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 4-8Includes: • 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