Turkey Dreams (R = 3.4)
"Once upon a camel there rode a turkey...". So starts "Turkey Dreams," a fun Readers Theater script that encourages entrepreneurship and positive character qualities for the new year or anytime!
6-8
Readers Theater scripts for grades 6-8 readability.
The Bremen Town Detective Band (Part 2) (R=4.3)
Here's part two of a fun Readers Theater version of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, "The Bremen Town Musicians," with a different twist at the end. Guaranteed to sprinkle giggles into your day, this talking animal script comes complete with curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
The Bremen Town Detective Band (Part 1)(R=2.8)
Here's part one of a fun Readers Theater version of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, "The Bremen Town Musicians," with a different twist at the end. Guaranteed to sprinkle giggles into your day, this talking animal script comes complete with curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
Three Cheers for Teachers! (R = 3.9)
A gift Choral Readers Theater script I sent the teachers who shared their email addresses with me in the past: "Three Cheers for Teachers!"
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog–Part 3 (R = 2.6)
Fun. Character-building. Nature study. Based on true groundhog stories, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 3" introduces readers to the third part of a three-part story of Waddles, a real groundhog who lived in our yard.
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog–Part 2 (R = 3.3)
Fun. Character-building. Nature study. Based on true groundhog stories, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 3" introduces readers to the third part of a three-part story of Waddles, a real groundhog who lived in our yard.
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 1 (R = 2.7)
Fun. Character-building. Nature study. Based on true groundhog stories, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 3" introduces readers to the third part of a three-part story of Waddles, a real groundhog who lived in our yard.
Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight (R = 6.5)
First published eyewitness account. Historical perspective. Expansive vocabulary. "Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight" Readers Theater script pulls it all together creatively.
Fly a Bike? (R = 3.4, 2.7)
Here's a fun, easy, character-building Readers Theater script based on the history of flight and the Wright Brothers airplane. "Fly a Bike?" escorts primary and elementary readers into a world filled with amazing experiments, failures, and successes as two brothers chase their dream.
Never, Never, Never Forget 9/11 (R = 6.2)
This free Readers Theater script honors heroes as we remember the attacks and the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001. Told from the eyewitness Lady Liberty, includes flashback newscasts.
The Rich Fool (R = 1.5)
What IS a parable? "The Rich Fool," a traditional parable based on Biblical literature from the New Testament(Luke 12:16-21), should launch students of all ages into some lively discussions about parables as well as the multiple meanings of this one.
Wanted to Say (R = 3.1)
Here are a few words our parents OR grandparents may have wanted to say, but never did--or never could. The guys represent the voices of fathers, the girls represent the voices of mothers, and the two groups reading together represent the voices of the children.
Luis Walter Alvarez: Famous Scientist (R = 3.6)
Who is Luis Walter Alvarez? He's the 1968 Nobel Prize winner in Physics. Son of a Spanish dad and an Irish mom... The man is a bit controversial because he was recruited to work on the atom bomb.
Sack Lunch Flying (R = 4.6)
How do you teach about honoring soldiers, veterans, or their memories? "Sack Lunch Flying" is a free Readers Theater script that will make it easy.Perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and patriotic programs.
The White Elephant Birthday: The Party Invitation (Part I) (R = 3.2)
"The White Elephant Birthday: The Party Invitation (Part I)" is the first in a series of three fun Readers Theater scripts telling the story of Daniel's (or Danielle's) birthday party.
Mom: Every Day Is Mother's Day (Choral Readers Theater) (R = .7, harder)
Honor mothers with this short, free choral Readers Theater script. "Mom: Every Day Is Mother's Day" could also work well as a puppet script for Mother's Day.
Presidents' Day Quiz Parade (R = 3.7+)
So, how do you cover content and have a great time with your class? Our Readers Theater script "Presidents' Day Quiz Parade" (with trustworthy curriculum links for easy lesson plans) provides a game show/parade format that engages an audience of nearly any age.
Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: The Swamp Mystery (R = 4.2)
From the original biography of Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford (1869). Harriet Tubman told Mrs. Bradford the story of her life, including some of her adventures as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Epiphany Celebration: Wise Men Worship (R=6.0)
This free Christmas Readers Theater script could easily be adapted to any Bible version.
Not the Night Before Christmas (R=4.2/3.8)
A rollicking rendition of the old poem "The Night Before Christmas." Your family will enjoy this free Christmas Readers Theater script full of fun.
Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey (R = 4.2)
"Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey" is a true-to-life Readers Theater script from the original biography of Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford (1869). Harriet Tubman told Mrs. Bradford the story of her life, including some of her adventures as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Las Posadas: El Burro and the Miracle (R=4.0)
in this free Christmas Readers Theater script with (curriculum links) there's a mysterious Christmas miracle awaiting the participants in Las Posadas.
The Salted Donkey (R = 3.6)
Two characters from "Aesop's Fables" have some attitudes that need to be resolved in order to make progress. What can we learn from their interaction?
Tobit's Christmas (R=4.1)
Humor. Audience participation. Fun. All wrapped up in a wooly Christmas Readers Theater script based on the shepherds' Christmas described by Dr. Luke in the Bible.