readers' theater

"The events surrounding the building of the State of Liberty did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a U.S. harbor worker, a French artisan, and a U.S. reporter as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by publisher.

"The events surrounding the space shuttle Columbia disaster did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a news reporter, a potential future astronaut, and a family as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by publisher.

"The events surrounding the 2011 Tucson shooting did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of an eyewitness, a NRA member, and a vigil participant as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a simple Reader's Theater script, "The Gingerbread Man," designed to develop reading and fluency skills.

Presents an adapted version of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," written in rhyming couplets especially for young readers and performers. Includes illustrations and comments by children as well as suggestions for activities based upon the story.

"The events surrounding the Great Depression did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a government worker, a Civilian Conservation Corps worker, and a young daughter of an unemployed banker as readers act out the scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified . . . text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud"--Provided by publisher.

A readers' theater script for seven speakers that examines the African American civil rights practice of sitting in.

"The year is 2052. A group of young chefs is hoping to make new breakthroughs in the world of sustainable foods. They are a part of an international online cooking community called The Flavorium. Each dish they make uses eco-friendly (and sometimes gross!) ingredients. The results aren't always pretty, but The Flavorium is determined to create a sustainable future. They will do anything--and eat anything--to solve global environmental issues"--Provided by publisher.

An adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," written in rhyming couplets especially for young readers and performers. Includes illustrations and comments by children, as well as suggestions for activities based upon the story.

This script describes the adventures of Sal Fink, the "Mississippi Screamer," whose great feats, like riding an alligator, eventually land her in the hands of a band of pirates. Includes a glossary.