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3rd grade arts & music literature circle microsofts
Reader's Theater Script: Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch. This is a very funny story and students will love reading the lines and acting out the parts! The best part is, they will be building and strengthening their reading fluency without even realizing it!
The way the script is currently set up, there are 20 narrators, along with numerous other character parts. This script could easily be adapted to fit larger or smaller class sizes.
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2nd - 4th
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Reader's Theater Script for The Recess Queen
This word document contains a reader's theater script for The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill along with six higher-level Blooms questions to go with the text.
This story is about a bully everyone calls "Mean Jean"--who is the queen of recess--until one day a teeny, tiny new student named Katie Sue stands up to Jean and then actually asks Jean to play with her. Nobody has ever asked Jean to play! She and Katie Sue become friends and the playground bullying comes to a stop!
There are 20 dif
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2nd - 4th
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Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs.
The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot
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1st - 4th
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Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink Valentine's Reader's Theater
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat.
The way this script is written, there are twenty-two narrators plus some specific character speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for smaller or larger class sizes.
Reader's theater is a fun way to strengthen reading fluency and build confidence in young readers.
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2nd - 4th
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The Polar Express Reader's Theater Script
The text of Chris Van Allsburg's classic book. Broken up into 21 parts. Includes word count chart for each narrator part, to assist in assigning parts based on reading level.
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2nd - 6th
Reader's Theater Script: How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the fun story,"How I Became a Pirate" by Melinda Long.
Book Summary: Pirates have green teeth—when they have any teeth at all. I know about pirates, because one day, when I was at the beach building a sand castle and minding my own business, a pirate ship sailed into view.
So proclaims Jeremy Jacob, a boy who joins Captain Braid Beard and his crew in this witty look at the finer points of pirate life by the Caldecott Honor–winnin
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1st - 5th
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Reader's Theater for "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the heart-warming story, "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. It contains 18 rotating narrators, but can easily be edited to fit smaller or larger class sizes.Summary: Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Br
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1st - 5th
Original Drama Script - A cheese sandwich (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
A short play about trying to get a food order right. Surely with all this delicious food to order, they won’t end up with only a cheese sandwich? The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 7-10 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.A Cheese Sandwich is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 9th
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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch: Reader's Theater Script
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the hilarious story, The Paper Bag Princess, by Robert Munsch.Book Plot: Princess Elizabeth plans on marrying Prince Ronald, who is practically perfect. However, a dragon arrives who destroys her castle, kidnaps Ronald, and burns all her clothes, so she must look for something to wear, and her only option is a paper bag. Elizabeth follows the dragon and Ronald, and seeking to rescue her fiancé, challenges the dragon to burn forests
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1st - 5th
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Fantastic Mr. Fox play script
I adapted Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl into a play. There are 9 roles. The play is 7 pages long. This makes a great readers theater activity or made into a performance for parents.
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1st - 4th
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The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf Reader's Theater Script
Here is a shortened version script to use during a reader's theater, small group, or a fairy tale/folk tale unit.
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K - 3rd
Reader's Theater -- A Modern Day Rapunzel Story
This small group reader's theater was written for 3 students.Two parts are for girls and one part is for a boy. The story is about Rapunzel who is a normal girl with an unusual name. Prince, a normal boy with a dog's name, thinks he is living a fairy tale and comes to rescue Rapunzel. Rapunzel thinks he's crazy. This reader's theater is also in my twisted tales pack. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. My scripts a
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3rd - 6th
Reader's Theater: Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the hilarious story, Stephanie's Ponytail, by Robert Munsch.Book Summary: None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of c
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1st - 5th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
Original Drama Script - Sooner or Latte (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
A short play about a group of friends who are trying to get their drinks in a café. They’re just waiting for the waiter to get their order right.The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 5-7 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.Sooner or Latte is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 10th
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Readers Theater - The Gingerbread Boy's Epic Escape
The Gingerbread Boy's Epic Escape is a readers theater. It's a modern retelling of the classic Gingerbread Man story. Best for 2nd - 4th grade 15 characters.15 pages
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1st - 5th
Reader's Theater for "Too Many Tamales" by Gary Soto
This is a reader's theater based on the book "Too Many Tamales" by Gary Soto. Incorporating 11 characters, you can choose to do a simple reader's theater or a full blow play in your classroom! Great for teaching problem and solution, as well as character. Perfect for the holiday season!
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1st - 4th
Original Drama Script - Doctor, Doctor (A short play / Readers' Theatre)
The play is set in a doctor’s waiting room, with the characters trying to remember something important. The play is appropriate for students in 3rd- 6th Grade. The play can be performed in about 7-9 minutes. Along with the play there are discussion questions relating to the play.Doctor, Doctor is appropriate for guided reading rotations and for an assembly presentation or performance.
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3rd - 9th
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Alice in Wonderland: A Mad Tea Party Reader's Theater
Alice in Wonderland is a delightful classic which has enchanted readers for decades.In this adaption, one favorite scene, The Mad Tea Party, is adapted for maximum reader's theater presentation compatibility. Whether for private performance or for competition, this selection is an ideal choice. Join Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse for a delightfully mad experience!Cast: The narrator, Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the DormouseApproximate reading/performance time:
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1st - 12th
Pushing Up the Sky Reader's Theater Script
My 2nd graders LOVE putting on plays. This story, which is taken from the 2nd grade Treasures reading series, is very cute, but I wanted a way for the students to be able to read from a script. So, I created one! I hope you and your students enjoy putting on this play as a supplemental activity for the week!
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1st - 3rd
Reader's Theater for "Tops and Bottoms" by Janet Stevens
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the delightful story, "Tops & Bottoms" by Janet Stevens.Summary: Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship.There are 18 different narrators in the script, but this could easily be adapted to fit a larger or smaller class
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2nd - 7th
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Reader's Theater: The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown
This power-point document contains a reader's theater script for the sweet story, The Important Book, by Margaret Wise Brown.
Book Summary: What is the most important thing about a spoon? The fact that you can eat with it? What about an apple? Or a shoe? This book helps curious preschoolers notice important details about their everyday surroundings, like daisies are white, rain is wet, and a spoon is used for eating.
For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book resonates
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1st - 6th
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Reader's Theater: Love, Ruby Valentine
This word document contains a reader's theater script for the story Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman. The book is written in rhyming text so it would be a really fun reader's theater to perform.
Ruby is a girl who lives in Heartland and she loves Valentine's Day. In fact, she works so hard preparing for it--that she accidentally sleeps through the entire day. She wakes up feeling discouraged that she missed her favorite day and even more discouraged that she'll have to wait a whole ye
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1st - 4th
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Social Emotional Art Project Digital Slides
Includes a PDF Lesson Presentation that supports social-emotional learning with Grades 2 - 5 students. Easy to use images show the way to a bright, colorful project full of expression! While creating 2 moods on one face, students learn about color, emotion, and expression, build scissor and gluing skills. Use this creative lesson plan for yourself, a substitute, or volunteer-led lesson. Read My Many Colored Days prior to the lesson to learn about color and mood. Students can write poem vers
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2nd - 5th
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