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