Dad, Sam, and the Cat (short "a") (R = K)
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. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
Carol Montgomery
Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 4000 (R = 4.2)
"Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 4000" draws students into this popular story. Use with our companion script, "Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000," to compare and contrast the two similar stories from New Testament literature.
Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000 (R = 3.9)
By member's request, here's a light-hearted script based on Biblical literature. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000" draws students into this popular story.
Fancy Frogs (R = 1.3, 2.5)
Short. Lighthearted. Poetic. "Fancy Frogs" explores summer fun and frogs with this Readers Theater poetry script for primary level readers, but fun for all ages.
Thomas Edison–Inventor (Part 2) (R=5.5)
Historic quotes brand "Thomas Edison–Inventor (Part 2 of his life)," with the true character of the famous inventor. This Readers Theater script focuses on the season of his life when he experimented with electricity.
Thomas Alva Edison: A Bright Boy Full of Surprises (R = 5.6)
Short. Light-hearted. Poetic. "Fancy Frogs" explores summer fun and frogs with this Readers Theater poetry script for primary level readers, but fun for all ages.
Thomas Edison–Inventor (Part 2) (Middle School) (R=7.3)
Historic quotes brand "Thomas Edison–Inventor (Part 2) (Middle School)," with the true character of the famous inventor. This Readers Theater script focuses on the season of his life when he experimented with electricity.
Collision Course (R = 5.8)
Excitement. Surprise ending. Short. Adapted for Readers Theater, this classic urban legend tells a popular story students will enjoy–especially the boys!
Oh, Give Me a Home in a Book (R = 1.6)
Oh, give me a home, Where the elephants roam, Where the lions and tigers can play. Where monkeys live free to be best friends with me, And the penguins sing loudly all day.
Not Your Home on the Range (R = 2.9)
What happens when an old poem becomes song lyrics that are humorously adapted to a Readers Theater script? In this case you get "Not Your Home on the Range," a fun, one-page Readers Theater that may inspire further creativity.
My Western Home on the Range (Simplified) (R = 3.3)
Do you know the interesting story of the old folk song and cowboy song, "Home on the Range"? This script shares the true story of the spontaneous poem becoming a viral song–back in the days before radio.
My Western Home on the Range (R = 4.2)
Do you know the interesting story of the old folk song and cowboy song, "Home on the Range"? "My Western Home on the Range" shares the true story of the spontaneous poem becoming a viral song–back in the days before radio.
Thomas Alva Edison: A Bright Boy Full of Surprises (Middle School) (R = 6.7)
Short. Light-hearted. Poetic. "Fancy Frogs" explores summer fun and frogs with this Readers Theater poetry script for primary level readers, but fun for all ages.
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Radio Show (Middle School) (R = 6.8)
Romp through a short radio show on the basics of St. Patrick, the shamrock, and "Why wear green?" The more difficult vocabulary and Irish words are listed on the front page.
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Radio Show (Simplified) (R = 3.6)
"St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Radio Show (Simplified)" allows teachers to use this free Readers Theater script as a full-class choral project or small reading group presentation.
Presidents' Day Quiz Parade (Advanced) (R = 5.6)
Here's the 5th-6th grades version of our popular Readers Theater script "Presidents' Day Quiz Parade." There are four versions of this fun audience-participation quiz show script. Focused on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this quiz show includes fun facts from American history.
President's Day Quiz Parade (Grades 6-8) (R = 6.3)
By request, here's the new middle school version of our popular Readers Theater script "President's Day Quiz Parade." Focused on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this quiz show includes fun facts from American history.
Animal Riddles Collection, Vol. 1: Who Am I? (#1-33) (R = 0.0, grade 1))
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.
Love My Brain! (R = K, 1)
hort. Easy. Choral. "Love My Brain!" explores morning 'til night delights of a brain using "ing" words in a poem.
Ring! Ring! Ring! Alexander Graham Bell (R = K, 1)
Short. Easy. Fun. "Ring! Ring! Ring! Alexander Graham Bell" uses the idea of a phone call in CHORAL Readers Theater style for primary level readers. Use the script as part of a unit study on sound or hearing.
Alexander Graham Bell and Mr. Watson (R = 1.1)
Easy. Historic. Biographical. "Alexander Graham Bell and Mr. Watson" takes two of Bell's historic phone conversations with his helper, Mr. Watson, and invites your students to participate via Readers Theater. (Bell invented the first telephone.)
Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor (R=6.7)
From teaching the deaf to inventing the telephone, "Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor" covers this part of his life with historical accuracy. Although this could be a stand-alone Readers Theater script, it continues the story from Part 1 (based on Bell's childhood).
Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor (Full Class Version) (R=6.7)
From teaching the deaf to inventing the telephone, "Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor" covers this part of his life with historical accuracy. The script continues the story from Part 1 (based on Bell's childhood–including his deaf mother).