The Salted Donkey (R = 3.6)
Two characters from "Aesop's Fables" have some attitudes that need to be resolved in order to make progress. What can we learn from their interaction?
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Tobit's Christmas (R=4.1)
Humor. Audience participation. Fun. All wrapped up in a wooly Christmas Readers Theater script based on the shepherds' Christmas described by Dr. Luke in the Bible.
Pet Shop Stop (R=1.5)
What will those kids say next? Grandpa takes the kids to a pet shop in this short, Readers Theater script for primary readers, "Pet Shop Stop." Be ready for giggles and requests for repeated practice.
The F-I-B: Case #33 (R=4.6)
Did you ever know a student who likes a good mystery with a dash of humor? If so, then "The F-I-B: Case #33" would be perfect. Like our sister Readers Theater script, "The Sugar Spies,.
How Beautiful (R=8.2, multi-syllabic words)
Do you want a short patriotic Readers Theater script to foster class discussion? "How Beautiful" reflects on several elements of America providing a springboard for discussion.
Civil Rights Meddle (R=6.0)
Bold. Concise. Controversial. This short Readers Theater script--appropriate for Black history, civil rights and current event studies– will launch you and your students into higher levels of thinking and discussion.
In the Beginning: Christmas (R=5.4, 2.4)
Have you ever heard the Christmas story from the the New Testament book of John? John starts out the same as the book of Genesis, "In the beginning..."
Luke's Christmas--KJV (R=4.6)
This could be a stand alone script (e.g., family devotions) or part of a Christmas program with Christmas carols.
The Sower and the Seed (R=1.8)
As Jesus told the parable the seeds were just seeds and had no personality. But, in this short adaptation from the book of Mark the seeds come to life. There is no preaching and no interpretation in this free Readers Theater script--just plain fun.
The Sugar Spies (R=3.7)
We're the Sugar Spies! Can't you see it in our eyes? We're the Sugar Spies, Checkin' for bad buys......... The Sugar Spies are at it again saving citizens from disaster.
The Betsy Ross Story (R=5.2)
Based on three sworn historical affidavits from Betsy’s daughter, granddaughter, and niece, this free Readers Theater script presents briefly the story of the first flag of the United States of America.
Hip Hop Water Drop! (R = 2.7)
"Hip Hop Water Drop!" invites group participation in an action-oriented, unforgettable free Readers Theater script for young readers or pre-readers on the water cycle.