Easy Readers Theater scripts for beginning readers focusing on both long and short vowels.
Mole and the Crow" Readers Theater provides entertaining practice for beginning readers focusing on long vowel "o." Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Mole and the Crow" is perfect for kindergarten, emergent, ELL, special ed and other beginning or remedial readers.
Short. Silly. Special. "The Spy Fly" focuses on words with the sound of the long "i" even though they are spelled using the letter "y." This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script also provides practice in intonation and expression because of the questions included as part of the script.
Short. Sweet. Easy. "The Baby's Tune" Readers Theater script focuses on long "u" words in a partner play that may also be done chorally. Perfect for beginning readers of all ages.
Silly fun in an easy partner play or choral Readers Theater script? Students will enjoy reading "Luke's Mule" with an emphasis on practicing long vowel "u" sounds.
Silly fun in an easy partner play or choral Readers Theater script? Students will enjoy reading "The Tune" with an emphasis on practicing long vowel "u" sounds.
Silly fun in an easy partner play or choral Readers Theater script? Students will enjoy reading "A Sick Visit" with an emphasis on practicing long vowel "u" sounds.
Fun two-page script. "Sue's Tuna Stew" shares a somewhat silly story for building vocabulary and fluency in beginning readers. Perfect for primary readers (grades K, 1, 2), English Language Learners (ELL, ESL), special ed, and struggling older students.
Easy. Exciting. Fun. "Mole's Bad Dream (long 'o' as 'o__e')" focuses on long "o" words with a short story on one page. Perfect for beginning readers of all ages (including ELL students.
Short. Simple. Silly. Two font styles. "A Joke for Mole (long "o" as "o__e")" provides fun practice for beginning readers of all ages. How does Mole respond to his surprise?
Short. Easy. Long vowel "i." "Swine by the Pines (long 'i' as 'i__e')," allows students of all ages to imagine pigs on Mike's farm. Perfect for beginning readers in kindergarten, ELL, special ed, struggling students, and adult learners.
Short. Sweet. Long vowel "i" focus. "Mice on a Bike (long 'i'as 'i__e')" tells a special story of friendship on one page. This partner play is perfect for beginning and emergent readers.
What bird flies at night? This one page Readers Theater script answers that question. "A Night Flight (long 'i' as 'igh')" tells a short story by giving clues and asking questions at the end.
Fun to act out! "A Goat in a Boat (long 'o' as 'oa')" Readers Theater provides entertaining practice for beginning readers focusing on long vowel "o."
"A Hide and Seek Prize" Readers Theater focuses on long vowel "i" words for beginning readers. It's tricky telling a story with limited vocabulary and no pictures, but students should understand the basic story and the prize in this easy Readers Theater script.
Short. Sweet. Long vowel "e" focus. "Peach on the Beach" Readers Theater is for beginning readers. This script works well as a partner play because one part is an adult and one part is a child. Have the partners change their voices with each part for more fluency practice.
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.
Who is Lassie? Who is the thief? These questions are easily answered in the easy Readers Theater script, "The Thief." Focusing on long "e" words using "ie," "ee," and "ea," "The Thief" tells a fun, short adventure story. "
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,
Easy. Fun. Surprise ending. "Lake Daze" Readers Theater invites students to imagine a visit to a lake. "Lake Daze" focuses on long "a" words with "a__e".
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.
Short. Cute story. Long vowel "ai" focus. "Cain the Snail" Readers Theater is perfect for beginning readers who already know their short vowel sounds.
Easy. Fun. Printable. Here's "The Whale Cake" focusing on long vowel "a." This one-page script has two parts for easy choral reading or tutoring.
