Pretend Play for Columbus Day (R = 4.4)
Are you in a public school? Here's a Columbus Day script that may meet your needs. Join Christopher and his friends as they pretend to sail the ocean in this engaging Readers Theater script based on history.
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Friends at Bat (R = 0.8)
Multi-level fun. Primary plus. Character-building. "Friends at Bat" is the more advanced version of our emergent readers script, "Pals at Bat." "Friends at Bat" is a light-hearted Readers Theater script for primary level readers, perfect for ESL, mixed-level classes, and family fun.
Pals at Bat (R = K-1)
Looking for character-building Readers Theater scripts with a lot of short vowels for emergent readers? "Pals at Bat" is a fun, 3-page Readers Theater script written for beginning readers. Suitable for primary (grades K, 1, 2), ESL, special ed classes, and family fun.
Leaf Maze (1.5, 0.4)
Easy Choral Readers Theater for fall: 2 choruses, 2 pages, 15 annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Perfect for primary level, ESL or ESOL students, special ed, and family fun,"Leaf Maze" may get your students motivated to rake right away!
Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight (R = 6.5)
First published eyewitness account. Historical perspective. Expansive vocabulary. "Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight" Readers Theater script pulls it all together creatively.
Fly a Bike? (R = 3.4, 2.7)
Here's a fun, easy, character-building Readers Theater script based on the history of flight and the Wright Brothers airplane. "Fly a Bike?" escorts primary and elementary readers into a world filled with amazing experiments, failures, and successes as two brothers chase their dream.
"9/11 Heroes" (R=2.7)
Short, primary level Choral Readers Theater script remembering heroes of Sept. 11, 2001.
Never, Never, Never Forget 9/11 (R = 6.2)
This free Readers Theater script honors heroes as we remember the attacks and the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001. Told from the eyewitness Lady Liberty, includes flashback newscasts.
Take Off! (R = 1.4)
Number sight words. Two choruses. Primary level. Short. Sweet. EASY! Complete with extensive curriculum links for fast lesson plans, "Take Off!" provides a simple historic introduction to the story of the Wright Brothers and the First Flight.
The Rich Fool (R = 1.5)
What IS a parable? "The Rich Fool," a traditional parable based on Biblical literature from the New Testament(Luke 12:16-21), should launch students of all ages into some lively discussions about parables as well as the multiple meanings of this one.
Back-to-School Team vs. Salamander Sly (R = 2.3)
Salamander Sly coaches an invisible team called The Distractions in this lively free Readers Theater script full of surprises. Includes a chorus.
Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II) (R = 2.8)
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
Bees, Crickets, Ladybugs, and What? (R = 1)
Character building. Nature study. Environmental science. Insects. Choral reading fun. Primary level script.
Ant Hill Heroes (R = 1.4)
Positive character building. Nature study. Environmental science lesson. Choral reading fun. Primary level.
Fireflies Hide and Seek (R = 0.0, K, 1))
"Fireflies Hide and Seek" shares the fun of fireflies in a short, choral Readers Theater script format for emergent or primary level readers.
Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part I) (R = 2.8)
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part I)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
Kit Carson's Adventure with Amigo (R = 4.7)
Based on a story from the book Kit Carson's Own Story of His Life (dictated in 1856-57), "Kit Carson's Adventure with Amigo" shows what happens when a Mountain Man is surprised by "Indians."
Kit Carson: Mountain Man and Guide (Part II) (R = 5.0)
"Kit Carson: Mountain Man and Guide (Part II)" continues Carson's own story as dictated to others in his book. this script shows a short revealing incident Carson and Col. Fremont experienced with "Indians."
Hats Off to Dad! (R = 1.4)
For 2-26 readers, "Hats Off to Dad" is an easy, flexible, free Readers Theater script to honor fathers. Whether it's a Father's Day program, end of school, or family celebration, "Hats Off to Dad" will make Daddy smile. This primary level script may be adapted to choral Readers Theater.
Wanted to Say (R = 3.1)
Here are a few words our parents OR grandparents may have wanted to say, but never did--or never could. The guys represent the voices of fathers, the girls represent the voices of mothers, and the two groups reading together represent the voices of the children.
Luis Walter Alvarez: Famous Scientist (R = 3.6)
Who is Luis Walter Alvarez? He's the 1968 Nobel Prize winner in Physics. Son of a Spanish dad and an Irish mom... The man is a bit controversial because he was recruited to work on developing the atom bomb.
Kit Carson (Part I): Mountain Man (Easy Version) ( R = 2.6)
"Kit Carson (Part I): Mountain Man" is based on an adventure story Kit dictated in 1856-57 in his book, Kit Carson's Own Story of His Life. EASY version. Members only.
Kit Carson: Mountain Man (Part I) (R = 4.4)
"Kit Carson (Part I): Mountain Man" is based on an adventure story Kit dictated in 1856-57 in his book, Kit Carson's Own Story of His Life.
Sack Lunch Flying (R = 4.6)
How do you teach about honoring soldiers, veterans, or their memories? "Sack Lunch Flying" is a free Readers Theater script that will make it easy.Perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and patriotic programs.