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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Winter Holiday Christmas Readers' Theater Script, Vocab & More: Grade 3, 4, 5, 6
Readers' Theater - Christmas Readers' Theater Script Literacy Toolkit: The Snowball of Petey McCrunch (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6). When Tinsel the Elf shows up at Shamdoogle Elementary to redo Santa's Good-and-Bad List, a single snowball from Petey McCrunch nearly sends Christmas into chaos. * * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater literacy toolkit is also available as part of two different discounted bundles: * HOLIDAY READERS' THEATER ALL-SCHOOL-YEAR FUNNY BUNDLE: 11 different holiday-themed readers'
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+6
Greek Mythology Readers Theater Scripts & Activities-Perseus & Medusa-Grades 3-6
Perseus & Medusa Greek Mythology Readers' Theater Scripts for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: A traditional (but funny!) Greek-myth version plus a "mangled myth" version for students in 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade. This readers' theater literacy toolkit includes two readers' theater scripts, as well as other activities and resources aligned to the CCSS. It makes a great addition to a Greek mythology unit. > "Perseus & Medusa: A Greek Myth": 6-page script for 4-10 readers > "Perseus & Medusa: A Mangle
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.7
, RL.4.9
+19
Hansel & Gretel Fractured Fairy Tale Readers Theater Script & More Grade 3 4 5 6
Hansel & Gretel Readers' Theater Fractured Fairy Tale Script & Activities for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades:This literacy toolkit includes the following fractured fairy tale activities for grades 3, 4, 5 & 6: > "Gransel & Hetel": 6-page script by children's author T. P. Jagger (for 4-8 readers) > Sound Effects: Cue Cards for optional audience participation > Vocabulary: Word Work activity > Fractured Fairy Tales Compare & Contrast graphic organizer activity > Hansel & Gretel Levele
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.9
, RL.4.10
+10
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