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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
CA State History | The Transcontinental Railroad RT Script for Grades 3 to 5
Hop aboard for a time-travel journey with Joel and Amanda as California races to connect East and West. This Readers’ Theater script for grades 3–5 brings the Transcontinental Railroad to life through vivid dialogue and multiple perspectives. Students learn how the Pacific Railroad Act launched a bold plan, how Theodore Judah mapped a route through the Sierra Nevada, and how the “Big Four” pushed construction forward. Most importantly, students meet Li Wei and other Chinese workers who face sno
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Shakespeare DRAMA Bundle: Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth and Twelfth Night
Are you looking for some Shakespeare inspiration? Ideal for both Drama and English lessons. This fun and extensive resource pack includes Bard classics ROMEO & JULIET, MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT units, exploring a variety of skills and techniques to help pupils develop their understanding and appreciation for these iconic plays. Added bonus - Shakespeare Quiz & Fact trivia pack! This tried-and-tested bundle includes… PowerpointsUnits of workUnit EvaluationUnit OverviewLevel DescriptorsScript e
6th - 12th
British History, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Bleeding Kansas (1854-1856) | Westward Expansion U.S. History RT Script
How did Bleeding Kansas reveal the failure of compromise before the Civil War? This packet immerses students in the violent struggle over the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. With 15 roles, 10 scenes, and a reenactment, the script follows Stephen Douglas, John Brown, and settlers facing election fraud, the Sack of Lawrence, Sumner’s caning, and dueling governments, using primary source quotes from the Act. The guide provides vocabulary, discussion questions, and a quiz to explore popular sovereignty
5th - 8th
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.W.2
+6
Inside Out Readers Theater | Group Fluency Activity | Large & Small Groups
Looking for a way to engage your students in reading and oral fluency? Well then this Readers Theatre resource is for you! Based on the movie "Inside Out", these scripts will allow your students to play some of their favorite characters while exploring the theme of emotion, coming of age, and dealing with challenges. Readers Theater is a great engaging activity for any age and ability group. There are also stage actions included so that you can easily add drama elements to the scripts. This res
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Drama
Jack and the Beanstalk: Fairytale script bundle for young actors
Have fun with these 2 scripts that explore the story of Jack and the Beanstalk from different angles! PDF and Word formats. If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Goldilocks and the 3 Bears: Fairytale script bundle for young actors
Have fun with these 2 scripts that explore the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears from different angles! PDF and Word formats. If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Reading
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
Cold War & Civil Rights (1945-1975) U.S. History | 8 Readers Theater Scripts
Immerse students in the transformative era of postwar America from the Iron Curtain's descent through Cold War flashpoints, civil rights triumphs, and political upheavals to Watergate's corrosive revelations with this comprehensive Readers’ Theater Bundle, featuring 8 meticulously crafted scripts for grades 11–12. Students embody pivotal figures like Truman, Churchill, MacArthur, Kennedy, Ho Chi Minh, Warren, Parks, King, Malcolm X, Carmichael, and Nixon, delving into themes of containment, nonv
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
U.S. History, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.11-12.2
, SL.11-12.1
, SL.11-12.4
+12
The Lion and the Mouse - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Little friends might turn out to be great friends.' In the script, The Mouse was hurrying home one day and came across the Lion. He woke up and caught her and was about to eat her but the Mouse begged him for her life.
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
G7 Countries Readers Theater Script Bundle | Geography & Social Studies
Explore the G7 on Stage, a compelling Reader’s Theater bundle that brings the world’s most powerful economies to life through scripted classroom drama. From Tokyo’s tech boom to Italy’s artistic legacy, the series captures the voices and values shaping our interconnected world. Ideal for grades 9–12, each script offers mixed-level roles for inclusive, engaging classroom performances. Will this work for your classroom?Download this 100% Free Mexico RT Script and try one before you buy one : )Perf
9th - 12th
Drama, Geometry, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.SL.1
+9
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
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
CA State History | The Bear Flag Revolt and Statehood RT Script for Grades 3-5
Join Joel and Amanda on a fast-paced time-travel adventure through one of the biggest turning points in California history: the Bear Flag Revolt and the path to statehood. Students step into Sonoma as William B. Ide’s group raises a bear-and-star flag, then watch events move quickly as U.S. forces claim California, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo shifts sovereignty, and the Gold Rush sparks a sudden population boom. Multiple perspectives—including Californios, American settlers, and Native Calif
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
The Proclamation of 1763 | Colonial America and the Early Republic | RT Script
In 1763, Britain’s Proclamation of 1763 banned settlement west of the Appalachians, igniting colonial fury and Native tensions after the French and Indian War. This immersive Readers’ Theater brings King George III’s decree, defiant settlers, and Pontiac’s resistance to life, weaving vivid dialogue with proclamation quotes. Students explore land disputes, rebellion, and colonial-Native clashes, sparking curiosity about America’s revolutionary roots. Perfect for engaging young historians in a piv
5th - 8th
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.L.4
+4
Also included in: 10 RT Script Bundle for Colonial America and the Early Republic History
The Lost Colony of Roanoke | Colonial America and the Early Republic | RT Script
Explore the haunting mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, where 115 settlers vanished in 1587, leaving only “CROATOAN” carved on a post. This immersive Readers’ Theater brings John White’s desperate leadership, Manteo’s diplomacy, and Wanchese’s resistance to life, blending vivid dialogue with John White’s journal quotes. Students explore survival, cultural clashes, and an unsolved puzzle that sparks debate. Perfect for igniting curiosity and critical thinking in young historians! Perfect Fo
5th - 8th
Speaking & Listening, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.L.4
+3
Also included in: 10 RT Script Bundle for Colonial America and the Early Republic History
Anxiety & Emotional Management SEL Readers Theater Script for Grades 3-5
The Talent Show Tryout SEL Readers Theater for Grades 3–5 invites students into Sofia’s world as she faces the nerves of performing her violin in front of her peers. With help from supportive friends and strategies like deep breathing and visualization, Sofia builds confidence. Students explore how kindness and teamwork help everyone manage emotions and shine together. Skills AddressedManaging performance anxiety using calming techniques. Encouraging others through supportive words and actions.
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.4.3
, RL.5.3
+14
The Volcan & the Volcano - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Small Group Reader's Theater. It is for 4 students, boys or girls. I use them to help with fluency but I also use them to introduce other topics at times. This Reader's Theater is meant to introduce volcanoes. It centers on the four types of volcanoes and what makes them interesting to study. In the script, one of the students has just decided to become a Volcanologist when they grow up. None of the others know what this is and, at first, they think the person is talking about being
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Earth Sciences, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+13
Empathy & Inclusion SEL Readers Theater Script for Grades 3-5 "The New Kid"
The New Kid’s Challenge SEL Readers Theater for Grades 3–5 invites students into a heartfelt story about welcoming newcomers. Through Kai’s journey to find belonging in class projects and recess games, students learn empathy and inclusion, building Social Awareness and a diverse, kind classroom community. Skills Addressed Practicing empathy for new students’ feelings. Including others in classroom and recess activities. Valuing diverse perspectives to prevent invisible feelings. Developing So
3rd - 6th
Reading, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+3
CA State History | Rancho Life Under Mexican Rule RT Script for Grades 3 to 5
Join Joel and Amanda on a time-travel visit to Alta California during the Mexican Rancho Period (1821–1846)! In this 10-scene Readers’ Theater script for grades 3–5, students learn how Mexico’s independence changed California, how missions were affected by secularization, and how land grants and diseño maps helped ranchos spread across the region. Meet a proud Californio ranch family, a skilled Native vaquero, a local alcalde, and visitors who witness the hide-and-tallow trade—where hides are tr
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Runaway Sleigh: Short festive script for young actors
Runaway Sleigh is a fun and heartwarming Christmas school play in which a mischievous elf, NED, persuades Rudolph to “borrow” Santa’s sleigh for a harmless joke, but their adventure quickly turns into trouble when they land in the mysterious forest of the Snow Queen. Along the way they meet magical creatures, helpful humans, and loyal friends who set out to rescue them. As NED and Rudolph work to fix their mistake, they discover an important lesson: taking advantage of the people who care about
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama, Reading
Also included in: Christmas play scripts: For kids and teachers
CA State History | The California Chinese Immigrant Experience | RT Script
Travel through California’s Gold Rush era and beyond as Joel and Amanda meet Chinese immigrants searching for “Gold Mountain.” This 10-scene Readers’ Theater script for grades 3–5 follows Li Wei and Mei from busy harbor docks to river mining camps, snowy Sierra railroad work sites, and the growing strength of Chinatown communities. Students explore why many Chinese immigrants came, how unfair taxes and court rules shaped daily life, and how Chinese workers contributed through mining, business, a
3rd - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+9
Florida State History | Fort Mose – First Free Black Settlement (1738) G3~5
Travel to Spanish Florida with Joel and Amanda in Fort Mose: The First Free Black Settlement (1738)! This Readers’ Theater script for 3rd–5th graders brings history to life as students meet Captain Francisco Menéndez, Governor Montiano, and families who escaped slavery to build a fortified community near St. Augustine. Students discover how a royal decree created a path to freedom, how Fort Mose became a strategic shield during British threats, and how the community showed resilience by evacuati
3rd - 5th
U.S. History
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+8
What If? Shakespeare: A short script for young actors
A short ensemble play exploring dilemmas, choices, consequences, and alternate outcomes. What if Romeo had waited?What if Macbeth had said no?What if a single decision could change everything?What If… Shakespeare? is a thought-provoking and engaging ensemble script that reimagines key turning points from some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Through a series of interconnected scenes, students explore how moments of dilemma, choice, and consequence shape not only stories, but our own lives. Fr
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Literature
Also included in: The Total Shakespeare Experience: Units, Scripts, Time Travel and Trivia
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