READER’S THEATRE

An Initiative to Promote Literacy

Through Theatrical Experiences

What is Reader’s Theatre?(or Readers Theatre)

• Literature Supported by Theatrical Activities

• Interpretive Oral Reading ExercisesLanguage ArtsSocial SciencesMathHistory/Geography

Examples of Activities…

• Storytelling• Oral Reading

Exercises• Interpreting Scripts• Character Exploration• Expression through

Body Language• Script Writing

Activities

Elements and Concepts

• The Importance of the Text• Importance of Reading Skills• Aids in Reading

Comprehension• Critical Thinking Skills

How To Get Started…•Catalogues & Stores

•School Administrators

•Fellow Teachers & Collegues

•Libraries

•On-line Resources

•Free Downloads

•Write Your Own!

OR…HAVE STUDENTS WRITE THEIR OWN SCRIPTS!!!