3rd Grade Reading Scripts

This bundle is a collection of 5 Reader's Theater Companion products from How To Catch series written by various authors such as Adam Wallace and Alice Walstead. This bundle is perfect for reader's at a variety of levels or if you want to incorporate reader's theater throughout the entire year! These resources can be purchased separately but you will get a discount purchasing this bundle!

How to Catch a Witch

Four versions included; two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

AR Test No. 516837 Grade Level 3.2

How to Catch a Leprechaun

Four versions included; two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

AR Test No. 184982 Grade Level 1.9

How to Catch An Elf

Four reader's theater versions included; two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

AR Test No. 192134 Grade Level 2.3

How to Catch a Dinosaur

Four versions included; two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

AR Test No. 504673 Grade Level 2.5

How to Catch a Monster

Four versions included; two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

AR Test No. 191561 Grade Level 2.2

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All Reader's Theater Script

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This bundle is a collection of the Reader's Theater Companion products from The Night Before series by Natasha Wing. Currently there are 9 Reader's Theaters included in this product! As new Reader's Theater Companion products are added they will be included in this bundle.

• The Night Before Summer Vacation 
• The (Night Before The) Night Before Christmas
• The Night Before Class Picture Day 
• The Night Before the Snow Day 
• The Night Before Halloween 
• The Night Before My Birthday 
• The Night Before Thanksgiving 
• The Night Before Easter
• The Night Before Valentine’s Day

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All Reader's Theater Script

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This bundle is a collection of 5 Reader's Theater Companion products from How To Catch series written by various authors such as Adam Wallace. This bundle is perfect for reader's at a variety of levels or if you want to incorporate reader's theater throughout the entire year! These resources can be purchased separately but you will get a discount purchasing this bundle!

How to Catch a Turkey - Reader's Theater, Comprehension Questions & Vocabulary

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages. Additionally, there are two versions of comprehension questions, vocabulary questions and word search.

AR Test No. 198589 Grade Level 2.9

How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater, Comprehension Questions & Word Search

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-2 1/2 pages. Additionally, there are two versions of comprehension questions, vocabulary questions and word search.

AR Test No. 501739 Grade Level 2.8

How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comprehension Questions & Vocabulary

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages. Additionally, there are two versions of comprehension questions and vocabulary questions.

AR Test No. 194006 Grade Level 2.6

How to Catch a Yeti - Reader's Theater, Comprehension Questions & Word Search

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-2 1/2 pages. Additionally, there are two versions of comprehension questions, vocabulary questions and word search.

AR Test No. 509520 Grade Level 1.9

How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater & Comprehension Questions

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-4 pages. There are also two different comprehension sheets; short answer questions or multiple choice.

AR Test No. 501137 Grade Level 2.8

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Reader's Theater is a fun ways for students to practice reading aloud with fluency and expression. They also get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience without the stress of memorizing lines.

This product includes 7 different reader's theater scripts is a book companion to help your students enjoy the picture books even more!

The Night Before Summer Vacation

In the style of Clement Moore’s familiar Christmas poem, this story tells of a family’s last-minute preparations for summer vacation.

There are roles for three students.

Big Shark, Little Shark

Big Shark has big teeth, Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast, Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry. Will they find a tasty snack?

This reader’s theater is a quick two page reader’s theater to use with emerging readers. It has two parts.

I Don't Want to Be Big

Little Frog does not want to grow up, and he gives his father all sorts of reasons why being small is best.

This reader’s theater is 3 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Pig.

I Don’t Want to Be a Frog

A frog that yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.

This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Wolf.

The Night Before Class Picture Day

It's the night before class picture day, and kids all down the block are getting ready. Everyone wants to look perfect for the photo. They fix their hair, practice smiles, and choose outfits. At school the next day, they try to stay picture-perfect. Will everything look perfect for the big moment when they say, “Cheese?”

There are four versions included. Two of the versions have roles for three students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages. The other two versions have roles for four students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages.

Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks

When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all over the place, forcing Splat to round them up. Based on the series created by Rob Scotton.

This reader’s theater is 4 ½ pages long. There are two versions included; one version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students.

There's Nothing to Do! Bonus File

This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is two version included in this reader's theater. The first version is for three students - Child, Adult, and Other Animals. The other version is for 7 students - Child, Adult, Rabbit, Girl Frog, Cat, Owl and Pig.

Embrace the magic of winter with our Snowmen at Night Series Reader's Theater Bundle! Enjoy 25% off as you delve into the enchanting world of snowmen with five delightful scripts. Immerse your students in the whimsical tales of the Snowmen at Night series by Caralyn Buehner. Let their imaginations soar as they join the snowmen on their adventures throughout the year. From snowy nights to Halloween and Christmas, and even during their busy workdays, these frosty friends are always up to something fun!

The Snowmen at Night Series Reader's Theater Bundle includes the following books: "Snowmen at Night", "Snowmen at Halloween", "Snowmen at Christmas", "Snowmen at Work", and "Snowmen All Year". Each script is carefully crafted to companion activity the captures the magic of the original stories and make reading even more enjoyable.

Snowmen at Night

Snowmen at Night reveals a wonderful wintertime secret--when we are sleeping, the snowmen are out playing! This exuberant, rhyming tale continues to delight young toddlers, as well as older readers, in a format that's just right for little hands.

There are two versions included. One version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students. Both versions are just over 2 pages long.

Snowmen at Halloween

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do when we're not watching?

After an early snowfall, a few kids build some snowmen before going trick-or-treating. And when the kids go off to bed, the snowmen have their own Halloween festival! There's candy and apple-bobbing and costume contests and all sorts of autumn activities. When the kids wake up the next morning, the snowmen are gone... but they've left a very special message behind.

There are three versions included. The three version have roles for two students, three students and four students. Each versions are 3 pages long.

Snowmen at Christmas

Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they’re celebrating Christmas—the snowman way!

This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle. Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, Snowmen at Christmas is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud.

There are three versions included. The three version have roles for two students, three students and four students. Each versions are 4 pages long. There are two different versions of the last page, with and without the words Merry Christmas, as shown in the pdf preview.

Snowmen at Work

When winter sidewalks seem to have been mysteriously shoveled, a child wonders if snowmen are magic and have nighttime jobs while the people sleep. Are they dentists replacing missing coal from snowman smiles or pet store owners help snowkids with their very own snowpuppy or snowfish to love? Can they be a pizza man delivers frozen pizza, and factory workers make the coolest toys in town? The possibilities are endless!

There are three versions included. The three version have roles for two students, three students and four students. Each versions are 3 pages long.

Snowmen All Year

In this lighthearted, funny follow-up to the previous Snowmen bestsellers, our young narrator dreams of a non-melting snowman friend who joins him for all of the year's events. They ride a roller coaster together, dive into a swimming pool in the summer, watch the Fourth of July fireworks, and trick-or-treat on Halloween.

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2 pages.

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This product includes 6 different Winter and Christmas reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book.

Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin

As Farmer Brown prepares the house for Christmas, Duck tries to play Santa but gets stuck in the chimney, along with all the other animals who try to help.

There are four versions included. Two of the versions have roles for two students. The other two versions have roles for three students. The four versions are two or three pages each. You can see the different versions in the PDF preview.

The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen

Mr. Fish is trying to find the perfect presents for his friends, but he isn't having any luck. He's so busy shopping for everyone that he almost forgets the true meaning of the holidays, surrounding yourself with those you love.

There are two versions included. The one version has roles for two students and the other version is for three students. Each version is 4 pages.

Holiday Heroes Save Christmas by Adam Wallace

Santa Claus can't deliver presents on Christmas Eve, and he needs backup. But not just anybody can help him - he needs the Holiday Heroes! This Christmas, it's up to the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, a witch, and a leprechaun to fill in for Santa and save Christmas.

There are one versions of the reader's theater for six students, Narrator, Easter Bunny, Leprechaun, Tooth Fairy, Witch, and Santa, that is 5 pages long. Included in this product are pages (full and half size) with clipart to make necklaces or headbands, just add a sentence strip, for the parts except the narrator. These clipart pages are perfect to help identify the role for each student.

The Night Before the Snow Day by Natasha Wing

When snow begins falling heavily on a wintry night, a girl wonders if the next day will bring a snow day filled with snowball fights, sledding, and even more snow.

There are four versions included. Two of the versions have roles for three students. The other two versions have roles for four students. All four versions are four pages each.

How to Catch an Elf Companion by Adam Wallace

It's Christmas Eve and an elf is on the loose... The kids are trying different ways to catch the elf filled with zany traps! Will the kids be successful in catching the elf or will the elf escape again?!?! This book would pair well with STEAM and STEM activities in your classroom.

There are four reader's theater versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages. This resource also includes two versions of the comprehension questions; short answer and multiple choice, and two versions of the word search for the students to complete.

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Natasha Wing

Two days before Christmas, an overworked family laments with a familiar rhyme that they have too much to do.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 5 pages.

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This product includes 6 different #Halloween reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. #HappyHalloween

All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book.

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

When Splat the Cat goes with Seymour to a pumpkin patch, he is determined to find the biggest pumpkin ever. But when he finally does, Splat discovers the real challenge isn't finding the pumpkin.

There are roles for four students; two narrators, Splat and Mom.

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. Farmer Brown hears some mysterious sounds throughout the night. The ending may surprise you!

There are roles for three students.

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

It's Halloween night. While her mother is upstairs getting her daughter's costume read, lots of trick-or-treaters stop by the house - from werewolves, ghosts, and zombies to witches, bats, dinosaurs, and more! But are they really . . . real?

There are roles for three students.

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

This rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches, who prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

The midnight spooks come around when the bell in the rickety tower bongs twelve times.

There are two versions included. The only difference between the versions is the number of parts. One version has roles for three students, the other version has roles for four students. Each version is 3 pages.

The Night Before Halloween - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages.

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This product includes 6 different Thanksgiving reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. Over 20% discount when you purchase this bundle versus buying each resource individually!

All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book.

Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger - Reader's Theater Companion

Give Thanks for Each Day, told in rhyme, reminds us to be thankful for the small things, everything from new crayons to parades. It also reminds us to be thankful for each other and the love shared in moments like holding hands.

There are four versions included. Two versions has roles for two students. The other two versions has roles for three students. All of the versions are either 2 or 3 pages.

Run, Turkey, Run! - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

It's almost Thanksgiving and the farmer is on the hunt for his Thanksgiving meal. The turkey needs to find a place to hide before he is caught.

Two different versions included. One version is for two student and the other version is for three students. Both versions are three pages long.

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes - A Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks—the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what's most important is being able to share them with family!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students. The other version has roles for four students. Both versions are three pages long.

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli - Reader's Theater Companion

Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.

One version with roles for two students.

Five Flying Turkeys by Barbara B. McGrath - Reader's Theater Companion

Trot along with rhyming turkeys as they gather to celebrate a special day.

There are two versions included. One version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students. Both versions are 2 pages.

The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing - Reader's Theater Companion

Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun. This family fun read-aloud makes the perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. The versions are either 5 or 6 pages.

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Looking for some hidden social and emotional lessons in your readers theatre? Does your class need a lesson on the importance of kindness, emotions, dealing with an inner critic or resilience? These scripts are perfect to work into your literacy lessons while delivering a message for your students. You could even perform these in your social and emotional learning lessons!

This bundle features 4 scripts that are fun but also deliver social and emotional lessons in them.

The Featured Readers Theatre Scripts:

The Kindness Crew

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

The Inner Voices

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

The Emotion Busters

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.

Resilient Riley

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for upper elementary/primary, these scripts can be adapted for various grade levels. The language is simple and easy to follow.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre scripts keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go! Woo hoo!

By using these Readers Theatre Scripts you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, resilience and listening to your inner champion!

And what a fun way to spread the word!

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With this Readers Theatre Scripts Bundle you can get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales! These funny and heartwarming readers theatre scripts are an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.

In these Readers Theatre scripts, your students will act out the Fairytale of...

Fractured Fairy Three Little Pigs Readers Theatre Script

Fractured Fairytale Cinderella Readers Theatre Script

Fractured Fairytale Rapunzel Readers Theatre Script

Fracture Fairytale Sleeping Beauty Readers Theatre Script

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out these fractured fairy tales.

Key Features:

Educational and Entertaining: The fractured fairy tale readers theatre scripts combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairy tale unit or study! Perfect for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!

Character Development: The fairytale characters in the scripts are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle-upper elementary students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of cooperation and empathy.

Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach Fractured Fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that come along with them.

Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple, and go!

You will receive

The Three Little Pigs Allergies

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of the classic tale, where the pigs are allergic to wolves and sneeze their houses down. The wolf, Wolfie, is actually trying to help the pigs by warning them about their fragile homes.

Rapunzels Super Strong Hair

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Rapunzel, where she learns the power of self-reliance and making sacrifices for the greater good.

The Cure For Sleeping Beauty

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Sleeping Beauty, where everyone thinks she needs true loves kiss, but actually she just needs some medicine!

Cinderella’s True Colours

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Cinderella, where she is unkind, entitled and not treating her step family well!

By using these Readers Theatre Scripts, you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining stories but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.

Simply download, print, staple, and you're good to go! Woo hoo!

Enjoy!