About the store
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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Math Stories - Small Group Reader's Theaters
This group of scripts was written to introduce or reinforce key math concepts. As you are aware, math has a language all its own and it is critical to practice and use the language as much as possible. These reader's theaters were written just for that purpose! Items covered in them are: - the properties of multiplication - classification of quadrilaterals - formulas for perimeter, area and volume - introducing fractions, mixed numbers, and explaining the need for common denominators. Some are f
5th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Other (Math), Short Stories
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+20
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
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
Zeno Word - Small Group Readers' Theater Pack
This Reader's Theater pack was designed to get kids practicing the Zeno words. The 107 MOST used sight words which are 50% of most texts. There are parts for 3 - 4 students. There are other words in each script but they are low words - used for K - 1st grade. All Words not in the Zeno list are listed on the front page of each script. When I designed these, I pictured the first day where each group would be cutting out the sight words and then practicing with each other. From there, during fluen
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RF.K.4
, RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
+13
Small Group Readers' Theaters for Patriotic Occasions
This group of scripts was written to support social studies standards and learning. I use them for teaching US history as well as for holidays like: July 4th, Memorial Day, Voting, Veteran's Day, President's Day etc. They are for groups of 3 to 5 students. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of each script for your students to respond to.Scripts included are: The Flag Code, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, George Washington the President who Loved Dogs, The REAL Story of
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RF.5.4
+10
Fairy Tales - Six Scripts for Small Group Readers' Theater - Book One
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. In this package I have placed 6 Reader's Theaters. They are: The Brennan Town Musicians, Cinderella, The Frog Prince, Rumpelst
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
Small Group Reader's Theater for Science Packet #1
This group of scripts was written to support science standards and learning. They are for groups of 3 to 4 students. Science subjects covered are the rock cycle, magnetism, electricity, volcanoes, inherited traits, planets, comets/asteroids/and meteors, and rotation versus revolution. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all eight in this packet. They usually sell for $2 - $3 but, in this packe
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Science, Short Stories
CCSS, NGSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RL.8.10
+19
Small Group Readers' Theater for Science Book #1 - 8 Scripts
This group of scripts was written to support science standards and learning. They are for groups of 3 to 4 students. Science subjects covered are erosion, weathering, magnetism, electricity, volcanoes, tornadoes, inherited traits, planets, and rotation versus revolution. I have also created a copy of this as a PDF if needed which you will find on my website. There are eight scripts. They usually sell for $2 - $3 but, in this packet, I am charging $10. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Other (Science), Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
, RF.4.4
+14
Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Readers' Theater Pack
This package contains 9 Cinderella stories! The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. 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. Reade
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
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
Coyote Tales - Native American Readers' Theaters - Pack 1
This package was intended for November which is Native American Month but can be done at any time. 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 t
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Native Americans, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.7
, RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
+14
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
Aesop's Fables for Small Group Reader's Theater - Book 2
The 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! 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. There is a small writing/discussion prompt after each script.You can buy 8 of these scripts in
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+14
Small Group Readers' Theaters for Character Education
My name is Melanie Whitesides and 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. The scripts in this package are written for small groups and address issues like: 1 - how even the teacher is nervous at the beginning of the year 2 -
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
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
Aesop's Fables for Small Group Reader's Theater - Book 3
The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 4 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! 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. After each script is a writing prompt for the students to respond to. You can buy 8 of these sc
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.2
+20
Aesop's Fables for Small Group Readers' Theater - Book 3
This is the third set of Aesop reader's theater scripts. The 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! 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. You can buy 8 of these scripts in this
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
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
Small Group Readers' Theaters for Science Book #2
This group of scripts was written to support science standards and learning. They are for groups of 3 to 4 students. Science subjects covered erosion, weathering, living and nonliving things, the water cycle, the five animal kingdoms, force, tornado safety, and types of energy. There is a small writing/discussion prompt after each script.There are eight scripts. They usually sell for $2 but, in this packet, I am charging $10 instead of $16. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get a
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Science
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+16
Fairy Tales for Small Group Readers' Theater - Book Two
The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 6 students. Each script is a retelling of a classic fairy tale. There is a short writing piece after each script for students to respond to which can be used in centers.I use 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. You can buy 6 of these scripts in this pack for $10 or pay $2 - $3 a piece for them. T
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
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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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