Reader’s theater has become one of my favorite tools to use for fluency, reading comprehension, word work and journal prompt writing. I encourage every teacher to try reader’s theater with their classroom!
Several years ago, my then 4th grade son came home and unloaded his backpack… lunch bag, accordion folder, homework, and library books. I was surprised to find that one of the library books he had chosen was a picture book. It was The Day the Crayons …
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that even my “cool” middle school students love to participate in. As teachers, this gives us a chance to boost engagement by adding a little green to our ELA classroom instruction. A few years ago, I published my St. …
Reader’s Theater is an amazing tool to utilize with students at so many levels. I first discovered it through my daughter’s kindergarten teacher, and it quickly became a staple of my upper elementary reading lessons. At first, I had no idea how to implement it …
Reader’s theater is the perfect tool to add to your middle school ELA toolbox for so many reasons: it is interactive, highly engaging, enhances student fluency, and targets and enriches reading comprehension, all while strengthening vocabulary. Here are the top reasons why I decided to make …
If you are looking for an engaging Valentine’s activity to use with your middle school students, then check out my Valentine’s Day reader’s theater script. Depending on the level of your readers, this script can be used for grades 4 through 8. It offers an …
As classroom teachers, reading specialists, and tutors, it is essential to recognize the importance of making the most of instructional time with students. Whether you follow a set curriculum in your district or are just looking for new ways to enhance instructional reading time, I …
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