25 Read Aloud Mini Plays

Quick two-page read-aloud plays to spark student interest in ancient world history. Perfect for kicking off a new lesson or reviewing material. Topics include the first Pyramid, the Han Dynasty, Romulus and Remus--and 22 more! Plus, background information, standards-based research activities, and resource tips. For use with Grades 4-8.

Turn your classroom into a readers' theater with this delightful collection of short, simple plays on themes kids adore-pets, dinosaurs, space, losing a tooth, birthday parties, making new friends, going to school, and many more. These lively plays include adorable illustrations that support the text as well as rhymes, repition, and predictable language to help bolster young children's reading and oral language skills. Comes complete with teaching strategies and cross-curricular extensions. For use with Grades K-1.

Motivate even the most reluctant readers with this collection of read-aloud mini-plays with parts written at different levels. Perfect for building oral fluency, these plays cover high-interest topics, such as school situations, tall tales, and mysteries. Includes background and suggestions for building fluency and comprehension. For use with Grades 3-5.

Eight short plays for grades 3-5, with writing prompts and activities that link to language arts, social studies, etc.

Helps build the oral fluency of even the most reluctant readers. High-interest plays that provide the repeated practice students need to read with speed, automaticity, and expression. Includes parts at different reading levels, so every student in the class can have a chance to participate. Includes background and suggestions for building fluency and comprehension.

Build fluency and foster reading skills with these fast and fun read-aloud plays on favorite topics you teach. Topics include the 50 States, the Underground Railroad, Thanksgiving, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nellie Bly, tornado chasers, space, and more. Each play comes with background information, a discussion question, writing prompt, book and Internet links, and a fun, cross-curricular activity. For use with Grades 2-4.

"Includes background information, a play, writing and work study activities, art projects, and a full color poster.

Engaging reproducible plays that target and teach key phonics skills--and get kids eager to read.