Can You See Cats? (R = 1)
Short. Easy. Fun. "Can You See Cat?" provides a one-page Readers Theater script for beginning readers. Written from experience with cats, this script shares the fun of watching cats playing.
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The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral-Simplified) (R=3.8)
"The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral–Simplified)" shares a fun version of our adaptation of "The Little Red Hen." But, don't expect this to be the classic "Little Red Hen" story. Your students will notice many fun differences for compare and contrast discussions.
The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral) (R = 4.7)
The Little Red Roosters, Master Chefs (Choral) shares a fun, full-class version of our Readers Theater adaptation of "The Little Red Hen." But, don't expect this to be the classic "Little Red Hen" story. Your students will notice many fun differences for compare and contrast discussions.
Is the Dog Sad? (contractions) (R = K)
Short vowels. Short script. Contractions. This beginning Readers Theater script has it all. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Is the Dog Sad?" shares a short conversation using these easy contractions: isn't, can't, didn't, Let's, it's.
The Whale Cake (long vowel "a") (R = K)
Easy. Fun. Printable. Here's "The Whale Cake" focusing on long vowel "a." This one-page script has two parts for easy choral reading or tutoring.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 1) (R=3.1)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 1)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Part 2) (R=3.4)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. This dcript is also available in a combined version with Parts 1 and 2 together.
Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1 & 2) (R=3.3)
Ben Franklin wanted to be perfect. He compiled a list of virtues and made a plan. "Ben Franklin–The Be Better Plan (Parts 1-2 combined)" shares Franklin's list of virtues and plan. Paraphrased from Franklin's autobiography.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (Simplified) (R=5.0)
Is it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Virtues: Project Perfection (R=6.3)
s it possible to become perfect? Benjamin Franklin thought it was possible, so he set up a system to focus on specific virtues–one each week. Includes many of Franklin's quotes while telling the story of his quest for perfection.
Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)) (R = 6.3)
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Simplified)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (Simplified) (R = 6.0)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Part 2 of Benjamin Franklin's life, "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond" includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs.
Talking Pets–Beyond Earth Day (R=4.8)
"Talking Pets–Beyond Earth Day" shares a pet’s imaginary perspective of laundry. This short Readers Theater may be used to help communicate basic truths about toxic laundry to a younger audience OR a pet-loving audience.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified) (R = 4.9)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood (from chapter one) we call "Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (Simplified)." This historical Readers Theater Script is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Seed Sprouts (with optional actions) (R = K, 1)
New readers and non-readers. "Seed Sprouts (with optional actions)" includes everyone for springtime fun. Written for one of our Script Buffet Club member's for a spring ESL/ELL program, this one-page script should be popular with primary level students.
Choral Helping Cheer (R = K, 1)
Written for a spring parents' program for one of our Script Buffet Club members, "Choral Helping Cheer," will get your students cheering in two versions. One version includes the role of a leader directing the cheer. The other version is totally Choral Readers Theater–no leader.
The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Simplified) (R = 5.6, 6.2)
Benjamin Franklin looked for practical problems to solve. That led to many ideas and inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Simplified)" pulls together a launching pad for your students to study Franklin's inventions with a fun twist.
The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show (Middle School) (R = 7.4)
Benjamin Franklin looked for practical problems to solve. That led to many ideas and inventions. "The Benjamin Franklin Idea and Invention Show" pulls together a launching pad for your students to study Franklin's inventions with a fun twist.
Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School) (R = 8.4)
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in which he shared an important lesson he learned as a boy. "Benjamin Franklin's Whistle Story (Middle School)" is most of his letter, adapted for Readers Theater (with links to the historical document).
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Apprenticeship and Beyond (R = 7.5)
Bullying. Adventure. Character building. Includes so much more than history. Based on Franklin's memoirs, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." this Readers Theater script not only uses quotes from Franklin's autobiography, but also quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Benjamin Franklin Speaks About Growing Up (R = 6.3)
Here's a Readers Theater script based on Franklin's own accounts of his childhood. Franklin, a brilliant man, used extensive vocabulary and long sentences in his autobiography. This historical Readers Theater is filled with Franklin quotes–including quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac.
Pet Shop Kids (R = K)
Short vowel fun again! "Pet Shop Kids" practices short vowels in the context of a fun, one-page Readers Theater script. This script is more advanced because it has a few blends, too.
Is the Cat in the Bag? (R = K)
Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o" come together in this fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers. "Is the Cat in the Bag?" will delight students who play hide-and-seek and may inspire their own creative writings.
Gus the Pup (short "u") (R=K-1)
"Gus the Pup," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will make children smile. Although this fun script includes a few sight words and blends, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."