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