Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings (R = 3.1)
Here's a fun twist on a Guatemalan folktale requested by a Script Buffet Club member. "Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings" shares a character-building story in a light-hearted way.
Carol Montgomery
A Pair of Pears (R=K)
A pair of twins eating a pair of pears. What could be more fun or more confusing? "A Pair of Pears" plays with words in this conversation with a sitter. Homonyms, homophones, or just learning English will come alive with this delightful Readers Theater script.
A Hoarse Horse (R = 1.7)
Short. Funny. Easy. "A Hoarse Horse (Homonyms/Homophones)" provides a fun introduction to homonyms or homophones. Written Abbot and Costello style (i.e., comedic communication), this short script focuses on the homonyms "horse" and "hoarse."
Farmer Funzy: Ducks vs. Chickens (R = 3.4)
Talking ducks and talking chickens? Why not? Which farm animal is best? Let the fowl convince you and the audience can decide. This humorous Readers Theater script includes puns and funnies with non-fiction facts for high motivation for the whole class.
Farmer Funzy: Ducks vs. Chickens (Simplified) (R = 2.9)
Talking ducks and talking chickens? Why not? Which farm animal is best? Let the fowl convince you and the audience can decide. This humorous Readers Theater script includes puns and funnies with non-fiction facts for high motivation for the whole class.
Can You See Birds? (R = K)
Easy. Fast. Fun. Choral Readers Theater. This script comes in two font versions (the Chalkboard font letter "a" is easier to write) as well as two font sizes (so you may print it as one page or two pages).
Can You See Cats? (R = 1)
Short. Easy. Fun. "Can You See Cat?" provides a one-page Readers Theater script for beginning readers. Written from experience with cats, this script shares the fun of watching cats playing.
The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral-Simplified) (R=3.8)
"The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral–Simplified)" shares a fun version of our adaptation of "The Little Red Hen." But, don't expect this to be the classic "Little Red Hen" story. Your students will notice many fun differences for compare and contrast discussions.
The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral) (R = 4.7)
The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral) shares a fun, full-class version of our Readers Theater adaptation of "The Little Red Hen." But, don't expect this to be the classic "Little Red Hen" story. Your students will notice many fun differences for compare and contrast discussions.
Is the Dog Sad? (contractions) (R = K)
Short vowels. Short script. Contractions. This beginning Readers Theater script has it all. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Is the Dog Sad?" shares a short conversation using these easy contractions: isn't, can't, didn't, Let's, it's.
The Whale Cake (long vowel "a") (R = K)
Easy. Fun. Printable. Here's "The Whale Cake" focusing on long vowel "a." This one-page script has two parts for easy choral reading or tutoring.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 1) (R=3.1)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 1)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 2) (R=3.4)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. This dcript is also available in a combined version with Parts 1 and 2 together.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1 & 2) (R=3.3)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1-2 combined)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (Simplified) (R=5.0)
Is it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (R=6.3)
s it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)) (R = 6.3)
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (Simplified) (R = 6.0)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Part 2 of Benjamin Franklin's life, "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond" includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs.
Talking Pets–Beyond Earth Day (R=4.8)
"Talking Pets–Beyond Earth Day" shares a pet’s imaginary perspective of laundry. This short Readers Theater may be used to help communicate basic truths about toxic laundry to a younger audience OR a pet-loving audience.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified) (R = 4.9)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood (from chapter one) we call "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified)." This historical Readers Theater Script is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Seed Sprouts (with optional actions) (R = K, 1)
New readers and non-readers. "Seed Sprouts (with optional actions)" includes everyone for springtime fun. Written for one of our Script Buffet Club member's for a spring ESL/ELL program, this one-page script should be popular with primary level students.
Choral Helping Cheer (R = K, 1)
Written for a spring parents' program for one of our Script Buffet Club members, "Choral Helping Cheer," will get your students cheering in two versions. One version includes the role of a leader directing the cheer. The other version is totally Choral Readers Theater–no leader.
The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Simplified) (R = 5.6, 6.2)
Benjamin Franklin looked for practical problems to solve. That led to many ideas and inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Simplified)" pulls together a launching pad for your students to study Franklin's inventions with a fun twist.
The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Middle School) (R = 7.4)
Benjamin Franklin looked for practical problems to solve. That led to many ideas and inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show" pulls together a launching pad for your students to study Franklin's inventions with a fun twist.