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1st-4th grade play {Hansel and Gretel, a retelling}
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
The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, Wonbyone, to Wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This small group reader's theater is for three students. In the scrip there is a former turkey, turned ghost, who can't seem to scare anyone. A boy and girl come along to help out so everyone can have a happy Halloween. My scripts are written in black and white except the occasional picture on front to make it easier and cheaper to print and make copies. My students enjoyed using this script to increase their fluency. I hope
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RF.3.3
, RF.3.3d
, RF.3.4
+14
Creative Presentation Assessment Options for Younger Students
Tired of the same old essays, quizzes, and tests? Your students are too! Bring learning to life with a resource that turns assessments into fun, high-energy learning experiences your students will actually look forward to! Give your students authentic ways to show what they know while building confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Included are 11 step-by-step quick guides* explaining how to do the following projects. Create a Commercial that sells a book, product, or historical
3rd - 5th
Drama, Music, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
, CCRA.SL.4
+2
History Theater: Brown vs. Board of Education
Immerse students in history with this readers' theater script of the Brown vs. Board of Education landmark case. Readers' theater is proven to increase both reading fluency and comprehension, and students develop a greater understanding of the history involved. This script is great as a classroom exercise, or for older kids putting on a production for younger students. This product includes: Character assignment sheet for teachersReading level differentiationScript with 7 different scenesCharac
2nd - 5th
Black History, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.7
+2
Pushing Up The Sky Powerpoint
This Power Point can be used with the play/reader's theater "Pushing Up the Sky." It includes brief background information along with animated backdrops and scenery to project as students perform! This feature really increased student engagement. Enjoy!
1st - 4th
Drama, Native Americans, Reading
CCSS
SL.1.6
, SL.2.2
, SL.2.4
+4
Women's History Month Readers Theatre Script
Introduce students to Women's History Month through readers theatre. This can be done in small group or as a whole group activity. Have students agree upon the gestures and sound effects to increase engagement and interest.
3rd - 5th
Drama, English Language Arts
Presidential Newspaper Report
Introduce students to three of our Presidents(Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln) through readers theatre. This can be done in small group or as a whole group activity. Have students agree upon the gestures and sound effects to increase engagement and interest.
This is a great activity for fluency and oral communication skills!
3rd - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts
Reader's Theater Little Red Hen in the Court Room
Bring theater into your classroom with this fun, reading activity that involves all students. Students will review dialogue, make inferences, improve comprehension as they use close reading techniques on scripts to fully understand the characters and what they are saying, develop fluency through repeated practice reading scripts, improve expression and inflection while reading aloud, show increased reading motivation and confidence, and learn to collaborate and compromise in order to assign rol
2nd - 3rd
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.3.1b
, SL.3.3
, CCRA.R.1
Power Point: Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)
The Hall of Faith power point can be used for choral readings or a lesson about faithful Bible characters. Sixteen slides of selected verses from Hebrews 11 and pictures will show and tell of rewarded faith towards a faithful God. Can be edited to have sound added.
Practicing for a performance, an authentic reason to read and reread) will increase reading comprehension and fluency and assist in hiding the word of God in the heart
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Skits about Bible
3rd - 12th
Drama, Reading, Religion
Go and Tell choral reading package
Go Ye is a choral reading package containing a 5 page, 6-7 minute choral reading script for 5 main readers and 7 cameo readers in addition to ALL lines. It is based on scriptures about sharing the gospel and Jesus final commission to his disciples. Optional suggestions for using pantomime actors is included.
Choral reading offers a much more time efficient way for every student to read aloud compared to Round Robin reading. It provides a wonderful way to increase fluency and comprehension wit
3rd - 7th
Drama, Reading, Religion
Civics bundle for elementary students
Save time and 50% of individual pricing ($15) with this Civics bundle for elementary students. It contains 11 reader’s theater scripts, lesson plans, 2 Power Points, rubrics, extension activities and instructions on how to use the resources within. Reader’s theater brings a here and now feel to history while giving students an authentic reason to read and reread. Repeated readings with intonation and expression further deepens understanding of characterization and forces that drove people in
3rd - 5th
Civics, Drama, Social Studies
One-Act Play for Elem. & Mid. School | Birds of a Feather | Flexible Cast Drama
A heartfelt contemporary one-act play for Grades 4–10 exploring identity, conformity, artistic expression, and belonging through the story of a student talent show in a world populated by birds.Birds of a Feather is a flexible-cast ensemble play originally developed alongside student performers after attending a real theatre competition in Taiwan. Combining humor, emotional honesty, and theatrical metaphor, the play follows Wren and their friends as they challenge long-standing expectations abou
3rd - 9th
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Reading
Lost Colony of Roanoke Reader's Theater Script 4th & 5th Grade History Halloween
Bring U.S. history to life with this engaging Reader’s Theater script designed for 4th and 5th grade students! Perfect for integrating ELA and Social Studies, this classroom-ready activity builds reading fluency, historical understanding, and student collaboration—all while having fun. What’s Included: A Reader’s Theater script (8 speaking roles) A cast list with character descriptions A vocabulary list with student-friendly definitions A reflection worksheet with 3 comprehension questions
3rd - 5th
Drama, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+7
Halloween Reader's Theater and Robust Vocabulary Bundle
This purchase includes 5 printable Readers Theater scripts for Halloween picture books. Along with the scripts, there is a robust vocabulary minilesson to accompany each story. The minilesson includes descriptions of three robust words from the text as well as printable word cards to display with the front cover of the books.
The Reader's Theater in this bundle are:
Shake dem Halloween Bones by W. Nikola-Lisa
The Sweetest Witch Around by Alison McGhee
Scaredy-Cat, Splat by Rob Scotton
Click C
K - 4th
Drama, Reading
Witch and Wizard monologues for kids
Step into a world of spells, secrets, and sorcery with Witches and Wizards: Six Magical Monologues. From the fury of a vengeful witch to the wisdom of an ancient wizard, these captivating speeches explore power, identity, and the true cost of magic. Perfect for performances, classroom use, or character study, each monologue offers a unique voice, a touch of humour or heartbreak, and a spark of enchantment to inspire young actors and audiences alike.
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama, Reading
Also included in: HALLOWEEN: Drama resource bundle
The Day the Crayons Quit Reader's Theater and Read Aloud Lesson
This Powerpoint file includes a read-aloud lesson for the popular picture book The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. In the lesson students will learn about robust vocabulary from the story and what it means to "persuade". At the end of the lesson you will find three different writing extension activity printables that can be completed whole-group or independently.
In addition to the lesson, I have included a Reader's Theater script to use with the story. Students love performing reader's
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading, Writing
New Year's Day Monologues | 10 Short Scripts | No Prep | Print & Go!
This monologue-based drama packet for early elementary classrooms is engaging, student-friendly and introduces ten reimagined characters from classic New Year's Day items. This packet helps teachers build reading fluency, confidence, and creativity through theatrical expression. Everything is included for easy preparation, performance, and assessment—no extra planning required. Teachers can use this packet for a fun activity, drama units, literature connections, student showcases, or end-of-year
1st - 3rd
Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
Also included in: Holiday Monologues | 80 Bundled Scripts for Grades 1 to 3 | Quick & Easy
Theater Arts Introduction Unit Bundle - 6 Great Drama And Theater Arts Packs!
A great bundle of teaching materials for teachers to use to introduce students to drama and theatre arts, creative learning, each other - and to have fun! The bundle aims to give teachers a wide range of approaches and support, from simple creative games and activities to theatre arts zoom lessons (for those still online), to character-based worksheets that can be completed at desks, and great short drama lessons for the classroom. Once students have begun to gain confidence, the Poetry Into Per
1st - 9th
Classroom Community, Drama, Poetry
The Very Very Very Long Dog Reader's Theatre (ideal for 2nd & 3rd grade readers)
Do you want to engage your entire class in the delightful tale of Bartelby the Dachsund? This script is ideal for a 2nd or 3rd grade classroom, and the lines and roles are suitable for multiple different reading levels. **This script is for classroom use only. Please do not reproduce or produce it as a stage play, as I have not obtained the author's permission before adapting it. It's for educational purposes only.
2nd - 3rd
Drama, Reading
St. Patrick's Day Monologue 10 Short Scripts | No Prep | Print & Go!
This monologue-based drama packet for early elementary classrooms is engaging, student-friendly and introduces ten reimagined characters from classic St. Patrick's Day items. This packet helps teachers build reading fluency, confidence, and creativity through theatrical expression. Everything is included for easy preparation, performance, and assessment—no extra planning required. Teachers can use this packet for a fun activity, drama units, literature connections, student showcases, or end-of-y
1st - 3rd
Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
Also included in: Holiday Monologues | 80 Bundled Scripts for Grades 1 to 3 | Quick & Easy
Literal Lizzy is Introduced to Similes and Metaphors - Small Group R.T.
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. This script introduces students to similes and metaphors and give them some practice with them. It does NOT explain the difference between them though because it is the first time students have encountered them. In the script, Literal Lizzy who I have used before on a simpler script, thinks that everything someone says is literal. This means that what is said is exactly what is meant. Billy and Wanda help her practice metaphors and simile
2nd - 5th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+17
Doing Something Nice, Inc. and Other Short Plays for Kids
"Doing Something Nice, Inc. and Other Short Plays for Kids" consists of five short plays for grades 3-6. They are easy to perform and kids love them. One of the plays, "Doing Something Nice, Inc." is available free. Below is a description of the plays. Permission is given to reproduce the plays so that students may have their own scripts.
"Doing Something Nice, Inc." Doing something nice for others, even witches and rattlesnakes, makes you feel good. Some kids make a business of it. Six charac
3rd - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts, Literature
Leprechauns, Rainbows, and Saint Patrick's Day - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group readers theater for 4 people. It is based on the way Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated. Students are always curious about how other people celebrate the same holiday. This reader's theater is meant to teach them a little more about it. In the script, It is Saint Patrick’s Day and the students see a rainbow. They want to know if they should go and try to get the leprechauns gold at the end of that rainbow and begin a discussion about what is true and not true on Saint Patric
3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
A World "Head & Tales" Play: The Man Who Never Lied
Each World Head & Tales Play is based on a story from different country around the world. All World Head & Tales Plays are designed to be used individually or can be grouped with other World Head & Tales Plays. So no matter if your group of students is large or small, Head & Tales Plays are a perfect match!
"The Man Who Never Lied" is based on an African folktale. A crafty King tries to trick the honest Mamad into lying. But Mamad can not be tricked!
For other story options, see my Aesop He
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
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