3rd grade test preparation drama literature circles

Reader's Theater Script: Smelly Socks by Robert Munsch

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Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies

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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Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

, RF.2.4b

, RF.3.3b

Spanish Readers' Theater/ Los tres cerditos Obra de teatro

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Drama, Short Stories, Spanish

Los tres cerditos y el lobo feroz Divertida obra de teatro para utilizarla en el salón de clases con grupos pequeños. Otra variedad es que los niños lo hagan individualmente usando marionetas con hojitas y cartoncillo; y así una sola persona interpretar todos los personajes. A los niños les encanta cambiar la voz para representar los personajes. He agregado los dibujos de los personajes, escenario y artefactos para agregar mayor diversión. ¡Así que a colorear y prepararse para la presentació

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Spanish Readers' Theater / La Gallinita Roja Obra de teatro

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Drama, Short Stories, Spanish

La Gallinita RojaDivertida obra de teatro para utilizarla en el salón de clases con grupos pequeños. Otra variedad es que los niños lo hagan individualmente usando marionetas con hojitas y cartoncillo; y así una sola persona interpretar todos los personajes. A los niños les encanta cambiar la voz para representar los personajes.He agregado los dibujos de los personajes, escenario y artefactos para agregar mayor diversión. ¡Así que a colorear y prepararse para la presentación de tu teatro del le

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Reader's Theater Script for The Recess Queen

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Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

, RF.2.4b

, RF.4.4

Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Reading

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

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

, RF.4.4

Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink Valentine's Reader's Theater

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Drama, Reading, Valentine's Day

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.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

RF.2.4a

, RF.2.4b

, RF.2.4c

Spanish Readers' Theater /Ricitos de Oro Obra de teatro

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Drama, Literature, Short Stories

Ricitos de Oro Divertida obra de teatro para utilizarla en el salón de clases con grupos pequeños. Otra variedad es que los niños lo hagan individualmente usando marionetas con hojitas y cartoncillo; y así una sola persona interpretar todos los personajes. A los niños les encanta cambiar la voz para representar los personajes. He agregado los dibujos de los personajes, escenario y artefactos para agregar mayor diversión. ¡Así que a colorear y prepararse para la presentación de tu teatro del l

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Drama, Literature, Reading

Christmas Carol Nutcracker Readers Theater Comprehension Bundle

Created by

Not So Typical Teacher

This set of readers theater scripts and text-dependent printables will get the attention of your students they still are tuned in to an educational activity. Introducing these classic tales with a readers theater is a great way to expose elementary students to these long-loved stories at their reading level. My students work on their comprehension as well as their fluency as we read these in our classroom. I have also included context clues to help students practice the skill of figuring out

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.4.1

, RL.4.4

...

Spanish Readers' Theater/ Caperucita Roja Obra de teatro

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Drama, Short Stories, Spanish

Caperucita Roja Divertida obra de teatro para utilizarla en el salón de clases en grupos pequeños. También puede ser usando marionetas con hojitas y cartoncillo. Y una sola persona interpretar todos los personajes. A los niños les encanta cambiar la voz para representar los personajes. He agregado los dibujos de los personajes, escenario y artefactos para agregar mayor diversión. Yo hago presentaciones para los padres con disfraces y un escenario con todos los artefactos después que lo han ens

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Centers

Where's Rudolph? A Readers Theater

Created by

Growing Smart Readers

Looking for a fun readers theater for the holiday season? Your kids will enjoy this original script, as a readers theater or as a skit. This is not too long and not too short for your students. It includes different levels of speaking parts— which should include almost everyone! This is an original readers theater that I created for my own reading group! My students had so much fun with this!What’s the gist? Rudolph is missing and it's Christmas Eve! Yet nobody knows where Rudolph is! Apparen

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

, SL.2.4

, SL.3.4

Thirst Trivia Questions

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Attached are 180 trivia questions and answers separated by chapter from Thirst by Varsha Bajaj to be used for book battles, comprehension checks, guided reading groups, literature circles, etc.

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Grades:

3rd - 7th

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The Unteachables Trivia Questions

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Attached are 155 trivia questions and answers separated by chapter from The Unteachables by Gordon Korman to be used for book battles, comprehension checks, guided reading groups, literature circles, etc.

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Creative Writing, Drama, Reading Strategies

Venn Diagram - Character Study

Created by

The Buzzy Teacher

Venn diagram for character study, allowing students to compare annd contrast two characters. Two overlapping faces create a venn diagram which can be filled out in many ways including with words or by drawing the characters. Dimension: 11x17 inches

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Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

The Polar Express Reader's Theater Script

Created by

Christy Hard

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.

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Literature Circles

3rd Grade FSA Reading Practice Literature BUNDLE!

Created by

Stephanie Shepard

This product was designed using Florida State Assessment Item Specifications, however it is compatible with CCSS as well!This resource can be used for instructional purposes, independent work, collaborative centers, or even completed for homework.Included8 passages and 2 poems Teacher instructionsGraphic organizersAnswer Key Question TypesMultiple ChoiceMulti-SelectHot-TextShort ResponseText Based Opinion Writing Prompt* 3.RL.1.1: One passage with comprehension questions* 3.RL.1.2: One passage w

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Test Preparation

Grades:

3rd - 5th, Staff

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

...

Fairy Tale Court: Teaching ELA Standards Through the Courtroom

Created by

Jeannie Hunter

Looking for an engaging lesson that crosses several areas of your ELA standards? Looking for a way to teach point of view, character perspectives, and character traits? What if you could do this through fairy tales? That was how my unit was formed. Fairy tales are so much fun to teach. I decided to teach point of view, character perspectives, and character traits through the courtroom. We read the original versions of fairy tales as well as the fractured fairy tale versions. My students t

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Humphrey the Christmas Camel | Christmas Craft

Created by

Little Kinder Bears

Humphrey's First ChristmasThis craft was created to go along with the book "Humphrey's First Christmas" by Carol Heyer. If you haven't read this book... you must! It is so heart warming! I love reading this book to my kids every year.... but beware the story will bring tears to your eyes! Included with this craft:All pattern Pieces for the camel with and without detailed edges.Picture of craftMaterials & Instructions pageStory retelling puppet of the camel and his blanket for the kids to c

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Literature Circles

The One and Only Ivan Reader's Theater Play

Created by

Jenny Springer

This reader's theater play is based on the popular novel "The One and Only Ivan". This 22 page play contains parts for 17-22 readers. It has picture icons for each character to help readers easily identify their parts. This play is a great supplement to the novel and will help readers connect with key parts in the story in a meaningful way.

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Special Education

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Reader's Theater- The Boston Tea Party

Created by

Kayla Collins- Teachlikeyoumeanit

This reader's theater is a conversation between three kids about the Boston Tea Party. It teaches the main concepts and facts of this historical event in an engaging manner. It is a great way to integrate Language Arts and Social Studies! This packet includes: - The 4 page reader's theater in black and white - A copy with Susie's lines highlighted in yellow - A copy with Matt's lines highlighted in green - A copy with Karen's lines highlighted in blue - 3 pop up character cards *Fold the c

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs Trivia Questions

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Attached are 195 trivia questions and answers separated by chapter from Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs by Pam Munoz Ryan to be used for book battles, comprehension checks, guided reading groups, literature circles, etc.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

Readers Theater Scary Mystery Script - GRADES 3-4 Making Inferences

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

This grades 3-4 Readers' Theater fun mystery script will give your students high interest practice in reading aloud, inferencing, making predictions and drawing conclusions. The Mystery of the Haunted House will entertain your students and require them to perform inference tasks to solve three major clues. The script is intended for about 9 students but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded depending on how many groups you wish to have. If you have a class that dislikes any

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.5

, RL.3.7

, RL.3.10

, RL.4.3

...

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The Lion of Mars Trivia Questions

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Attached are 200 trivia questions and answers separated by chapter from The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm to be used for book battles, comprehension checks, guided reading groups, literature circles, etc.

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types: