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Students will act out the classic story of a race between a tortoise and a hare. The hare is always boasting that he is the fastest animal in the woods! Everyone is fed up with his boasting, so the tortoise challenges the hare to a race. Readers will...

Students will act out the classic story of a race between a tortoise and a hare. The hare is always boasting that he is the fastest animal in the woods. Everyone is fed up with his boasting, so the tortoise challenges the hare to a race. Readers will...

Students will act out the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood, a young girl in a red cloak who goes to the woods to visit her grandma. She meets a wolf along the way and tells him where she's going. When she gets to grandma's house, grandma doesn't...

Students will act out the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood, a young girl in a red cloak who goes to the woods to visit her grandma. She meets a wolf along the way and tells him where she's going. When she gets to Grandma's house, Grandma doesn't...

Students will act out the classic tale of a speedy gingerbread man! A woman bakes him for her baby to eat, but the gingerbread man quickly jumps up and runs away! Can she catch him or will he get away? This Reader's Theater script features roles written...

Students will act out the classic tale of a speedy gingerbread man! A woman bakes him for her baby to eat, but the gingerbread man quickly jumps up and runs away! Can she catch him or will he get away? This Spanish Reader's Theater script features roles...

Students will act out the famous story of Christopher Columbus's journey to find the Americas! Readers will learn of the trials that Columbus and his crew faced as they sailed across the Pacific Ocean. This Reader's Theater script features roles written...

Students will act out the folk tale of a greedy goose who lays golden eggs. When a magical goose goes to live with a king, the goose lays precious, golden eggs, but makes many demands. The greedy king initially agrees, but learns the error of his ways,...

Students will act out the folk tale of a greedy goose who lays golden eggs. When a magical goose goes to live with a king, the goose lays precious, golden eggs, but makes many demands. The greedy king initially agrees, but learns the error of his ways,...

Students will act out the inspirational story of Helen Keller and her teacher and friend, Anne Sullivan, who helped her become the first blind and deaf person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Readers will learn about the struggles of Helen Keller's...

Students will act out the roles of the figures in US history who wrote the Declaration of Independence, experiencing the thoughts and feelings they had while creating this revolutionary document. This script includes roles written at various reading...

Students will act out the story of a blind boy who listens as his grandfather retells the stories of the boy's life of overcoming struggles. Through his grandfather's storytelling, the boy learns about the night he was born, how he got his name, how he...

Students will act out the story of a boy named Brian who loves amazing animals! Brian keeps bringing animals home and when his mother tells him that he can only keep one, he meets even more new, exciting animals! This Reader's Theater script features six...

Students will act out the story of a creative boy, Luke, who dreams up an adventure where he and his friends journey through the solar system! Readers will learn about outer space and the planets in our solar system while acting out this intriguing story...

Students will act out the story of a curious young girl named Goldilocks! While a family of bears go out on a walk, Goldilocks stumbles upon their house. Although no one answers the door, she wanders inside and tries out their soups and their beds. The...

Students will act out the story of a family of immigrants who are eager to come to America. They travel from their homeland and arrive in America, mesmerized by the Statue of Liberty. The statue becomes their symbol of hope for the future. This...

Students will act out the story of a family who struggles to adjust to their lives after the Civil War ends. Southern states were left in disarray with slaves free, but homeless, poor, and uneducated. In this story, Patsy Berry, a former slave, awaits...

Students will act out the story of a group of children who set rules for their camping trip using the United States Constitution as an example. They discover the reasons the Constitution was written, what it means for democracy in our country, and how it...

Students will act out the story of a hungry fox who tricks an unknowing crow. When the fox sees that the crow is holding a piece of cheese in its beak, he comes up with a plan to get the cheese. Can the fox trick the crow with flattery? This Reader's...

Students will act out the story of a hungry fox who tricks an unknowing crow. When the fox sees that the crow is holding a piece of cheese in its beak, he comes up with a plan to get the cheese. Can the fox trick the crow with flattery? This Spanish...

Students will act out the story of a lazy grasshopper and some hard-working ants. The ants spend the summer gathering food to prepare for the winter. They warn the grasshopper to do the same, but he just laughs at them and plays music all summer long...

Students will act out the story of a lazy grasshopper and some hard-working ants. The ants spend the summer gathering food to prepare for the winter. They warn the grasshopper to do the same, but he just laughs at them and plays music all summer long...

Students will act out the story of a mighty lion and tiny mouse who help each other. The mouse gets tangled in the lion's mane and the lion angrily threatens to kill the mouse. The mouse pleads for his life, telling the lion that he may be able to help...

Students will act out the story of a mischievous boy who is responsible for herding the sheep and keeping them safe from a nearby wolf. He gets bored at work and tricks his family, crying, "Wolf!" even though the wolf is not there. Since his family gets...

Students will act out the story of a mischievous boy who is responsible for herding the sheep and keeping them safe from a nearby wolf. He gets bored at work and tricks his family, crying, "Wolf!" even though the wolf is not there. Since his family gets...

Students will act out the story of a young boy named Charles who is an indentured servant. In this script, students will learn about indentured servitude and slavery as Charles befriends a young slave and the two of them join a group of pirates in hopes...

Students will act out the story of a young boy's dream that sends him and his friend on the mathematical journey of a lifetime! In the dream, Jacob and Adam meet a genie and get onboard his boat. They have to solve math problems to keep their boat moving...

Students will act out the story of Abolitionist John Brown as he raises a small army of men in the hopes of starting a slave revolt. Brown sends his men to Harper's Ferry to take over the United States arsenal, but the president sends the military to put...

Students will act out the story of Anne, a city girl who helps her neighbor make a beautiful garden in the city! After visiting her friend's house in the country, Anne misses the animals and plants in the fruit and vegetable garden. When she learns that...

Students will act out the story of Annie Oakley, the legendary cowgirl and star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers...

Students will act out the story of Ben and Melissa, two siblings who begin to help their new neighbors with chores to earn money. Their helpful neighbors teach them all the basics of earning, spending, and saving money. Readers will learn about the many...

Students will act out the story of Davy Crockett, the legendary frontiersman. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current...

Students will act out the story of Dr. John McCrae, a Canadian doctor who enlisted during WWI and wrote the famous poem, "In Flanders Fields," contemplating "the war to end all wars." This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple...

Students will act out the story of Emma and Hannah who are working on a school project about World War II and decide to interview their grandfathers to learn more about it. Act out this story as the girls learn about D-Day and how the Battle of Normandy...

Students will act out the story of famous inventor and statesman, Benjamin Franklin! This historical script takes readers on a journey with the curious Benjamin as he experiments with electricity, goes to London to fight for colonists' rights, and helps...

Students will act out the story of Florence Owens, a migrant worker and widowed mother of seven during the Great Depression. A published photograph of Florence upset her, but she meets with the photographer to discuss her feelings and learns how...

Students will act out the story of John Henry, a powerful and legendary railroad builder. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's...

Students will act out the story of John Smith, a captain who saved the American colonists with the help of Pocahontas and her father, Powhatan. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign...

Students will act out the story of Johnny Appleseed, a man who journeyed across the Western frontier and planted apple seeds along the way. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific...

Students will act out the story of Lucky, a firehouse dog, and his friend, Pumpkin the cat. Lucky takes Pumpkin on a tour of a firehouse where Pumpkin learns about firefighters and the important work they do in the community. This Reader's Theater script...