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The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Bilingual Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. This is the BILINGUAL script intended for dual immersion Spanish and English classes. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Lan
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
The League of Incredible Mathmaticians - Part One: The Place Value Problem
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 5 students. It is intended to introduce or review place value. In the script, Citizen does not understand place value and how it works. Citizen wants to give up and decides that they are not good at math. The League of Incredible Mathematicians comes to explain that math is about perseverance, patience, a positive attitude, and problem solving. Together they help citizen work through how place and value work. This is the first script introd
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Place Value, Short Stories
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, RL.6.10
+16
The 100th Day of School Project - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for four students. It will work for 3rd graders but they will need some support. In this script we were introducing the 100th day of school I actually assigned my students the same project where they bring 100 things that represent school or what they've learned. I encourage them to try to be creative with it and so I use the script to get them thinking. In the script, Samantha has been assigned a project for school’s 100th day of school. Her family is tryin
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+14
John Henry - TALL TALES - Small Group Reader's Theater
I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. The problem with many other reader's theaters is that students spend a lot of time waiting for their part but not actively following along. When you have a small group, they get more practice in and less off task behaviors take place. You will notice that my scripts are in black and white except the occasional picture on the front. Most of my scripts are in black and white so t
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
The Class Pet - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade Level Readers
This reader's theater was written for 4 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. In the script, the class is getting a pet. Nan, Pat, Bill, and Jon are trying to guess what the pet will be. They discuss problems that different animals may cause and decide that the class pet should be a fish. I used this script to help my phonics group practice and then, once they performed it, we wrote a persuasive paper asking the principal to let us have a pet. There is a sm
1st - 5th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+23
6 Scripts - Fun Small Group Reader's Theaters for First Grade Level Readers
This group of scripts was written for my lower level reading groups. They are all on a 1st grade level. The number of characters goes from 3 to 5. Some are funny, some tell a story, and all encourage the struggling reader to read out loud. The problem I find with most scripts written on a lower level is that they can be boring and have too many characters. I have written these in order to address those issues. Three of them are fairy tales. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, For All Subjects, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
A New Look for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater for CHRISTMAS
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 3 students for Christmas. In the script, Elvis the elf has given himself a new job. He wants to be Santa’s fashion consultant and give Santa a new look. Santa agrees to listen to his suggestions but, one by one, he finds problems with each of them. Santa decides to keep his look because it is a classic and he likes it. Elvis is sad he couldn’t help Santa but then Santa offers him a new job. He makes him fashion consultant over all the dolls
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
The Crow and the Pitcher - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on a tale by Aesop. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'When it is important, it is good to use your wits to solve a problem.' In the script, two kids are supposed to be doing their homework but, when their mom asks them if it is done, they tell here they have not done it. Each of them has an excuse for why they can not do their homework. Both have run
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.2
+19
The Ugly Princess - A Spanish/Portuguese Folktale - Small Group Readers' Theater
This Reader's Theater is for 3 students. It is a Spanish/ Portuguese folktale. In the script, there is a very ugly princess. She and her father do not realize that she is so ugly because they love each other and no one else will tell them the truth because they are afraid. When the princess turns 18 it is time to find her a husband. This becomes a problem. All who see her know she is very ugly and none want to marry her so they find ways to get out of it. Just when the princess decides she will
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.2
+24
Johnny Appleseed - The Apple Man - Small Group Reader's Theater
This script is written for 4 - 5 students, depending on how you choose to use a smaller part. In the story, The kids are having a discussion about apples and whether or not they are important. Johnny Appleseed arrives to talk with them about it. They discuss his life and the things that he did. Soon, everyone understands what apples meant to him. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. The problem with many other read
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.SL.1
+2
The Witch's New Broom - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, Wonbyone, to Wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This small group reader's theater has 4 parts. I wrote this one especially for the time near Halloween as students start thinking about spooky stories. If you like this script try the Halloween pack! I use the rubric that I've placed in my store. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. My scripts are in black and white except for the occasional pict
4th - 7th
Drama, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+10
After the Ball - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, wonbyone, to wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This small group reader's theater is for 4 characters. Ever wonder what happened after the ball and before Prince Charming found Cinderella? This is a twisted fairy tale that answers that question. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one does have a colored picture on the
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+14
An Aesop "Head & Tales" Play: The Moon & Her Mother
Each Aesop Head & Tales Play is based on an Aesop Fable. All Aesop Head & Tales Plays are designed to be used individually or can be grouped with other Aesop Head & Tales Plays. So no matter if your group of students is large or small, Head & Tales Plays are a perfect match!
"The Moon & Her Mother" is based one of Aesop's fables. Little Moon wants a her mother to make her a new dress. But Little Moon changes shape and size so much, Mama knows no dress will fit. Clever Little Moon soon fi
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
The Navajo and the Astronaut - A Navajo Joke - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a joke the Navajo enjoy telling each other. It takes place in the 1960’s when NASA was preparing to send men to the moon for the first time and took them out to the Navajo Reservation because the terrain was similar in appearance to the moon’s. Find out what one older man said to them in Navajo and asked that they take it to the moon with them. There is a writing assignment for the students to do at the bottom of the last page. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practic
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.SL.1
+2
Ecoman Teaches Water Conservation - Small Group Readers' Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 - 5 students. In the script - Students are hanging out and wasting some water; not intentionally - they just aren’t thinking about it. Ecoman arrives and explains what water conservation is. He/She tells the students that even kids can and should help save water. They discuss several easy ways water can be saved by kids. When Ecoman leaves the students are ready to become heroes for the environment! There is a writing assignment for the students
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Environment, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
Shhh! The Corn Has Ears! (How Context Clues Work) - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater was written for 4 people. It presents some Halloween safety tips as well as discusses how context clues work. As you know, students work all year to understand how to use clues from the story to understand things and infer others. This script is a fun way to introduce or reinforce a lesson on using context clues. I work to include many different standards in LA, math, and science. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun
4th - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Other (ELA), Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+13
The Son's of Liberty - Historical Small Group Readers' Theater
This script was written for 4 students. It was written to teach or reinforce a lesson about the Son's of Liberty. In the script, Bob has been invited to join the Son’s of Liberty but has some questions. John, Patrick, and Paul answer those questions and reassure him that the Son’s of Liberty are needed to protest the British government’s rule of the American colonies. By the end of the script Bob is ready to join and now knows many interesting facts about the Son’s of Liberty. There is a short
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RF.5.4
, RF.5.4a
, RF.5.4b
+8
We All Need Faith, Fellowship, & Prayer- RELIGIOUS Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a religious reader's theater intended for a small group of 3 students. It is about how even little things can weigh us down. It helps to have faith and fellowship with other believers. It also helps to ask others to pray for you. These are the things discussed in this reader's theater. It would make a great skit performed before a sermon or before a discussion in class. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use reader's theaters to enc
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+19
Fairytale Drama Techniques-Tableau
Tableau – Students work together to create frozen “snapshots” of key story moments, capturing the beginning, middle, and end of a fairytale. Great for sequencing and visualizing story structure.
PreK - 6th
Literature, Other (Arts), Reading
CCSS
RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
, RL.K.10
+8
Also included in: Fairytale Drama Techniques-End of Unit Project
Viking Law & Order | Viking Role-Play Simulation
Viking Law & Order | Viking Role-Play Simulation | Gr 4–6Explaining justice and power in Viking society can be challenging when students struggle to engage with abstract concepts. This immersive role-play lesson places students inside a Viking courtroom at The Thing, where they explore law, punishment, and decision-making through active participation. Designed for Grades 6–9, it combines reenactment, discussion, and analysis to develop critical thinking and historical understanding. With struct
4th - 6th
Ancient History, Middle Ages, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
Also included in: Crime & Punishment Unit Bundle | World History | PPT + Easel
The Principles New Clothes - Large Group Readers' Theater
We are in the process of moving our site, wonbyone, to wonbyone2. Please pardon out dust!This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+14
Consequence Map in Zones of Regulation Colors(customizable)
Visual for talking and processing consequences for different behaviors. Made in the Zones of Regulation Colors.
Yellow Box - sometime happened... (fill in common antecedents)
Green Circles - "good choices" > what the student gets > how other people feel
Red Circles - "bad choices" > what the student gets > how other people feel
**Everything is editable so you can change the words to individualize this for your students.
PreK - 2nd
The Picnic Adventure: A Growth Mindset Play
Looking for a play that teaches important life lessons while still being entertaining and engaging for students? Look no further than "The Picnic Adventure"! This charming play follows a group of five insects - Alex, Bailey, Casey, Dylan, and Evan - as they search for fun and adventure. When they hear about a big picnic in the park, they're disappointed to learn they're not invited. But Frankie the Firefly comes up with a great idea: why not have their own picnic and make it even better than the
PreK - K
Drama
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