Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." this Readers Theater script not only uses quotes from Franklin's autobiography, but also quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood. Franklin, a brilliant man, used extensive vocabulary and long sentences in his autobiography. This historical Readers Theater is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Short vowel fun again! "Pet Shop Kids" practices short vowels in the context of a fun, one-page Readers Theater script. This script is more advanced because it has a few blends, too.
Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o" come together in this fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers. "Is the Cat in the Bag?" will delight students who play hide-and-seek and may inspire their own creative writings.
"Gus the Pup," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will make children smile. Although this fun script includes a few sight words and blends, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
asy. Fun. Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o." "Rex and Tex" motivates emergent readers with 2-part Readers Theater. Perfect for Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers, "Rex and Tex" focuses on short vowel "o" in the context of a simple story created to make children smile.
"The Gift," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, is a fun short adventure with pups and cats. Although this one-page script is short, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Visit a classroom learning about the Moon and Apollo 11. Catch Justin's excitement and dream to be able to go to the Moon. "Justin Goes to the Moon (Part 2) is full of surprises.
Based on Chaucer's story of "Chanticleer and the Fox" our script presents a delightful opportunity to build vocabulary in context. Although "Chanticleer and the Fox" may be told different ways, you've never read the surprise fun twist at the end of THIS story!
Here are rhyming words that focus on the short vowel "e" in a short, easy Readers Theater for emergent and beginning readers.
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises. (Part 2 of 2)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises. (Part 2–Aussie version)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises. (Part 1–Aussie version)
How do you teach respect? By incorporating discussions with the 2-part script "Save the Zoo!" students discover examples of respect for self, respect for others, respect for authority, and respect for the environment. Includes marsupial facts and a few fun surprises.
"Pup Fun," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will touch the funny bone of many children. Incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Ben and the Egg" tells an unusual tale while focusing on short vowels "a" and "e." A few sight words and CVCC words are included to help build vocabulary (e.g., "fell"). All vocabulary is listed on the first page for the teacher.
Here's a rhyming short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
Here's another short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
By a member's request, here's a short Readers Theater about Columbus created to present to younger audiences. Hear student's pretend to be Columbus, captains of the other ships and their crews in "Pretend Play for Columbus Day (Shortened)."
Based on Chaucer's story of "Chanicleer and the Fox" script presents a delightful opportunity to build vocabulary in context. Although "Chanticleer and the Fox" may be told different ways, you've never read the surprise fun twist at the end of THIS story!
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page, fun script. "Tim's Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page fun. "The Big Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
Here's another short vowel Readers Theater from our short vowel series. This one focuses on short vowel "i" (with sight words). Think of "Six Pigs Dig" as part one and "Bill and Tim Dig"* as part two since the characters are the same for both.
