Readers Theater scripts for grades 6-8 readability.
If you're studying elections or economics this free Readers Theater script, "The Tiny Crooked Crack," will definitely generate some important discussions. Written as a parable, "The Tiny Crooked Crack" is versatile with many interpretations and character-building lessons.
If you're studying elections or economics this free Readers Theater script, "The Tiny Crooked Crack," will definitely generate some important discussions. Written as a parable, "The Tiny Crooked Crack" is versatile with many interpretations and character-building lessons. (Advanced version)
GIGGLE WARNING! This tall tale is so silly your students may enter the Giggle Zone without notice. Why don't you just join them there and have fun with this humorous Readers Theater script. Although everyone burps, when Kevin burps unusual things happen.
In "Moon Talk—from Apollo 11 (Long Version)" you'll find authentic Moon talk from the astronauts themselves, the first men on the Moon. (NASA transcripts adapted to free Readers Theater.)
This version leaves out the conversations with fellow astronaut Michael Collins as he orbits the Moon waiting to pick up his friends...includes astronaut Buzz Aldrin calling for a moment of silent thanksgiving from the Moon.
From NASA's Apollo 11 historic transcriptions here's the free printable Readers Theater script that will launch your class to the Moon.
Lots of moon facts for the whole class with Apollo 11 and the first men on the moon. Add a silly clown. Here's a 3-page Readers Theater script for space studies. Iit has a chorus of Experts, 1-10 Readers, and a Clown.
Lots of moon facts for the whole class with Apollo 11 and the first men on the moon. Add a silly clown. Here's a 3-page Readers Theater script for space studies. It has a chorus of Experts, 1-10 Readers, and a Clown.
Part 3 of the free, 3-part, non-fiction Students Save Shad Readers Theater script– featuring student TV journalists sharing the true story.
Based on a true science story from the book "Let the River Run Silver Again" our 3-part script shares how students helped save the American shad (fish). Hosted by student TV journalists, our free "Students Save Shad!" script integrates curriculum.
Based on a true science story from the book "Let the River Run Silver Again" our 3-part script shares how students helped save the American shad (fish). Hosted by student TV journalists, our free "Students Save Shad!" script integrates curriculum.
Part III of our biographical series for beginning readers on the life of Clara Barton, "Clara Barton, Nurse and Red Cross Founder" is the super simple version of our original Readers Theater script written for upper elementary or gifted students.
Part III of our series of biographical scripts on the life of Clara Barton, "Helping Others: Clara Barton, Battlefield Nurse and Red Cross Founder--Simplified" provides an opportunity to build some vocabulary and discuss history.
Part III of our series of biographical scripts on the life of Clara Barton, "Helping Others: Clara Barton, Battlefield Nurse and Red Cross Founder" provides an opportunity to build some vocabulary and discuss history.
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Although Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
In 1907 Clara Barton published a book about her own childhood. This biographical Readers Theater for elementary students, "Helping Others: Young Clara Barton (Simplified)," takes some of her own words and includes them in this character-building script.
Because the children in this script are older elementary or teenagers, this free script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.
Based on a true story, "Flying Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears.
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.
How would you like to go jogging with three big dogs who are not really obedient? Believe it or not a teacher did and told her story in a "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Since the children in this script are older elementary or teens, this script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.
Character-building fun at its best, "Percy and Pudge: The Sand Castle" contrasts two pelican brothers, one wise and one foolish. Although this memorable Readers Theater script has 2 narrators and 2 character roles, you could adapt it to be 1-2 narrators and 2 choruses.
Unforgiveness can destroy relationships, bodies, and lives. Here's the parable of "The Unforgiving Servant" told in Readers Theater format with a chorus, based on the original parable found in Matthew 18:23-34.
