Recent Articles in Short Vowel Focus, Grades K-2

Six Pigs Dig (short "i") (R = K)
Sep 2, 2013

Here's another short vowel Readers Theater from our short vowel series.  This one focuses on short vowel "i" (with sight words).  Think of "Six Pigs Dig" as part one and "Bill and Tim Dig" as part two since the characters are the same for both.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Six Pigs Dig" is perfect for beginning readers grades K-1.

TIME:  about 40 seconds   CAST:  2+, CHORAL    TONE:  light    READABILITY: grade 0.0 (think K-1)

 

Tom's Pup (short "u") (R = K)
Sep 2, 2013

Here's a fun one-page short vowel Readers Theater script that focuses on the short vowel "u."  Like our other short vowel scripts, this one contains a few sight words listed on the first page.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Tom's Pup" is perfect for beginning readers grades K-1.  (Note:  Also available in Chalkboard font for easy reading.)

TIME:  45 seconds    CAST:  2+, CHORAL      TONE:  light     READABILITY:  grade 0.0  (think K-1)

 

Bob's Big Mess (short "o") (R =K)
Jul 15, 2013

Short Vowel Readers Theater?  Yes!  This is part of our collection of short vowel Readers Theater scripts for beginning readers.  "Bob's Big Mess" focuses on short vowel "o" words while including short "a", "e",  and "i" words.  The title page shows the few sight word vocabulary words (e.g., was, the).  Have you ever tried to write a story using only short vowel words?  "Bob's Big Mess" tells a fun story you hope will NEVER happen at YOUR house!  ;)  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, this primary Readers Theater for emergent readers also works for ESL or ELA students.

TIME:  a little over a minute   CAST:  2+ or 2-3 choral groups     TONE:  light-hearted    READABILITY:  grade 0.0  (think K-1)

 

 

Bill and Tim Dig (short "i"-advanced) (R = K)
Jul 1, 2013

Short vowels.  Easy.  Fun.  "Bill and Tim Dig" focuses on short vowel "i" words, plus one "ir" word:  dirt.  This fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers comes complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Bill and Tim Dig" comes in two versions:  regular Helvetica font and special "Chalkboard" font with the plain "a" like you print on a chalkboard.  Both may be used for Choral Readers Theater.  "Bill and Tim Dig" is perfect for emergent readers, special ed, and ESL or ELL students.

TIME:  less than 1 minute      CAST:  2+ or 2 CHORAL groups        TONE:  light        READABILITY:  grade 0.0 (think K-1)

 

 

Nick, the Cat, and the Pig (short "i") (R = K)
Jun 30, 2013

Short vowel "i" Readers Theater?  Yes!  "Nick, the Cat, and the Pig" focuses on using short vowels "a," "e," and "i" in a fun one-page Readers Theater script for beginning readers.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Nick, the Cat, and the Pig" comes in two versions:  regular Helvetica font and special "Chalkboard" font with the plain "a" like you print on a chalkboard.  Both may be used for Choral Readers Theater.  "Nick, the Cat, and the Pig" is perfect for emergent readers, special ed, and ESL or ELL students.

TIME:  30-45 seconds       CAST:  2+ or 2 CHORAL groups        TONE:  serious and light        READABILITY:  grade 0.0 (think K-1)

 

 

Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat (short "e") (R = K)
Jun 8, 2013

Short vowel "e" Readers Theater?  Although we have emergent and beginning reader's scripts, here's the second in our Readers Theater series targeting short vowels:  "Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat."  This one page script may be used a Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat" includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.  Perfect for beginning readers and ELL or ESL students, this easy Readers Theater should be just one of several you use with your students to help build fluency and confidence.

TIME:  about 45 seconds        CAST: 2 or 2 CHORAL GROUPS        TONE:  light          READABILITY:  0.0 (think grades K-1)

 

 

Dad, Sam, and the Cat (short "a") (R = K)
Jun 7, 2013

Short Vowel "a" Readers Theater?  This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Dad, Sam, and the Cat" includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.  Perfect for beginning readers and ELL or ESL students, this easy Readers Theater should be just one of several you use with your students to help build fluency and confidence.

TIME:  about 40 seconds     CAST: 2 or 2 CHORAL GROUPS    TONE:  light     READABILITY:  grade 0.0  (think grades K-1)

 

Wet Pet (short vowels, no"u") (R = K)
Oct 19, 2011

As requested, here's another short, easy Choral Readers Theater script for beginning or emergent readers with all the short vowels except "u".  Who doesn't like pets?  Who doesn't like wet pets?  Ha!  This script will surprise you and delight your students.  Perfect for grades K, 1, 2, ESL, special ed, and family fun, "Wet Pet" comes with extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans or unit studies.  (Mentions the yen, the official currency of Japan.)

 TIME:  about 45 seconds   CAST: 2+ (2 choruses or 2 readers)  TONE:  light, curious  READABILITY:  primary (grade 0.0 with the Flesh-Kincaide Readability Scale)

 

Nox and Fox (R = K, 1)
Oct 12, 2011

As requested.  Short.  Fun.  Easy.  (heavy on short vowels) That's "Nox and Fox," another Readers Theater script for emergent readers.  Although the script is only a page long, it will probably be read aloud repeatedly--even for Choral Readers Theater, if you choose.  Anyone who loves to pretend will enjoy "Nox and Fox."  Plus, the annotated curriculum links at the end on oxen and foxes will help you with easy lesson plans.  Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, ESL, special ed, and family fun, "Nox and Fox" could be a quick filler on a rainy day. 

TIME:  a little over 30 seconds   CAST:  3+ (includes chorus of Pals)  TONE:  light   READABILITY:  grade 0.0 on the Flesch-Kincaide Readability Scale, but written for beginning readers

Pals at Bat (R = 0.0)
Oct 6, 2011

Looking for  character-building Readers Theater scripts with a lot of short vowels for emergent readers?  "Pals at Bat" is a fun, 3-page Readers Theater script written for beginning readers.  Suitable for primary (grades K, 1, 2), ESL, special ed classes, and family fun "Pals at Bat" includes annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans—even on baseball!

TIME:  almost 2 minutes    CAST:  3+ (includes a chorus)   TONE:  light, fun    READABILITY:  grade 0.0 according to the Flesch-Kincaide Readability Score!  (written for emergent readers)