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Having taught over 10 years, I find I LOVE to teach in very rural areas. I am now on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation teaching early elementary. Go BRAVES!
My specialty is working with students who struggle to read or have behaviors that make learning a challenge.
I've written children's and young adult books as well as poetry but have not found myself an agent yet to help publish them.
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Jackie Robinson - The Man Who Opened the Door- Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater written for 4 students. They can be either boys or girls or both. It discusses Jackie Robinson and his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The focus is on team support. In the script, a kid is getting ready to go see a baseball game and is really excited. His friends are NOT that familiar with baseball but want to know what his/her favorite part is. When the kid tells them that it is watching the teams work together and show support, the other kids are surprised. They a
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Character Education, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+14
Leprechauns, Rainbows, and Saint Patrick's Day - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group readers theater for 4 people. It is based on the way Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated. Students are always curious about how other people celebrate the same holiday. This reader's theater is meant to teach them a little more about it. In the script, It is Saint Patrick’s Day and the students see a rainbow. They want to know if they should go and try to get the leprechauns gold at the end of that rainbow and begin a discussion about what is true and not true on Saint Patric
3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
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 King of Easter -Joke Contest - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for four students. This script is for Easter. My students had requested a script with Easter jokes and this is the result. In the script everyone is getting ready for the Easter party. Pam tells everyone she has a bunch of jokes and can’t wait to tell them. Everyone begins to argue about who has more jokes, is funnier, and who is the King of Easter Jokes. They decide to have a contest to decide who the winner is. They take turns telling jokes until they
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
The Scaredy Ghost - Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for four students and for Halloween. The main purpose of the story is to remind students that Halloween these days is all about pretending. In the script, Kim and James are out trick or treating when they find a ghost crying. It is crying because everything about Halloween scares it. Kim and James invite the ghost to go trick or treating with them so they can show the ghost why it shouldn’t be scared. By the end the ghost realizes that Halloween is about pretending to be
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
Franken-Cranky, a Cautionary Tale! - Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween
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 returns. The next Halloween they are more careful. The lesson for my stu
3rd - 7th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+17
The Headless Chicken - A True Story - HISTORICAL Small Group Readers' Theater
This script was written for 3 students and for Halloween - although it could be used anytime to entertain. It is based on the true story of a chicken that survived having it's head cut off. In the 40’s there was a chicken who really did have its head cut off by a farmer and yet it survived. This is that story. In the script, a student is trying to come up with a story to share with the class that is spooky. One of the students suggests that they tell the story of a chicken who survived 18 month
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Science, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+16
The Gobble Gobble Ghost - Small Group Reader's Theater for Halloween!
This small group reader's theater is for three students. In the script, 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. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to. I use this reader's theater to introduce many subjects as well as to reinforce others and improve fluency. Reader's theater is a great way to motivate students to practice reading out loud.
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+17
I Lost My Roly Poly Bug - Small Group Readers' Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is spring time and my students love roly poly bugs so I created this to tie into with our science reports. In this script, Matt has lost his roly poly bug and is looking for it when Pam comes over. Pam has never heard of roly poly bugs and her friends help to explain all of their names, what they really are, where they live, and what they eat. After hearing how cute they are and what great family members they are Pam even want
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Sight Words
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
The Triple R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) - Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 5 students. It was written to introduce and reinforce the topic of recycling as well as discuss Earth Day. In this script, five students have volunteered to help their teacher clean up after the class party. They get into a discussion about how they can reduce their garbage and why they should. Through this script, students are introduced to a poem to help them remember how to recycle. It is called The Triple R Test. There is a short writi
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
+18
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
Hawthorn's Heroes Present Halloween Safety Tips- Small Group Reader's Theater
This script is for 3 students. It was written to remind students how to stay safe at Halloween as well as to give them practice in reading fluently. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for students to respond to. My scripts are in black and white except the occasional picture on the front page to help you save money on printing. If you like this script look for more at my store! I even have a Halloween pack. I use this reader's theater to introduce many subjects as well as to
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Classroom Community, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
+17
The True Story of the Headless Horseman - Small Group Readers' Theater
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students and for Halloween. It is based on the original ghost story and not based on Washington Irving's story. Again, the tale that follows is the true tale of the Headless Horseman and one that Washington Irving used to write the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In the script, a student has asked the narrator to prove they know how to tell a story by telling them one. In honor of Halloween, the narrator chooses a scary one. So, the narrator begins a
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+16
Small Group Readers' Theater for Easter!
The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 5 students. Each script is on a subject that comes up around Easter. I use all of my Reader's Theaters to help students improve their fluency. My students, especially the ones struggling to read, still require motivation to improve and that is where Reader's Theater comes in. Each script comes with a writing prompt for afterwards.You can buy 8 of these scripts in this pack for $10 or pay $2 a piece for them. Buying this pack will save you $6. The sc
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+16
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About the store
Experience
Having taught over 10 years, I find I LOVE to teach in very rural areas. I am now on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation teaching early elementary. Go BRAVES!
My specialty is working with students who struggle to read or have behaviors that make learning a challenge.
I've written children's and young adult books as well as poetry but have not found myself an agent yet to help publish them.
Teaching style
I really believe in the Piaget approach along with the 7 different learning styles. I try to incorporate 3 styles at a time into my lessons to enhance learning. I also focus on high engagement and have yet to follow my lesson plan to the 'T' because of this.
Thus showing how lessons are 'in the moment' and adjust that way to my students.
One of my favorite things is getting rid of grading papers and switching to a quick check at the end of the lesson. Within 3-5 minutes and usually 3 questions, I can identify and mark where each student is and then adjust the lesson for the next day accordingly. Ie. adding more reteach or extensions etc. Yes, there are still papers selected to go into a folder for them to show their parents to celebrate and demonstrate their own success but they are more intentionally selected and made.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Two Americorps tours of duty, 'Driven to Teach' award, National Poet Society Recognition, etc.
Teacher of the Year at T.O. Smith Elementary in Ogden Utah. 2015
My own education history
Two Bachelors Degrees. One in Education and one in Technical Writing.
Additional biographical information
I now live on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Owyhee Nevada. We still miss our dear friends from Monument Valley. If you, too, like teaching in the trenches and want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire, they are a place to go. Both have a desperate need for committed teachers. I have 7 children, am learning (slowly) Spanish, Navajo, and Sign Language, and I love to Crochet!
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