Animal Riddles
This collection of 33 different animal riddles contains a one-page Readers Theater script for each riddle. Use the 2-part riddles chorally, in small groups, with buddies, in centers, or individually for barrels of fun.
ELL, ESL
Readers Theater resources, articles, & scripts specifically related to English Language Learners–English as a Second Language Learners.
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 1) (R=4.4)
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 2) (R=4.8)
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 3) (R=4.2)
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Harriet the Hairy It (R=3.5)
This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script is based on a true story. Can your students guess who Harriet is before she is revealed?
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 2) (R=grade 3)
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 1) (R=grade 3)
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story (R=3.5)
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story" recounts my husband's encounter with an unusual furry critter. My husband called it, "The Great Kitchen Standoff." You'll probably be surprised by the identity , I don't want to spoil the surprises in this humorous story.
Balto Tales (4 scripts) (R=0.8)
"Balto Tales" includes 4 SHORT scripts for beginning readers based on the same story as our "Balto–Helping Hero" Readers Theater script. These scripts share the amazing true story of this famous true sled dog adventure
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Simplified–Part 2) (R=2.0)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Simplified–Part 1) (R = 2.2)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1) (R=4.2)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Brown Rabbit (R=1.3)
Have you ever seen a wild, cottontail rabbit act like a statue with a wiggly nose? We have a lot out here. So, this short Readers Theater poem shares one encounter
How to FAIL with Readers Theater: Busting Readers Theater Myths
IS there a way to fail with Readers Theater? What do you think?
A Jolly Woodchuck (R=1.5)
"A Jolly Woodchuck" poem tells a short story based on some personal experiences at different homes. This fun Readers Theater poem focuses on a hungry woodchuck (also known as a groundhog).
Tag–You're It! (R=K-1)
This Readers Theater poem is based on a true story from when I was growing up–with a donkey! "Tag–You're It!" tells the story of a game of animal tag with a surprise ending.
On Top of Spaghetti–Again (Full version)(R=4.4)
On Top of Spaghetti –Again" adapts the lyrics to a 2-part Choral Readers Theater script or a fun partner play.
Skateboarding Pioneer: Patti McGee (R=4.0)
A member of our Script Buffet Club who tutored two Syrian refugee sisters learning English asked me to write a custom Readers Theater script for the girls. So, with some serious research I created "Skateboarding Pioneer: Patti McGee."
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Original) (R = 2.8)
"Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Original)" comes from the Book of Acts. One section of the curriculum links focuses on Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms or legs.
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Advanced) (R = 3.5)
"Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed!" comes from the Book of Acts. Includes links on Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms or legs.
The Ants and the Tortilla (Simplified) (R = 1.3)
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.
The Ants and the Tortilla (Advanced) R=5.6
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.
Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: The Swamp Mystery (Simplified) (R = 2.1)
From the original biography of Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford (1869). Harriet Tubman told Mrs. Bradford the story of her life, including her adventures as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Mole and the Crow (long "O") (R=K-1)
Mole and the Crow" Readers Theater provides entertaining practice for beginning readers focusing on long vowel "o." Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Mole and the Crow" is perfect for kindergarten, emergent, ELL, special ed and other beginning or remedial readers.