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This set of 5 'group readers' on the Ancient Greeks cover: 1. The Gods 2. The Olympics - Ancient and Modern 3. The Arts 4. War 5. Greek Theater And delivers them via 6 speakers each. Thus for a class of 30, there are 5 groups of 6 children. (For a smaller class size, a mini play may be dropped or the speakers re-allocated). Each 'mini play' comes with a quiz - an excellent assessment tool and means of focusing attention on actual learning content. I describe these plays as 'group readers' or gui

4th - 8th

Ancient History, Drama, Reading

Sound Readers Theatre Script

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This script on SOUND involves students in reading and reviewing fun facts and information about the science of sound. 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 many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. Reading and rehearsing the script reinforces information and facts about sound while also increasing reading

5th - 7th

Performing Arts, Physical Science, Science

Bases and Exponents Readers Theatre Script

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This script on BASES AND EXPONENTS involves students in reading and reviewing information about this mathematical notation. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: MATH. This script is written for solo speakers with many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. Reading and rehearsing the script reinforces information about bases and exponents while also increasing

3rd - 5th

Math, Performing Arts

Marvellous Minibeasts Assembly or Class Play

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Marvellous Minibeasts AssemblyThis might be about minibeasts but let me assure you there is nothing mini about this assembly! It’s a little longer than my usual scripts – let’s just say, I found my cast members way too interesting! I will undoubtedly write some more scripts on them – either as class plays or shorter scripts (group readers) for use within the classroom. I can probably cram more information into these, with quizzes included! Marvellous Minibeasts has a cast of 30 (easily adaptable

4th - 7th

Drama, Environment, Informational Text

Polygons Readers Theatre Script

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This product contains two short (and funny!) versions of the same script on the Math topic Polygons. One script is in English; the other is the Spanish translation of the English script. Each script appears on one page in a two-column format. The script was written to be performed by many elementary school speakers—even a whole class. Reading and rehearsing the script reinforces the names and properties of basic polygons while also increasing reading fluency and engaging students in a dramatic

3rd - 6th

Drama, Math, Spanish

Meet the First Ladies Guided Reading Play Scripts

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Join the First Ladies of the Presidents of the United States - for Tea at the White House! 8 guided reading play scripts (6 speakers each) plus quizzes for each. All 39 Ladies have something remarkable to relate about their experience as wife to the president. Share some truly moving accounts of what it takes - to be a First Lady. Please note: Teaching time of 40 minutes is very approximate, depending on time spent on reading and answering quiz questions. The 39 First Ladies included below a

4th - 12th

Drama, Reading, U.S. History

Odysseus and the Cyclops Class Play

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Ancient Greek Myths Odysseus and the Cyclops Class Play Cast of 30 - easily adaptable up or down Duration - around 10 to 15 minutes reading time (around 20 with addition of music) Suitable for performance (assembly in UK) or for classroom use – ‘adaptations’ explained in Production Notes. This is one of several Ancient Greek scripts written by Sue Russell. A set of 5 Ancient Greek Myths is also available in Guided Reading format, each with 6 speakers, and its own quiz. Sample Text: Poseidon:

4th - 7th

Ancient History, Drama, Literature

Reconstruction Readers Theatre Script

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This brief (almost two pages long) Social Studies script on RECONSTRUCTION has 10 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.) This script provides basic information about the period following the U.S. Civil War known as “Reconstruction.” Reading and rehearsing the script familiarizes students with some basic facts while also increasing reading fluency and en

4th - 6th

Drama, Social Studies, U.S. History

An Elementary School Play and Readers’ Theater “An American Christmas”

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Sue Peterson

This play “An American Christmas” 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 teaching reading, children are not expected to memorize their lines, yet the reading encourages strong oral skills. An added benefit is performing the play for other classes or parents while increasing soci

3rd - 5th

Balanced Literacy, Drama

CCSS

RL.3.10

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Also included in: Bundle of 15 Holiday Plays gr. 1-5

Vertebrates Readers Theatre Script

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This brief (2 pages long) script on VERTEBRATES has 26 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.) Using a TV show context—“Backbone Experiences”—this script provides an overview of information about mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds. Reading and rehearsing the script familiarizes students with some basic facts while also increasing reading flue

2nd - 4th

Drama, General Science, Science

I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard -- A Reader's Theater

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Sharon Fendrick

This fun Reader's Theater is based on the adorable book written by Jennifer K. Mann called I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard. It has roles for four students. Headbands/nametags are included! I have incorporated the word "ALL" to give students practice in choral reading as well as to insure that they are silently reading along as the other students are reading their parts. Reader's Theaters are such an exciting way to develop reading skills and increase fluency! Thank you! If

1st - 3rd

Drama, Literature, Reading

CCSS

RF.1.3

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, RF.2.4

Go and Tell choral reading package

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Kathleen Applebee

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

Hamlet | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

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Two resources perfect for students learning about Macbeth by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity. The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 15 speaking roles, and extra characters for up to 25-30 people. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions. The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehensio

5th - 7th

Close Reading, Drama, World History

CCSS

RL.5.1

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Macbeth | Play Script Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

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Two resources perfect for students learning about Macbeth by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity. The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 18 speaking roles, and extra characters for up to 25-30 people. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions. The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehensio

5th - 7th

Close Reading, Drama, World History

CCSS

RL.5.1

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.10

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Othello | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

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Two resources perfect for students learning about Othello by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity. The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 20 speaking roles, and extra characters for up to 25-30 people. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions. The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehensio

5th - 7th

Close Reading, Drama, World History

CCSS

RL.5.1

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+18

Just So Readers Theater scripts

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Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Sue Russell into Guided Reading Scripts (Readers Theater). Part I Stories 1 - 6 Available from TpT and www.plays-r-ussell.com as two purchases: Part I (stories 1-6) and Part II (stories 7 - 12) This purchase is Part I - Stories 1 - 6 Total number of readers: 30. Approx reading time for each story: 10 minutes. Please Note: Time given for reading is approximate (first and fifth scripts are a little shorter); and does not include quiz – question and

5th - 8th

Drama, Reading, Short Stories

Hamlet | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

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Two resources perfect for students learning about Hamlet by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity. The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 15 speaking roles, and extra characters for up to 25-30 people. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions. The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehension

3rd - 4th

Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts

Macbeth | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

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