Can You See Cats? (R = 1)
Short. Easy. Fun. "Can You See Cat?" provides a one-page Readers Theater script for beginning readers. Written from experience with cats, this script shares the fun of watching cats playing.
Beginning–Partner Plays
Beginning Readers Theater 2-part scripts for Choral Readers Theater or partner plays
Is the Dog Sad? (contractions) (R = K)
Short vowels. Short script. Contractions. This beginning Readers Theater script has it all. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Is the Dog Sad?" shares a short conversation using these easy contractions: isn't, can't, didn't, Let's, it's.
The Whale Cake (long vowel "a") (R = K)
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.
Pet Shop Kids (R = K)
Short vowel fun again! "Pet Shop Kids" practices short vowels in the context of a fun, one-page Readers Theater script. This script is more advanced because it has a few blends, too.
Is the Cat in the Bag? (R = K)
Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o" come together in this fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers. "Is the Cat in the Bag?" will delight students who play hide-and-seek and may inspire their own creative writings.
Gus the Pup (short "u") (R=K-1)
"Gus the Pup," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will make children smile. Although this fun script includes a few sight words and blends, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Rex and Tex (short "o") (R = K)
asy. Fun. Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o." "Rex and Tex" motivates emergent readers with 2-part Readers Theater. Perfect for Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers, "Rex and Tex" focuses on short vowel "o" in the context of a simple story created to make children smile.
The Gift (short "u") (R=K-1)
"The Gift," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, is a fun short adventure with pups and cats. Although this one-page script is short, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Pup Fun (Short "u") (R = K)
"Pup Fun," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will touch the funny bone of many children. Incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Ben and the Egg (Short "a" & "e"-advanced) (R = K)
Ben and the Egg" tells an unusual tale while focusing on short vowels "a" and "e." A few sight words and CVCC words are included to help build vocabulary (e.g., "fell"). All vocabulary is listed on the first page for the teacher.
The Band (Short "a") (R = K)
Here's a rhyming short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
A Bad Cat (Short "a") (R = K)
Here's another short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
Tim's Mess (short "i") (R = K)
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page, fun script. "Tim's Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
The Big Mess (short "i") (R = K)
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page fun. "The Big Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
Six Pigs Dig (short "i") (R = K)
Here's another short vowel Readers Theater from our short vowel series. This one focuses on short vowel "i" (with sight words). Think of "Six Pigs Dig" as part one and "Bill and Tim Dig"* as part two since the characters are the same for both.
Tom's Pup (short "u") (R = K)
Here's a fun one-page short vowel Readers Theater script that focuses on the short vowel "u." Like our other short vowel scripts, this one contains a few sight words listed on the first page.
Bob's Big Mess (short "o") (R =K)
This is part of our collection of short vowel Readers Theater scripts for beginning readers. "Bob's Big Mess" focuses on short vowel "o" words while including short "a", "e", and "i" words. The title page shows the few sight word vocabulary words
Bill and Tim Dig (short "i"-advanced) (R = K)
Short vowels. Easy. Fun. "Bill and Tim Dig" focuses on short vowel "i" words, plus sight words. This fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers comes complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans,
Nick, the Cat, and the Pig (short "i") (R = K)
""Nick, the Cat, and the Pig" focuses on using short vowels "a," "e," and "i" in a fun one-page Readers Theater script for beginning readers.
Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat (short "e") (R = K)
"Jen's Hen and Ken's Cat." focuses on short vowel "e" Readers Theater (part of our Readers Theater series targeting short vowels). It includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
Dad, Sam, and the Cat (short "a") (R = K)
Short Vowel "a" Readers Theater? This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
What's On This Bus? (R = K, .5)
Colors. Animals. Surprises. This fun one-page Choral Readers Theater will motivate your early readers to read and create.
The Big Red Cat (R = K, 1)
You've heard of Clifford, the Big Red Dog, right? Well, "The Big Red Cat" is NOTHING like Clifford. Think easy Choral Readers Theater (or two readers) on one page. "The Big Red Cat" may be used to stimulate the imagination or even study science. But, I can't spoil it for you!
Nox and Fox (R = K, 1)
As requested. Short. Fun. Easy. That's "Nox and Fox," another Readers Theater script for emergent readers. Although the script is only a page long, it will probably be read aloud repeatedly--even for Choral Readers Theater, if you choose. Anyone who loves to pretend will enjoy "Nox and Fox."