Red Eggs (Short "e") (R = K)
Here are rhyming words that focus on the short vowel "e" in a short, easy Readers Theater for emergent and beginning readers.
Carol Montgomery
Save the Zoo! (Part 2; R = 4.9)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises. (Part 2 of 2)
Save the Zoo (Part 2-Aussie Version) (R=4.9)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises. (Part 2–Aussie version)
Save the Zoo! (Part 1-Aussie Version; R = 4.0)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises. (Part 1–Aussie version)
Save the Zoo! (Part 1; R = 4.0)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises.
Pup Fun (Short "u") (R = K)
"Pup Fun," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will touch the funny bone of many children. Incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Ben and the Egg (Short "a" & "e"-advanced) (R = K)
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.
The Band (Short "a") (R = K)
Here's a rhyming short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
A Bad Cat (Short "a") (R = K)
Here's another short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
Pretend Play for Columbus Day (Shortened) (R = 4.2, 3.0)
By a member's request, here's a short Readers Theater about Columbus created to present to younger audiences. Hear student's pretend to be Columbus, captains of the other ships and their crews in "Pretend Play for Columbus Day (Shortened)."
Chanticleer's Friends and the Fox (R = 4.6)
Based on Chaucer's story of "Chanicleer and the Fox" script presents a delightful opportunity to build vocabulary in context. Although "Chanticleer and the Fox" may be told different ways, you've never read the surprise fun twist at the end of THIS story!
Tim's Mess (short "i") (R = K)
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page, fun script. "Tim's Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
The Big Mess (short "i") (R = K)
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page fun. "The Big Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
Six Pigs Dig (short "i") (R = K)
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.
Tom's Pup (short "u") (R = K)
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.
Francis Scott Key, the Flag, and the Song (R = .9)
Patriotic excitement sprinkled with a little humor, "Francis Scott Key, the Flag, and the Song" makes learning history fun. This easy Readers Theater script is for primary level students.
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.
Francis Scott Key and the Star-Spangled Banner (R = 5.9)
Patriotic excitement sprinkled with a little humor, this Readers Theater script includes real quotes from history for your upper elementary or gifted students. The script tells the story of the United States national anthem and the flag in the context of the War of 1812.
Francis Scott Key and the Star-Spangled Banner (Middle School) (R = 7.1)
Patriotic excitement sprinkled with a little humor, this script includes real quotes from history for your middle school or gifted students. The script ells the story of the United States national anthem and the flag in the context of the War of 1812.
Bob's Big Mess (short "o") (R =K)
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
Bill and Tim Dig (short "i"-advanced) (R = K)
Short vowels. Easy. Fun. "Bill and Tim Dig" focuses on short vowel "i" words, plus sight words. This fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers comes complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans,
Nick, the Cat, and the Pig (short "i") (R = K)
""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.
The Star-Spangled Banner Lyrics (R = 3.1)
The Star-Spangled Banner Lyrics" Readers Theater script includes all four verses and comes complete with lots of annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Although the readability scale says grade 3, the lyrics are appropriate for every grade level 2-8+.
Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat (short "e") (R = K)
"Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat." focuses on short vowel "e" Readers Theater (part of our Readers Theater series targeting short vowels). It includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.