Reader's Theater Scripts and Plays for the Classroom.
Readers Theatre is another way to enhance comprehension of text, as well as to create interest in and enthusiasm for learning. The Readers Theatre format provides an opportunity for students to develop fluency through multiple readings of the text by using expressiveness, intonation, and inflection when rehearsing the text.T. P. Jagger is a writer, editor, and teacher. He has over 25 years of teaching experience, doing everything from teaching elementary students how to write to teaching teachers how to teach writing. He helps writers write and teachers teach through his 3-Minute Writing Teacher series of how-to creative writing videos and his free readers.Readers Theatre is a highly motivational reading strategy that provides a context for authentic reading. Students read to convey meaning using their voice, facial expressions, and gestures. They also analyze and respond to literature and increase reading fluency. The only requirement is the script; costumes, props, and make-up are not necessary.
Readers Theatre is an oral activity which involves oral reading of scripts, either written by the students or commercially produced copies. Students are encouraged to use their imagination by using everyday items. Readers Theatre provides a focus for students to write, read and share their imagination with their peers. Creativity and insight.Reader's Theater Scripts Reader's Theater Scripts. Perform without the need for props, costumes, or a set! Reader's Theater Scripts adapted from our leveled books and other sources give students essential practice in oral reading fluency and public speaking. The scripts also provide an opportunity for group interaction and student cooperation.
FREE - Writing a Play: Encourage your students to become better writers and improve their fluency by making them playwriters. Students enjoy performing Readers' Theater plays. Let your students write their own Readers' Theater script using the template included in this packet. There are also ideas and printables for props for the performance.
