Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

Readers' Theater is a great way for students to work in collaborative groups while improving reading fluency and speaking skills. I have included 8 parts in this script. However, this number could easily be increased or decreased to suit your needs. When Lacey goes to get dressed for school she finds she has. . .no clean clothes! Her mom tells Lacey to wear the shirt her grandma gave her. It's a weird shirt that says: "Kiss me, I'm perfect!" Lacey just knows the other kids are going to make fun

1st - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3a

, RF.3.3b

Also included in: Robert Munsch Bundle #2 - 5 Readers' Theatre Scripts

Seeing Red by Robert Munsch - A Readers' Theatre Script

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Readers' Theater is a great way for students to work in collaborative groups while improving reading fluency and speaking skills. I have included 7 parts in this script. However, this number could easily be increased or decreased to suit your needs. Seeing Red is based on a boy named Arie, who Robert Munsch met in Montreal in 2005. Munsch was there to visit the United Talmud Torah Elementary School to tell stories in their new library. The old library had been destroyed in a firebombing, and it

1st - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3a

, RF.3.3b

Also included in: Mega Robert Munsch Bundle! Readers' Theatre Scripts

Scaredy Squirrel at Night: A Readers' Theatre Script

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Readers' Theater is a great way for students to work in collaborative groups while improving reading fluency and speaking skills. I have included 4 parts in this script. However, this number could easily be increased or decreased to suit your needs. Scaredy NEVER sleeps. Sleep might mean bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, vampire bats, and polka-dot monsters. Our hero's plan? Stay awake all night, every night, of course. But avoiding sleep causes some nasty side effects, like moodiness. To make m

1st - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS

RF.2.4

, RF.2.4a

, RF.2.4b

Also included in: Scaredy Squirrel Bundle: Readers' Theater Scripts!

Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween: A Readers' Theatre Script

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Readers' Theater is a great way for students to work in collaborative groups while improving reading fluency and speaking skills. I have included 11 parts in this script. However, this number could easily be increased or decreased to suit your needs. From costume suggestions rated with Scaredy's own specially designed SCARE-O-METER (it helps gauge the fear factor), to instructions for visiting a haunted mansion (tip: don't make eye contact when passing the graveyard), to recommendations for outw

1st - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3b

, RF.3.3c

Also included in: Scaredy Squirrel Bundle: Readers' Theater Scripts!

100th Day of School - Readers Theater Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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This 100th Day of School Activity Packet provides fun reading and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script! This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This is a great way for students to increase reading and writing skills. It also encourages oral reading proficiency in a fun way! The script provides lines in a variety of lengths, so

1st - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

Valentine's Day - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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This Valentine's Day Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script! Students are entertained while learning! This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This is a great way for students to increase reading and writing skills. It also encourages oral reading proficiency i

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Groundhog Day - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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This Groundhog Day Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script! Students are entertained while learning! This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This is a great way for students to increase reading and writing skills. It also encourages oral reading proficiency in a

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Easter - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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Students learn how different countries celebrate Easter! Did you know that in England they have pancake races? In Bermuda they fly kites. In Bulgaria they throw eggs at each other! This Easter Activity Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which all coordinate with a readers theater script. Students will practice skills and be entertained as they learn about this holiday. This packet contains a 2-page readers theater script along with 5 script

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Presidents Day - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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This Presidents Day Activity Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script full of entertaining facts about our presidents! Did you know some presidents had very unusual pets? Thomas Jefferson had two grizzly bears, Martin Van Buren had two tigers, and John Quincy Adams had an alligator! Four presidents wore wigs. John Tyler had 15 children! This script is sure to engage the interest of your students.

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Reader Theater Fairy Tales Jack and the Beanstalk RL3.1, RL3.2, RL2.1, RL2.2

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Not So Typical Teacher

~fairytales~ fluency~ 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade ~~~Jack and the Beanstalk~~~ This is a readers theater fairytale for 2nd, and 3rd grades. This resource will assist your students with fluency and expression, comparing and contrasting characters, and sequencing story events. RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.7 Higher 1st grade or lower 4th grade readers would enjoy this fairytale drama. Included in this set is the following items: • Color-coded Readers’ theater script • Printables for creating pu

1st - 3rd

Drama, Literature, Reading Strategies

CCSS

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

Also included in: Fairy Tale Readers' Theater Bundle for Grades 2 and 3

Christmas Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

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This Christmas Readers Theater Packet provides fun reading and writing activities which coordinate with a Christmas readers theater script. This holiday script takes students on a worldwide tour of the great variety of celebrations that happen at Christmastime. This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This packet is designed to build confidence in 2nd and 3rd gra

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

QU Wedding Script - Kindergarten, 1st grade, Phonics - The Tale of Q and U

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Lola Kay Books

Have you ever wondered how Q and U became so close? There is definitely a funny story there! This delightful tale explores the charming journey of these two inseparable letters. Q, a unique and quirky letter, is on a quest to find a mate that meets all of his qualifications. Though his journey is filled with twists and turns, Q remains hopeful. One day, during a quiz show, Q encounters a contestant who leaves him quaking in his boots! Her beauty and quick wit captivate him instantly, creating a

PreK - 2nd

Alphabet, Drama, Phonics & Phonological Awareness

Fairy Tales Readers Theater Common Core RL3.1, RL3.2, RL2.1, RL2.2 Elves & Shoe

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Not So Typical Teacher

~Fairy Tale ~ Readers Theater ~ Common Core Aligned~ ~~~The Elves and the Shoemaker~~~ This is a readers theater fairytale for 2nd, and 3rd grades. This resource will assist your students with fluency & expression reading practice, comparing and contrasting characters, and sequencing story events. RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.7 Higher 1st grade or lower 4th grade readers would enjoy this fairytale drama. Included in this set are: • color-coded readers’ theater script with icons for b

1st - 3rd

Drama, Literature, Reading

CCSS

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

Also included in: Fairy Tale Readers' Theater Bundle for Grades 2 and 3

Hanukkah Readers Theater Script and Activities

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This Hanukkah Readers Theater Script and Activities Packet provides oral reading practice and coordinates reading comprehension and word recognition activities with the script. Students learn the story of Hanukkah, what it is and why it is celebrated. This packet includes Hanukkah related activities, including answer keys: * Readers Theater Script * Fill-In the Missing Words * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This is a great way for students to practice oral reading skills to

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading, Vocabulary

CCSS

RL.1.2

, RL.1.4

, RL.2.2

+12

1st-4th grade play {Hansel and Gretel, a retelling}

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EFL for Elementary

This delightful (1st through 4th grade) play is a retelling of the classic Hansel and Gretel story. There are many hilarious twists in this retelling, and (in this particular tale) the witch is not who she appears to be! :) Q. How do I best use this resource?A. First, I'm glad you asked! :) This resource is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop greater skill in reading and in reading comprehension. Next, this play is a great reading motivator (and collaborative project) for elementary

1st - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

THOSE ARE NOT MY UNDERPANTS! -- A Reader's Theater

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Sharon Fendrick

Your students will have a blast increasing their reading skills and fluency with this Reader's Theater! It is based on the book THOSE ARE NOT MY UNDERPANTS! written by Melissa Martin. There are roles for 13 students. The word ALL is incorporated throughout the script so that students need to continually follow along. This provides an excellent opportunity for choral reading practice, also. A color/animal-coded script is included along with the black-and-white script! Both scripts are a bit

1st - 3rd

Drama, Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.1.2b

, RF.1.2c

, RF.1.3

+16

Readers Theater Fairy Tales Hansel Gretel RL3.1, RL3.2, RL2.1, RL2.2

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Not So Typical Teacher

~Folktales~ Fluency~ Common Core Aligned~ ~~~Hansel and Gretel~~~ This is a readers theater fairytale for 2nd, and 3rd grades. This resource will assist your students with fluency & expression, comparing and contrasting characters, and sequencing story events. RL 3.1, RL 3.2, RL 2.1, RL 2.2, RL 2.7 Higher 1st grade or lower 4th grade readers would enjoy this fairytale drama. Included in this set are: • color-coded Readers’ theater script • printables for creating puppets • a sequencing of

1st - 3rd

Drama, Literature, Reading

CCSS

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

Also included in: Fairy Tale Readers' Theater Bundle for Grades 2 and 3

Readers Theater Script Stone Soup, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

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Readers' Theater actively engages your students in reading while increasing reading fluency and expression. Stone Soup is based on the classic folktale. This Stone Soup Reader's Theater includes 2 scripts (Regular and Highlighted/Color-coded) and 7 individual reading parts. The script can be used with partners, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity! (See the preview for cast members and a sample from the first page.) INCLUDES Character Crowns with the names of each character for studen

1st - 2nd

Drama, Reading

Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts BUNDLE, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

Readers Theater Script Rainbow Fish, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

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Readers' Theater actively engages your students in reading while increasing reading fluency and expression. Rainbow Fish is based on the classic children's story by Marcus Pfister, and translated into English by Alison James. This Rainbow Fish Reader's Theater includes 2 scripts (Regular and Highlighted/Color-coded) and 8 individual reading parts. The script can be used with partners, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity! (See the preview for cast members and a sample from the first p

1st - 2nd

Drama, Reading

Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts BUNDLE, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

Readers Theater Script The Tortoise and the Hare, Fables and Folktales

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Readers' Theater actively engages your students in reading while increasing reading fluency and expression. The Tortoise and the Hare is based on the classic Aesop's Fable. This Tortoise and the Hare Reader's Theater includes 2 scripts (Regular and Highlighted/Color-coded) and 6 individual reading parts. The script can be used with partners, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity! (See the preview for cast members and a sample from the first page.) INCLUDES Character Crowns with the name

1st - 2nd

Drama, Reading

Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts BUNDLE, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

Readers Theater Script Henny Penny, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

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Readers' Theater actively engages your students in reading while increasing reading fluency and expression. Henny Penny, also known as Chicken Little, is based on the classic children's story and European folktale. Henny Penny Reader's Theater includes 2 scripts (Regular and Highlighted/Color-coded) and 8 individual reading parts. The script can be used with partners, small groups, or as a whole-class activity! (See the preview for cast members and a sample from the first page.) INCLUDES Charac

1st - 2nd

Drama, Reading

Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts BUNDLE, Fables, Folktales and Children's Literature

Readers Theater Script The Ant and the Grasshopper, Aesop's Fables and Folktales

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Readers' Theater actively engages your students in reading while increasing reading fluency and expression. The Ant and the Grasshopper is based on the classic Aesop's Fable. This Ant and the Grasshopper Reader's Theater includes 2 scripts (Regular and Highlighted/Color-coded) and 6 individual reading parts. The script can be used with partners, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity! (See the preview for cast members and a sample from the first page.) INCLUDES Character Crowns with the

1st - 2nd

Drama, Reading

CCSS

RL.1.6

, RL.1.10

, RL.2.2

+23

Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts BUNDLE Aesop's Fables, Folktales, Children's Literature

Readers Theater Script The Boy (Shepherd) Who Cried Wolf, Aesop's Fables

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