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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
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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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
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
Test Prep Motivational Cowboys Skit
The Wild Wild Test is a funny and motivational skit that introduces the "unwanted" testing outlaws Quick Finish Freddie, No Check Nellie, Jake the No Strategies Snake, Too Tired Tessie, and Distracted Dan. They meet up with Sheriff Steve (you can adjust the sheriff's last name to match your state test) for a showdown at the Score High Corral (no guns are involved). This resource also includes a PPT of cowboy sayings and testing reminders, posters, and printables. Hilarious and perfect for testin
3rd - 5th
Drama
Also included in:Â Test Prep Motivational Pep Rally Skits Bundle
Group Radio Drama
A fun lesson to learn about early radio drama, and how to recreate the magic.
3rd - 6th
Drama, Other (Arts), Short Stories
Christian Chapel Skit - "What's Bigger?"
This humorous skit was written for a school chapel service and performed by 6th graders but could be easily accommodated to go as low as 3rd grade. The text for the skit is Ephesians 3:18-19a, "May you have the power to understand ...... how long and high and wide and deep is God's love for us." The skit is a mock game show in which contestants compete to answer the question, "What's bigger" regarding a variety of items. It culminates in the realization by the contestants that God's love is b
3rd - 10th
Drama, Religion
CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER TALL TALES SCRIPTS - 3 Fun Christmas Plays Grade 4 - 7
This exciting 30% off Christmas Readers' Theater bundle is crammed with 3 tall tales scripts and FUN Christmas activities! These readers' theater plays tell the TRUE (!) stories behind famous seasonal favorites. Forget Rudolph- meet Rude Alf! Forget cute Frosty the Snowman. Meet Chilly, the cold-hearted Snowman! Forget the quiet home depicted in The Night Before Christmas. Meet the noisy home taken over by squeaking mice and the Mystery of Mama's Missing Kerchief! It's optimum fun for your s
4th - 7th
Drama, English Language Arts
CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER FUN SCRIPT - Rude Alf the Red-Nosed Reindeer Play+ PPT
This fun Christmas Readers' Theater play script will give students practice in reading aloud fluency, comprehension and writing, while having ELA and drama chuckles. Rude Alf is perfect for performances to other classes, or even the whole school. A PowerPoint is included to remove photocopying. Bring the Santa spirit to your classroom community! This humorous play will be a tree-mendous jolly holly hit! PLOTThe script introduces them to the TRUE story of a much loved character. There was no
4th - 7th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.4.1d
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
 +3
Test Prep Motivational Boot Camp Skit
This motivational skit reveals introduces Test Recruits as they make their way through boot camp learning reading and math test strategies with the help of their Skill Sergeant. In the end, all graduate as Test Warriors. The reading and math test strategies are written as military cadence chants (like the Army's Sound Off cadence), and a PPT is included for audience participation. Perfect for testing pep rallies and test motivation! Check out the thumbnails and preview to see several of the cad
3rd - 5th
Drama, Math Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â Test Prep Motivational Pep Rally Skits Bundle
The Gingerbread Man Reader's Theatre Script
This is a Reader's Theatre Script of "The Gingerbread Man." Every year, I have my students improvise and recreate the story of The Gingerbread Man using new, modern characters with fun and fresh dialogue. This script is one of my favorite creations! Have your students read and act this one out and then they can create their own. A unique twist on a Christmas classic tale!
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Readers' Theater Pack
This package contains 9 Cinderella stories! The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reade
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
 +13
Fractured Fairy Tale Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes printable scripts for 10 fractured fairy tale stories. For each script, there are at least 22 narrators and in most scripts, the narrators get to speak two times throughout the story. However, the scripts can easily be edited to accommodate more/less narrators depending on class/group size.
The Printable Fractured Fairy Tale Scripts Included Are:
1. Cinderelephant by Emma Dodd
2. Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Rosen Schwartz
3. The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Ros
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading
Reader's Theater Script: Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch. This is a very funny story and students will love reading the lines and acting out the parts! The best part is, they will be building and strengthening their reading fluency without even realizing it!
The way the script is currently set up, there are 20 narrators, along with numerous other character parts. This script could easily be adapted to fit larger or smaller class sizes.
2nd - 4th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4b
, RF.3.3b
Holidays - Reader's Theatre Play
This is an 11 page HOLIDAY PLAY that can be used with a class or theatre group to put on a performance to both small and large audiences. It is based loosely on the story 'Scrooge.' It centers around a student that wants to quit the Holiday play out of selfishness. After visits from Spirits the main character learns the errors of his ways. The play teaches a moral about how others depend on us even though we don't realize it. For adventurous teachers, there are also some recommendations for s
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Reading
"Esperanza Rising" Reader's Theater Script - Fully Editable!
This 12 page script is a reader's theater performance of the Pam Munoz Ryan novel, "Esperanza Rising." The play is broken into 2 acts (9 scenes) and lists the characters involved in each act. When I did this play with my 5th graders, I had one of my 5th grade classes perform the 1st act, and the other class perform the 2nd act.
You may edit this script however you'd like - it's a fun classroom lesson to decide what needs to be added/taken away to stay true to the meaning of the novel. Studen
3rd - 7th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading
Readers Theater Script for Froggy Learns to Swim
This is a reader's theater script adapted from the book, 'Froggy Learns to Swim,' written by Jonathan London. This script is written for three (3) readers: Narrator, Froggy, and Mother/Father. The book uses Froggy's mother, I had a group of three boys so I scripted Father for Mother. This could easily be switched back, depending on the make up of your student group. This book's Accelerated Reader level is 2.0, which is roughly a J/K level in the Fountas & Pinnell leveling system.
1st - 4th
Drama, Literature, Reading
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