Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1) (R-4.7)
"Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1)" shows Togo's adventures as a puppy BEFORE being a sled dog in the Great Race of Mercy–the 1925 race against a diphtheria epidemic threatening to wipe out Nome.
Carol Montgomery
Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 2) (R-5.0)
A Script Buffet Club member requested a script on the Iditarod,. This script (Part 2) shows Togo's adventure BEFORE being a sled dog in the Great Race of Mercy–the 1925 race against a diphtheria epidemic threatening to wipe out Nome.
Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 3) (R=4.5)
A Script Buffet Club member requested a script on the Iditarod. "Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 3)" shows Togo's adventure as a sled dog in the Great Race of Mercy–the 1925 race against a diphtheria epidemic threatening to wipe out Nome.
Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1–Simplified) (R-3.1)
Togo ran as lead sled dog for the historic Great Race of Mercy–also known as the Great Serum Race in 1925. Alaska's Iditarod seems to commemorate that race. "Togo–Sled Dog Hero, a True Story (Part 1–Simplified)" tells a story of Togo as a "delinquent" pup.
Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 2–Simplified) (R-3.5)
"Togo–Sled Dog Hero, A True Story (Part 2, Simplified)" describes one of Togo's adventures BEFORE the historic sled dog relay for The Great Serum Race (i.e., The Great Race of Mercy) in the 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Alaska. Alaska's Iditarod seems to commemorate that race.
Togo–Sled Dog Hero (Part 3–Simplified) (R-3.2)
"Togo–Sled Dog Hero, A True Story (Part 3, Simplified)" tells Togo's part in the historic sled dog relay for The Great Serum Race–also known as The Great Race of Mercy–in the 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Alaska. Alaska's Iditarod seems to honor that race.
Togo Tales–From Pup to Hero (R=1.2)
3 easy scripts. Character-building stories. Sled dog adventures. "Togo Tales–From Pup to Hero" includes these three true stories. A Script Buffet Club member requested an Iditarod script.
A Hide and Seek Prize, long "I, i_e, y, ie" R = 0.0 (K-1)
"A Hide and Seek Prize" Readers Theater focuses on long vowel "i" words for beginning readers. It's tricky telling a story with limited vocabulary and no pictures, but students should understand the basic story and the prize in this easy Readers Theater script.
Peach on the Beach (long "e") R = 0.0 (K-1)
Short. Sweet. Long vowel "e" focus. "Peach on the Beach" Readers Theater is for beginning readers. This script works well as a partner play because one part is an adult and one part is a child. Have the partners change their voices with each part for more fluency practice.
Dusty's Sled Dog Race (R = 0.7)
Sled Dogs. Adventure. Non-fiction. "Dusty's Sled Dog Race" Readers Theater has it all. Based on the non-fiction book, Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod, this two-page script tells Dusty's true story.
Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Advanced) R = 5.2
Based on the non-fiction children's book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod," this true Readers Theater script brings a sled-dog adventure to life. With reflections from history and the sled dog heroes the script escorts the reader into a two-day adventure.
Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Simplified - Part 2) (R = 3.2)
Historical serum race. Sled dogs. Non-fiction. Here's Part 2, the last part, of our simplifed version of our Readers Theater script "Dusty and the Junior Iditarod.' Based on the non-fiction book Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod,
Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (Simplified - Part 1) (R=3.3)
Historical. Sled dogs. Non-fiction. Here's Part 1 of our simplifed version of our Readers Theater script "Dusty and the Junior Iditarod." Based on the non-fiction book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod,"
Dusty and the Junior Iditarod (R = 4.3)
Based on the non-fiction children's book "Iditarod Dream–Dusty and His Sled Dogs Compete in Alaska's Junior Iditarod," this true Readers Theater script brings a sled-dog adventure to life tracing part of the original Iditarod Trail with Dusty.
Taffy and Tabby (-y as a vowel, long "e" sound) (R=K-1)
Taffy, the fluffy puppy, and Tabby, the fuzzy cat play in this fun Readers Theater for emergent readers. "Taffy and Tabby" focuses on words that end in the letter "y," giving practice with several easy two-syllable words.
The Thief (long "e" as ie, ee, ea) (R=K-1)
Who is Lassie? Who is the thief? These questions are easily answered in the easy Readers Theater script, "The Thief." Focusing on long "e" words using "ie," "ee," and "ea," "The Thief" tells a fun, short adventure story. "
The Queen's Bees (long "e" as "ee" & "ea") (R=K-1)
Easy. Non-fiction. Focus on long vowel "e" sound. "The Queen's Bees" Readers Theater script teaches a little about bees with a fun, shocking surprise ending for readers.
Steve's Odd Dream (long e as ee, ea, e_e) (R=K-1)
Short. Fun. Long E focus. "Steve's Odd Dream" tells a silly story Readers Theater style. Perfect for choral reading, buddy reading, or partner plays,
Lake Daze (long "a" as "a__e") (R=K-1)
Easy. Fun. Surprise ending. "Lake Daze" Readers Theater invites students to imagine a visit to a lake. "Lake Daze" focuses on long "a" words with "a__e".
A Gray Day (long "a" as ay) (R=K-1)
For emergent and beginning readers, here's a long vowel Readers Theater script that's only one page. "A Gray Day" focuses on the long "a" sound as "ay." Use "A Gray Day" chorally, buddy reading, or as a partner play.
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States (grades 3 - 12)
Did you know that Constitution Day is September 17 in the United States? "The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States" is a short Readers Theater using only the words of the Preamble. Anotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
Sack Lunch Flying (Simplified) R = 3.1
How do you teach about honoring soldiers, veterans, or their memories? "Sack Lunch Flying–Simplified" is a free Readers Theater script that will make it easy.Perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and patriotic programs.
The Ants and the Tortilla (R = 4.7, 2.2)
This script is roughly adapted from a Mexican fable and the children's book "The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb." It works well for cross-curricular lessons or unit studies on ants, insects, Mexico, fables, and even Hispanic literature.
Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart (Simplified) (R = 2.3)
Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Here's a fun Readers Theater script for 2-22+ readers on the human heart. "Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart" also easily works for Choral Readers Theater with the whole class.