Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

This Valentine's Day Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script! Students are entertained while learning! This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This is a great way for students to increase reading and writing skills. It also encourages oral reading proficiency i

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Easter - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

Created by

Students learn how different countries celebrate Easter! Did you know that in England they have pancake races? In Bermuda they fly kites. In Bulgaria they throw eggs at each other! This Easter Activity Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which all coordinate with a readers theater script. Students will practice skills and be entertained as they learn about this holiday. This packet contains a 2-page readers theater script along with 5 script

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Presidents Day - Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

Created by

This Presidents Day Activity Packet provides fun reading comprehension, oral reading practice, and writing activities which coordinate with a funny readers theater script full of entertaining facts about our presidents! Did you know some presidents had very unusual pets? Thomas Jefferson had two grizzly bears, Martin Van Buren had two tigers, and John Quincy Adams had an alligator! Four presidents wore wigs. John Tyler had 15 children! This script is sure to engage the interest of your students.

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Christmas Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet

Created by

This Christmas Readers Theater Packet provides fun reading and writing activities which coordinate with a Christmas readers theater script. This holiday script takes students on a worldwide tour of the great variety of celebrations that happen at Christmastime. This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key: * Fill-In the Blanks * Vocabulary Fun * Unscramble * Word Search * 5-Question Quiz This packet is designed to build confidence in 2nd and 3rd gra

1st - 4th

Drama, Reading

Tudors Rich and Poor Guided Reading Play Scripts

Created by

Australian and International Teaching Resources

5 Guided Reading Play Scripts (plus quizzes) based on Unit 8 Tudors Rich and Poor - written by Sue Russell. (This set of guided reading play scripts is one of a collection, based on Units 6 - 20 of the UK Key Stage II History Curriculum; also available - collection of class plays, again based on these units. For complete list including play scripts for USA curriculum visit www.plays-r-ussell.com ) 5 plays Play 1: The Country Speakers: Harry (Agricultural Labourer) Alice (Wife) John (Craftsma

3rd - 9th

British History, Drama, Reading

An Elementary School Play and Readers’ Theater “The Chocolaty Surprise”

Created by

Sue Peterson

The “Chocolaty Surprise” is a funny play that uses rhyme to tell a delightful story of a principal who just loves chocolate. You’ll be dazzled with entertainment! And what’s more? There’s a missing chocolate dilemma, but before you know it, the chocolate appears! This play “The Chocolaty Surprise” is an original play written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading or Guided Reading), or for an actual play production. In readers’

1st - 3rd

Balanced Literacy, Drama

CCSS

RL.1.10

, RL.2.10

, RL.3.10

Also included in: Bundle of 14 Plays and Readers' Theater gr. 1-3

A Fun Play and Readers’ Theater “A Mystery at the Local Bed and Breakfast"

Created by

Sue Peterson

Jen Jorgenson, the teenage mystery solver, her little brother Jess and sister Jo, and friends Mindy and Mandy help find the missing items at the Kit Kat Bed and Breakfast. Who really took the microphone, false teeth, and the wedding ring in the velvet box? Can you solve the mystery before the play is over? This original play with 22 parts is written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading, or Guided Reading), or for an actual play

3rd - 5th

Balanced Literacy, Drama

CCSS

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

Also included in: Bundle of 7 Mystery Plays gr. 1-5

An Elementary School Play and Readers’ Theater “The Daring Switch”

Created by

Sue Peterson

When Emma and Erin are dared to bring something old back from the haunted house, they do just that. But along the way, a broken mirror brings bad luck and the girls must switch places, more than once, with the witches. Will the spell be broken? How do the wizards Po and Tion help Enchantra with the daring switch? This original play with 12 parts is written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading, or Guided Reading), or for an actua

3rd - 5th

Balanced Literacy, Drama

CCSS

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

Also included in: Bundle of 21 Plays and Readers' Theater gr. 3-5

Short Script with Text Questions and Cloze: Speaking and Reading Task

Created by

Short Script which you can perform in public- royalty free!Contrasting characters and a real-life situation!Enhance your English, Literacy, ELLS, EALD, ESL, Language Acquisition, Drama or Media classroom!Encourage language learners to speak together with a read-aloud activity! Easy to use online or during distance learning!Excellent Speaking Formative Assessment for International Baccalaureate IB MYP Speaking Criterion C. Perfect for small group work!Excellent mentor text to use when students ar

3rd - 10th

Drama, Reading Strategies

The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Readers' Theater

Created by

Melanie Whitesides

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 for 3 Cultures : Mexican Hawaiian and Alaskan Legends Bundle

Created by

Readers theater increases essential literacy skills and motivation to read. 3 Reasons why you should use readers theater with your students. Reader's theater promotes fluency.Reader's theater helps readers learn to read aloud with prosody.Reader's theater helps children build reading confidence.This bundle contains Readers' Theater scripts based on six stories: 1) Maui Finds His Strength, Traditional Hawaiian legend 2) Maui Slows the Sun, a Traditional Hawaiian legend 3) Finding Your Own Story t

2nd - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts

CCSS

RL.2.2

, RF.2.3

, CCRA.L.1

Fairy Tales Scripts - Robin Hood - A Performance for Classroom, Stage or Film

Created by

WorkInProject Arts

This fun and humorous script has everything you need for a short show adapted from the classic fairy tale 'Robin Hood'. It is the first story and part 1 of a 3 part show ' Robin Hood, Jack and the Three Bears'. When combined, the scripts are interwoven to make a complete show with recurring characters and themes of fairness, caring and imagination. The parts are written so that a small troupe of 6 actors can play every role or up to 17 different speaking roles can be assigned separately. Suggest

3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Art, Drama, English Language Arts

Creative Presentation Assessment Options for Younger Students

Created by

Global Neurodiversity

Tired of the same old essays, quizzes, and tests? Your students are too! Bring learning to life with a resource that turns assessments into fun, high-energy learning experiences your students will actually look forward to! Give your students authentic ways to show what they know while building confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Included are 11 step-by-step quick guides* explaining how to do the following projects. Create a Commercial that sells a book, product, or historical

3rd - 5th

Drama, Music, Speaking & Listening

CCSS

CCRA.SL.2

, CCRA.SL.3

, CCRA.SL.4

Indigenous Stories from Hawaii Readers Theater Bundle | 2 Scripts

Created by

Work on reading fluency, reading comprehension, and building background knowledge with this Myths and Legends from Hawaii Readers Theater Bundle! This resource includes 2 readers theater scripts based on legends from Hawaii and the Hawaiian culture that are perfect for 2nd - 5th grade students. “Maui Finds His Strength” and “Maui Slows the Sun” teach about the culture of the islands. A great way to connect language arts and social studies standards. Not only will students work on important r

2nd - 4th

English Language Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies

The Victorians Guided Reading Play Scripts

Created by

5 Guided Reading Play Scripts (plus quizzes) based on Unit 11 The Victorians - written by Sue Russell. (This set of guided reading play scripts is one of a collection, based on Units 6 - 20 of the UK Key Stage II History Curriculum; also available - collection of class plays, again based on these units. For complete list including play scripts for USA curriculum, visit www.plays-r-ussell.com ) Play 1- Introduction. Speakers: Queen Victoria Prince Albert Bertie Grant Mitchell Phil Mitchell Dis

3rd - 12th

British History, Drama, Reading

The Princess and the Pea -Readers Theater - Great for Distance Learning

Created by

Sandra Herzog

Readers Theater is one of the best ways to increase reading fluency. The students love performing and can do this via distance learning. Suitable for 2nd and 3rd graders.

2nd - 3rd

Drama, Reading

Readers Theater Script based on Native Legend from Alaska | Improves Fluency

Created by

Your students will love acting out this story based on a Tlingit legend! Readers theater increases fluency while engaging students and motivating them to become better readers. This script is based on a legend that comes from both the Tlingit and Haida cultural traditions. The legend follows the hero's journey. The main character finds himself lost in a storm and visiting a wonderful, new world under the sea. This resource includes:Reader's Theater script based on traditional storytellingImporta

2nd - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts

CCSS

RL.2.2

, RL.2.4

, SL.2.5

Also included in: Readers Theater for 3 Cultures : Mexican Hawaiian and Alaskan Legends Bundle

India Class Play

Created by

India Class Play Cast of 30 - easily adaptable up or down This cast (should that be caste?!) is anything but equal with the appearance of three gods - two with 4 arms and the other with 4 heads - which one is the narrator supposed to address? Just one of the many problems facing our narrator - the main one being sheer volume of music, colour, joy and .. well everything that makes India such a vibrant country! Duration - minimum 10 minutes reading time - this, as explained in Production Notes, co

3rd - 9th

Asian Studies, Dance, Drama

Bartering in the Ahupua'a Readers Theater: Exchange of Goods & Services 4.7.10.2

Created by

Everyday Aloha

This Bartering in the Ahupua'a Reader's Theater allows your students to experience the costs and benefits of the Hawaiian bartering system. This activity is part of my Bartering in the Ahupua’a Bundle, which includes: Ahupua'a Informational Text, Quiz, & Answer Key (4 pages)Bartering Informational Text, Quiz, & Answer Key (4 pages)Reader’s Theater script (this product) (4 pages)Bartering Hands-on Activity & Reflection (8 pages)Economics Posters (4 pagesPREPARATION:One copy of “Kaleo’s Big Day”

3rd - 6th

Ancient History, Drama, Social Studies

Also included in: Bartering in the Ahupua'a Bundle- Hawaiian Studies Economics SS.4.7.10.2

Readers Theater Scripts of Alaskan Stories

Created by

Alaskan Readers theater scripts to teach your students about other cultures while improving their fluency. You can combine these scripts with social studies, learning about the far north and Indigenous cultures as well. Readers Theater is the best way to increase reading fluency as well as teamwork and has the highest engagement level. Each readers' theater script has a beautiful theme to inspire students and make connections: Nessa's Story: Finding your own story Gnome from Nome: Love and frien

2nd - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Social Studies

Also included in: Alaska Bundle Readers Theater Script and Teamwork

Molly of Denali | Learn about Alaska with Engaging Activities

Created by

Learn about Alaska and Athabascan culture with Molly of Denali, an award-winning PBS series. These activities will help you teach your students about other cultures while improving their fluency, along with the Molly of Denali books. You can combine these lessons with social studies, to increase learning about the far north and Indigenous cultures. This resource has engaging activities that include: Character studyMaps of Alaska to colorFree response writing and coloring activitiesResponse pages

2nd - 4th

Drama, English Language Arts, Social Studies

CCSS, NGSS

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

Also included in: Alaska Bundle Readers Theater Script and Teamwork

Power Point: Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

The Hall of Faith power point can be used for choral readings or a lesson about faithful Bible characters. Sixteen slides of selected verses from Hebrews 11 and pictures will show and tell of rewarded faith towards a faithful God. Can be edited to have sound added. Practicing for a performance, an authentic reason to read and reread) will increase reading comprehension and fluency and assist in hiding the word of God in the heart Check out these other freebies and products Skits about Bible

3rd - 12th

Drama, Reading, Religion

Maya Guided Reading Scripts or Readers Theater

Created by