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A buffet of trustworthy Readers Theater scripts K-8–free and Script Buffet Club members only.
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ADVENTURE SCRIPTS
Adventure Readers Theater scripts for primary, elementary, & middle school students.
57 scripts
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ANIMAL SCRIPTS
Animal stories Readers Theater scripts for primary, elementary, & middle school students.
91 scripts
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BEGINNING-EASY SCRIPTS
Easy Readers Theater scripts and partner plays for beginning readers including: short vowels, long vowels & more.
81 scripts
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Beginning–Long Vowels
Easy Readers Theater scripts for beginning readers focusing on both long and short vowels.
23 scripts
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Beginning–Partner Plays
Beginning Readers Theater 2-part scripts for Choral Readers Theater or partner plays
50 scripts
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Beginning–Short Vowels
Easy Readers Theater scripts & partner plays for emergent English readers focusing on short vowels: a, e, I, o, u.
24 scripts
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BIOGRAPHY SCRIPTS
Multi-part Readers Theater biographical scripts including Clara Barton, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Ben Franklin, Harriet Tubman, & more.
48 scripts
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BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCRIPTS
Readers Theater scripts related to business & entrepreneurship for elementary students.
7 scripts
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CHARACTER BUILDING SCRIPTS
Trustworthy character-building Readers Theater scripts that may include courage, diligence, faithfulness, gratefulness, helpfulness, honesty, humility, joy, kindness, love, respect, &/or wisdom.
135 scripts
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CIVICS & ELECTIONS SCRIPTS
Readers Theater scripts related to civics, heroes, patriotism, & elections: elementary & middle school.
14 scripts
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EVERYDAY LIFE SCRIPTS
Readers Theater scripts based on everyday life experiences–helpful for English Language Learners & homeschoolers.
30 scripts
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ELL, ESL
Readers Theater resources, articles, & scripts specifically related to English Language Learners–English as a Second Language Learners.
178 scripts
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HEALTH SCRIPTS
Readers Theater scripts on health for grades K-8 includes nutrition, digestion, the heart, & more
17 scripts
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HISTORY SCRIPTS
History Readers Theater scripts: Civil War, Colonial War, War of 1812, Great Depression, Great Serum Race 1925, Inventors, Music, Westward Movement & more.
113 scripts
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History–First Men on the Moon
Readers Theater scripts about the Moon and the first men on the Moon including scripts from the NASA transcripts.
3 scripts
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History–Flight
Readers Theater scripts about the Wright Brothers story & more.
4 scripts
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History–USA 9/11
Free scripts: 9-11 Heroes for primary grades and Never, Never, Never Forget 9-11 for upper elementary & middle school.students, told from the perspective of the Statue of Liberty and live newscasts.
2 scripts
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History–USA Black
Trustworthy Readers Theater scripts focused on Harriet Tubman's adventures with the Underground Railroad.
6 scripts
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History–USA Civil War
Readers Theater scripts focused on the time of the Civil War in the USA includes: Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, & more for primary and elementary students.
12 scripts
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History–USA Colonial, Revolutionary War & War of 1812
Trustworthy Readers Theater scripts focused on the colonial time of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 includes Ben Franklin, the Preamble to the Constitution, Francis Scott Key, & the Star Spangled Banner story.
7 scripts
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History–USA Great Depression
Non-fiction Readers Theater scripts based on the Great Depression.
2 scripts
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History–USA Great Serum Race 1925 & Sled Dogs
Readers Theater scripts for grades K-8 based on the Great Serum Race of 1925 includes Togo and Balto, sled dog heroes.
30 scripts
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HIstory–USA Inventors and Inventions
Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Ben Franklin Readers Theater scripts for primary, elementary, middle school, & ELL students.
16 scripts
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History–USA Music
Trustworthy eaders Theater scripts on the history of songs: the Star Spangled Banner, Home on the Range for primary, elementary, and middle school students.
7 scripts
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History–USA Westward Movement
Readers Theater scripts about the time of the Westward Movement includes Little House Laura and Jack, My Western Home on the Range, and Kit Carson's stories.
8 scripts
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History–USA World War II
Readers Theater scripts for upper elementary and middle school students related to World War II.
1 script
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HOLIDAYS SEASONS & EVENTS SCRIPTS
Free Readers Theater scripts for multiple holidays, seasons, and events–primary, elementary, middle school, & ELL students.
82 scripts
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Holidays-Seasons
Free seasonal Readers Theater scripts–winter, spring, summer, fall.
10 scripts
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Holidays–Back-to-School
Free Back-to-School Readers Theater scripts for elementary students.
4 scripts
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Holidays–Christmas
Free Christmas Readers Theater scripts–some humorous–for primary, elementary, & ELL students.
7 scripts
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Holidays–Columbus Day
Columbus Day Readers Theater for Script Buffet Club members of Readers Theater All Year.
3 scripts
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Holidays–Earth Day
Free Earth Day Readers Theater scripts for primary & elementary students–including The Earth Day Hen and Friends.
10 scripts
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Holidays–Flag Day
Free USA Flag Day and patriotic Readers Theater scripts–including Betsy Ross's first flag, the Star Spangled Banner and more for elementary students.
6 scripts
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Holidays–Groundhogs' Day
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Readers Theater script is for Script Buffet Club members only, but A Jolly Woodchuck poem is free for everybody.
4 scripts
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Holidays–Memorial Day
Sack Lunch Flying free Readers Theater script honors soldiers with a touching story on two readability levels for elementary, middle school, & ELL students.
2 scripts
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Holidays–Mother's Day & Father's Day
Free Readers Theater scripts for Mother's Day & Father's Day for primary and elementary students.
4 scripts
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Holidays–New Year's Day
Ben Franklin. compiled a list of virtues and made a plan to be better–similar to goals for a new year. These Readers Theater scripts are for members of our Script Buffet who teach elementary, middle school, ELL, or gifted students.
7 scripts
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Holidays–Patriot Day–Sept. 11
Free Patriot Day, Sept. 11, Readers Theater scripts for primary, elementary, middle school, & ELL students: 9-11 Heroes is for primary levels; Never, Never, Never Forget 9-11 is for upper elementary and middle school students because it's told from the point of view of the Statue of Liberty and a live newscast.
2 scripts
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Holidays–President's Day
While President's Day Quiz Parade is for Script Buffet Club members only, Abraham Lincoln: It's Lincoln Penny Day is free. Both scripts share fun information.
5 scripts
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Holidays–Sled Dog Race
Readers Theater members-only scripts for Alaska's annual sled dog race recognizing the Great Race of Mercy & hero dogs Balto & Togo.
30 scripts
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Holidays–St. Patrick's Day
Free, non-fiction Readers Theater St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Radio Show on 3 different readability levels for elementary and middle school students.
3 scripts
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Holidays–Super Bowl & World Cup Soccer
Free Readers Theater scripts for elementary students related to the Super Bowl or World Cup Soccer features Super Bowl Students vs. Salamander Sly.
1 script
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Holidays–Teacher Appreciation Day
Free Choral Readers Theater script for elementary students to honor teachers: Three Cheers for Teachers.
2 scripts
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Holidays–Thanksgiving
Free Thanksgiving Readers Theater: Squanto's Squash elementary; Turkey Dreams is for Script Buffet Club members or TPT products only.
12 scripts
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Holidays–Valentine's Day
A fun Readers Theater for Valentine's Day: Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart is for Script Buffet Club members only or in our TPT store.
4 scripts
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Holidays–Veteran's Day
Sack Lunch Flying free Readers Theater script honors soldiers with a touching story on two readability levels for elementary, middle school, & ELL students.
2 scripts
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HUMOROUS SCRIPTS
Many of our trustworthy Readers Theater scripts have moments of fun humor to motivate students. The scripts in this category may have giggle warnings.
40 scripts
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LITERATURE SCRIPTS
Readers Theater literature scripts include Aesop's Fables, Biblical Literature, Children's Lit. Adaptations, Folktales, Tall Tales, Non-fiction, & Parables for Script Buffet Club members only. Some scripts are in our TPT store. Readers Theater poems are a separate category.
83 scripts
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Literature–Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables Readers Theater collection for Script Buffet Club members, but also found in our TPT store.
9 scripts
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Literature–Biblical
Bible stories and psalms freely adapted to Readers Theater for elementary students.
17 scripts
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Literature–Children's Lit. Adaptations
Variety of fun, trustworthy Readers Theater scripts adapted from well-known children's literature for elementary students. Most scripts are for Script Buffet Club members only, but some are in our TPT store.
23 scripts
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Literature–Folktales & Tall Tales
Fun folktales & tall tales Readers Theater scripts for elementary students. Script Buffet Club members only or our TPT store.
6 scripts
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Literature–Non-fiction
Our non-fiction Readers Theater scripts are based on true stories from life, science, or history. For Script Buffet Club members or in our TPT store.
51 scripts
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Literature–Parables
Variety of parables–some based on the Bible, some original–all character building.
3 scripts
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MYSTERY SCRIPTS
Mystery Readers Theater scripts for elementary and ELL students found in the growing Script Buffet for members.
6 scripts
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NATURE SCRIPTS
Nature Readers Theater scripts: rocks, caves, insects, mammals, birds & more. Most scripts in the growing members-only Script Buffet or our TPT store.
69 scripts
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PATRIOTIC SCRIPTS
Free & members-only Readers Theater scripts to honor the USA: Preamble, flag, Star-Spangled Banner, soldiers, & more.
20 scripts
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POETRY SCRIPTS
Delightful Readers Theater poems & partner plays for all students: fun poems, serious poems, & poems based on song lyrics. Both free and member's only poems.
34 scripts
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Puppet Plays
Many Readers Theater scripts work well for puppet plays–especially those with only 1-4 parts. Some of the Readers Theater scripts with the Puppet Plays tag are specifically for puppets since they include stage directions for the puppets. You'll find both partner plays and puppet scripts in this section.
16 scripts
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SCIENCE SCRIPTS
Science Readers Theater Scripts K-8: Environment, Flight, Human Body & Nutrition, Inventors & Inventions, & Space–for Script Buffet Club members or in our TPT store.
58 scripts
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Science–Environment
Readers Theater scripts related to the environment: caves, rocks, rivers, recycling, toxins, survival, & more for Script Buffet Club members or in our TPT store.
54 scripts
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Science–Flight
Wright Brothers Readers Theater scripts for elementary, middle school, & ELL students.
7 scripts
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Science–Human Body & Nutrition
Readers Theater scripts on the human body & nutrition: digestive system, the heart, & more for Script Buffet Club members and in our TPT store. Free script = The Sugar Spies
15 scripts
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Science–Inventors & Inventions
Inventors Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Ben Franklin Readers Theater scripts for primary, elementary, middle school, & ELL students.
19 scripts
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Science–Space
Readers Theater scripts K-8 related to space & the Moon–free and members-only scripts, including NASA Moon transcripts.
12 scripts
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SOCIAL STUDIES & CULTURES SCRIPTS
Social Studies & Cultures Readers Theater scripts for K-8 & ELL students including How I Learned English scripts. Exclusive for Script Buffet members.
13 scripts
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SPORTS SCRIPTS
Free & members-only Readers Theater sports scripts: skateboarding, marathon running, sled dog racing, baseball, mixed sports for Super Bowl & World Cup Soccer grades K-8–not every sport for every grade level
4 scripts
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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.
9 scripts
