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Six Totally TWISTED Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater Book #1
My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. It also gives them a chance to practice different voices, accents, emotion, during reading a 'real-world' real life type situa
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+14
Bow Wow Blues: Humorous Radio Theater Script for Middle School Drama
Want to have some fun? Here's a fifteen minute comedy radio play, with 15+ roles for students, written especially for the classroom! This original play was written by an award winning middle grade author. Me! Strengthen your students' listening, speaking, reading skills all at once. A one stop shop! HOW DO I USE THIS IN MY CLASSROOM? If you are a reading teacher, you could read this script to cover one of your standards or language arts teacher to study characterization and voicing Or you co
7th - 10th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Also included in: Year Long Drama Curriculum Units Plays Projects Supplementary Grades 6-9
The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!
This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+16
Digital Theatre Script Analysis Worksheet for Any Play/Musical + Printable
These Digital Theatre Script Analysis worksheets guide students through script analysis for any play or musical! Great for rehearsal, class read-throughs, or last-minute sub plans, print & go or save paper by letting students type their answers! Script analysis is an essential part of the rehearsal process or reading plays in class. Ideal for middle & high school drama and English classes, differentiate with 2 levels of difficulty. Questions explore everything from setting and character
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
Aesop's Fables for Small Group Readers' Theater Bundle One
Aesop's Fables for Small Group Readers' Theater Bundle One © 2017 by Melanie Marie Whitesides is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 5 students. Each script is an adaptation of one of Aesop's fables. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! There is a short writing/discussion prompt for the students at the end of the script.I use Reader's Theaters to help students improve their fluency. My students, especially t
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+11
Small Group Reader's Theaters for Halloween! - Pack #1
In this pack, there are 6 reader's theaters. They were written for Halloween. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all six in this packet. Scripts are: Franken Cranky, The Gobble Gobble Ghost, The Halloween Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips, Shhhh, The Corn Has Ears, The Witch's New Broom, and Which Witch is Which. The booklet gives you 6 for $11. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of each for your students to respond to.Each of the reader's theaters was de
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+13
An Interview with the Easter Bunny - Small Group Reader's Theater for Easter
This reader's theater is for a small group of three students. It was written for Easter. In the script, there are only a few days left until Easter but two reporters have been granted an interview. However, as they talk with the Easter Bunny, it becomes clear that all he thinks about is eggs and all he can say begins with EGGS. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.If you are looking for a version of this in Spanish, please visit LosDosMaestros!I
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RF.4.4
+11
Radio Theater Scripts Bundle | Five Original Audio Drama Plays for Grades 4–8
Bring the excitement of audio storytelling into your classroom with this collection of four original radio theater scripts inspired by classic folktales and fairy tales. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, these engaging audio dramas help students develop reading fluency, speaking skills, listening comprehension, and creativity while performing without the pressure of memorization, costumes, sets, or a stage. This bundle is part of the DramaMommaSpeaks Radio Theater Method
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening
Halloween Reader’s Theater Bundle | 3 Scripts for 5th Grade Reading Fluency
Bring spooky fun into your classroom this October with this Halloween Reader’s Theater Bundle! Designed for upper elementary students, these 3 engaging scripts boost reading fluency, expression, and comprehension while keeping kids excited to read aloud. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, or a festive class performance! 🎃👻📚 What’s Included: ✔️ 3 Original Halloween Scripts The Mystery of the Haunted Library – Short script (6 parts) The Case of the Disappearing Pumpkins – 3 scene
4th - 7th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.5.4
Seven Totally Twisted Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater Book #2
Free right now!In this second book of Reader's Theaters for small groups, I have placed 7 scripts. They are: Sleeping Homely, The Princess and the Pizza for 3 people, The Princess and the Pizza for 4, Peter Pants and Captain Looks, Beauty & the Beets (and the Turnips and the Onions), Romeo and Juliet, Hansel and Pretzel. I realize that Peter Pants and Captain Looks as well as Romeo and Juliet are not strictly fairy tales but they are very well known and fun for the students. You can buy each of
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+7
The Year Santa Got Mixed Up! - Readers Theater for the Entire Class
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It can be performed at any time but is usually performed at Christmas. Reader's Theater is a terrifically fun way to improve your fluency. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I would enjoy hearing back from you about what you think. The Year Santa Got Mixed Up! - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class by Melanie Whitesides and Amy Kensley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unport
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+16
Reader's Theaters for Black History Month
In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Black History Month but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's theaters are Jackie Robinson and the Bus, I Want to Read – The True story of how Fredrick Douglas Learned to Read, News of Ruby Bridges – A Kid’s Persp
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+4
Fossil Soup - Readers' Theater for the Whole Class
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. I suggest your spring play and, of course being teachers, merging the Language Arts goals of reading with our Science goal of learning about fossils. In the script, A family is traveling home for the winter and has been on the road a while. They are tired and want a good night’s sleep and some food to fill their empty bellies. The town they come to does NOT like strangers, especially poor ones. There is a small discussion/writing prompt at the e
3rd - 10th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+14
The Tomato Tornado - Small Group Reader's Theater for Safety
This is small group reader's theater is for three students. for small groups. The object is to improve fluency while teaching tornado safety! Mabel thinks that she and the others are supposed to be talking to the class about tomatoes, but they are supposed to be doing TORNADOES. Matt and Nancy correct her and help lead the discussion. It teaches tornado safety as well as spreading some humor about the situation. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond
3rd - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Science, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+16
Stage for Kids, Playbook with 8 Scripts for Kids to Perform, Playtime Fairy Tale
Multiple Gold Medal–Winning Author honored at the prestigious BookFest Awards for “ Animal Fairy Tales” and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards for the art activity book “ Hedgehogs in the Desert.” WHY IS THIS PLAYBOOK GREAT FOR KIDS? This delightful playbook features 8 original animal fairy tale scripts for kids. It was thoughtfully crafted to boost confidence and explore emotions through voice and movement. With simple scripts, kids can easily step into roles that help them grow emotionally an
PreK - 3rd
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Short Stories
Theatre Class Halloween Script for Large Casts - Performance Project - Read Thru
This Theatre Halloween Script entertains large classes! Have you ever read a class play where not everyone gets their own line? With 30 characters, this Halloween script gives everyone an opportunity to act! "Which Witch Will Win?" follows two sisters, Tatianna & Edwina, who have a crush on the same guy! In order to win him as a date to the Halloween Dance, they attempt to trick him with a love potion! As their plans hilariously flop, the sisters conjure magical creatures to ruin
6th - 12th
Drama, For All Subjects, Short Stories
6 Scripts - Fun Small Group Reader's Theaters for First Grade Level Readers
This group of scripts was written for my lower level reading groups. They are all on a 1st grade level. The number of characters goes from 3 to 5. Some are funny, some tell a story, and all encourage the struggling reader to read out loud. The problem I find with most scripts written on a lower level is that they can be boring and have too many characters. I have written these in order to address those issues. Three of them are fairy tales. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, For All Subjects, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
Hades Goes to Court for Kidnapping - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone and tricked her into becoming his wife. In the script, Hades is in court accused of kidnapping Persephone and forcing her to live with him in the underworld. Demeter, Zeus, and Persephone are also there. Zeus is serving as the judge even though he is Persephone’s dad. They discuss what Hades did – including the way he tricked Persephone into eating something that ties her f
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Ancient History, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+11
Ten Things I Am Thankful For - Small Group Reader's Theater for Thanksgiving!
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4. It was written to be used in November for Thanksgiving. In the script, Susan has to create a list for an assignment in writing. The title is Ten Things I’m Thankful For. They have to be things she can describe and go into detail about as well as say why they are important. Susan put off doing the assignment because she thought it was easy and ran out of time but her friends help her to come up with a list. While they are creating it, the
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+17
The BFG Reader's Theater Script: An Original Retelling for Classroom Use
Product Description The BFG — Reader’s Theater Script (Original Retelling for Classroom Use)** This resource is a fully original, classroom‑safe Reader’s Theater script inspired by The BFG. It is written in fresh, student‑friendly language that captures the heart of the story—Sophie, the Big Friendly Giant, dream jars, and the mission to stop the other giants—while avoiding copyrighted text. The script is designed for grades 3–6, with flexible casting, simple staging, and clear character cues
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science of Reading
Little Red Riding Hood - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade
This reader's theater was written for 3 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. The level of the script is H to I. In the script, Little Red Riding Hood’s grandma is sick. She wants to take her a basket of food. The wolf sees her and runs ahead to grandma’s house. He dresses up as grandma and waits. When Little Red Riding Hood comes, the wolf chases her and almost gets her. The woodcutter comes just in time. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
Small Group Readers' Theaters for Black History Month
In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theaters. Each one has been written for Black History Month but can be formed at any time. The names of the reader's theaters are Jackie Robinson and the Bus, I Want to Read – The True story of how Fredrick Douglas Learned to Read, News of Ruby Bridges – A Kid’s Pers
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Black History, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
Six Totally Twisted Fairy Tales for Small Group Reader's Theater Book #3
My name is Melanie Whitesides. My store names are Wonbyone, Wonbyone2, and LosDosMaestros. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reader's Theater does this. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theater. They are: CinderFELLA, The Emperor's New Nose,
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+12
What Color Were the Dinosaurs? - Small Group Readers' Theater for Science
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to introduce or reinforce a lesson about fossils, dinosaurs, and theories. In the script, Juan and George are arguing about what color dinosaurs were. Sage and Rita try to help by telling them about fossils. Juan and George didn’t know what they were until they were told. They learn that there are many different types of fossils a
3rd - 5th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
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