Reader's Theater for the Young
Let's have fun reading theater scripts while improving reading fluency and comprehension. Learners integrate thinking, reading, listening, speaking performed in a fun classroom environment as they read different theater scripts.
Paula Reid
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. 🎭 Once enrolled, learners will find the Reader's Theater script in the classroom at the beginning of each week. 🎭 Learners should read through the entire script 2 times before coming to class. 🎭 Learners may give consideration to the part they wish to perform [no guarantees]Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Let's have fun reading theater scripts while improving reading fluency and comprehension. Learners integrate thinking, reading, listening, speaking performed in a fun classroom environment as they read different theater scripts. This ongoing class meets once a week to practice reading to improve their fluency which includes accuracy, pace and expression. This is more than just reading words and reading them quickly. It's all about fluency. Learners work on accuracy, not word calling but learning to pronounce words correctly and learn new vocabulary in the meantime. Fluency helps develop literacy. The more fluent a learner is in reading, the easier learning becomes. Learners work on pacing, the speed at which one reads and expression, taking on the emotion and feelings of the character in the script. Format of each class: 🎭 Introduction and background to the script 🎭 Learners give predictions about the characters and the play 🎭 Teacher models appropriate intonation, volume, and pitch of one or two characters and the learners follow along in the script [eventually learners will model for the class] 🎭 Vocabulary discussion 🎭 Part selection and assignments 🎭 Individual practice 🎭 Reader's Theater Performance . . . Let the show begin! Combining reading practice and performing, that's what Reader's Theater for the Young is all about. Week of July 1st: Little Red Riding Hood Week of July 8th: The Stinky Cheese Week of July 15th: The Very Cranky Bear Week of July 22nd: The Hare and the Tortoise Week of July 29th: The Veggie Thief Week of August 5th: The Friendly Dragon Week of August 12th: The Three Billy Goats Gruff Week of August 19th: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears Week of August 26th: Pigs Week of September 2nd: The Fox and the Crow Week of September 9th: The Gingerbread Man Scripts may be substituted depending on the number of learners enrolled. Dates and scripts will be updated periodically.
Learning Goals
🎭 Learners perform dramatic readings [scripts] in a short period of time
🎭 Learners improve reading fluency [accuracy, pace and expression]
🎭 Learners work co-operatively toward one goal
🎭 Learners develop new vocabulary
🎭 Learners reading comprehension improves
🎭 Learners reading literacy improves
🎭 Reading becomes a more enjoyable experience
Other Details
Supply List
🎭 Energy, enthusiasm and a desire to have fun 🎭 Positive attitude 🎭 Ability to work with others 🎭 Willingness to participation in a small group atmosphere 🎭 Highlighters, markers 🎭 Scripts will be supplied by the Teacher and posted in the classroom at the beginning of each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2023
4.8
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Who doesn't love a good script. As a young learner myself, I participated in many plays. As a Teacher, I used Reader's Theater as a way to get my students involved in reading [a script], performing for their classmates, eventually the entire school and their parents. That's how much my students love Reader's Theater and I love teaching it. It made reading less laborious and a much more enjoyable experience.
As a life long educator, I have helped learners of several different continents learn to read, improve comprehension and literacy from ages 4 to adults. I love the theater and have used it as a teaching mechanism for many years.
At one time I owned a performing arts company for children 6-18, performed in A.R.T [Alpine Repertory Theatre] where I as a Principal, the teachers and staff put on plays during the school year for the entire student body, their prarents and the community.
I'm excited about working with learners here on Outschool, helping them to improve their reading literacy and comprehension, and expose them to a different way of reading while having fun.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-9 learners per class
