Readers Theater scripts for grades 3-5 readability.
Historical. Sled dogs. Non-fiction. Here's Part 1 of our simplifed version of our Readers Theater script "Dusty and the Junior Iditarod." Based on the non-fiction book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod,"
Based on the non-fiction children's book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod," this true Readers Theater script brings a sled-dog adventure to life tracing part of the original Iditarod Trail with Dusty.
Taffy, the fluffy puppy, and Tabby, the fuzzy cat play in this fun Readers Theater for emergent readers. "Taffy and Tabby" focuses on words that end in the letter "y," giving practice with several easy two-syllable words.
Easy. Non-fiction. Focus on long vowel "e" sound. "The Queen's Bees" Readers Theater script teaches a little about bees with a fun, shocking surprise ending for readers.
Short. Fun. Long E focus. "Steve's Odd Dream" tells a silly story Readers Theater style. Perfect for choral reading, buddy reading, or partner plays,
For emergent and beginning readers, here's a long vowel Readers Theater script that's only one page. "A Gray Day" focuses on the long "a" sound as "ay." Use "A Gray Day" chorally, buddy reading, or as a partner play.
Did you know that Constitution Day is September 17 in the United States? "The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States" is a short Readers Theater using only the words of the Preamble. Anotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
How do you teach about honoring soldiers, veterans, or their memories? "Sack Lunch Flying–Simplified" is a free Readers Theater script that will make it easy.Perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and patriotic programs.
This script is roughly adapted from a Mexican fable and the children's book "The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb." It works well for cross-curricular lessons or unit studies on ants, insects, Mexico, fables, and even Hispanic literature.
Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Here's a fun Readers Theater script for 2-22+ readers on the human heart. "Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart" also easily works for Choral Readers Theater with the whole class.
Educational. Flexible. Full-class or less. "How the Digestive System Serves You" promotes good health by exploring the digestive system. This educational script includes a chorus so any number of students may participate.
What happens when the Digestive System Olympic trials and competition announcers interview and track Laydle McSwaydle? Through the wonders of technology Laydle's body talks. "Digestive System Olympics" Readers Theater script includes "Digestive System Commercials (1 & 2)" as part of the script.
A talking stomach? Why not? These two commercials are from our script "Digestive System Olympics," but may be used separately in a study of nutrition or the digestive system. Both commercials are short, easy, and entertaining.
Gifted elementary or middle school students? "Digestive Synopsis" is rich in vocabulary with a poetic flavor. Short, concise, and serious, "Digestive Synopsis" comes with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
Radio Readers Theater? Podcast? Television? Based on true stories of Hispanic immigrants, "How I l Learned English" shares individual stories in a panel interview Readers Theater script. The guests in Episode 3 are from Peru, Puerto Rico, and Paraguay.
Radio Readers Theater? Podcast? Television? Based on true stories of Hispanic immigrants, "How I l Learned English" shares individual stories in a panel interview Readers Theater script. The guests in Episode 2 are from Ecuador, El Salvador, and Peru.
Radio Readers Theater? Podcast? Television? Based on true stories of Hispanic immigrants, "How I l Learned English" shares individual stories in a panel interview Readers Theater script. The guests in Episode 1 are from Chile, Cuba, and Mexico.
Persuasive vs. Informative? How do YOU teach it? "Whale Phone Commercial," provides an opportunity to teach persuasive writing and speaking via Readers Theater. Plus, your students can learn a little about the power of advertising.
Can whales talk? One would think not. Yet, "Strange, But True: NoC–the Beluga Who Tried to Talk (Simplified)" non-fiction Readers Theater tells a strange tale of a whale who seemed to attempt to bridge the communication gap. Based on an article from Smithsonian Magazine.
Can whales talk? One would think not. Yet, "Strange, But True: NoC–the Beluga Who Tried to Talk" non-fiction Readers Theater tells a strange tale of a whale who seemed to attempt to bridge the communication gap. Based on an article from Smithsonian Magazine.
Can whales talk? One would think not. Yet, "Strange, But True: NoC–the Beluga Who Tried to Talk (Advanced)" non-fiction Readers Theater tells a strange tale of a whale who seemed to attempt to bridge the communication gap. Based on an article from Smithsonian Magazine.
"Squanto's Squash" jumps into the history of Thanksgiving with Pilgrims, Native Americans, and more. "Squanto's Squash" is available in two flavors: lively, with group participation or calmer, without interruptions.
Here's a true dog story to tug on the hearts of students of all ages. "Mystery of the Runaway Mutt" combines real life dialogue with real life problems and adds an unexpected twist at the end.
Here's a true dog story to tug on the hearts of students of all ages. "Mystery of the Runaway Mutt" combines real life dialogue with real life problems and adds an unexpected twist at the end.
