Reader's Theatre

One way to have fun while learning to read at the same time is through reading plays. First grade learns through what is called "reader's theatre." Through reader's theatre, students are encouraged to read smoothly with feeling - just like the character would. At this stage in our reading development, acting out the parts might be a little distracting. Instead, we focus on telling the story with our voices.

Below are listed some of the plays that we have used in class. As time allows, I would love to continue adding to our collection. Please feel free to use these scripts at home to practice reading fluency. Although some scripts have many parts, these scripts are often based on favorite children's stories in 1st grade. Many of the scripts only have a few parts, which would make reading with family members a breeze. Challenge your children to practice a play while you cook dinner, and then have a "dinner theatre" performance after eating!

Happy Reading!

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Dinosaur Land
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CHARACTERS: 2 MEAT EATER PLANT EATER
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MEAT EATER: (LOOKING AT PLANT EATER) IS THAT ALL YOU EVER EAT?

PLANT EATER: WHY NOT? I HAPPEN TO LIKE PLANTS.

MEAT EATER: YOU'LL NEVER GROW UP TO BE BIG AND STRONG LIKE ME!

PLANT EATER: AT LEAST I DON'T GO AROUND EATING POOR HELPLESS LITTLE ANIMALS.

MEAT EATER: YOU WOULD, TOO, IF YOU WEREN'T SUCH A SISSY!

PLANT EATER: A SISSY! WATCH IT, BUSTER, OR l'LL THROW THIS TREE AT YOU!

MEAT EATER: YOU PLANT EATERS RUIN THE COUNTRYSIDE.

PLANT EATER: AT LEAST PLANTS GROW BACK. ANIMALS NEVER DO!

MEAT EATER: WELL I HAVE TO EAT, DON'T I?

PLANT EATER: I SUPPOSE. BUT SO DO I. SO STOP PESTERING ME. BESIDES, I'M ON A DIET THIS MONTH.

MEAT EATER: YOU SHOULD BE! (LOOKIN6 UPWARDS) LOOK HOW B1G YOU'VE G0TTEN.

PLANT EATER: LOOK WHO'S TALKING. I MAY BE TALLER, BUT YOU'RE CERTAINLY B1GGER AROUND THE MIDDLE.

MEAT EATER: LUCKY FOR YOU I DON'T LIKE PLANT EATING ANIMALS.

PLANT EATER: OH, YEAH? AND LUCKY FOR YOU YOU'RE NOT A PLANT.

MEAT EATER: OH, YEAH? (PUFFS OUT CHEST AND STRUTS)

PLANT EATER: YEAH! (ALSO PUFFS OUT CHEST)

MEAT EATER: ONE OF THESE DAYS . . . (RAISES FIST)

PLANT EATER: ONE OF THESE DAYS YOU WON'T BE AROUND ANY MORE!

MEAT EATER: WELL, IF I GO, YOU GO TOO!


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Parents and Teachers:

I hope to make my website a growing resource for developing readers. If you find links to any interesting, appropriate scripts for first graders, please send me the link or a copy of the script!

Thanks!