Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: "The Bad News" [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Alvin Swartz's short story, "The Bad News" from More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
A reader's theater script for Lenore Look's children's book, Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things, is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Gullible's Troubles [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Margaret Shannon's book, Gullible's Troubles, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Moe the Dog in Tropical Paradise [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Diane Stanley's children's book, Moe the Dog in Tropical Paradise, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What to Do About Alice? [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Barbara Kerley's biography of Alice Roosevelt, What to Do About Alice?, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Trial of Socrates [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for The Trial of Socrates, a biographical account about the end of Socrates' life. Eleven character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Eugene Triviza's children's picture book, The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, is provided on these pages. Fifteen character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: "How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11" [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Dixie Allen's nonfiction book, Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Snowy Day [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Ezra Jack Keats' children's book, The Snowy Day, is provided on these pages. Eight character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Redheaded Robbie's Christmas Story [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Bill Luttrel's children's book, Redheaded Robbie's Christmas Story, is provided on these pages. Ten character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed Navy Brat [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Kimberly Willis Holt's book, Piper Reed Navy Brat, is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What, No Santa? A Christmas Play [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for What, No Santa? A Christmas Play is provided on these pages. Thirteen character roles are needed in this activity.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron's Rt Kids Books: Reader's Theater Editions: Free Scripts
Use Reader's Theater to practice speaking and to learn about stories from various cultures of the world at the same time. The free scripts can be copied, shared, and performed for any noncommercial purpose. Available in a full range of...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Roger and the Three Knocks [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Roger and the Three Knocks is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
Aaron Shepherd
Savitri, a Tale of Ancient India (Reader's Theater)
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India has been adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "Savitri." For ages 9-15, the story's female hero is full of determination, courage, and devotion....
Aaron Shepherd
Forty Fortunes, a Tale of Iran (Reader's Theater)
A reader's theater version of a folktale from Iran for 11 players, ages 8 and up. The performance length is ten minutes. Adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "Forty Fortunes." You will find links to name...
Aaron Shepherd
The Magic Brocade, a Tale of China (Reader's Theater)
A reader's theater version of a folktale from China for nine players, ages 8-15. It touches on themes related to following one's dreams and the creative process. Adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "The...
Aaron Shepherd
Resthaven, an African Story (Reader's Theater)
This reader's theater version of a folktale from Africa has been adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer. For six or more players ages 12-15. Performance length is 10 minutes.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Burp Champion [Pdf]
Originally published in a 2009 issue of The Reading Teacher, this reader's theater script was written by two of Dr. Chase Young's second grade students. Two character roles are needed in this activity about a burping contest.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Poem "Simile" [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for "Simile", a poem, is provided on this script. Eleven character roles are needed in this performance.
Meadowbrook Press
Giggle Poetry: "When I Was a Baby" Poetry Theater
This site provides poetry theater for emergent young readers. Adapted from the poem by Bruce Lansky in If Pigs Could Fly, And Other Deep Thoughts, students will engage in "When I Was a Baby": A Poem in Two Voices. Students will read...
Aaron Shepherd
The Crystal Heart, a Vietnamese Legend (R's Theater)
A reader's theater version of a folktale from Vietnam for 13 players, ages 10 and up. Adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "The Crystal Heart," the themes explored are kindness and false imagining....
Aaron Shepherd
Monkey Lives! A Superhero Tale of China (R's Theater)
A reader's theater version of a folktale from China for six or more players ages ten and up. Adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his short novel "Monkey: A Superhero Tale of China," the performance length is five...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Grandpa for Sale
Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures - no memorization required! Have fun...