Animal 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.
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Twinkle, Sparkle, Shine (R=1.9)
"Twinkle, Sparkle, Shine" Readers Theater expands on the rhythm of that song with helpful tips for students reading aloud. Enjoy it as a partner play or Choral Readers Theater for primary level students.
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 1) (R=4.4)
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 2) (R=4.8)
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 3) (R=4.2)
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Exploring Caves (R=3.2)
Do you and your students know the difference between a stalactite and a stalagmite? "Exploring Caves" Readers Theater script is our companion script to our 3-part script "Cave Rescue–A True Story.
Speedy Centipede (R=3.7)
This one-page Readers Theater shares centipede facts in a dialogue between 2 readers or 2 choral groups. Do YOU know what centipedes eat?
Harriet the Hairy It (R=3.5)
This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script is based on a true story. Can your students guess who Harriet is before she is revealed?
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 2) (R=grade 3)
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 1) (R=grade 3)
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story (R=3.5)
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story" recounts my husband's encounter with an unusual furry critter. My husband called it, "The Great Kitchen Standoff." You'll probably be surprised by the identity , I don't want to spoil the surprises in this humorous story.
Balto Tales (4 scripts) (R=0.8)
"Balto Tales" includes 4 SHORT scripts for beginning readers based on the same story as our "Balto–Helping Hero" Readers Theater script. These scripts share the amazing true story of this famous true sled dog adventure
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 (Simplified–Part 1) (R = 2.2)
"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?
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" 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?
Elephuntus (R=2)
"Elephuntus played the trumpet in the local band..." This short, silly animal poem may inspire some crazy illustrations or short stories from your students. Include this animal poem as part of your poetry unit or even a unit study on elephants.
Wonders (R=1.9)
Your students will meet a few animals in this original 1-page poem. This is part of our Animal Poems collection for all ages.
The Purple Creature (R=1st-2nd)
A purple creature? Escaped? This light-hearted poem adds to our collection of animal poems. Perfect for all ages, this silly poem should make students smile.
Brown Rabbit (R=1.3)
Have you ever seen a wild, cottontail rabbit act like a statue with a wiggly nose? We have a lot out here. So, this short Readers Theater poem shares one encounter
How to FAIL with Readers Theater: Busting Readers Theater Myths
IS there a way to fail with Readers Theater? What do you think?
A Jolly Woodchuck (R=1.5)
"A Jolly Woodchuck" poem tells a short story based on some personal experiences at different homes. This fun Readers Theater poem focuses on a hungry woodchuck (also known as a groundhog).
Birds in Bare Feet (R=2.6)
"Birds in Bare Feet" Readers Theater script tells a poetic true story from a winter day. As I was composing this poem at our house we were SHOCKED to see a predator bird swoop in!