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Pip & the Prisoner: Dickens' Great Expectations Reader's Theater Play Script
Pip & The Prisoner is an original script based on the first five chapters of Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations. FREE Google Forms quiz supporting this RT is available here on my storefront. The script endeavors to introduce the main character, Pip, in such a way as to motivate students to want to read the full novel--presumably when assigned to them in high school. But whether Dickens is a part of your curriculum or not, this 20-minute reader's theater or stage play is an enjoyable bi
5th - 9th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Literature
War Stories: Reader's Theater Honoring Veterans
Soldiers share their stories in this readers theater script about the meaning and history of Veterans' Day. It originally appeared in Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America (Scholastic 2003). It includes a pre-reading activity and a post-reading comprehension quiz. It's a perfect script for the first weeks of November. Suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or full stage production. Up to eleven parts. Appropriate for grades 4 - 8. If you like War Stories, please leave a favorable rating and tak
4th - 7th
Drama, Informational Text, Social Studies
Charles Dickens' Gabriel Grub--Spooky Christmas Readers Theater
Long before Scrooge there was Gabriel Grub, the gravedigger. From Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, this eerie tale is a perfect compliment to the Christmas Carol story or a wonderful stand-alone Gothic holiday play. Enough parts for an entire class, or double up roles and stage it with as few as twelve. Suitable for reader's theater or a full stage production. Use it with grades 5 and up. (Warning: it may be too scary for younger students). Fully reproducible: original purchaser is licensed to prin
5th - 9th
Drama, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.6.3
+1
Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
Betsy Ross: Fact or Fiction? U.S. History Reader's Theater
The history of the flag of the United States is a compelling story, but historians are divided as to the facts. Did Betsy Ross really create the first flag? This play, which was originally published in my book, Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America, and later reprinted in the January 2002 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine, encourages readers to become history sleuths. It includes the play script, a short reading supplement, a bubble quiz, a comprehension activity built around William Ca
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Drama
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+11
Also included in: American Revolution Readers Theater Bundle
Jackie Robinson readers theater baseball play
Here's a compelling play about Jackie Robinson. Over my nearly thirty years of using drama in the classroom, kids say this is one of their favorites to enact. This original script recounts the events surrounding Jackie's breaking of the color barrier through the narration of the Hot Dog Man and the Peanut Vendor at an "actual" ballgame today. (You can hear a podcast presentation of the play at ReadAloudPlays.com) Parts for from 7 to 13 actors, and suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or sta
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Drama
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.6.4
Rikki Tikki Tavi Reader's Theater from The Jungle Books
Originally published by Scholastic, here's another of my classroom plays getting new life on TpT! Rikki Tikki Tavi, Rudyard Kipling's classic short story from The Jungle Books, tells the story of a courageous mongoose who must protect an English family living in India from vengeful cobras. The product includes my original play script, a comprehension quiz, teacher notes and key, plus the original text broken into sections corresponding with the scenes from the play. It makes for some excellent
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+7
Martin's Big Dream: The Youth of MLK Readers Theater
Classic reader's theater from the pages of Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine! Martin's Big Dream is based on a true story from Dr. King’s childhood in which neighborhood boys refused to play baseball with him. Dr. King wrote that it was a pivotal moment in his becoming a civil rights leader. It was recently enacted by a branch of the Palace Theatre with support from the local BLM chapter, and it pairs nicely with Doreen Rappaport's book, "Martin's Big Words." It includes parts for ten to twelve
3rd - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Social Studies
Also included in: Martin Luther King Black History Readers Theater 3 Play Bundle
Battle of Yorktown Readers Theater Skit American Revolution Script Fun Activity
This Readers Theater skit about the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution will have your students laughing while learning how Washington and Rochambeau, defeated the British by surrounding Cornwallis with land and naval forces. Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes. It is meant to be read in small groups so that everyone is engaged and actively p
4th - 7th
Social Studies
CCSS
RI.5.4
, CCRA.R.10
9 Fractured Fairy Tales with 7 Readers Theater and Units for Valentines Day
Nine new, original Fractured Fairy Tales for Valentines Day plus 7 in both narrative and Readers Theater form included. Great Valentines Activity. Stories, plus fluency, reading comprehension, interactive notebook, plot, structure, theme -- and more! All included in both print and digital. Little Red Botanist Cinderella Designer Once Upon a Time There Was a Valentine’s BallThree Little Pigs and the Valentine’s QuestAlice Back in WonderlandFriends-entine’s DayAurora’s Valentine’s Day BallCindere
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+27
The Canterville Ghost Radio Play Script | Funny & Spooky Drama by Oscar Wilde
Part of a Bundle IMPROVED! Looking for something a little scary, but also thought provoking and a classic? Check out Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost radio play script. This adaptation has roles for 15 + students and teaches the history of radio theater. Students strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while performing this play. The Canterville Ghost story by Oscar Wilde concerns a girl who befriends the ghost haunting Canterville Chase mansion and helps him cros
6th - 9th
Drama, Other (ELA), Reading
I am Autistic | Social Narrative & Activity | Autism Acceptance Awareness Story
Teach autistic students all about autism in a Neurodiversity-Affirming printable, editable social narrative format, on what it means to be Autistic or have autism! Four differentiated levels are included (with picture supports). Also included are hands on activities. Check out the free sample of level 1 here. These focus on identity first language & neurodiversity-affirming current best practices. It teaches autistic students about the positives of stimming, about sensory needs, and more! Ple
K - 12th, Adult Education
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
10 French Dialogues + Questions for Reading and Speaking Practice
This product is a collection of 10 one-page French dialogues (skits) PLUS post-reading questions on the School theme geared towards a Late Beginner / Early Intermediate level for students learning French as an additional language. These dialogues are an excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input, as well as for distance learning.There are dialogues for 2, 3, and 4 participants. Check out the Preview for the title of each dialogue. Students can take on different roles covering commo
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, French
Readers Theater Thanksgiving Mystery Script - Middle School Thanksgiving Play
This humorous Thanksgiving Readers’ Theater mystery play script will give grades 5-8 students practice in reading, comprehension, critical thinking and writing, while having lots of drama and ELA fun. The Mystery of the Vanishing Turkey whodunnit script will require your students to become detectives and perform inference tasks to solve clues. Who stole the turkey leftovers from under mom's nose? Perfect for reading or for performances! This 9 page script is intended for 9 readers but the numb
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.10
+12
READERS THEATER FRACTURED FAIRY TALE SCRIPT Cinderella Play - Cindy Rella
This funny Readers’ Theater fractured fairy tale script for grades 5-8 takes the traditional fairy tale genre and turns its conventions of character and plot around to bring Cinderella into the 21st century for your ELA and drama classes! It gives students high interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing. After completing their reading of the script they will write an additional scene, AND a ‘pitch’ to promote a fractured fairy story of their own. There’s even a quick myster
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.10
+10
American Revolution Encampment at Valley Forge Readers Theater Fun Activity
This Readers Theater skit about the encampment at Valley Forge will have your students laughing while learning about the dire conditions soldiers faced, the challenges of the American Revolution, and the support of France and other countries crucial for the Continental Army's success. Most students lose interest in Readers Theater because it is time-consuming and takes too long to perform. This skit is fun but informative; the performance lasts 5-7 minutes.It is meant to be read in small grou
4th - 7th
Social Studies
CCSS
RI.5.4
, CCRA.R.10
Claudette Colvin Twice Toward Justice Readers Theater Play Script
A true and compelling story from the Montgomery Bus Boycott! Who can forget Claudette Colvin? Well, history did for nearly fifty years. Claudette was just fifteen when she was dragged off a Montgomery city bus for refusing to surrender her seat. Unlike Rosa Parks a year later, Claudette was convicted and then ostracized by her peers, by Civil Rights leaders, and by history. Her story has resurfaced thanks to Philip Hoose’s book, Twice Toward Justice. Use this script independently or paired it
5th - 9th
Black History, Drama, English Language Arts
Also included in: 3 Play Bundle of Civil Rights Black History Readers Theater Scripts
Cyclops: The Monster in the Cave--Readers Theater from The Odyssey
Includes comprehension activity, key, and teacher notes! Liven up your reading curriculum and satisfy the Common Core with this kid-friendly classroom play based on the 9th book of Homer's The Odyssey. Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, "Cyclops" is suitable for reader's theater or stage performance. Use it to introduce the original text, build fluency, and improve comprehension. Pair it with a Percy Jackson novel as part of a literature circle! Or j
5th - 9th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Literature
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+23
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman Reader's Theater Script
The Headless Horseman conjures up images of ghosts and zombies--always engaging topics for young students. But “Sleepy Hollow” is more than just a ghost story. This original script is based on Washington Irving’s 1820 short story of the same name. It was originally published in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine and later reprinted in Scope. It also appears in Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories (2011, Scholastic). It’s aimed at 5th through 7th graders, but a stron
4th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Literature
Also included in: Halloween Readers Theater Bundle
Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw Gothic masterpiece
What would you do with three wishes? Meddle with fate and suffer the consequences! This adaptation of W.W. Jacobs's Gothic masterpiece is perfect for grades 5 (and potentially 4th) and up. Rub the Monkey's Paw and make a wish. The Whites don't believe it, but when they take ownership of this strange talisman, their wishes lead to catastrophic events. The play's creepiness makes it a great fit for Halloween, as a paired text with the original, or fun reader's theater any time of year. Originally
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Short Stories
Also included in: Halloween Readers Theater Bundle
Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play
Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students,
5th - 9th
Balanced Literacy, Drama
Also included in: Halloween Readers Theater Bundle
Read Aloud Plays: Hawthorne's The Birthmark Gothic Reader's Theater
A classic "mad scientist" short story comes to life! Build fluency and meet Common Core Standards with this adaption of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Gothic masterpiece, The Birthmark. It includes comprehension and vocabulary activities and keys. This compelling classroom play was originally published in the Jan. 2013 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, so you can trust it meets a high standard. Whether for reader's theater or stage performance, this six page play has parts for seven actors and is b
4th - 9th
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.3
+9
10 French Dialogues + Questions for Christmas (NOËL) - Speaking + Reading
Here are 10 French one-page Dialogues on CHRISTMAS for Reading and Speaking Practice, and a great NO PREP activity for the weeks leading up to Christmas holidays. These dialogues are an excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input as well as for distance learning. Recommended Proficiency Levels:As the holiday addition to my collection of one-page French dialogues, these Christmas dialogues are geared to an Early Intermediate/Intermediate level for students learning French as an additio
4th - 11th, Adult Education
French
10 French Dialogues + Questions Pastimes JOUER À FAIRE DE for Reading + Speaking
Here are 10 French one-page Dialogues (skits) + Post-reading using JOUER À and FAIRE DE for Reading and Speaking Practice on the PASTIMES / SPORTS / ACTIVITIES theme geared towards a Late Beginner / Early Intermediate level for students learning French as an additional language in Core French, French Immersion, or Adult Education French programs. An excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input, as well as for distance learning. Verb tenses used are: présentverbe + infinitifEach dialogu
4th - 11th, Adult Education
French, World Languages
WHODUNIT MYSTERY Readers Theater Script- Solve the Mystery 5th 6th 7th 8th Grade
This funny Middle School readers’ theater whodunnit mystery story script will give your students read aloud comprehension fun and writing as they solve the suspenseful Mystery of the Drama Camp Thief. Making inferences, finding context clues and text evidence, AND team building fun for grade 5-8 detectives - phew! Mystery of the Drama Camp Thief is a realistic, 10 page script that will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The cast list has 12 rea
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
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