Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature. Educator and seasoned readers-theatre coach Shirlee Sloyer provides teachers and librarians with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into the classroom and library. Detailed instructions for every step guide readers through the process of setting up and conducting a successful program that is based on NCTE and IRA standards. Grades 4-8
Includes:
. An Overview of Readers Theatre
. Selecting the Literature
. Exploring Key Literary Elements
. Compiling and Adapting Material
. Classroom Procedures
. Preparing for Performance
. The Performance and Afterward
. A Model Program and Script
. 11 Classroom-Ready Sample Scripts
Includes:
. An Overview of Readers Theatre
. Selecting the Literature
. Exploring Key Literary Elements
. Compiling and Adapting Material
. Classroom Procedures
. Preparing for Performance
. The Performance and Afterward
. A Model Program and Script
. 11 Classroom-Ready Sample Scripts