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Pacific Islands Reader’s Theatre Unit: Māui and the Magical Fishhook (4–8)
Bring the Hawaiian story of Māui and the Magical Fishhook to your students with this Pacific Islands Reader’s Theatre for Grades 4–8! In this multi-lesson unit, students explore a nine-part script inspired by traditional storytelling while building fluency, comprehension, and confidence. In this unit, students will: Analyze character traits Write opinions with justification Identify universal themes Compare ideas across multiple sources Make claims and support them with evidenceThis unit in
4th - 8th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.9
, RL.5.2
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Elements of Plot Readers Theatre Script
This short (one page, two columns) script on ELEMENTS OF PLOT involves students in reading and reviewing information about the critical elements in a story or play. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s a newly-developed script, but it could be included in a Part 2 version of my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: LANGUAGE ARTS, if I collect enough additional Language Arts Readers Theatre scripts.
This script is written for solo speakers with ma
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Performing Arts
Two Plays from 1812: History of the White House and the Star Spangled Banner
The history of the White House and the story behind the Star Spangled Banner are the subjects of “Two Plays from the War of 1812.” These are innocent, politically-neutral reader’s theater scripts designed to provide students in grades 4 through 6 with the carefully-researched facts about these U.S. symbols. Our national anthem was penned as a poem by Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and the White House was burned to the ground by British troops when they sacked Washing
3rd - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Valentine’s Day Reader’s Theater Mock Trial for POV & Multiple-Meaning Words
Does Valentine’s Day Belong in School?Put Valentine’s Day on trial in this humorous, engaging Reader’s Theater mock trial that blends point of view, multiple-meaning words, courtroom vocabulary, and social-emotional learning into one meaningful ELA experience. *This LOW PREP resource supports students as they encounter different perspectives within a real-world courtroom scenario.In this high-interest script, Valentine’s Day itself is accused of being too messy for the school day. Students t
4th - 6th
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.3
, RL.4.6
, RL.5.3
+21
The Rock Cycle Readers Theatre Script
This script on THE ROCK CYCLE involves students in reading and reviewing fun facts and information about the three main types of rocks – igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic; and how each type of rock can be changed into each of the other types of rock - what geologists call the Rock Cycle. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: SCIENCE.
This script is written for solo speakers with
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Performing Arts, Science
Great Greetings!
We all were given a name, and we all are very special with our names. Children love hearing their names. Doesn't it feel great when someone says to you, "Good Morning, Susan! How are you today? I've missed you." Learning how to greet others and say good morning is a critical life skill that we can teach our children. Having different ways to say good morning to will liven up your school days all year long. The Common Core Standards of reading, speaking, listening and recall are fostered and rein
PreK - 6th, Adult Education
Balanced Literacy, Classroom Community, Drama
Reader's Theater: 4 Cultural Cinderella Stories (differentiated reading levels)
Directly aligned to the common core standards, students will actively engage in dialogue that will provide a background for the cultural differences demonstrated in these 4 Cinderella Reader’s Theater scripts! In addition to a comparison chart, Venn diagram graphic organizer, and writing prompt activity, I provide 2 stories written on a middle fourth grade reading level, 1 story written at a modified level for struggling readers, and 1 story written with a longer script and enriched vocabulary t
3rd - 6th
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.9
Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
Goldilocks: A Renovated Fairy Tale Readers Theater Play
When the Three Bears go walking, a TV crew pops in to do an episode of Goldi Locks: Home Reno.Imagine Goldi as a television home renovation expert! With the help of her three little pig contractors, she dares to turn the bears’ dreary, worn out space into their “forever home.” If only the bears were in on it! This spoof of all your favorite home decor shows will delight you and your students in grades 4 and up. But wait, this comes with a two versions, both the modernized one and a traditional
3rd - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading
Also included in: Fairy Tales Slightly Twisted Readers Theater 3 Play Bundle
Mesopotamia Readers Theatre Script(s)
This file now contains 2 scripts on MESOPOTAMIA that involve students in reading and reviewing information about the land between the two rivers. Both scripts incorporate humor and contemporary language and references. One is a bit longer and more detailed than the other. Both use the same context of time travel. The second script is part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: SOCIAL STUDIES.
These readers theatre scripts are written for solo speakers with many pa
4th - 6th
Drama, Social Studies, World History
Readers Theater - Southwest Region - History, Geography, Science Themes
This is a Readers' Theater for the Southwest Region. This was written for my 4th grade students. The script has (8) characters including the boy that knows Science, the boy that knows Math, the boy that knows History, and the boy that knows Geography. It also includes the characters: the girl from the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Western Region.
The story takes place in three different locations in the Southwest Region. Incorporated into the script are historical fact, science information
3rd - 5th
Social Studies
Capitalization Readers Theatre Script
This 2-page script on CAPITALIZATION involves young students in reading and reviewing information about when to use capital letters, as specified with the acronym MINTS. The script incorporates humor and contemporary references. Its context is a TV commercial for kids who need help knowing when to capitalize certain important words.
This script is written for 8 solo speakers, although you may make changes to have more or fewer solo speakers. There are many parts that require groups of unison s
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Performing Arts
TURK and RUNT -- A Reader's Theater (includes headbands!)
This Reader's Theater is based on the hilarious book written by Lisa Wheeler called TURK AND RUNT. Runt continually tries to save his big brother, Turk, from being eaten. In the end, Turk saves Runt from becoming a little old lady's Thanksgiving dinner. There are roles for seven students, but feel free to make any changes necessary so that this script best fits the needs of your class! The eight 1/2 page script comes in both a black and white and color-coded version. Headbands/reader labels
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
+22
A School Play and Readers’ Theater “The Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr."
Come share a school bus ride to Lakeview Elementary School in Montgomery, Alabama, and follow the children as they participate in an assembly about the life of one or our most famous African-Americans. “The Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.” is an original play written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading or Guided Reading), or for an actual play production. In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy approaches to
3rd - 5th
Drama, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
Also included in: Bundle of 15 Holiday Plays gr. 1-5
ONE IS A FEAST FOR MOUSE -- A Reader's Theater
ONE IS A FEAST FOR MOUSE, written by Judy Cox, is a delightful story about a mouse who wants just one more treat for his Thanksgiving feast! Of course, a cat comes along, and you can guess the rest! The script comes in two formats. One has blank lines so that you may assign as many readers as you would like. The other script has roles for five students and comes in a color-coded version, also. A master copy for a headband/necklace is also included in both color and black-and-white. Just c
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
+21
Kiss Me, I'm Perfect! -- A Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater is based on the fun story written by Robert Munsch called Kiss Me, I'm Perfect! This story tells about a girl who wears a t-shirt to school that was given to her by her grandmother. It is emblazoned with the title words of the book! She does NOT want to wear this t-shirt! There are roles for four students, but you may make any changes necessary to best suit the needs of your class. The script is written to allow choral reading at times. This helps students stay involv
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
+13
Battle of Yorktown Readers Theater Skit American Revolution Script Fun Activity
This Readers Theater skit about the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution will have your students laughing while learning how Washington and Rochambeau, defeated the British by surrounding Cornwallis with land and naval forces. Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes. It is meant to be read in small groups so that everyone is engaged and actively p
4th - 7th
Social Studies
CCSS
RI.5.4
, CCRA.R.10
Slugs in Love -- A Reader's Theater with Colorful Headbands!
Your students will love this Reader's Theater based on the cute book written by Susan Pearson. Slugs in Love tells about a slug named Marylou who is in love with another slug named Herbie. She leaves him slime messages all over, but it takes a while for them to finally get together! The script also comes in a color-coded version, and headband/necklaces are included, too! There are parts for five students, but feel free to assign two students to a role, assign a section to each student in th
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3c
+19
The Thirteen Original Colonies Readers Theatre Script
This brief (only one and a quarter pages long) Social Studies script on the THE THIRTEEN ORIGINAL COLONIES has 23 solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. (Note: You may add or subtract solo speakers to customize the script for the size of your group.) The script involves students in reading and reviewing very basic information about the British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language an
4th - 6th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Barbed Wire: Wild West Readers Theater Version of Maupassant Classic
A rootin' tootin', rip roarin' western tale about an old dodger’s exaggerations and miscalculations. How much is your reputation worth? This wild west version of Maupassant’s classic cautionary tale , A Piece of String, teaches students that their reputation is no better than their word. It features fun, kid-friendly characters such as the outlaw Pecos Pinguino, the finger-pointing blacksmith, Sylvester Longhorn, and the ol’ dodger himself, Festus Grunge. It's a fun play with a potent lesson! B
4th - 7th
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
An Elementary School Play and Readers’ Theater “The Talented Zoo Crew”
When funds for the zoo dwindle, Zelda the zookeeper takes all of the animals to her home. Can you imagine that? And then, to Zelda’s surprise, the animals come up with a brilliant idea of their own to reopen the zoo. This original play with 12 parts is written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading, or Guided Reading), or for an actual play production. In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy approaches to tea
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
Also included in: Bundle of 21 Plays and Readers' Theater gr. 3-5
Substitute TEACHER PLANS by Doug Johnson -- A Reader's Theater
This fun and engaging Reader's Theater is based on the silly book by Doug Johnson called Substitute TEACHER PLANS. In this story, a teacher named Miss Huff needs a day off! However, she mixes up her "fun things to do on her day off" list with her plans for her substitute teacher! The substitute teacher and the class end up doing all of the fun things on Miss Huff's list! There are roles for six students, but you may assign each one in the class a line, double-up on roles, etc. Do what you n
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3b
+21
Immigration Bundle for 4th grade Social Studies (new learning standards)
This set of engaging activities is designed to immerse students in the topic of early immigration in our country! Aligned to the new Learning Standards in Social Studies, your students will identify key terms, sort primary & secondary sources, engage in an informative citizenship activity, recognize cultural influences from at least 6 other countries, conduct an interview, research a specific country in depth, and participate in an original reader’s theater play! This immigration bundle would
3rd - 6th
U.S. History, Vocabulary, Writing-Expository
CCSS
RI.4.4
, W.4.7
Ancient, Stars and History of Astronomy Class Play
Ancients and the Stars Class Play
Written by Sue Russell
Cast of around 25, Duration around 10 - 20 minutes.
This class play on the history of astronomy and star gazing has a cast dating from prehistory to the present day! Quite a challenge (as always!) for our narrator! Most at ease with 'civilized' Ancients', there are still those tricky moments with tricky characters - like overly curious astrologers!
Lots of fun rock music as always to enhance this star cast performance!
This is the second
4th - 8th
Astronomy, Drama, World History
An Elementary School Play and Readers’ Theater “Learning a Lesson”
The children get a glimpse of what school was like in the 1940s and learn how to treat their teacher the way a teacher should be treated. The play has a flashback scene to show what school was like when their teacher was younger. This original play with 12 parts is written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading, or Guided Reading), or for an actual play production. In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy appr
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Drama
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
Also included in: Bundle of 21 Plays and Readers' Theater gr. 3-5
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