Nonfiction Readers Theater Rubric–3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
Our "Nonfiction Readers Theater Rubrics" (linked below) offer students an opportunity to develop reading, listening, thinking, and communication skills as they fill out the self-evaluation.
Teacher Tips for Readers Theater
How to succeed with Readers Theater–before, during, and after performances: building fluency, comprehension, confidence, character, and oral reading skills.
How to Easily Teach Students to Write Readers Theater Scripts from a Caldecott Winner Book: “Fables,” By Arnold Lobel
Have you ever read any books by the famous children’s book author and illustrator Arnold Nobel? His stories typically overflow with dialogue, so they’re perfect for adapting to Readers Theater.
How Can Readers Theater Build Character?
Do you want your students to be whiners or winners? In our Script Library you’ll find a filter for Script Topics. Character Building is one topic. In our scripts you’ll find positive character qualities.
How to FAIL with Readers Theater: Busting Readers Theater Myths
IS there a way to fail with Readers Theater? What do you think?
8 Key Questions and Answers About Homeschooling with Readers Theater
A homeschooling mom contacted me by email and asked HOW to implement Readers Theater in a family. The following article is my basic email answer to her questions.
*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.
Readers Theater: 3 Ways To Build Listening Skills
How can engaging in Readers Theater transform students into active listeners and improve their reading skills? There are at least three different ways.
12 Readers Theater Rehearsal to Performance Tips and Keys to Success for Students
How do you get the best out of your students that will champion them from learners into leaders?