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Free middle school literature scripts
Free Readers' Theater Script ~ Fractured Fairy Tale Cinderella Readers' Theater
Free Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale Readers' Theater Script: "Cinder...Really?: The TRUE Story of Cinderella"* * * * * * * * * * * * * *This fractured fairy tale readers' theater freebie is excerpted from my 35-page CINDER..REALLY? Literacy Toolkit, which includes the readers' theater script plus supplemental literacy activities.It's also available as part of the FAIRY TALES BONUS BUNDLE ~ SERIES 1, which includes 4 fractured fairy tales and LOADS of supplemental activities. The bundle makes a
Free King Midas & the Golden Touch Greek Mythology Readers' Theater Script: 3-6
Free Greek Mythology Readers' Theater Script: "King Midas & the Golden Touch": A humorous 6-page retelling of the traditional Greek myth of King Midas.* * * * * * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater freebie is excerpted from my 37-page KING MIDAS Literacy Toolkit, which includes TWO readers' theater scripts plus supplemental literacy activities.It's also available as part of the GREEK MYTHOLOGY BONUS BUNDLE ~ THE MANGLED MYTHS SERIES, which includes 6 readers' theater scripts and LOADS of s
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3rd - 6th
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Reader's Theater: Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (differentiated scripts!)
Focus on differentiation while meeting several Common Core Reading standards! This reader’s theater set features the popular tall tale of Paul Bunyan written on 3 separate reading levels for a total of 3 scripts! Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challenge students with tier 2 vocabulary and
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3rd - 6th
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Free Davy Crockett Readers' Theater Tall Tale Script ~ Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
Free Davy Crockett-themed Readers' Theater Tall Tale: "Davy Crockpot: A Tall & Twisted Tale" (grades 3, 4, 5 & 6): This 5-page readers' theater script puts a new twist on the tall tale of Davy Crockett. It is written for 6 readers, though narrator roles can be combined, as needed, to adjust for group size, making the scripts easily adaptable for 3-6 readers. This is a terrific tool for developing students' reading fluency!* * * * * * * * * * * * * *This free twisted tall tale readers' th
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3rd - 6th
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Reader's Theater: The Snow Queen
Reader's Theater: The Snow Queen
Enjoy this abridged version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale! Have your students practice their fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension with this beloved story about a little girl's bravery and determination to find her lost friend. This script is also helpful when comparing 'The Snow Queen' to Disney's 'Frozen.'
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Reader's Theater: The Flying Lion
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3rd - 7th
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Robin Hood the Outlaw (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Have you ever wondered how Robin Hood became an outlaw? Drawn from the thrilling legends of Robin Hood, this 9-page Reader's Theater script-story for 10 readers tells how Robin Hood became a fugitive from the law. Be sure to check out the Reaching Sherwood set of script-stories to experience the full story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
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6th - 12th
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Radio Drama Script - 5 Minute Mystery
A '5 Minute Mystery' Script which was specifically made to be used as a task for students to create audio clips in the Drama unit RADIO DRAMA. However, can be used for various purposes for Drama or English.
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7th - 12th
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FREEBIE! Reader's Theater Old Fable - HOW THE CAMEL GOT HIS HUMP
If you are searching for a way to get your students to enjoy reading, become more expressive, read aloud with confidence, become more fluent…then let the magic begin!!I have found using Reader’s Theater with large and small groups really helps my students strengthen their reading and language arts skills! My class CHEERS every time I tell them we are going to do Reader’s Theater!! This technique makes reading come alive for your students and can really develop classroom full of confident reade
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1st - 6th
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Gingerbread Baby Reader's Theatre by Jan Brett
This reader's theatre is based on Jan Brett's book "Gingerbread Baby" Students can perform this reader's theatre as a play by simply following the script while they take on roles from the book. Also included is a link to print masks for each character in the story. This can be a fun activity during the winter holiday season. Note: The script has not been shortened. It is the book in its entirety.
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3rd - 6th
Christmas Play Script - The Grouch FREE PREVIEW
This is a free preview of the Christmas play script - The Grouch. The full play script is available for just $5.50 by following the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Play-Script-The-Grouch-5056417⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻A funny Christmas play that revolves around the town of Bootown, where all the Boos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about!However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of t
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3rd - 7th, Staff
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FREE Script: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow
Here is a free script from my Wizard of Oz Reader's Theater Pack (10 Scripts!)!
"How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow" tells the tale of Dorothy meeting the Scarecrow and inviting him to join her journey to Oz. Your students will love this script based on the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
The 4 page script includes the following parts: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Readers 1-4
I recommend this script for third grade and up. The style and language is true to the original book with very f
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Readers' Theater Bundle
Shrek: Reader's Theatre Story -Chapter 13 -Funny Moral Fairy Tale
Summary:Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home -- not to mention his swamp-- Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret. Along the way, Shrek will encou
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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6th Grade Common Core Practice - RL.6.1, 3 mini-lessons
Finally! Specific, targeted practice for Common Core or LAFS Reading: Literature 6th grade standard RL.6.1 with this NO PREP resource! These questions are specifically for this standard. These three mini-lessons use the research-based "model, guide, assess" (I do, we do, you do) instructional model. If you are tired of sifting through resources that have questions for multiple standards, only to find the one you're looking for practice on isn't included, this is the resource line for you. Each C
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6th
A New Oz Tale - An original play
There's an App for That is a brief look into what might happen if Dorothy happened into the land of Oz with her cell phone in hand. A short play ideal for middle school aged children. The well-known characters of Oz are in a new world with technology and apps, and they get a little holiday help from another classic favorite, Santa. This short play runs about 15 minutes when produced. It has been produced with 7th and 8th graders.
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5th - 8th
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Medieval, Renaissance, Shakespearean readers theater sampler
Looking for easy ways to bring the ages of long ago to life? Want to improve reading skills, oral language and integrate writing with other subjects? Need a fun way to introduce literature or differentate instruction?
Check out this free 20 page sampler containing scenes from the products below.
Age of Chivalry
Beowulf
Canterbury Tales
Don Quixote on Trial
Sir Gawain & the Green Knight
Shakespeare reader's theater
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5th - 12th
A Midsummer Night's Dream | A Play Script for Young Performers | FREE PREVIEW
This is a free preview of the William Shakespeare play script - A Midsummer Night's Dream. The full play script is available for just $4.75 by following the link above.This is a preview of our play script for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, which has been rewritten to be suitable for ages 9 to 14. A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the story of four Athenian lovers who have a complicated yet dramatic love life. Lysander and Hermia loved each other and wished to be together. Helena
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4th - 8th
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Christmas Play Script - Santa's Successor FREE PREVIEW
This is a free preview of the Christmas play script - Santa's Successor. The full play script is available for just $5.50 by following the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Play-Script-Santas-Successor-4117063⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻A funny Christmas play script called Santa's Successor. The script follows the story line of a man who accidentally disrupts Santa's deliveries and has to take over his route before finding his way to S
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4th - 8th, Staff
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Polar Express Reader's Theater
This is a Reader's Theater of the book Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. It has 5 total parts. It is a great way to put the text in the hands of the students, so they can highlight decriptive words and phrases as well as similies and metaphors.
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3rd - 6th
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Romeo and Juliet WHOOSH! Script - An Active, Collaborative Intro to Shakespeare
This WHOOSH! script introduces students to the world of the play Romeo and Juliet. Students gain familiarity with the characters, plot, and language of Shakespeare's most popular tragedy in a fun and collaborative environment.
The teacher acts as the narrator, and ALL the students hop into the middle of the circle to act out the events of the entire play!
This activity allows all students, even those reading below grade level, to gain the confidence to tackle a challenging text and fall in
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8th - 12th
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Writing a Reader's Theater Script Presentation
This slideshow is designed to accompany my "Writing a Reader's Theater Script" project, which you can also download from my shop! The presentation is designed to introduce the project to the whole class and guide students through the close reading and script writing process.
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2nd - 8th
A Grave for Beatrice -Spooky Reader's Theatre Story
Summary:Beatrice digs graves in the local cemetery. She sometimes compares burying people to planting them in the ground. One evening, a ghost watches Beatrice as she digs a grave. The ghost thanks her for digging the graves, and then asks Beatrice to dig her own grave so that she can join them. Will Beatrice agree to the odd request?I have read this story with grades 6-12 and with my adult learners, in-class and online/remotely.The ending is unclear and that causes some good discussion. The stu
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Macbeth in Urban Slang Shakespeare Modern English Adaptation Act 1
Suitable for a whole class read, literature circle, reader's theater, or drama or elective class, Act 1 Macbeth in Urban Slang makes an introduction to Shakespeare's play fun and accessible even for reluctant, struggling, or ENL readers. It is a 20 page PDF that retells and condenses the events of Shakespeare's Act 1 of Macbeth into contemporary, urban slang. Many of the words in Shakespeare’s plays were considered slang at the time. Therefore, an adaptation of Macbeth into urban slang upholds
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7th - 10th
Frankenstein: Part I (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Bring Frankenstein to life with this first of five Reader’s Theater script-stories! This 10-page script-story dramatizes the first portion of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and includes a 2-page teacher guide.About This Adaptation: The story of a misunderstood monster pitted against his unfeeling creator, Frankenstein is just as relevant today as it was 200 years ago—exploring deep-thinking questions like, “Should there be limits on science? And are monsters born or made?” From the moment Victor b
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6th - 12th
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Classroom Script - A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
Performed this script with my fifth graders for several years. Almost all of the dialogue comes directly from the book. The only additional character is that of "grandma" Belle (in the story she broke off her engagement to Scrooge) as the narrator's voice and to tie up the story at the end. Final pages include all blocking instructions for each scene. Enjoy!
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5th - 12th
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