From the Page to the Stage

Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature. Educator and seasoned readers-theatre coach Shirlee Sloyer provides teachers and librarians with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into the classroom and library. Detailed instructions for every step guide readers through the process of setting up and conducting a successful program that is based on NCTE and IRA standards. Grades 4-8 Includes: An Overview of Readers Theatre Selecting the Literature Exploring Key Literary Elements Compiling and Adapting Material Classroom Procedures Preparing for Performance The Performance and Afterward A Model Program and Script 11 Classroom-Ready Sample Scripts