Literature–Non-fiction

Our non-fiction Readers Theater scripts are based on true stories from life, science, or history. For Script Buffet Club members or in our TPT store.

Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Simplified–Part 2) (R=2.0)

Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Simplified–Part 2) (R=2.0)

"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?

Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 2) (R=4.5)

Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 2) (R=4.5)

"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?

Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1) (R=4.2)

Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1) (R=4.2)

"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?

Dusty's Sled Dog Race (R = 0.7)

Dusty's Sled Dog Race (R = 0.7)

Sled Dogs. Adventure. Non-fiction. "Dusty's Sled Dog Race" Readers Theater has it all. Based on the non-fiction book, Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod, this two-page script tells Dusty's true story.

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Advanced) R = 5.2

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Advanced) R = 5.2

Based on the non-fiction children's book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod," this true Readers Theater script brings a sled-dog adventure to life. With reflections from history and the sled dog heroes the script escorts the reader into a two-day adventure.

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Simplified - Part 2) (R = 3.2)

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Simplified - Part 2) (R = 3.2)

Historical serum race. Sled dogs. Non-fiction. Here's Part 2, the last part, of our simplifed version of our Readers Theater script "Dusty and the Junior Iditarod.' Based on the non-fiction book Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod,

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Simplified - Part 1)  (R=3.3)

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Simplified - Part 1) (R=3.3)

Historical. Sled dogs. Non-fiction. Here's Part 1 of our simplifed version of our Readers Theater script "Dusty and the Junior Iditarod." Based on the non-fiction book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod,"

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (R = 4.3)

Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (R = 4.3)

Based on the non-fiction children's book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod," this true Readers Theater script brings a sled-dog adventure to life tracing part of the original Iditarod Trail with Dusty.

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States (grades 3 - 12)

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States (grades 3 - 12)

Did you know that Constitution Day is September 17 in the United States? "The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States" is a short Readers Theater using only the words of the Preamble. Anotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.