Readers Theater resources, articles, & scripts specifically related to English Language Learners–English as a Second Language Learners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
As requested, here's another short, easy Choral Readers Theater script for beginning or emergent readers. Who doesn't like pets? Who doesn't like wet pets? Ha! This script will surprise you and delight your students.
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!
As requested, "Come to My House" explores character-building and Choral Readers Theater in a fresh way for beginning readers and primary-age students (grades K, 1, 2, 3). Short and sweet, the easy Readers Theater script "Come to My House" is more like a poem than a script.
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."
Are you in a public school? Here's a Columbus Day script that may meet your needs. Join Christopher and his friends as they pretend to sail the ocean in this engaging Readers Theater script based on history.
Multi-level fun. Primary plus. Character-building. "Friends at Bat" is the more advanced version of our emergent readers script, "Pals at Bat." "Friends at Bat" is a light-hearted Readers Theater script for primary level readers, perfect for ESL, mixed-level classes, and family fun.
Looking for character-building Readers Theater scripts with a lot of short vowels for emergent readers? "Pals at Bat" is a fun, 3-page Readers Theater script written for beginning readers. Suitable for primary (grades K, 1, 2), ESL, special ed classes, and family fun.
Easy Choral Readers Theater for fall: 2 choruses, 2 pages, 15 annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Perfect for primary level, ESL or ESOL students, special ed, and family fun,"Leaf Maze" may get your students motivated to rake right away!
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.
Number sight words. Two choruses. Primary level. Short. Sweet. EASY! Complete with extensive curriculum links for fast lesson plans, "Take Off!" provides a simple historic introduction to the story of the Wright Brothers and the First Flight.
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.
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
Character building. Nature study. Environmental science. Insects. Choral reading fun. Primary level script.
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part I)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
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 III)" is the last in a series of three fun Readers Theater scripts telling the story of Daniel's (or Danielle's) birthday party
"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
"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.
Funny and friendly, little Porker meets Mickey at Grandpa's pork belly farm and Porker does love to tell jokes. (annotated curriculum links for Charlotte's Web included)
