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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
Readers Theater Christmas MYSTERY Script - 5th 6th 7th 8th Grade Fun Play
This humorous Christmas Readers’ Theater mystery play script will give your ELA and drama students fun whodunnit reading, critical thinking and writing. Perfect for engaging ELA reading or Christmas drama performances for grades 5-8! The script is in both PDF and PowerPoint formats. Save on photocopying by using the PowerPoint!The Mystery of the Vanishing Presents 9 page script (plus questions and Christmas activities) will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RL.8.10
+4
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI Readers Theater Script O. Henry Christmas Story Play + PPT
"The Gift of the Magi" readers' theater play script will immerse your grades 5-8 students into O. Henry's Christmas story and make them love this seasonal tale of love and self-sacrifice as much as you do! Also included with the scriptA multiple choice quiz Short answer questions Creative writing A seasonal scrambled words game AND coloring pages for fast finishers. Reasons to choose this readers' theater scriptThe plot of this heartwarming tale is timeless, but its vocabulary isn’t! Some of
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.6.1
+9
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA PowerPoint Presentation, Script AND Activities 5th-8th Grade
This fun elements of drama duo - a PPT Presentation with activities and a Readers' Theater script - will teach your grade 5-8 drama students all they need to know about the key elements of drama.The colorful, animated PowerPoint slideshow introduces your students to 25 of the most important drama-specific words. After completing a word search, they take a 25 mark vocabulary quiz. (Answers for the word search and the quiz are included, of course!)Next, they read the humorous readers' theater scri
5th - 8th
Drama
Gestures Game and Practice!
Want your students to stop standing like statues during speeches and presentations? Help your students bring their presentations to life! This engaging activity teaches the essential types of gestures and challenges students to act out sentences using a physical gesture or movement. A fun, hands-on way to practice dynamic public speaking!
6th - 9th
Other (Performing Arts)
CCSS
SL.6.6
, SL.7.6
, SL.8.6
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
Alien and Sedition Acts | Colonial America and the Early Republic | RT Script
In 1798, the Alien and Sedition Acts restricted immigration and punished government criticism, sparking fierce opposition from Thomas Jefferson and newspaper editors. This immersive Readers’ Theater brings John Adams’ Federalist push, Jefferson’s Kentucky Resolutions, and editors’ defiance to life, weaving vivid dialogue with act excerpts. Students explore free speech, political divides, and civil liberties, igniting curiosity about America’s early struggles. Perfect for engaging young historian
6th - 8th
Drama, U.S. History, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.SL.1
+5
Also included in: 10 RT Script Bundle for Colonial America and the Early Republic History
Package: Spanish American War scripts & PowerPoint
Three for the price of one!
Contains a 17 slide PowerPoint of primary and secondary sources, a graphic organizer, links to more than 6 interactive review games on the web and internet resources for exploring Yellow Journalism and the start of the Spanish American War.
Plus a five page, 10 scene reader's theater script. Divide the class up, assigning each group a scene as an introduction, review or enrichment activity. Reading level of scripts is indicated in ( ) on teacher resources but NOT
6th - 9th
Drama, Reading, U.S. History
My Candy Bar Melted! - A Closer Look at Physical and Chemical Changes
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 3 students. It was written to enhance a lesson in physical and chemical changes. In the script, Bob is looking forward to eating his candy bar when he opens it and sees that it has melted. Sally tells him not to feel too bad because it is just a physical change. Bob wants to know what she means by that so Sally and Arnold take a moment and describe the difference between physical and chemical changes. When they are through, Bob has a better
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Science
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+11
Drama Year 7/8 AC9DRA8C02 lesson plan Evaluate and Refine
Here's an engaging Grade 7 or 8 Drama Lesson based on the Australian Curriculum outcome AC9ADRA8C02, focusing on evaluating and refining the use of the elements of drama and conventions to shape and sustain dramatic action and communicate ideas, perspectives or meaning. The activity includes short, interactive lessons that can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your class. NO PREP - YET ENGAGING TASKS THAT PROMOTE DEEP THINKING?Each task builds on the previous taskStudents are supported t
7th - 8th
Drama
Also included in: Drama Year 7 and 8 AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM lesson plans BUNDLE
Coal Black and the Seven Dorks - TOTALLY Twisted Small Group Reader's Theater!
This Reader's Theater is for 4 students. It is a twisted version of Snow White. In the script, Coal Black has run away after her stepmother nearly ran her over with a car. She has gotten lost in the forest. Three of the Seven Dorks find her. They offer to help her if she pays them. All she has is an apple. They agree to help her and she gives them the apple. Only after they leave does Coal Black think about WHY her stepmother might have given her an apple. There is a writing assignment on the l
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
Jack & Jill - Small Group Readers' Theater for Mother Goose
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 3 students. In the script, Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. But, when Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after, they both blame each other for the accident. Each thinks that what happened was done on purpose. So, Jack and Jill are arguing about it when a stranger volunteers to hear them out and help decide, once and for all, what happened and who’s to blame. There is a short writing/discussion
3rd - 7th, Adult Education
Drama, Poetry, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+16
The Frog and the King
The Frog and the King is a play about losing money, counting money and donating money.
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts, Math
The Creation & Punishment of Man
A short, humorous play of how man and animals we created by the Greek gods.
6th - 12th
Drama
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"Ol' Rosy Cheeks & Cherry Lips" (Old West Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo & t=4s This is a Readers Theater Script; based upon a song* that was painstakingly copied from a very weathered manuscript found in the attic of an old ghost town store. It is important to relish our history and preserve to the best of our ability, and we hope to make a contribution here. The poem/song is done in the spirit of such (fanciful) works as: “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” and “Boomer Johnson.” All
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Reading, Social Studies
Readers Theater MYSTERY Script Activity - Middle School Fun Mystery Play + PPT
This Readers’ Theater mystery script middle school fun play gives ELA and drama 5th-8th grade students a high-interest reading aloud, comprehension and writing activity. Performance AND reading fluency fun! "The Mystery of the Stolen Laptop" readers’ theater script requires your students to perform inference tasks to solve clues. Your students will love being whodunit detectives! The script is also included as a PowerPoint show, reducing your photocopying. The mystery answers are in a separate
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+20
Franken Cranky - A Cautionary Tale - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, Wonbyone, to Wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This script was written for three students and for Halloween. In the script: A sweet little boy is allowed to stay up on Halloween and eat nothing but candy. It isn’t long before he is being rude and mean. He ends up staying up too late and gets a stomach ache. He has become, Franken-Cranky! The next day, his rude and terrible behavior continues. Mom and dad get him to bed early and are thankful when their sweet little boy re
3rd - 7th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.4.3a
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+11
Which Witch is Which? - Small Group Readers' Theater
We are moving our site, Wonbyone, to Wonbyone2. Please pardon our dust!This Reader's Theater has been written for a group of 3 for Halloween. It is a play on words and has the same kind of Turn-of-the-Century styled Burlesque routines that were famous during that time. If you are familiar with the 'Who's on First' routine it is like that. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. My scripts are in black and white except
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.L.1
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
Danger in Disguise - A Short Drama Script
This is a short, mysterious drama script for children and youth that takes actors inside a prison for famous characters to discover who is plotting to release the villains. The script offers 7 strong, fun parts for actors.
3rd - 8th
Art, Drama
Also included in: Drama Scripts Bundle
Playful Plays - #8 Lucky
This is a play for intermediate readers, actors, directors, designers, and producers. Notes are included for creating different activities with this script.
4th - 7th
Drama, English Language Arts
Also included in: Playful Plays - 1st Edition
Scientific Method Readers Theater
This readers theater, based on the book by Donald Lemke, dramatizes and explains the scientific method. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as a fi
4th - 8th
Drama, Reading, Science
Readers' Theater END OF YEAR Mystery Middle School Script with PPT Grade 5 6 7 8
This Readers’ Theater end of year mystery script will grip both drama and ELA grades 5-8 classes in the last few WILD days before the summer break. It transforms students into whodunit detectives, giving them high-interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension, and even some writing. INCLUDED -- Both PDF and PowerPoint versions of the 11 page script -- Question sheets and answers -- Quick peer and self assessment forms -- A reading rubric -- Fast finishers will love the coloring, games, a
5th - 8th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.5.2
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.2
+9
Podcast Script, comedy script ready for recording/analysing, fictional podcasts
This ready to use podcast script is developed for students to read and recreate. You can use this script as a template for creating foley sounds, group recordings, learning podcasting technologies, story development or even just deconstructing for analysis purposes. With gender neutral names and pronouns, this script is best for groups of 3-4 students of any age.
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Performing Arts
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