero").  Like all of our scripts, "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 2)" comes complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  The Iditarod, held in March in Alaska every year, commemorates The Great Race of Mercy (also known as The Great Serum Race).  Students love tracking the adventure and reliving the thrill of people committed to helping save the lives of others.  Perfect for students in grades 3–5 and English language learners, "The Great Race of Mercy (Part 1, 2, & 3)" motivates further reading by making history and adventure come alive!  Note:  We also have a middle school and simplified version of this script.

TIME:  about 5 minutes    CAST:  4-7      TONE:  exciting    READABILITY:  grade 5.3

Sled dogs.  Saving children.  Non-fiction adventure.  "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 3)" concludes this exciting 3-part story from history.   Invite your students to participate in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925 that saved children and adults in Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria epidemic.  Although this is the last script of the full story, you will find other related scripts in our Iditarod section (e.g., "Togo–Sled Dog Hero").  Like all of our scripts, "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 3)" comes complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  The Iditarod, held in March in Alaska every year, commemorates The Great Race of Mercy (also known as The Great Serum Race).  Students love tracking the adventure and reliving the thrill of people committed to helping save the lives of others.  Perfect for elementary students in grades 3-5 and English language learners, "The Great Race of Mercy (Part 1, 2, & 3)" motivates further reading by making history and adventure come alive!  Note:  We also have a middle school and simplified version of this script.

TIME:  about 8 1/2 minutes (optional intermission)   CAST:  5-8      TONE:  exciting    READABILITY:  grade 4.8