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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
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
Jackie Robinson and the Bus - Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It is based on an incident that happened 11 years prior to Rosa Parks. Mr. Robinson was asked to move from his seat on a desegregated army bus and, when he refused, it led to a court marshal. Jackie Robinson was given an honorable discharge just a few months later. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of the script for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers an
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
The Witch's New Broom - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater has 4 parts. I wrote this one especially for the time near Halloween as students start thinking about spooky stories. If you like this script try the Halloween pack! I use the rubric that I have placed in my store. In the script, Rankle keeps bragging about how wicked she is and drives all the other witches nuts. Scrimpy decides to teach Rankle a lesson and pretends to get a new broom that only the wickedest witches can see. Rankle falls for it and buys the broo
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+12
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
I Want to Read! - How Fredrick Douglas First Began to Read - Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater for four students. I Want To Read is the story of how Fredrick Douglas first began reading. It was written to use for students during Black History Month but can be used any time. In the script, Fredrick Douglass changed his last name after he had escaped to freedom. Long before that, his journey began in Baltimore when he was just a child and became determined to learn to read and write. This Reader’s Theater is about this beginning and what it meant to him to be abl
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Black History, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
Thurgood Marshall, a Thoroughly Good Lawyer - Small Group Readers' Theater
This reader's theater was written for four students. It ties in Social Studies with Language Arts. It is about Thurgood Marshall. In the script, Brad has made a report about Thurgood Marshall for the class for Career Day. Pete and Cindy have never heard of him and wonder why Brad would choose a lawyer to talk about. When Brad tells them that Thurgood Marshall changed America they want to know how a lawyer could do that. Kate and Brad tell them all about Thurgood’s journey as a lawyer and how he
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
, RL.7.10
+9
The Sad Little Bunny - An Easter Tale - 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 an Easter themed story. This is a simpler one and the moral of the story is about friendship. In the script, Little Bunny is sad. He can NOT seem to make friends but his mother has an idea. Little Bunny begins to make friends but has to worry if they will still be his friends when he stops giving them eggs. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to r
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow OR the Headless Horseman - S.G. Reader's Theater
This script was written for four students and it could be used at Halloween. I wrote it as an extension for students who are reading Washington Irving's story. In the script, a lot of the people in the village of Sleepy Hollow have been invited to Farmer Van Tassel’s home for a party. Some of the villagers gather together to gossip about the schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane. He wants to marry Katrina Van Tassel but people think it may be for her money. Brom Bones also wants to marry Katrina and ha
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
George Washington Carver and Peanuts - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for four people. It was written to honor George Washington Carver during Black History Month. In the script, it is Black History Month and Kevin is excited. One of his/her heroes is George Washington Carver but none of the others have ever heard of him so Kevin tells them all about it. There is a short writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way t
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Black History, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+10
Ecoman Teaches Water Conservation - Small Group Readers' Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 - 5 students. In the script - Students are hanging out and wasting some water; not intentionally - they just aren’t thinking about it. Ecoman arrives and explains what water conservation is. He/She tells the students that even kids can and should help save water. They discuss several easy ways water can be saved by kids. When Ecoman leaves the students are ready to become heroes for the environment! There is a writing assignment for the students
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Environment, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
The Legend of Finn MacCool - Irish Small Group Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for three students but it could be made into four. It was written for Saint Patrick's Day and is based on the legend of Finn MacCool. In the script, Finn MacCool is the largest toughest giant in Ireland. Angus is the largest toughest giant in Scotland. Angus challenges Finn to a fight and they build The Giant’s Causeway to make it possible. When Oonagh sees how big Angus is, she know Finn won’t win the fight so she has him dress up as their baby to fool Angus.
4th - 7th
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
Jack Fox & the Leprechaun - Irish Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater. It was written for four people. This is based on an Irish fairy tale. In the script, Jack Fox is a normal farmer who manages to find a leprechaun on his way home one day. He knows the story of how tricky they are and is careful never to look away from the little man. Finally, the leprechaun agrees to take him to his gold but Jack still never gets his hands on it. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.If you
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
Which Witch is Which? - Small Group Reader's Theater
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 Is on First' routine it is like that. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end for your students to respond to.I write small group reader's theaters so students will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's lines. Wai
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Grammar, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.6.10
, RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
+13
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
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
A New Look for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater for CHRISTMAS
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 3 students for Christmas. In the script, Elvis the elf has given himself a new job. He wants to be Santa’s fashion consultant and give Santa a new look. Santa agrees to listen to his suggestions but, one by one, he finds problems with each of them. Santa decides to keep his look because it is a classic and he likes it. Elvis is sad he couldn’t help Santa but then Santa offers him a new job. He makes him fashion consultant over all the dolls
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
RF.4.4
, RF.4.4a
, RF.4.4b
+9
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
The Tortoise and the Hare - Small Group Readers' Theater by Aesop
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. I wrote it for Easter but it could be performed at any time. It is based on a tale by Aesop. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! In the script,Hare loves to brag about how fast and cool he is so the other animals do not like being around him. The animals DO like tortoise though because he always has something nice to say. Hare sees the animals being nice to Tortoise and is mean to him becaus
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Drama, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.3.4
, RF.3.4a
, RF.3.4b
+13
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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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