Ebook: From the Page to the Stage: The Educator's Complete Guide to Readers Theater

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 4-8Includes: · 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