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.
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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.
Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 4000 (R = 4.2)
"Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 4000" draws students into this popular story. Use with our companion script, "Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000," to compare and contrast the two similar stories from New Testament literature.
Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000 (R = 3.9)
By member's request, here's a light-hearted script based on Biblical literature. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Feeding the Multitude: Feeding the 5000" draws students into this popular story.
Collision Course (R = 5.8)
Excitement. Surprise ending. Short. Adapted for Readers Theater, this classic urban legend tells a popular story students will enjoy–especially the boys!
My Western Home on the Range (Simplified) (R = 3.3)
Do you know the interesting story of the old folk song and cowboy song, "Home on the Range"? This script shares the true story of the spontaneous poem becoming a viral song–back in the days before radio.
My Western Home on the Range (R = 4.2)
Do you know the interesting story of the old folk song and cowboy song, "Home on the Range"? "My Western Home on the Range" shares the true story of the spontaneous poem becoming a viral song–back in the days before radio.
Presidents' Day Quiz Parade (Advanced) (R = 5.6)
Here's the 5th-6th grades version of our popular Readers Theater script "Presidents' Day Quiz Parade." There are four versions of this fun audience-participation quiz show script. Focused on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this quiz show includes fun facts from American history.
Animal Riddles Collection, Vol. 1: Who Am I? (#1-33) (R = 0.0, grade 1))
Who doesn't love riddles? This collection of 33 different animal riddles contains a one-page Readers Theater script for each riddle. Use the 2-part riddles chorally, in small groups, with buddies, in centers, or individually for barrels of fun.
Love My Brain! (R = K, 1)
hort. Easy. Choral. "Love My Brain!" explores morning 'til night delights of a brain using "ing" words in a poem.
Ring! Ring! Ring! Alexander Graham Bell (R = K, 1)
Short. Easy. Fun. "Ring! Ring! Ring! Alexander Graham Bell" uses the idea of a phone call in CHORAL Readers Theater style for primary level readers. Use the script as part of a unit study on sound or hearing.
Alexander Graham Bell and Mr. Watson (R = 1.1)
Easy. Historic. Biographical. "Alexander Graham Bell and Mr. Watson" takes two of Bell's historic phone conversations with his helper, Mr. Watson, and invites your students to participate via Readers Theater. (Bell invented the first telephone.)
Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor (Simplified) (R=4.4)
From teaching the deaf to inventing the telephone, "Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor" covers this part of his life with historical accuracy. Although this could be a stand-alone Readers Theater script, it continues the story from Part 1 (based on Bell's childhood).
Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor (Simplified, Full Class Version) (R=4.4)
From teaching the deaf to inventing the telephone, "Alexander Graham Bell–Part 2: Teacher and Inventor" covers this part of his life with historical accuracy.The script continues the story from Part 1 (based on Bell's childhood–with a deaf mother).
Alexander Graham Bell and the Talking Dog (R = 2.1)
Young Alexander Graham Bell (inventor of the telephone) asked a lot of questions. Some led to experiments and inventions. This script includes two related true stories from his teenage years that will make your students want to learn more about the man with "crazy" ideas.
Alexander Graham Bell–Part 1: Childhood Inventor (Simplified Full Class Version) (R=3.2)
The early life of Bell is filled with fun stories of inventions and experiments. Can you imagine a "talking dog"? "Alexander Graham Bell–Part 1: Childhood Inventor (Simplified Full Class Version)" includes three stories from Aleck's life growing up. (His mom was deaf.)
The Cookie Culprit (Advanced) (R = 4.2)
Who is the Cookie Culprit? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Culprit (Advanced)" Readers Theater script makes everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Culprit" works well for unit studies on pets in grades 3, 4, 5+.
The Cookie Culprit (R = 2.7, 3.7)
Who is the Cookie Culprit? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Culprit" Readers Theater script makes everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Culprit" works well for unit studies on pets in grades 2, 3, 4.
The Cookie Crook (R = 2.0, 3.0)
Who is the Cookie Crook? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Crook," a Readers Theater script for primary readers will make everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Crook" works well for unit studies on pets or dogs.
The Noisy Oyster (R = 2.4)
The Noisy Oyster decides to run for mayor, but is he a real leader? From bullying to elections or nature study, this Readers Theater script helps build critical thinking and character.
The Boisterous Oyster (R = 3.3)
The Boisterous Oyster decides to run for mayor, but is he a real leader? From bullying to elections or nature study, this Readers Theater script helps build critical thinking and character.
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.
When Kevin Burped (Advanced)–A Tall Tale (R = 4.1)
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.