Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings (Simplified) (R = 1.3)
Here's a fun twist on a Guatemalan folktale requested by a Script Buffet Club member. "Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings" shares a character-building story in a light-hearted way.
6-8
Readers Theater scripts for grades 6-8 readability.
Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings (R = 3.1)
Here's a fun twist on a Guatemalan folktale requested by a Script Buffet Club member. "Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings" shares a character-building story in a light-hearted way.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 1) (R=3.1)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 1)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 2) (R=3.4)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. This dcript is also available in a combined version with Parts 1 and 2 together.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1 & 2) (R=3.3)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1-2 combined)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (Simplified) (R=5.0)
Is it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (R=6.3)
s it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (Simplified) (R = 6.0)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Part 2 of Benjamin Franklin's life, "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond" includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified) (R = 4.9)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood (from chapter one) we call "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified)." This historical Readers Theater Script is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Simplified) (R = 5.6, 6.2)
Benjamin Franklin looked for practical problems to solve. That led to many ideas and inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Simplified)" pulls together a launching pad for your students to study Franklin's inventions with a fun twist.
The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Middle School) (R = 7.4)
Benjamin Franklin looked for practical problems to solve. That led to many ideas and inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show" pulls together a launching pad for your students to study Franklin's inventions with a fun twist.
Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School) (R = 8.4)
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (R = 7.5)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." this Readers Theater script not only uses quotes from Franklin's autobiography, but also quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (R = 6.3)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood. Franklin, a brilliant man, used extensive vocabulary and long sentences in his autobiography. This historical Readers Theater is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Justin Goes to the Moon (Part 2–with chorus) (R=3.5)
Visit a classroom learning about the Moon and Apollo 11. Catch Justin's excitement and dream to be able to go to the Moon. "Justin Goes to the Moon (Part 2) is full of surprises.
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!
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.
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+.
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.