Dizzy the Donkey (R=1.7)
“Hee haw, hee hee haw, hee haw diddly dum.” Ha! Ha! Try saying that five times without laughing! That's the fun refrain in this silly Readers Theater poem.
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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.
Move Over, Cow (R=grade 1)
Do your students enjoy silly poems? If you're willing to risk some giggles your primary level students will enjoy "Move Over Cow." What would THEY do if they found a cow under their pillows?
Picnic Visitors (R= grade 1)
Have you ever tried to have a picnic with surprise visitors? What do you do if they fly in or crawl in? "Picnic Visitors" Readers Theater poem describes that dilemma.
Firefly Fun (R=K-1)
"Firefly Fun" shows primary readers nature's fun in a one-page Readers Theater poem. With only 2 speaking parts you may enjoy this poem as Choral Readers Theater (with 2 choral groups) or as a partner play with 2 readers.
Snappity, Crackity, My Friend Chip (R=2.9)
"Snappity, crackity, my friend Chip, Furry friend who learned to flip" is the first section of this fun poem for primary level readers.
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.
On Top of Spaghetti–Again (Easy Primary version) (R=2.1)
On Top of Spaghetti –Again" adapts the lyrics to a 2-part Choral Readers Theater script or a fun partner play. Short, simplified version.
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."
My Panda (R=2.0)
Here's a fun panda poem for your primary students or English Language Learners. "My Panda"–a Choral Readers Theater–contains 3 parts. Switch parts for more fun.
Three Cheers for Teachers! (Distance Learning Version) (R=3.9)
A free Choral Readers Theater script sent the teachers who shared their email addresses with me in the past: "Three Cheers for Teachers!–Distance Learning Version (requested by a teacher).
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.
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Simplified) (R = 1.7)
"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. Simplified version.
The Parts of Speech Poem (R=1.2)
Although this poem has been around for many years with an unknown author, it still provides a concise explanation of the parts of speech with clear examples. Your students will learn the parts of speech in a dramatic way with repetition
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.
The Hose Phone (R = 1.0)
GIGGLE WARNING! I read this simple script to three adults and all three chuckled several times. Based on a true story. Students of ALL AGES will enjoy practicing this script with different voices.
Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey (Simplified) (R = 3.4)
"Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey" is a true-to-life Readers Theater script from the original biography of Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford (1869). Harriet Tubman told Mrs. Bradford the story of her life, including some of her adventures as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show (Part 1) R = 4.4
Students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest. And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show (Part 2) R = 4.6
Students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest. And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show (Part 3) R = 4.6
Students will love the hand signals for whole-class voting on the mystery guest. And, they'll learn about specific rocks and minerals in the process.
Rocks and Minerals Game Show Commercial #2 (R=4.7)
The main script comes in 3 parts (i.e., 3 separate scripts) with two optional commercials. Here's commercial #2–with a surprising featured item your girls could love. Boys may want it for gifts because it features gemstones!