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Fractured Fairy Tales Unit Activities: Readers Theater Scripts, Writing & More
Readers' Theater - Fairy tales readers' theater for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: Fractured fairy tales readers' theater scripts by children's author T. P. Jagger. For 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades, this 147-page readers' theater Fairy Tales Bonus Bundle takes four traditional fairy tales and turns them on their heads. The bundle includes: >The Three Little Pigs becomes . . . THE THREE PIRATE PIGS (5-8 readers) >Rumpelstiltskin becomes . . . NOT RUMPELSTILTSKIN (4-8 readers) >Goldilocks & the Thre
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+12
Greek Mythology Unit Activities: Greek Myths Readers Theater Scripts +: 3 4 5 6
Readers' Theater - Greek mythology readers' theater scripts for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades: This 156-page readers' theater Greek Mythology Bonus Bundle is a 6-script readers' theater collection for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 that provides traditional and mangled-myth versions of the following Greek myths: > THE TROJAN HORSE > PERSEUS & MEDUSA > KING MIDAS & THE GOLDEN TOUCH Not only do you get six readers' theater scripts (along with sound-effect cue cards for audience participation!), bu
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+12
Six Totally TWISTED Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater Book #1
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. Reader's Theater does this. It also gives them a chance to practice different voices, accents, emotion, during reading a 'real-world' real life type situa
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+14
Tall Tales Readers Theater-Davy Crockett-Johnny Appleseed-John Henry-Paul Bunyan
Readers' Theater - Tall tales readers' theater scripts with a twist! Tall tales are fun. TWISTED readers' theater tall tales are even better! This 146-page readers' theater Tall Tales Bonus Bundle takes four traditional tall tales and turns them on their heads. The activities are perfect for grades 4, 5, and 6, or for 2nd- and 3rd-grade gifted-and-talented students in need of a challenge. The bundle of readers' theater tall tales includes the following products: > Davy Crockett becomes . . .
3rd - 7th
Creative Writing, Drama
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+14
Twelve Cranky Children Play Elementary Script Drama Club Readers Theater
Twelve Cranky Children Play Elementary Script Drama Club Readers Theater Is Jack a hero who saved the town, or an irresponsible boy who killed the giant after climbing the beanstalk and stealing the goose? Twelve Cranky Children must decide his fate in this comedic courtroom drama. With 21 roles, and a running time of approximately 45 minutes, the play is easily adapted to drama club or classroom use, with very small roles for the shy or reluctant readers to starring roles. Fairy tale charac
3rd - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
The Box Elementary Play Script on Rumors Drama Club Readers Theater
The Box Elementary Play Script on Rumors Drama Club Readers' Theater What's in the box? Is it the sports equipment? Craft supplies? A Bengal tiger wearing SCUBA gear?? No one knows, but that doesn't stop the children from leaping to wild conclusions, and learning a lesson about spreading rumors. This one-act play was written for my 3rd-5th grade Drama Club to accommodate 23 performers, with differentiating roles ranging from a few lines for struggling readers to powerhouse roles for the attent
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Drama, English Language Arts
Theater Arts Lessons Grades 5 to 7 Drama Curriculum Tableau Storytelling Acting
GROWING BUNDLE!! Huge Discount! Now you can find creative dramatic lessons for your upper elementary or middle school students from a trusted, experienced and award-winning source. In the drama class bundle you’ll fine lessons concerning tableau, chanting, sound effects, movement, set and costume design, improvisation exercise, storytelling, a radio drama play script, readers theater and a short one act play script. These resources are the perfect blend of challenging and educational. +
5th - 7th
Drama, Music, Other (ELA)
Drama Readers Theater Inca Short Story The Magic Lake Folktale Peru Moral
Part of a Readers Theater Bundle The Inca folktale The Magic Lake is a dramatization of a Native American short story with roles for 20+ students and suitable for Social Studies studying indigenous people or South America, a Drama, Language Arts or reading classes. Students have fun while they strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. This product was created specifically for the classroom. This folk tale is
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Theatre Audition Form Packet Editable Template Bundle (PPT/Google Forms/Slides)
These Editable Theatre Audition Form Packets have everything you need to organize & cast musicals, plays & theatre productions with ease! It’s perfect for posting digitally or printing for in-person use, and can be shared with students and parents through your online classroom. Customize the fully editable templates for available roles, crew positions, rehearsal hours & more! Need more audition templates, signage and organization? Click here!What’s Included:❖ Google Slides, Google Form
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Rehearsal & Production Bundle Editable Templates + FREE Yearly Updates
Organize rehearsals, hold students accountable, and simplify production routines with this Theatre Rehearsal Bundle of Editable Templates designed for drama teachers, production directors, and theatre clubs. With 130+ pages of customizable rehearsal handouts, calendars, checklists, worksheets, production posters, and more, this bundle helps you run rehearsals efficiently, whether you’re teaching middle school, high school, college, or adult education. Buy together to save over 30%! Th
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
~ A Midsummer Night's Dream (in an hour or so) ~
Transport your student-storytellers to the magical, mystical, and chaotically hilarious world of Shakespeare's super-classic romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream!~ 53 pages of intact classical text~ Ideal for large groups/ casts :) ~ Clearly written (yet fully optional) stage directions, to lighten the load of the Teacher/ Director!Thank you for your interest, and especially for teaching our Youth the continued bountiful joy of Shakespeare's stories! ~OB.
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Poetry, Speaking & Listening
Also included in: *** Teacher OB's Adapted Shakespeare Classics Bundle! ***
Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes Reader's Theater Play Scripts | Emergent Readers
Boost reading fluency and comprehension with this bundle of Mother Goose reader's theater scripts, perfect for early readers and K-2 students. This package includes four original, engaging stories that add a fun twist to classic nursery rhymes. Spark literacy skills with these engaging nursery rhyme reader's theater scripts! This unit is specifically designed for early readers and features simple vocabulary and repetitive text to build confidence and reading fluency. What's included in this re
1st - 4th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading
Readers Theater Script The Boy of the Red Twilight Sky Canada Indigenous People
The Boy of the Red Twilight Sky is a dramatization of a Canadian Indigenous Peoples creation myth, a short story, with roles for 20+ students and suitable for any one studying folk tales in a Drama, Language Arts, Social Studies (re: Canada) or reading classes. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. This product was created specifically for the classroom. The Boy of the Red Twilight Sky Long
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Readers Theater Script The Christmas Spiders German Folk Tale Christ Tree
Looking for a darling, short readers theater play? This delightful holiday reader's theater script is a dramatization of the German Legend of the Christmas Spiders. With roles for 15+ it is most suitable for elementary grade level students . Based on the beloved folk tale, students will: Develop beginning characterization through their voicesFocus on their reading, especially in a play formatStrengthen their skills in vocal variety and inflectionPerform for peers in a non-threatening mannerTh
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Cooties Boys vs Girls Epic Showdown 3rd 4th 5th Grade Drama Play Readers Theater
The third through fifth grade students in my drama club are at that stage where some of the boys think the girls have “cooties” and vice versa. In this play, the teacher allows the children to settle the question of male vs. female superiority in a classroom debate, where the children must provide facts, not opinions, to offer supporting details to justify their positions.
Who wins? I’m pretty sure you already know, but the children certainly enjoy practicing their reading skills as they a
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Drama, Reading Strategies
Readers Theater Script Little Girl and Winter Whirlwinds Folk Bulgaria Kindness
Part of a Bundle Need something for right after winter break? Or something to celebrate spring? Low prep and easy to read or present! This Bulgarian folktale adapted into a reader's theater script with roles for 25+ students is suitable for upper elementary gifted or middle school students studying fairy tales, L. Arts or Drama class. This piece could be a one or three-day study depending upon how much effort a teacher wants to expend. Note: There were four typos which were brought to my
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Mythical Creatures: Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster & More Readers Theater +: 3 4 5 6
Mythological Creatures & Legends Readers' Theater Scripts & Unit Activities for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades: Collection of funny readers' theater scripts for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 that includes the following legends, cryptids, and myths: > BIGFOOT > THE LOCH NESS MONSTER > DRAGONS > LEPRECHAUNS Not only do you get four readers' theater scripts (along with sound-effect cue cards for audience participation!), but the bundle also includes loads of supplemental activities and resources that
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
, RL.4.10
+29
Radio Theater Scripts Bundle | Five Original Audio Drama Plays for Grades 4–8
Bring the excitement of audio storytelling into your classroom with this collection of four original radio theater scripts inspired by classic folktales and fairy tales. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, these engaging audio dramas help students develop reading fluency, speaking skills, listening comprehension, and creativity while performing without the pressure of memorization, costumes, sets, or a stage. This bundle is part of the DramaMommaSpeaks Radio Theater Method
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Drama Readers Theater Script It Could Always Be Worse Jewish Tale Moral Lesson
Part of a Bundle It Could Always Be Worse provides a sweet reminder that things are not always as bad as they seem. This comical reader's theater script is complete with roles for 20 + students. Reading literature standards are met while engaging your students with a high-interest reader's theater script and unit. Students LOVE the chance to perform as they practice fluency, comprehension, use context clues, and strengthen their listening skills. This piece could be a one or three-day study de
5th - 8th
Drama, Other (ELA), Reading
Grimms Fairy Tale One Act Play & Unit The Brave Little Tailor With Large Cast!
Talk about funny! This fifteen minute comical play (medium or large cast depending on your needs) is suitable whether studying fantasy and fairy tales, the German culture or in a drama class. Students strengthen their reading (fluency), speaking (diction) and listening skills (restating) while learning to work cooperatively. The central themes include fate, ingenuity and cleverness. Based on the Grimms fairy tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: learn about "the directo
5th - 8th
Drama, Other (ELA), Reading
Halloween Reader’s Theater Bundle | 3 Scripts for 5th Grade Reading Fluency
Bring spooky fun into your classroom this October with this Halloween Reader’s Theater Bundle! Designed for upper elementary students, these 3 engaging scripts boost reading fluency, expression, and comprehension while keeping kids excited to read aloud. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or a festive class performance! 🎃👻📚 What’s Included: ✔️ 3 Original Halloween Scripts The Mystery of the Haunted Library – Short script (6 parts) The Case of the Disappearing Pumpkins – 3 scene
4th - 7th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.5.4
Heart League™ Reader’s Theater Bundle | SEL + Fluency | Grades 3–6 | Volume 1
The Heart League™ Reader’s Theater Bundle is a classroom-ready SEL resource designed to strengthen expression, collaboration, and emotional understanding through engaging performance-based learning. Built inside the world of Crescent Grove School, each script invites students to explore real-life challenges while practicing meaningful reading skills. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 6 Reader’s Theater Scripts Flexible roles (5–8 students per script) 12–15 minute performance format Clear dialogue for fluenc
3rd - 6th
Drama, Other (ELA), Short Stories
Interactive Read Aloud -Vowel Teams Review: The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold
Three Billy Goats Gruff Retold: Vowel Teams Literacy Unit with Reader’s Theater Bring phonics, fluency, and comprehension to life with this engaging literacy unit based on a retold version of the classic folktale The Three Billy Goats Gruff. This resource combines explicit phonics instruction, interactive reading activities, and Reader’s Theater to help students master vowel teams while building fluency, expression, and comprehension. Perfect for small groups, literacy centers, intervention, or
1st - 3rd
Other (Performing Arts), Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
Presidents Activity | Readers Theater Bundle: Washington Adams Jefferson Madison
First 4 Presidents of the United States Biographies: Bring the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Colonial history to life in your classroom with this engaging Reader’s Theater bundle, featuring the first four U.S. presidents: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison! This resource includes four student-friendly biography plays that highlight the lives, leadership, and major accomplishments of each president. Written at a grades 3–5 readi
3rd - 5th
Drama, Reading, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.9
, CCRA.R.10
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