Readers Theater literature scripts include Aesop's Fables, Biblical Literature, Children's Lit. Adaptations, Folktales, Tall Tales, Non-fiction, & Parables for Script Buffet Club members only. Some scripts are in our TPT store. Readers Theater poems are a separate category.
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Part 2 of Benjamin Franklin's life, "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond" includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs.
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood (from chapter one) we call "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified)." This historical Readers Theater Script is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." this Readers Theater script not only uses quotes from Franklin's autobiography, but also quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood. Franklin, a brilliant man, used extensive vocabulary and long sentences in his autobiography. This historical Readers Theater is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Based on Chaucer's story of "Chanticleer and the Fox" our script presents a delightful opportunity to build vocabulary in context. Although "Chanticleer and the Fox" may be told different ways, you've never read the surprise fun twist at the end of THIS story!
Based on Chaucer's story of "Chanicleer and the Fox" script presents a delightful opportunity to build vocabulary in context. Although "Chanticleer and the Fox" may be told different ways, you've never read the surprise fun twist at the end of THIS story!
"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.
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.
Excitement. Surprise ending. Short. Adapted for Readers Theater, this classic urban legend tells a popular story students will enjoy–especially the boys!
Oh, give me a home, Where the elephants roam, Where the lions and tigers can play. Where monkeys live free to be best friends with me, And the penguins sing loudly all day.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on a true story, "Flying B for Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears. The script uses the clue B________ every time the word baloney is to be read.
Based on a true story, "Flying Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears.
Character-building fun at its best, "Percy and Pudge: The Sand Castle" contrasts two pelican brothers, one wise and one foolish. Although this memorable Readers Theater script has 2 narrators and 2 character roles, you could adapt it to be 1-2 narrators and 2 choruses.
Unforgiveness can destroy relationships, bodies, and lives. Here's the parable of "The Unforgiving Servant" told in Readers Theater format with a chorus, based on the original parable found in Matthew 18:23-34.
Here's part two 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.
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.
