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Elementary writing scripts for Microsoft Word

Preview of Aesop's Fables for Small Group Reader's Theater Book One

Aesop's Fables for Small Group Reader's Theater Book One

Created by
WonbyOne
The scripts in this pack were written for 3 - 5 students. Each script is an adaptation of one of Aesop's fables. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! There is a short writing piece afterwards which can be used for everyone after it has been performed or just for the students reading the script. I use Reader's Theaters to help students improve their fluency. My students, especially the ones struggling to read, still require motivation to improve and t
Preview of Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back?

Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back?

Created by
WonbyOne
This reader's theater is for a small group of 4. In it, Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this reader’s theater is over, students write a response stating their opinion and using evidence. I wrote this one because my students enjoyed debating it became a good way to get interest built up for an argumentative paper. I use all of my Reader's Theate
Preview of Pinocchio – Small Group Reader’s Theater

Pinocchio – Small Group Reader’s Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 5 students. It is a simplified version of Pinocchio. In the script, Geppetto is a kind toymaker who wishes he had a son. A fairy hears him and makes his puppet come alive. Geppetto names it Pinocchio. The puppet is lazy and doesn’t tell the truth. Geppetto does his best to teach him and sends him to school to help. But Pinocchio keeps wandering off and bad things happen to him. Finally, he disappears for many days and Geppetto goes to look for him. When they find
Preview of Fractured Fairy Tales!  Drama Group Skits Project

Fractured Fairy Tales! Drama Group Skits Project

Created by
Rachel M Adams
This is a FUN drama group project where students use the physical and vocal delivery skills they have learned in drama class. They also get to practice creative writing in script format which they then rehearse and perform. This lesson includes detailed directions, planning worksheet, rubrics, peer evaluation hand-out, and student sample of the paper scene backdrops they make and sample student script.
Preview of The Turtle and The Hare - Spanish Reader's Theater

The Turtle and The Hare - Spanish Reader's Theater

Created by
LosDosMaestros
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In Spanish, the name of this reader's theater is 'La Tortuga y la Liebre.' I wrote it for Easter but it could be performed at any time. It is based on a tale by Aesop. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! In the script,Hare loves to brag about how fast and cool he is so the other animals do not like being around him. The animals DO like tortoise though because he always has something nice to s
Preview of Teachers College Second Grade Phonics - Growing Into Second-Grade Phonics BEND I

Teachers College Second Grade Phonics - Growing Into Second-Grade Phonics BEND I

Created by
Teach in NYC
These are typed up lesson plans of the Teachers College (Lucy Calkins) second grade phonics unit 1: Growing Into Second Grade Phonics (word document). This is BEND I ONLY. All lesson plans contain needed materials, all components of the lesson, and all extensions that come with each lesson. If you purchase, please review, so I know what to improve for the next unit. :)
Preview of Circulatory System Skit

Circulatory System Skit

Created by
Debra Murray
A few years ago, before retiring, my multi-age class and I decided we wanted to cover the topic of body systems in a bit of a different way. At the time we were working on five different systems and decided that it would be more fun to do each system in a different way rather than all five by the traditional paper and pencil method. It didn't take any convincing on any of our parts. One of the methods we decided to use was a dramatization of the circulatory system. Every student would take par
Preview of The Ant and the Grasshopper - Spanish Small Group Reader's Theater

The Ant and the Grasshopper - Spanish Small Group Reader's Theater

Created by
LosDosMaestros
This is a Spanish small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. In Spanish, the name would be 'LA HORMIGA Y EL SALTAMONTES.' Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'There is a Time to Work and a Time to Play.' In the script, the Ant is working hard to build up his supply of food for winter. The grasshopper spends every day playing his fiddle and never working. The Ant warns the Grasshopper that
Preview of Readers Theatre: The Stone Lion

Readers Theatre: The Stone Lion

Created by
Roslyn Ashenden
This script is based on Margaret Wild's poignant picture book, The Stone Lion. The story, set in wintery London during the depression years, is an excellent resource to assist students in their development of empathy. Along with the obvious enjoyment and engagement students derive from dramatic reading, this script was also developed to assist students develop fluency and expression through repeated reading. The Stone Lion script includes poetry/verse, alliteration and opportunities for a focus
Preview of A New Look for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater

A New Look for Santa - Small Group Reader's Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 3 students for Christmas. In the script, Elvis the elf has given himself a new job. He wants to be Santa’s fashion consultant and give Santa a new look. Santa agrees to listen to his suggestions but, one by one, he finds problems with each of them. Santa decides to keep his look because it is a classic and he likes it. Elvis is sad he couldn’t help Santa but then Santa offers him a new job. He makes him fashion consultant over all the dolls
Preview of The Vain Little Mouse - Spanish Reader's Theater

The Vain Little Mouse - Spanish Reader's Theater

Created by
LosDosMaestros
This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 6 students. It is a Spanish fable and has been written in Spanish. The title, in Spanish, is 'La Ratita Vanidosa – Una fábula española.' In the script, a little mouse finds a coin while she is cleaning her house. She uses it to buy a bow to wear in her hair and then she sits by her window so that everyone can see how beautiful she looks. A dog sees her and asks her to marry him but, after hearing his voice, she tells him no. A donkey sees her next and asks her to
Preview of The Elephant's Child - Just So Reader's Theater for Small Groups

The Elephant's Child - Just So Reader's Theater for Small Groups

Created by
WonbyOne
This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 6 students. It is a Just-So story. In the script, the Elephant’s Child is always asking questions and everyone gets tired of hearing them. So they spank the child every chance they get. One day, the Elephant’s Child asks what the Crocodile eats for dinner. The other animals get nervous and spank it just for asking. The Elephant’s Child goes in search of the Crocodile to ask it. After walking for a long, long time the Elephant’s Child finds the river. It asks the
Preview of The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

Created by
WonbyOne
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'Better poor and plain food with security than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty!' In the script, One day the town mouse comes for a visit and the country mouse tries to make it feel at home. The town mouse isn’t very happy with the food or how quiet it is in the country and tells the country
Preview of Santa and the Seriously Selfish Sneak - Small Group Reader's Theater

Santa and the Seriously Selfish Sneak - Small Group Reader's Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This reader's theater was written for a small group of 4 students for Christmas. In the script, there is a very selfish and sneaky man who won’t even be good at Christmas and so Santa has decided to teach him a lesson. He offers him a box that has everything in it he needs to be happy for the rest of his life. Santa tells the man that, in order to earn it, for the next two weeks the Sneak must be nice, work hard, take turns, and not play any tricks. When the Selfish Sneak does everything Santa a
Preview of The Four Oxen and the Lion - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

The Four Oxen and the Lion - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

Created by
WonbyOne
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale.Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral of the fable is 'United we stand and divided we fall.' In the script, Four oxen make a pact to work and live together in order to protect each other from lions. It works very well for a while and working together makes the work easier but soon the oxen begin quarreling and break up. They each go to a separate corner of
Preview of The Vain Little Mouse - A Spanish Fable for Reader's Theater

The Vain Little Mouse - A Spanish Fable for Reader's Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This Reader's Theater is for 4 - 6 students. It is a Spanish fable. In the script, a little mouse finds a coin while she is cleaning her house. She uses it to buy a bow to wear in her hair and then she sits by her window so that everyone can see how beautiful she looks. A dog sees her and asks her to marry him but, after hearing his voice, she tells him no. A donkey sees her next and asks her to marry him. The mouse asks him to sing to her so she can hear his voice as well. When she hears it, sh
Preview of Theatre Script Format Model - Fun!

Theatre Script Format Model - Fun!

Need to get your students to wrap their heads about basic script writing conventions? Try this!This is a fun way to teach script format when teaching playwriting to Middle School...or even High School. It's a quick little script in which the characters talk about the script itself, pointing out the various conventions to be followed when writing for the stage. It's an engaging guide for students to find all the 'rules' before they set out writing their own scripts. Your honest feedback and ratin
Preview of The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

Created by
WonbyOne
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! There are two morals for this fable. They are '' Appearances are deceptive" & "The evil doer often comes to harm through his own deceit." In the script, A determined wolf wants sheep for dinner but watchful dogs keep chasing him away. The wolf grows thinner but won’t stop trying. One day he finds a sheepskin that a shepherd
Preview of Playwriting Rubric

Playwriting Rubric

Rubric for scoring playwriting projects based on a 4 point grading system. Easily editable to match your needs. Includes scores for content, formatting, and conventions.
Preview of The Story of the Chinese Zodiac and Why Cats Don't Like Rats - Reader's Theater

The Story of the Chinese Zodiac and Why Cats Don't Like Rats - Reader's Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This Reader's Theater is for 4 students. It is not by Rudyard Kipling but it is still a Just-So story. In the script, the Jade Emperor wants to have a way to keep track of time as the years go by. He finally decides to create a calendar that has a 12 year cycle. On his birthday he asks all the animals to come and race across a river. The first 12 to make it across will have a year named after them. Some of the animals succeed because they are trick or mean and some get across by being smart or w
Preview of The Ugly Princess - A Spanish/ Portuguese Folktale for Reader's Theater

The Ugly Princess - A Spanish/ Portuguese Folktale for Reader's Theater

Created by
WonbyOne
This Reader's Theater is for 3 students. It is a Spanish/ Portuguese folktale. In the script, there is a very ugly princess. She and her father do not realize that she is so ugly because they love each other and no one else will tell them the truth because they are afraid. When the princess turns 18 it is time to find her a husband. This becomes a problem. All who see her know she is very ugly and none want to marry her so they find ways to get out of it. Just when the princess decides she will
Preview of The Bundle of Sticks - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

The Bundle of Sticks - Small Group Reader's Theater by Aesop

Created by
WonbyOne
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on Aesop's tale. Aesop's tales are a great way to teach students how to look for lessons or morals! The moral for this fable is ''Union gives strength." In the script,A father has a family of all boys. They are always fighting and it drives the dad nuts. He has tried talking to them and punishing them but none of it has worked. So he comes up with a lesson that he hopes will teach them how important it is not to fight with eac
Preview of John Henry - Small Group Reader's Theater for Tall Tales

John Henry - Small Group Reader's Theater for Tall Tales

Created by
WonbyOne
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. It is based on the tall tale of John Henry. In the script - Two narrators are trying to tell the class about John Henry but two other students keep interrupting with questions and comments. Some of these questions and comments turn out to be good and help explain the story better. There is a writing assignment for the students to do at the bottom of the last page. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is
Preview of HERO SANDWICH - A Hilarious Reader's Theater/Play

HERO SANDWICH - A Hilarious Reader's Theater/Play

A PLAY OF HEROIC PROPORTIONS! Write as a class project.FEATURING SUPER HEROES CREATED AND DESIGNED BY STUDENTS. PARENTS ARE THE ULTIMATE HEROES!IT CAN BE USED FOR WHOLE CLASS, SMALL GROUP, & INDIVIDUALCONTAINS OPTIONAL WRITING & RESEARCH PROJECTS!LOVED BY PARENTS, KIDS, AND OTHER CLASSES
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