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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
Sideways Stories - Mrs. Gorf - A Reader's Theater and Questions
This Readers Theater script, Mrs. Gorf, was adapted from the first story in Sideway Stories from Wayside School and created by Plays 4 You. Students will love this funny tale! It also includes Questions and an Answer Key.Some benefits of Readers Theater include:increasing motivation and engagement.improving fluency and comprehension.promoting rereading and cooperative experiences.
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
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
Two Plays from 1812: History of the White House and the Star Spangled Banner
The history of the White House and the story behind the Star Spangled Banner are the subjects of “Two Plays from the War of 1812.” These are innocent, politically-neutral reader’s theater scripts designed to provide students in grades 4 through 6 with the carefully-researched facts about these U.S. symbols. Our national anthem was penned as a poem by Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and the White House was burned to the ground by British troops when they sacked Washing
3rd - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts, Social Studies
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
Readers' Theater Poetry ~ Reading Fluency Poems & Word Work: Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
Poetry ~ Readers' Theater Poems: THE SILLY POEMS COLLECTION: A 10-poem collection of super-fast and funny readers’ theater scripts that are . . . well . . . silly poems. The 10 readers' theater poems in THE SILLY POEMS COLLECTION are: * Baddest, Toughest, Meanest (available as part of my free readers' theater 3-poem compilation preview) * Bookworm * Chicken Chunk Surprise * Do Not Disturb * I Gave Myself a Haircut (available as part of my free readers' theater 3-poem compilation preview) * My Th
3rd - 6th
Drama, Poetry, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+8
Memorial Day/Veteran's Day Readers' Theater Script in Print and Digital Easel
Are you looking for an engaging reading activity to do to recognize Veterans Day or Memorial Day? My students LOVE Readers' Theaters so I decided to write my own Readers' Theater script that we can read as an entire class on Veterans Day. The script includes 27 parts. Therefore, it can be used as a whole class activity, or it can be used as a small-group activity (students are just awarded more parts!) If you have a slighter larger class, I have included ideas on how you could get a few extra pa
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RF.5.4
, RF.5.4a
, RF.5.4b
Also included in: Readers' Theater BUNDLE: A set of 32 Scripts
Jack & the Beanstalk Fractured Fairy Tale Readers Theater Script ~ Grade 3 4 5 6
Jack & the Beanstalk Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale: "Jack & the Cornstalk"This readers' theater literacy toolkit includes the following fractured fairy tale activities for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: > "Jack & the Cornstalk": 6-page script by children's author T. P. Jagger (for 5-8 readers) > Sound Effects: Cue Cards> Vocabulary: Word Work activity > Fairy Tales Compare & Contrast graphic organizer activity > Jack & the Beanstalk Leveled Reading List of both traditional and frac
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.9
, RL.4.10
+10
Fractured Fairy Tale Snow White Readers' Theater Script & More: Grades 3 4 5 6
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale Script & Graphic Organizer Activities (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6):Students are sure to enjoy this readers' theater script that brings a Reindeer-based twist to Snow White. It works well as a Christmas readers' theater script or as part of fractured fairy tales activities. The literacy toolkit includes the following: > "Snow White & the 6 1/2 Reindeer": 6-page (approx. 9-minute) script for 4-9 readers > Sound Effects: Cue Cards&
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.9
, RL.4.10
+10
The Princess & the Pea Fractured Fairy Tale Readers Theater Script Grade 3 4 5 6
The Princess & the Pea Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale: "The Princess & the Potato"This readers' theater literacy toolkit includes the following fractured fairy tale activities for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: > "The Princess & the Potato": 6-page script by children's author T. P. Jagger (for 4-7 readers) > Sound Effects: Cue Cards> Vocabulary: Word Work activity > Fairy Tales Compare & Contrast graphic organizer activity > The Princess & the Pea Leveled Reading List of both traditio
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.9
, RL.4.10
+10
Fractured Fairy Tale Cinderella Readers' Theater Script & More-Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Cinderella Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale Script & Unit Activities: "Cinder...REALLY? The TRUE Story of Cinderella"This readers' theater literacy toolkit includes the following for students in grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: > "Cinder...REALLY?": 6-page script by children's author T. P. Jagger (for 6-10 readers; also available as a script-only FREE DOWNLOAD) > Sound Effects: Cue Cards> Vocabulary: Word Work activity > Fairy Tales Compare & Contrast graphic organizer activity > Cinde
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.9
, RL.4.10
+10
Funny Reindeer Christmas Readers' Theater Script & More: 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grades
Winter ~ Christmas Readers' Theater Script & Literacy Toolkit: Boomer the Bulldozing Reindeer (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6). Everybody knows about Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, but it's time they learned about the reindeer who has been saving Christmas ever since Santa decided chimneys make the best escape routes. Yep . . . Boomer the Bulldozing Reindeer! * * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater literacy toolkit is also available as part of two different discounted bundles: * HOLIDAY READERS' THEATER A
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+6
Dragon Readers' Theater Script - Fluency, Word Work & Inference - Grades 3 4 5 6
Dragons - Readers' Theater Script Literacy Toolkit: "How to Teach an Old Dragon New Tricks" (grades 3, 4, 5, 6): The day an old dragon followed Jonas J. Jeffries home from school, Jonas's life changed completely. This funny readers' theater script makes a great addition to any drama or dragon unit or study of mythical creatures, legends, and folklore. It's perfect for fluency practice in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade. The toolkit includes the following activities and resources:
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
, RL.4.10
+11
Fall Halloween Readers Theater Script & Reading Activities: Mummy: Grade 3 4 5 6
Mummy-themed Halloween Readers' Theater Script & Literacy Activities: "Mumford's Mummy Problem": When Mumford the Mummy's stink gets too strong, he finds a scented solution from a surprising source. This readers' theater literacy toolkit makes a terrific addition to any mummy, Egypt, or Halloween unit and is perfect for third-grade, fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade students. It includes the following: > "Mumford's Mummy Problem": 7-page, 5-reader script > Sound Effects: Cue Card
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.4
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.4
+18
Funny Poems: Readers Theater Poetry: Fluency Scripts & Word Work: Grades 3 4 5 6
Readers' Theater Poetry (Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6): ANOTHER SILLY POEMS COLLECTION: This is a 10-poem collection of super-fast and funny readers’ theater scripts that are . . . well . . . silly poems. The 10 readers' theater poems in the collection are: * Picking Pickles * Losing to My Brother * My Robot * The Bet * Stuck Between Two Sisters * Babysitting Superman * The Sandwich in My Desk * Belching Betsy Bree * Blinking When You Sneeze * Playing Ball Each poem in the collection is presented as a ver
3rd - 6th
Drama, Poetry, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+8
Fall ~ Thanksgiving Readers' Theater Script & More: Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6
Thanksgiving Readers' Theater Script & Literacy Toolkit for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: "Thanksgiving with Mr. Loony": From chainsaws to teddy bears to potato scavenger hunts, Mr. Loony's ideas for celebrating Thanksgiving are . . . well . . . loony. This Thanksgiving readers' theater script and the accompanying literacy activities will provide students with plenty of literacy-focused fall fun. The literacy toolkit is perfect for third-grade, fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade students and work
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+10
Poems ~ Valentine's Day Readers' Theater Poetry Scripts & Vocab ~ Grades 3 4 5 6
Valentine's Day Readers' Theater Poetry: CUPID SHOT MY TEACHER: A VALENTINE'S DAY SILLY POEMS COLLECTION: Looking for a fun Valentine's Day fluency activity? This 4-poem collection of fast and funny Valentine's Day readers’ theater scripts is just in time for Cupid's favorite holiday! * * * * * * * * * *This Valentine's Day readers' theater poetry collection is also available as part of a discounted bundle of 11 different holiday-themed readers' theater literacy toolkits and poetry collections:
3rd - 6th
Drama, Poetry
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+10
The Monkey’s Paw Radio Theater Script & Unit for Middle and High School Drama +
Part of a Bundle Want to “scare” up some meaningful learning? This 25-minute radio drama script, adapted from W. W. Jacobs’ classic gothic short story The Monkey’s Paw, brings suspense, imagination, and literary analysis into your Drama or ELA classroom. Through this 45-page classroom resource, students explore plot, characterization, foreshadowing, and horror while strengthening reading, speaking, listening, and acting skills. At the heart of the story is a tantalizing essential question:
8th - 11th
Drama, Other (ELA), Short Stories
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
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