Theater reading programs

The scripts also provide an opportunity for group interaction and student cooperation. Reader's Theater Scripts can be original scripts or scripts based on leveled books. Use the original scripts or the scripts that accompany a single leveled book when teaching a group of readers with similar targeted needs. Use the multilevel scripts, which contain parts at three different reading levels to match its partner multilevel book set, when you want a single reader's theater script for a group of varying ability.

Make the performance as simple or elaborate as you wish. Keep in mind that the most important purpose of reader's theater is to teach and practice fluent reading of printed text. A few dramatic techniques can add an element of flair and fun to a performance.

Use portions of the classroom or the entire classroom as a stage. Students can use the floor, tables, and desk. Subscribe You may unsubscribe at any time.

Order Now Free Trial. About Reading A-Z. Not Ready for Performance? Try choral reading first in Shared Reading lessons. Printable PDF Projectable. Why Use Reader's Theater Scripts By using Reader's Theater Scripts, you encourage students to read with expression and to practice important fluency attributes, such as pause, inflection, and intonation. Taking on character roles helps students understand literary elements, such as motivation and characterization.

Students also improve listening skills as they follow along silently and listen for spoken cues. Be sure to make copies of the scripts for each student. Sharing scripts often leads to confusion and missed cues. Have students highlight their lines. Is Fair Use a License to Steal? Skip to main content. Planning and Promotion Have scripts on hand in case you have more participants than roles; this will give you plenty to do to last through the entire program.

Materials, props, etc needed before first program There are two styles of RT: with props and without. Some would say that true readers theater does not use props, but with younger children you may find the overall experience and program is more enjoyable with the use of props and background.

Be sure to have the correct number of copies of the script for each role. If using microphones, set up prior to program. Promotions Create in-house flyers or have children create flyers for additional involvement. Creating Your Own Script Use established scripts or adapt your favorite book or story Scripts and tips for scripting can be found in various resources on Readers Theater. See bibliography that follows.

Look for pieces that have a lot of dialogue and lead to a surprising, heartwarming or funny conclusion. Consider how many characters will be needed; it works best when there are at least five roles. Fair use is in play when you consider four factors.

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