Recent Articles in Easy Scripts, Grades 3-5

Ben and the Egg (Short "a" & "e"-advanced) (R = K)
Oct 19, 2013

"Ben and the Egg" tells an unusual tale while focusing on short vowels "a" and "e."  A few sight words and CVCC words are included to help build vocabulary (e.g., "fell").  All vocabulary is listed on the first page for the teacher.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plan, "Ben and the Egg" could launch a sequel discussion or story:  "What happened to the rat?"  Perfect for beginning and emergent readers, "Ben and the Egg" is part of our short vowel Readers Theater collection, Volume 1.  (Available in two font choices.)

TIME:  about 45 seconds    CAST:  2 or 2 CHORAL groups     TONE:  lightly serious    READABILITY:  grade 0.0  (think K-1)

 

Fancy Frogs (R = 1.3, 2.5)
May 3, 2013

Short.  Light-hearted. Poetic.  "Fancy Frogs" explores summer fun and frogs with this Readers Theater script for primary level readers.  Complete with two pages of frog curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Fancy Frogs" will help your students have a frog party as they illustrate the word pictures.  Perfect for ESL, ESOL, ELL and primary readers, "Fancy Frogs" makes a great Friday filler or substitute's emergency lesson.

TIME:  less than 1 minute     CAST: 3+, CHORUS (optional)    TONE:  light-hearted    READABILITY:  grades 1.3-2.5  (grade 1.3 substituting "Red" for "Reader")

Animal Riddles Collection, Vol. 1: Who Am I? (#1-33) (R = 0.0, grade 1))
Jan 19, 2013

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.  Short enough to be a Friday filler, each script stands alone or may be used in a delightful performance for parents and friends.  "Animal Riddles Collection, Vol. 1 : Who Am I?  (#1-33)" includes over 300 annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans or unit studies on animals.

Perfect for primary students in grades K, 1, or 2, "Animal Riddles Collection, Vol. 1 : Who Am I?  (#1-33)" may inspire your students to write their own Readers Theater riddle scripts.  Wouldn't that be special?

 We have added a Flexi-Curric™ version of these scripts in our store with thinking questions, worksheets, and extension activities.

 TIME:  about 30 seconds each   CAST:  2+, or 2 CHORAL groups     TONE:  light, game-like      READABILITY:  grade 0.0 (think K-1+)

Love My Brain! (R = K, 1)
Dec 22, 2012

Short.  Easy.  Choral.  "Love My Brain!" explores morning 'til night delights of a brain using "ing" words in a poem.  Pantomime or use the suggestions on the cover page for this fun Readers Theater filler.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Love My Brain!" is for primary readers. ESL/ELL, and special ed.

TIME:  20 seconds      CAST: 2+, CHORAL      TONE:  light      READABILITY: grade 0.0 (Think K-1.)

Moon's Love Song (Choral Version) (R = 1.9)
Jun 20, 2012

What kind of love song WOULD the Moon compose for the Earth?  Here's a seriously silly possibliity with a few word plays.  No tune.  Just fun lyrics read like a poem in Readers Theater format.  "Moon's Love Song (Choral Version)" is for the whole class to enjoy as you study the Moon or just as a Friday filler.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lessson plans, "Moon's Love Song (Choral Version) could be fun for all ages (including ESL)--with the right attitude. 

TIME:  1 1/2 minutes      CAST:  2+  (2 choruses)     TONE: light, fun      READABILITY:  grade 1.9

Clara Barton Grows Up To Be A Teacher (R = 2.0)
Apr 9, 2012

"Clara Barton Grows Up To Be A Teacher" is the second in a series of historical scripts on Clara Barton.  (Clara Barton became famous as a battlefield nurse during the Civil War and as founder of the Red Cross.) Chronologically, this one starts with her as a teeenager.  "Clara Barton Grows Up To Be A Teacher" is the easiest of the three different reading levels on Clara Barton the teacher.  Based on books--including her own book published in 1907--this character-building script continues the role model of  Clara helping.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Clara Barton Grows Up To Be A Teacher" works well for primary, special ed, and ESL students or family fun.

TIME:  about 3 minutes      CAST: 7+ ( boys chorus)         TONE:  mixed        READABILITY:  grade 2.0

Clara Barton, Happy Little Helper (R = 1.7)
Mar 21, 2012

Biography in Readers Theater?  Why not?  Here's the first of a series of historical scripts on Clara Barton.  Chronologically, this one starts with her childhood.  "Clara Barton, Happy Little Helper" is the easiest of the three different reading levels on the young Clara Barton.  Based on books--including her own book published in 1907--this character-building script includes nature study with the role model of helping.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Clara Barton, Happy Little Helper" works well for primary, special ed, and ESL students or family fun.

TIME:  about 3 1/2 minutes      CAST: 4+ (chorus)         TONE:  mixed        READABILITY:  grade 1.7

Friends at Bat (R = 0.8)
Oct 6, 2011

Multi-level fun.  Primary plus.  Character-building.  "Friends at Bat"  is the more advanced version of our emergent readers script, "Pals at Bat."  "Friends at Bat" is a light-hearted Readers Theater script for primary level readers, perfect for ESL, mixed-level classes, and family fun.  "Friends at Bat" includes our helpful annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans—from pets to baseball!

TIME: 3 minutes   CAST: 4+ (contains chorus)    TONE:  light, positive    READABILITY:  grade 0.8 —about first grade (Narrator has most of the difficult vocabulary.)

Pet Shop Stop (R=1.5)
Oct 11, 2010

Silly fun, funny dilly.  What will those kids say next?  Grandpa takes the kids to a pet shop in this short, Readers Theater script for primary readers, "Pet Shop Stop."  Be ready for giggles and requests for repeated practice.  Stars are born with this script!  Complete with extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Pet Shop Stop" is perfect for grades 1, 2, 3, ESL, and family fun. 

TIME:  less than 2 minutes  CAST:  5+    TONE:  light, fun   READABILITY:  grade 1.5  Here's a brief excerpt from this members-only script: