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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An Aesop's Fable Scripted by Lisa Blau
Parts (5): Narrator 1 Narrator 2 Narrator 3 Ant Grasshopper






































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Narrator 1: On a beautiful summer day a grasshopper sat and sang a sweet song.

Narrator 2: The grasshopper saw an ant working hard carrying grain to his house.

Grasshopper: Look at that silly ant. All day long he works hard and never enjoys the sunshine.

Narrator 3: The grasshopper laughed at the ant and then he continued his song. He
basked in the warm sun all summer long without a care in the world.

Narrator 1: As summer turned to autumn the grasshopper continued to sing his song and
enjoy the sunshine. The ant, on the other hand, continued to gather food and store it in his house.

Narrator 2: When winter came the cold winds blew hard and the snow covered the meadow
with a thick blanket of white.

Narrator 3: The grasshopper tried to find food, but of course he found nothing.

Narrator 1: It didn't take long for the grasshopper to knock upon the ant's door and beg...

Grasshopper: Please help me! I have nothing to eat! I shall starve without your help.

Ant: My dear Mr. Grasshopper, all summer long I worked hard carrying food to my home while you played in the sunshine. I will not share my food with someone who is so lazy.

Grasshopper: I was busy singing my song. I was making beautiful music. What should I do now?

Narrator 2: The ant thought for a moment and then said...

Ant: I suggest you dance.

Narrator 3: And the moral of this fable is...

Ant: You must do the work before you take the time to play.

All: The End.


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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!