Recent Articles in Easy Partner Plays, Grades K-2

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.)

Rainbow Flavors (Speaker Version) (R = 1.4)
Jul 26, 2012

Rainbow colors.  Fruits and vegetables.  This short, primary level Readers Theater script works well as a cross-curricular activity, integrating reading with health, art, and music.  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plan, "Rainbow Flavors (Speaker Version)" is perfect for grades 1-2, ESL, ESOL, ELL,  tutoring, and family fun nutrition units.

TIME:  about 40 seconds   CAST: 2-6  TONE:  light   READABILITY:  grade 1.4

Moon Dreams (R = 0.1)
Jun 10, 2012

To the Moon—maybe?  This short, Choral Readers Theater script is for primary readers with an imagination.  Although, the Apollo 11 project is not mentioned in the script specifically, the notes will show you how it relates.  Complete with extensive curriculum links for easy lesson plans, this simple Readers Theater script is part of our series of Moon and Apollo 11 scripts.

TIME:  about 1 1/2 minutes   CAST:  2+ (2 readers OR 2 choruses)   TONE:  light, character-building     READABILITY:  grade 0.1 according to Flesch-Kincaide Readability Score;  but, think grade 1.0 with vocabulary help.

Tribes and Teams Cheer (R = K, 1)
Feb 15, 2012

Does your class, tribe, or team work well together or do you sometimes have problems with bullying and fighting?  Even if you have perfect students, our "Tribes and Teams Cheer" encourages positive attitudes and character.  This short, easy Choral Readers Theater script is written for beginning readers, but is suitable for most ages. 

This script could easily be used as a launch into anti-bullying or teamwork discussions.  With three full pages of annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans on anti-bullying, teamwork, kindness, and respect, you can't go wrong!  Perfect for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, special ed, ELL, ESL and ESOL classes, "Tribes and Teams Cheer" helps build unity in the classroom in a fun way.

TIME:  35-40 seconds    CAST:  2+ or 2 groups     TONE:  motivational    READABILITY:  grade 0.0, but written for beginning readers  (NOTE:  Some of the curriculum links could be used through middle school and high school.)

Winter Faces (R = 0.1, 1.6)
Feb 7, 2012

Easy. Short.  Fun.  Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers.  "Winter Faces" is a poem based on a winter game our children played.  You may copy it to your board or screen to save paper since it's so short.  With two full pages of annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Winter Faces" easily adapts to unit studies on winter or quick rainy day lessons.  Perfect for grades K, 1, 2, ESL, special ed, and remedial readers, "Winter Faces" may inspire winter chases!

TIME:  about 30 seconds    CAST:  2+ or 2 groups      TONE:  cheery    READABILITY: grade 0.1 but the cast names, "artists" and "runners", elevate the grade level to 1.6

Winter Wishes (R = K, 1)
Feb 5, 2012

Easy.  One-page.  Fun.  Compound words.  Punctuation.  Imagination.  Interpretation.  Choral Readers Theater.  Put it up on the screen or the board and slip the short script "Winter Wishes" into your day for beginning readers of all ages.  Complete with two pages of annotated curriculum  links for easy lesson plans, "Winter Wishes"  will send your students into their cool imaginations dreaming about snow.

TIME:  about 30 seconds      CAST:2+ or 2 choral groups      TONE:  light      READABILITY:  grade 0.0, but written for beginning readers grades K ,1, 2, and ESL or ESOL.

 

"Sweet Snow" (R = K, 1)
Jan 23, 2012

One page.  Easy.  Tasty choral reading.  "Sweet Snow" is guaranteed to create smiles--especially if you live where there is snow!  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plan, this choral Readers Theater provides enough activities for a short unit study on snow for elementary students.  This fun Readers Theater script is perfect for primary level students, but could also be used with select ESL, ESOL, special ed, and remedial students.

TIME:  about 45 seconds    CAST: 2 or 2 choral reading groups   TONE:  light   READABILITY:  grade 0.0, but written for beginning or struggling readers in grades 1 , 2, or 3

Can You See Pigs? (R = K)
Dec 8, 2011

Short.  Sweet.  Fun.  Pigs.  What more could you ask for in a Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers?  If you've ever seen piglets play you'll envision the fun of this one-page script.  Complete with lovely curriculum links for easy lesson plans, even the You Tube videos will make this script POP!  Written for early readers grades K-2, this Readers Theater script also works well for ESL, special ed, unit studies on pigs, and family fun!

TIME:  about 1 minute   CAST: 2+ (or 2 groups)    TONE:  light, fun     READABILITY:  grade 0.0 in Readability Score, but written for beginning readers with a vocabulary list on the title page

Afraid of the Dark? (R = 0.0, 1)
Nov 9, 2011

"Afraid of the Dark?" eases into an unreasonable fear with fun, distracting thoughts.  This short, Choral Readers Theater script written for primary readers (grades 1-2) bounces into art and science with the extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  Perfect for ESL, special ed, family fun, and unit studies on owls or fireflies,  "Afraid of the Dark?"  lends itself well to further character-building discussions.

 TIME:  about 1 1/2 minutes  CAST:  2+ (2 groups or 2 readers)  TONE:  lightly serious   READABILITY:  grade 0.0 (written for primary readers, grades 1 and 2)

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)

 

The Big Red Cat (R = K, 1)
Oct 16, 2011

You've heard of Clifford, the Big Red Dog, right?  Well, "The Big Red Cat" is NOTHING like Clifford.  Think easy Choral Readers Theater (or two readers) on one page.   "The Big Red Cat"  may be used to stimulate the imagination or even study science.  But, I can't spoil it for you!  Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Big Red Cat" is written for beginning readers (e.g., grades K, 1, 2, ESL, special ed, and family fun). 

TIME:  about 45 seconds  CAST: 2+ (2 choruses OR 2 readers OR 1 reader and 1 chorus).   TONE:  light, mysterious     READABILITY:  grade 0.0 in Flesh-Kincaide Readability Score (Written for primary level readers.)

Come to My House (R = K, 1)
Oct 14, 2011

As requested, "Come to My House" explores character-building and Choral Readers Theater in a fresh way for beginning readers and primary-age students (grades K, 1, 2, 3).  Short and sweet,  the easy Readers Theater script "Come to My House" is more like a poem than a script. 

Don't let the shortness fool you!  By switching parts your students will easily learn and practice the different intonation for statements, questions, and exclamations.  By teaching helping and volunteering, this script is perfect for primary students, ESL, special ed, and family fun.  The annotated curriculum links at the end will simplify your life with easy character-building lesson plans. 
TIME:  about 35 seconds      CAST: 2+ (2 choruses could be done as 2 readers)  TONE:  light, positive     READABILITY:  primary  (Flesch-Kincaid Readability score says grade 0.0 again!)