Children love reading for an audience. Most children are motivated by it and just love doing Reader's Theater. I have noticed it with my first graders, and many will actually whine on days we do not have any Reader's Theater! Not only does Reader's Theater motivate students in the classroom, but it also gives them practice reading and helps with their fluency. It is also something different than silent reading opportunities we give students daily. Reader's Theater scripts can be found for any grade level, so do not worry about availability of scripts.
Literacy Connections has a wonderful site that gives us so many links to learn more about Reader's Theater, gives us tips and guides to implementing it in an effective way, and books that include Reader's Theater. This wonderful resource also gives us scripts to use and activities that go along with the scripts. While some of the script links are better than others, Reader's Theater Scripts and Plays for K-3 is a great site that has a listing of many, many scripts, tips, and many resources. Take a look for yourself and motivate students with Reader's Theater today!
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