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