Moon Talk–from Apollo 11 (Long Version) (R = 5.0)
In "Moon Talk—from Apollo 11 (Long Version)" you'll find authentic Moon talk from the astronauts themselves, the first men on the Moon. (NASA transcripts adapted to free Readers Theater.)
3-5
Readers Theater scripts for grades 3-5 readability.
Moon Talk–from Apollo 11 (Shortened) (R = 5.1)
This version leaves out the conversations with fellow astronaut Michael Collins as he orbits the Moon waiting to pick up his friends...includes astronaut Buzz Aldrin calling for a moment of silent thanksgiving from the Moon.
Moon Talk–from Apollo 11 (Quick Version) (R = 5.8)
From NASA's Apollo 11 historic transcriptions here's the free printable Readers Theater script that will launch your class to the Moon.
Moon's Love Song (Speaker Version) (R = 1.9)
What kind of love song WOULD the Moon compose for the Earth? Here's a seriously silly possibility with a few word plays. No tune. Just fun lyrics read like a poem in Readers Theater format.
Moon's Love Song (Choral Version) (R = 1.9)
What kind of love song WOULD the Moon compose for the Earth? Here's a seriously silly possibility with a few word plays. No tune. Just fun lyrics read like a poem in Readers Theater format.
The Mighty Moon (Metric version) (R = 3.6)
Lots of moon facts for the whole class with Apollo 11 and the first men on the moon. Add a silly clown. Here's a 3-page Readers Theater script for space studies. Iit has a chorus of Experts, 1-10 Readers, and a Clown.
The Mighty Moon (U.S. Version) (R = 3.6)
Lots of moon facts for the whole class with Apollo 11 and the first men on the moon. Add a silly clown. Here's a 3-page Readers Theater script for space studies. It has a chorus of Experts, 1-10 Readers, and a Clown.
Shad Rhythm and Cheer (R = 1.0)
Team #1: Shad needed a safe place to lay their eggs... so they’d hatch, so they’d hatch, so they’d hatch.
Students Save Shad! (Part III) (R = 4.2)
Part 3 of the free, 3-part, non-fiction Students Save Shad Readers Theater script– featuring student TV journalists sharing the true story.
Students Save Shad! (Part II) R = 4.8
Based on a true science story from the book "Let the River Run Silver Again" our 3-part script shares how students helped save the American shad (fish). Hosted by student TV journalists, our free "Students Save Shad!" script integrates curriculum.
Students Save Shad! (Part I) (R = 4.1)
Based on a true science story from the book "Let the River Run Silver Again" our 3-part script shares how students helped save the American shad (fish). Hosted by student TV journalists, our free "Students Save Shad!" script integrates curriculum.
Clara Barton, Nurse and Red Cross Founder (R = 3.3)
Part III of our biographical series for beginning readers on the life of Clara Barton, "Clara Barton, Nurse and Red Cross Founder" is the super simple version of our original Readers Theater script written for upper elementary or gifted students.
Helping Others: Clara Barton, Battlefield Nurse and Red Cross Founder–Simplified (R = 5.7, 5.1)
Part III of our series of biographical scripts on the life of Clara Barton, "Helping Others: Clara Barton, Battlefield Nurse and Red Cross Founder--Simplified" provides an opportunity to build some vocabulary and discuss history.
Clara Barton Grows Up To Be A Teacher (R = 2.0)
"Clara Barton Grows Up To Be A Teacher" is the second in a series of historical scripts on Clara Barton. (Clara Barton became famous as a battlefield nurse during the Civil War and as founder of the Red Cross.) Chronologically, this one starts with her as a teeenager.
Helping Others: Clara Barton, Teacher (no chorus)–Simplified (R = 4.0, 3.6)
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Although Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
Helping Others: Clara Barton, Teacher (with chorus)–Simplified (R = 4.0, 3.6)
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
Helping Others: Clara Barton, Teacher (with chorus) (R = 5.0)
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
Helping Others: Clara Barton, Teacher (No Chorus Version) (R = 5.2)
Did you know even though Clara Barton had been a shy little girl, she used Readers Theater in her school? Although Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross after she helped in the Civil War) reluctantly became a teacher,
Helping Others: Young Clara Barton (R = 4.3)
In 1907 Clara Barton published a book about her own childhood. This biographical Readers Theater for elementary students, "Helping Others: Young Clara Barton (Simplified)," takes some of her own words and includes them in this character-building script.
Clara Barton, Happy Little Helper (R = 1.7)
Biography in Readers Theater? Why not? Here's the first of a series of historical scripts on Clara Barton. Chronologically, this one starts with her childhood.
Dog Jog Adventure (Advanced; R = 3.0)
Because the children in this script are older elementary or teenagers, this free script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.
Flying B for Baloney (R = 1.5)
Based on a true story, "Flying B for Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears. The script uses the clue B________ every time the word baloney is to be read.
Flying Baloney (R = 3.3)
Based on a true story, "Flying Baloney" is a fun Readers Theater script about Carlos and his Grandpa trying to practice backyard baseball until a surprise visitor appears.
Tribes and Teams Cheer (R = K, 1)
Even if you have perfect students, our "Tribes and Teams Cheer" encourages positive attitudes and character. This short, easy Choral Readers Theater script is written for beginning readers, but is suitable for most ages.