READERS THEATRE LESSON PLAN

Concept to Teach:
This lesson helps students practice reading out loud. Using Readers
Theatre can increase reading and oral fluency in a creative and stressfree
environment by using scripts.

Objectives:
The student will work in a team environment to perform in front of
peers.
The student will build vocabulary.
The student will read with fluency and expression.

Martials:
Script
Preparation
Copy the readers theatre script(s).

Setup
Assign each student a part that is appropriate to that students
reading ability.
Prior to a public performance, have students look through the
pages, identify their character, and practice their part.
Make each student highlight their parts on the text.
Have students perform the readers theatre.

Rehearsal preparation
Propose with the script with the students.
The teacher will discuss each roll in the script with the students,
Narrator(s), Character(s), and Chorus(s).
Have students choose their roles.

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 Encourage students to use highlighters to identify their portions of

the text.
Have students practice performing their scripts within the group.
Have each student preform their script in front of the class.

Assessment:
Students performance and reading skills for Readers Theater script.

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