Welcome to Our Reader’s Theater Scripts Homeschool Curriculum

Getting Started with Our Reader’s Theater Scripts Homeschool Course

This homeschool drama and speech course is a compilation of short reader’s theater scripts designed to be read by two or more students. Memorization is not required because the focus on this form of drama is on reading the work with expression rather than reciting it. The reader’s theater scripts are easily adapted to single-child households by having a parent read opposite the homeschool student or by having the student read the play in two different “voices.” Be sure to download the Reader’s Theater Introduction, Tips, and How-Tos file. The link is located under the More About This Course tab.

Overview

• 26 weeks
• Includes printable scripts and teaching tips
• Grades: 3–6

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com; access to the Internet, computer, and printer; a phone video camera, props, or costumes (optional)

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and lessons file. Start with the Day 1 reading assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

More About Our Reader’s Theater Scripts Homeschool Course

Reader’s theater scripts provide practice in the oral presentation of a written work that is performed with two or more readers. Memorization is not required because the focus of this form of drama is on reading the work with expression rather than reciting it. The readers help the audience to understand and visualize the text through their vocal performance.

There are many benefits of using reader’s theater scripts, whether with individual homeschool students or in small groups: giving purpose to reading; helping children develop reading fluency through repetition; increasing comprehension, since the text must be interpreted for performance; motivating children to read; improving not only reading skills, but listening and speaking skills as well; encouraging children to work together; and helping increase self-confidence.

Download – Reader’s Theater Introduction, Tips, and How-Tos