Readers' Theater

Library Orientation Readers' Theater

Since this wiki is devoted to Library Routines, I will share that I always change R.T. scripts I find on the web so that the scripts I give to students have a large page number on the lower right corner, 14 font size (minimum), two column tables so there is lots of white space (column 1: character name / character 2: dialogue), and clip art. I have to teach younger kids how to turn the page (flip or turn) so everyone is all together everytime we flip the booklet or turn the page. I let the kids keep the scripts! Many like to do the scripts at home with a sibling or parent, and this is just what we want to happen! But warning: No matter how many times I edit, I always have a typo or two so please proofread before printing!!

See the Library Orientation script at right: Edit to suit your needs. (Catherine Trinkle)

Library Orientation Readers Theater Catherine Trinkle

You Can Do It!

Book by Tony Dungey--Great for the first days of school (Catherine Trinkle)

You Can Do It RT Script

Last Night I Dreamed of Chickens

by Jack Prelutsky (poem) (Catherine Trinkle)

Last Night I Dreamed of Chickens Poem RT

Dewey Decimal Readers' Theater

Dewey Decimal Reader

The Halloweiner by Dav Pilkey (Catherine Trinkle)

Perfect for Halloween! Kids love this very funny script that has great

opportunities for working on fluency.

hallowiener

Polar Express (for 2 readers)

by Van Allsburg

I love to turn any script I can into R.T. for 2 readers so that every kid reads a lot more! Plus, opportunities for writing your own poems at the

conclusion of the script. (Catherine Trinkle)

Polar Express for 2 Readers

Me First

by Helen Lester

Okay, folks! You surely know the value of doing this read aloud

the first days of school. Here's a script to go with it. I've added page numbers,

increased the font, etc. from The Reading Lady's script. LOVE HER! (Catherine Trinkle)

Me First RT

Mo Willems' "Piggie and Elephant" Books

These books are FANTASTIC for readers theater with late 1st/

2nd graders. Here are some of my scripts I adapted from his books.

(Susan Eley)

Today I Will Fly

There is a Bird on your head

My Friend is Sad

Henry's Freedom Box

by Ellen Levine - adaptation by Susan Eley

My adaptation of this fascinating book based on the true story of Henry "Box" Brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom

in a wooden crate during the Underground Railroad era. Great for 3rd and up.

(Susan Eley)

HENRYS FREEDOM BOX

Kick the Football Charlie Brown:

Used by our 2nd grade team in the fall. May be used as appropriate with 1st & 3rd. Cute, cute!! (Catherine Trinkle)

Kick the Football Charlie Brown R.T. script

Book, Book, Book

For grades 1-3. (Catherine Trinkle)

Book, Book, Book R.T.

My Lucky Day

Do you know Keiko Kasza's books? Oh, she is good. So clever. Perfect for teaching circle stories. All-time favorite in our school!

Originally from Japan, she now resides in Bloomington, Indiana. (Catherine Trinkle)

My Lucky Day R.T.

Listen Buddy

Another Helen Lester story! Funny, clever, and a great lesson for kids grades 1-4. (Catherine Trinkle)

Listen Buddy RT

The Hat, by Jan Brett

Everything you need for doing a Reader's Theater (or a play, complete with suggestions for props!) is right there on Jan Brett's website. See link at right. The script can be downloaded in text or PDF format. There are also beautiful illustrations of the characters that can be printed off and made into masks or puppets for the readers to use, or for you to use in retelling of the stories. (Regina Hartley)

Reader's Theater for The Hat

The Umbrella, by Jan Brett:

Another great Reader's Theater from Jan Brett's website. Perform this Reader's Theater when your students are studying the rain forest or biomes. Thanks to Cathy Hammett, Limestone Central Elementary School, for adapting the script from Jan's book. (Regina Hartley)

Reader's Theater for The Umbrella

The Mitten by Jan Brett

(Keisa Williams)

The Mitten Masks
Reading A-Z Sample book of the Mitten
The Mitten Script & Song Resources from a ProTeacher thread.
The Mitten Shared Reading Planner
Sample Guide for Using The Mitten in the Classroom
The Mitten Story Pattern (color)
The Mitten Story Pattern (Black & White)

Reader's Theater.pdf

PDF of the original wiki page

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