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We Believe …Learning is funLearning is collaborativeReading and writing skills can and should be integrated throughout all areas of the curriculum.
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At U-Otter-Read ItWe Believe …
Readers theatre develops, supports and strengthens literacy skills at all ages and levels of reading
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Readers Theatre is
… Two or more oral readers who interpret a script and collaboratively present a story to an audience.
… Theatre of the imagination.
… ACTIVE learning.
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Struggling readers can participate successfully.
Readers Theatre provides a bridge from emerging to independent reader.
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Why Use Readers Theatre?
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Readers are engaged in an activity which encourages experimentation with rhythm and rhyme of language.
Reading skills are developed in a supportive, cooperative setting.
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Why Use Readers Theatre?
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A wide-range of literacy skills can be taught and strengthened through readers theater experiences.
Readers not only strengthen reading skills, but become better listeners and develop ‘audience’ skills.
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Why Use Readers Theatre?
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Common skills are drawn from all areas of the curriculum. Learners are encouraged to:
•explore•observe•contribute and exchange ideas•collaborate with peers•become self-aware of their own learning and progress
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How does Readers Theatre help learners?
Why Use Readers Theatre?
Typically, readers preparing for performance will revisit the text 17 – 21 times before reading before an audience.
Frequent revisiting of text encourages and promotes confidence and fluency.
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Repeated reading of passages in preparation for performance of readers theatre improves
• speed of reading and fluency• oral expression• overall appreciation of language and the art of
storytelling• early reading skills• comprehension• dramatic skills• communication skills
Why Use Readers Theatre?
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Early Invitation to Readers Theatre
Early Literacy – Strategies, Stories and Scripts
U Otter Hear what people are saying about
our workshops
Effective presentation covering a wide variety of ideas and objectives for readers theatre. It was so good, it was like taking a bite of a cookie and wanting more. Thanks!
…. D. S. Sherwood Park, Alberta
Good attention to the variety of ways of working with a script.
I think this may be a good activity for English As Additional Language
… R. L. P, London UK
I loved the class participation that was encouraged, the wealth of books and strategies shared and the enthusiasm of the speaker!
… Early Literacy participant – Victoria, BC
An Otter Invitation to Readers Theatre
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More topics are available. See our website for details, or call to discuss ways we can best serve the needs of your professional development event.
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