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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
TED Talkers in Training
TED Talkers in Training✨ A Creative Speaking + Video Project for Grades 4–6 ✨ Empower students to find their voice, speak with confidence, and share big ideas!Bring the magic of TED Talks into your classroom with TED Talkers in Training—a complete, low-prep unit that helps students become confident speakers, writers, and creators. Whether they’re shy or spotlight-ready, this 4-day project gives students everything they need to craft, record, and share their own powerful mini TED Talk. This un
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
 +3
Bob Beamon - One Giant Leap for Man - HISTORICAL Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It ties in Social Studies with Language Arts. It is about a former Olympian, Bob Beamon, who set the world's record in the long jump in 1968. In the script, Student #1 is practicing their lines for a report on a biography about Robert ‘Bob’ Beamon when the other students hear them. At first, they are confused and think that the student is going to talk about the first landing on the moon. Student #1 and #4 explain who Bob Beamon was and is an
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
 +12
The Meeting of the Rails- HISTORICAL Small Group Reader's Theater for Two People
This is a small group reader's theater for two students. The subject is The Meeting of the Rails on May 10 1869. In the script, #2 does NOT know what golden spikes were used for and has confused it with vampires. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's lines. Wait time is not reading time and often turns into off task
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
 +16
Goldilocks Behind Bars - TOTALLY Twisted Fairy Tales - Small Group R.T.
This small group reader's theater is for 3 students. In the script Goldilocks is a delinquent who broke into the three bears home. The police have arrested her with mama bear's jewelry in her pocket and are trying to get her to confess. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's lines. Wait time is not reading time and oft
3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
 +16
The Owl & the Pussy-cat - RHYMING Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students. In the script, the Owl and the Pussy-cat are deep in love and have gone sailing in a boat. They travel for a while until they find a ring and are able to get married. The whole story is told in rhyme and most of it was written by Edward Lear. However, some extra rhymes were added to give the story more flavor and some of the characters more lines. There is a writing/discussion prompt at the end of the script for your students.Y
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Poetry, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +14
1001 Valentines - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for four students. It is a story about how one boy helped a town to learn the power of being positive and using kind words. It was designed for Valentine's Day but I have used it when my class was struggling to be nice to each other. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's lines. Wait t
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
 +12
A Story About Peer Pressure - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is about Peer Pressure. One of the students has been using an eraser to cause a friction burn on their arm so they can join a club. His/Her friends see it and confront them. They discuss what a real friend is. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's lines. Wai
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +14
Little Red Running Shoes - Totally TWISTED Fairy Tales for Small Group R.T.
This small group reader's theater for four students. It is a twisted fairy tale. In the script, Little Red Running Shoes loves to help his mother and one day he is asked to go to the store so that he can get supplies for cookies. He runs into a gang member nicknamed Wolfe and things start to happen. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait time
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +14
The Queen of Hearts - In Court! - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group Reader's Theater for 3 - 4 students. It is based on the Queen of Hearts poem that was originally published in 1782. This time, the Queen of Hearts is seeking damage for her tarts in court! She is suing the Knave of Hearts and he is only a child. It points out that it is child abuse to beat someone. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
 +13
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is to help explain what comets, meteors, and asteroids are. In the script, Brian is supposed to have written a report about Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids but he hasn’t been working on it. He thinks that all of them are space rocks. His friends help him out and explain the differences between them. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so th
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Astronomy, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
 +7
The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween!
This small group reader's theater is for three students. In the script, 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. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to. I use this reader's theater to introduce many subjects as well as to reinforce others and improve fluency. Reader's theater is a great way to motivate students to practice reading out loud.
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +17
A Modern-Day Rapunzel Story - TOTALLY Twisted Fairy Tales - Small Group R.T.
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students. Two parts are for girls and one part is for a boy. The story is about Rapunzel who is a normal girl with an unusual name. Prince, a normal boy with a dog's name, thinks he is living a fairy tale and comes to rescue Rapunzel. Rapunzel thinks he is crazy. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.This reader's theater is also in my Twisted Tales pack. I write small group reader's theaters so
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +18
The Tomato Tornado - Small Group Reader's Theater for Safety
This is small group reader's theater is for three students. for small groups. The object is to improve fluency while teaching tornado safety! Mabel thinks that she and the others are supposed to be talking to the class about tomatoes, but they are supposed to be doing TORNADOES. Matt and Nancy correct her and help lead the discussion. It teaches tornado safety as well as spreading some humor about the situation. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Science, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
 +16
To, Too, and Two - Small Group Readers' Theater for Grammar
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. In the script, there are two brothers and their names are To, Too, and Two. The brothers look a lot alike and people are always mixing them up so they come up with a plan to help people remember who is who. Too becomes too much, Two becomes the two with a number, and To stays the normal brother. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so they
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Grammar, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.7.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +17
Triple H - Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs - Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for three students. I give it to students who are struggling with homophones, homonyms, and homographs. It could be used to introduce them as well. In the script, students are struggling to remember how to classify homophones, homographs, and homonyms. Triple H hears the cry for help and comes to save the day. With his help, they are able to use mnemonics to remember which is which. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to res
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
 +10
Will You Eat a Bug? - First Grade Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for 3 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. In the script, Matt likes to eat bugs. Fred and Nan want to know how they taste. Matt offers to eat one with them but Fred does not want to. My students, especially the ones struggling to read, still require motivation to improve and that is where Reader's Theater comes in. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use small group rea
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.4
, RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
 +13
An Interview with the Easter Bunny - Small Group Reader's Theater for Easter
This reader's theater is for a small group of three students. It was written for Easter. In the script, there are only a few days left until Easter but two reporters have been granted an interview. However, as they talk with the Easter Bunny, it becomes clear that all he thinks about is eggs and all he can say begins with EGGS. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.If you are looking for a version of this in Spanish, please visit LosDosMaestros!I
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RF.4.4
 +11
Literal Lizzy's Trip to the Store - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for three students. In this script, we were examining literal phrases. That is, when everything is taken to mean exactly what is said. Literal Lizzy only understands things in this way. We then used this Reader's Theater to begin a study on homonyms, homophones, and homographs. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of the scr
2nd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
 +16
COYOTE TALES - Coyote and The Lizards Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for a group of 7 students but can be condensed to 5. It is based on a Navajo tale about Coyote. In the script, Coyote meets up with the lizards and wants to play games with them. He will NOT listen to the lizards when they warn him about their game though which is typical of coyote. I found this story online but have since heard it from the Navajo Language teacher. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write sm
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +17
The Sad Little Bunny - An Easter Tale - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for four students. This script is for Easter. My students had requested an Easter themed story. This is a simpler one and the moral of the story is about friendship. In the script, Little Bunny is sad. He can NOT seem to make friends but his mother has an idea. Little Bunny begins to make friends but has to worry if they will still be his friends when he stops giving them eggs. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to r
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
 +13
Beauty & the Beets - and the Onions and the Turnips - Totally TWISTED Fairy Tale
This is a Reader's Theater was written for 4 parts. It is designed for students who are in 5th grade or older but could be adjusted for 4th grade. This Reader's Theater was written to encourage students to save money. It ties in to Financial Literacy but it is also a twisted tale and meant to be funny. In the script, Beauty and her sisters live in poverty. Beauty has a talent for growing beets but can she use it to make money? There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your stude
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
 +15
Introducing Granny Grammar - Small Group Reader's Theater for English
This small group reader's theater was written for four students. It is based on two simple mistakes students make in grammar. If you get irritated when students say can I instead of may I, this reader's theater is for you! It covers the can I/may I issue, when to say a or an, and also the fact that you say went and not goed. It is meant to be fun but also bring home the grammar rules. My ESL groups loved it. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Grammar, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +17
Peter Pants & Captain Looks - Totally TWISTED - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group Reader's Theater for 4 people. In the script, Peter doesn't like to wear pants and so he's called Peter Pants. Captain Looks is self-centered and only cares about, you guessed it, his or her looks. My ESL students found this reader's theater very funny and enjoyed it. There is a group, small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.This is one of my literacy centers and how I teach fluency. It could work for as low as 3rd grade but would need so
3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
 +18
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