Animal Readers Theater scripts: primary, elementary, middle school

May 8, 2012

Students Save Shad! (Part III) (R = 4.2)

Part 3 of the free, 3-part, non-fiction Students Save Shad Readers Theater script– featuring student TV journalists sharing the true story.

May 8, 2012

Students Save Shad! (Part II) R = 4.8

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.

May 7, 2012

Students Save Shad! (Part I) (R = 4.1)

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.

Feb 29, 2012

Dog Jog Adventure (Advanced; R = 3.0)

Because the children in this script are older elementary or teenagers, this free script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.

Flying B for Baloney (R = 1.5)

Based on a true story, "Flying B for Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears. The script uses the clue B________ every time the word baloney is to be read.

Flying Baloney (R = 3.3)

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.

Jan 9, 2012

Dog Jog Adventure (R = 2.7)

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.

Percy and Pudge: The Sand Castle (R = 2.1)

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.

Can You See Pigs? (R = K)

Short. Sweet. Fun. Pigs. What more could you ask for in a Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers? If you've ever seen piglets play you'll envision the fun of this one-page script.

Nov 29, 2011

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.

Nov 29, 2011

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.

Nov 17, 2011

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.

Nov 9, 2011

Afraid of the Dark? (R =1)

"Afraid of the Dark?" eases into an unreasonable fear with fun, distracting thoughts. This short, Choral Readers Theater script written for primary readers (grades 1-2) bounces into art and science with the extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.