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