The Hose Phone (R = 1.0)
GIGGLE WARNING! I read this simple script to three adults and all three chuckled several times. Based on a true story. Students of ALL AGES will enjoy practicing this script with different voices.
Carol Montgomery
*March Shortcuts: 5 March Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
She changed her voice for the part of the beaver and used her normal voice for the part of a narrator. When we came to the end of the script her face lit up like radiant sunshine as she asked, "Can we do another one?"
Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey (Simplified) (R = 3.4)
"Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey" is a true-to-life Readers Theater script from the original biography of Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford (1869). Harriet Tubman told Mrs. Bradford the story of her life, including some of her adventures as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
*February Shortcuts: 5 February Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
I won't tell you the rest of the story here, but I wrote a Readers Theater script based on our experience with Waddles, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog" in three parts for elementary students. So, here's a list of five February Readers Theater ideas starting with Groundhog's Day and Waddles.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show (Part 1) R = 4.4
Students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest. And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show (Part 2) R = 4.6
Students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest. And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show (Part 3) R = 4.6
Students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest. And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show Commercial #2 (R=4.7)
The main script comes in 3 parts (i.e., 3 separate scripts) with two optional commercials. Here's commercial #2–with a surprising featured item your girls could love. Boys may want it for gifts because it features gemstones!
Rocks and Minerals Game Show Commercial #1 (R=2.5)
The main script comes in 3 parts (i.e., 3 separate scripts) with two optional commercials. Here's the fun commercial #1–with a surprising featured item your students could love.
Squanto's Squash (Simplified with Group/Audience Participation and Short Version) (R=2.6)
"Squanto's Squash" jumps into the history of Thanksgiving with Pilgrims, Native Americans, and more. "Squanto's Squash" is available in two flavors: lively, with group participation or calmer, without interruptions.
Mole and the Crow (long "O") (R=K-1)
Mole and the Crow" Readers Theater provides entertaining practice for beginning readers focusing on long vowel "o." Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Mole and the Crow" is perfect for kindergarten, emergent, ELL, special ed and other beginning or remedial readers.
The Spy Fly (long "i" as "y") R=0.0 (K-1)
Short. Silly. Special. "The Spy Fly" focuses on words with the sound of the long "i" even though they are spelled using the letter "y." This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script also provides practice in intonation and expression because of the questions included as part of the script.
The Baby's Tune (long "u" as "u__e") R = 0.0 (K-1)
Short. Sweet. Easy. "The Baby's Tune" Readers Theater script focuses on long "u" words in a partner play that may also be done chorally. Perfect for beginning readers of all ages.
Luke's Mule (long "u" as "u__e") R = 0.0 (K-1)
Silly fun in an easy partner play or choral Readers Theater script? Students will enjoy reading "Luke's Mule" with an emphasis on practicing long vowel "u" sounds.
The Dog and the Wolf (R=2.7)
Another script in our series on Aesop's Fables, "The Dog and the Wolf" creates a conflict with no real resolution. Who is right?
The Miller, His Son, and Their Donkey (R = 2.6)
Ask your students, "Can you ever please everybody?" Then let them enjoy this humorous adaptation of another of Aesop's Fables,
The Beaver and the Lumberjack (R=3.3)
Adapted from Aesop's Fables. The original Aesop's Fable is known as "The Honest Woodcutter," "The Honest Woodman," "The Golden Axe," "Mercury and the Woodsmen," and more.
The Rooster and the Fox (R=4.2)
What's a wise rooster to do with a sly fox interested in rooster pancakes? Find out in this entertaining Readers Theater script adapted from one of Aesop's fables.
The Frogs Who Wished for a King (R = 2.5)
This Readers Theater adaptation of Aesop's Fable includes a frog chorus for challenged readers, too (e.g., "Ribbit. Ribbit. Ribbit. Zing!"). Aesop does not mention an election in his story, but our Reader's Theater adaptation includes one.
The Council of Mice (R = 2.8)
Adapted from Aesop's Fables for Readers Theater, "The Council of Mice" provides an opportunity for a wide range of readers to participate in the fun. The "Council" functions as a chorus in this creative twist on a sometimes familiar story.
The Fox and the Crow (R = 3.3)
So, you think you know Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Crow"? This script for puppets or Readers Theater continues the story and adds a humorous twist at the end to please any audience.
Racer Rabbit's Marathon (R = 3.2)
This Readers Theater adaptation of Aesop's familiar fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," has no tortoise. With all the excitement of a true race, "Racer Rabbit's Marathon" builds mystery–who will win the race?
The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 3–Simplified) (R=3.3)
Sled dogs. Saving children. Non-fiction adventure. "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 3–Simplified)" brings this exciting 3-part story from history alive.
The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 2–Simplified) (R=2.9)
Sled dogs. Saving children. Non-fiction adventure. "The Great Race of Mercy 1925 (Part 2–Simplified)" brings this exciting 3-part story from history alive.