Readers'Theatre

Readers'Theatre

1. Creating Script

   • Narrators
     • Explain Events
     • Tie Story Together
     • Describe Detail
   • Change Indirect Speech to Direct Speech
   • Characters
   • Font size
   • Spacing

2. What is it?

   • RR Strategy
     • Uses Scripts
     • Comprehension
     • Fluency
     • Confidence
     • Fun
     • Supportive Environment

3. Role

   • Tells a Story
     • Using Scripts
     • Using Vocal Expression
     • No Memorization
     • No Props Needed

4. Process

   • Appropriate Scripts
   • Teacher Models Expectations
   • Discuss Content
   • Students Read Script
   • Assign Parts
   • Performance

5. Benefits

   • Content Standards
   • Fun
   • Motivates
   • Builds Skills
   • Encourages Public Speaking
   • Creative Expression

6. Challenges

   • Time
     • ESL
       • Vocabulary
     • Finding Scripts
     • Creating Scripts
   • Readers
     • Levels

7. Differentiated Instruction

   • content
     • Interests and Readiness
   • Process
   • product

8. Cross-Curriculum

   • Reading/Math

9. Assessment

   • Self Assessment
   • Rubrics

10. Technology

    • Apps
    • Voice Thread
    • Podcasts