Included in the Goblin and the Tailor Readers’ Theatre Lesson: 6 page script 3 characters 1-3 narrators Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Goblin and the Tailor synopsis: Jack the tailor has been trained by his father to be the best tailor in Scotland. One day, rich landowner Macdonald enters Jack’s shop. He asks Jack to thread a jacket for him, with one stipulation: he has to thread the jacket in the haunted graveyard on the hill. If Jack succeeds, then he will be rewarded with a bag of gold coins. Jack is trepidatious since it is rumoured that goblins and monsters prowl the graveyard at night, but the promise of a bag full of coins enhances his courage. Jack travels to the graveyard at night and begins hearing voices and sounds. Will Jack survive the night or will he run away in fright? Find out in The Goblin and the Tailor readers’ theatre script! Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students have a spooky good time reading The Goblin and the Tailor and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Tom the Ghost Catcher Readers’ Theatre: 6 page script 1-3 narrators 4 characters Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist Tom the Ghost Catcher synopsis: Tom’s father was the most famous and accomplished barber in town. Before he died, he asked Tom to take over the family hair-cutting business. Unfortunately, Tom is not very good at cutting and styling hair. The townspeople are fed up and so is Tom. He decides to leave town and pursue his life-long dream of being a farmer. He takes his father’s barber bag and sneaks out of town. Tom decides to sleep under a tree during the night. What he doesn’t know is that the tree is haunted by a ghost named Willow. Tom wakes up in a terrible frightened state when the ghost shouts “BOO!” at him. What will Tom do? Will he ever achieve his dream of being a farmer? How will he dodge the ghost? Will this be a new and unforeseen career for Tom? Find out in the Tom the Ghost Catcher Readers’ Theatre script! Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students have a spooky good time reading Tom the Ghost Catcher and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Baba Yaga: A Russian Witch Story Readers’ Theatre Lesson: 14 page script 1-3 narrators 12 characters Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist Baba Yaga: A Russian Witch Story synopsis: Lisa and her widowed father live together in the forest. One day, Lisa’s father remarries, but Lisa’s stepmother is not kind. Her sister is the Baba Yaga. A witch with iron teeth who eats children. The stepmother requests Lisa to ask Baba Yaga for some thread and a needle so that she can make her a new dress. Lisa obliges and travels to Baba Yaga’s house. Will Lisa be able to outsmart Baba Yaga, or will she be that night’s dinner? Find out in Baba Yaga: A Russian Witch Story readers’ theatre unit! Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students have a spooky good time reading Baba Yaga: A Russian Witch Story and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Great Gatsby Readers’ Theatre Unit: 162 page script divided among** 9** chapters 85 multiple choice questions with answers Comprehension questions and multiple choice questions after each chapter with answers Drawing conclusions about characters task Matching the character to their personality task 12 choice board book report activities 45 metacognitive questions 13 critical thinking/essay questions Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Great Gatsby synopsis: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel set in the summer of 1922. It follows Nick Carraway as he gets pulled into the lavish world of his mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, who hoards immense wealth to win back his former love, Nick’s married cousin, Daisy Buchanan. It’s old money versus new money that leads to secret affairs and murder. What has Nick gotten himself into? Find out in the Great Gatsby readers’ theatre unit! Chapter 1: Unquiet Darkness 16 pages - 5 characters - 10 multiple choice questions - 8 comprehension questions Chapter 2: You Can’t Live Forever 13 pages - 10 characters - 10 MC questions - 8 comprehension questions Chapter 3: Gatsby’s Little Party 16 pages - 15 characters - 10 MC questions -10 comprehension questions Chapter 4: Among Strangers 16 pages - 10 characters - 10 MC questions - 11 comprehension questions Chapter 5: A Terrible Mistake 14 pages - 4 characters - 10 MC questions - 10 comprehension questions Chapter 6: A Vulgar and Meretricious Beauty 14 pages - 9 characters - 10 MC questions - 13 comprehension questions Chapter 7: Mr. Nobody from Nowhere 33 pages - 16 characters - 10 MC questions - 12 comprehension questions Chapter 8: The Hot Struggles of the Poor 12 pages - 6 characters - 10 MC questions - 9 comprehension questions Chapter 9: A Token of Forgotten Violence 15 pages - 12 characters - 10 MC questions - 10 comprehension questions Mr. Marvel’s Musings: There is some profanity in this story D _ _ N and S.O.B. Tom Buchanan is a character with prejudice as he navigates the changing tide of old money and new money. Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Great Gatsby and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Stand By Me Readers’ Theatre Unit: 155 page script divided among 32 chapters 80 multiple choice questions with answers 53 metacognitive questions 14 essay questions with answers 12 choice board book report activities Comprehension questions after every chapter with answers 1-3 narrators in each chapter Drawing conclusions activity Book review task Investigative journalist report writing task Writing in character task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist Stand By Me synopsis: In the summer of 1960 in Castle Rock, Maine, twelve-year-old Gordie and his three friends—Chris, Teddy, and Vern—set out on a hike along the railroad tracks to find the dead body of a missing local boy, hoping to become local heroes. Will Gordie and his friends be able to survive the elements, nature, cruel adults, the local bullies, and each other? Find out in the Stand By Me readers’ theatre unit.

Included in the James and the Giant Peach Readers’ Theatre Unit: 170 page script divided among 39 chapters 1-8 questions after each chapter with answers 12 Book Report Choice Board Activities 3 narrators per chapter along with the characters 21 comprehension questions with answers 15 fill in the blank questions with word bank and answers 8 essay questions with answers (3 questions are subjective & answers may vary) 20 multiple choice questions with answers 46 metacognitive questions Book review task Drawing conclusions about characters activity with chart Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist Chapter 1: A Terrible Thing Happened 3 pages - 2 characters - 5 questions Chapter 2: Screaming at James 3 pages - 3 characters - 5 questions Chapter 3: Power and Magic 2 pages - 2 characters - 5 questions Chapter 4: You Will Never be Miserable Again 1 page - 1 character - 5 questions Chapter 5: Lost Forever 3 pages - 3 characters - 5 questions Chapter 6: Perfectly Ridiculous 4 pages - 3 characters - 6 questions Chapter 7: The Most Beautiful Thing 5 pages - 3 characters - 4 questions Chapter 8: The Money Came Rolling In 3 pages - 4 characters - 4 questions Chapter 9: Alive with Magic 2 pages - 1 character - 4 questions Chapter 10: He Kept on Crawling 2 pages - 3 characters - 4 questions Chapter 11: One of Us 3 pages - 4 characters - 4 questions Chapter 12: Useful and Much-Loved Creatures 4 pages - 6 characters - 5 questions Chapter 13: New Friends 5 pages - 4 characters - 5 questions Chapter 14: The Journey Begins 4 pages - 6 characters - 4 questions Chapter 15: Rolling Across the Garden 2 pages - 2 characters - 5 questions Chapter 16: Rolling and Crashing 3 pages - 3 narrators - 5 questions Chapter 17: Indescribable Chaos 4 pages - 7 characters - 5 questions Chapter 18: In the Middle of the Sea 7 pages - characters - 6 questions Chapter 19: Go Away, You Filthy Beast! 3 pages - 7 characters - 5 questions Chapter 20: The Boy’s Crazy 6 pages - 7 characters - 6 questions Chapter 21: An Absolutely Brilliant Plan! 2 pages - 4 characters - 5 questions Chapter 22: A Fabulous Golden Balloon 4 pages - 6 characters - 3 questions Chapter 23: Some Kind of Magic 5 pages - 9 characters - 5 questions Chapter 24: A Real Violin 4 pages - 7 characters - 4 questions Chapter 25: One Special Question 5 pages - 5 characters - 4 questions Chapter 26: Night Approaches 3 pages - 6 characters - 6 questions Chapter 27: Beautiful Moonlight … and Cloud-Men? 6 pages - 7 characters - 6 questions Chapter 28: Making a Rainbow 6 pages - 7 characters - 4 questions Chapter 29: Rainbow Paint 2 pages - 7 characters - 4 questions Chapter 30: On with the Faucets! 3 pages - 7 characters - 3 questions Chapter 31: Sinister Magic 2 pages - 3 characters - 4 questions Chapter 32: Getting Down 2 pages - 7 characters - 4 questions

Included in the Maltese Falcon Readers’ Theatre Unit: 269 page script divided among 20 chapters 27 comprehension questions with answers 50 multiple choice questions with answers Who is Dashiell Hammett? 1 page biography 47 metacognitive questions for group discussion or independent work 12 book report choice board activities with rubric Drawing conclusions about characters activity Book review task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Maltese Falcon synopsis: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a hard-boiled crime novel following private detective Sam Spade as he navigates multiple murders and a dangerous hunt for a priceless jewel-encrusted statuette. Set in San Francisco, the story kicks off when a femme fatale hires Spade’s agency, leading to a chain of bloody events. What has Spade gotten himself into? Find out in The Maltese Falcon deluxe readers’ theatre unit! Chapter 1: Spade and Archer - 10 pages 4 characters Chapter 2: Death in the Fog - 16 pages 4 characters Chapter 3: Three Women - 11 pages 5 characters Chapter 4: The Black Bird - 16 pages 6 characters Chapter 5: The Levantine - 7 pages 2 characters Chapter 6: The Undersized Shadow - 11 pages 4 characters Chapter 7: G in the Air - 13 pages 5 characters Chapter 8: Horse Feathers - 10 pages 5 characters Chapter 9: Brigid - 4 pages 2 characters Chapter 10: The Belvedere Divan - 14 pages 8 characters Chapter 11: The Fat Man - 13 pages 3 characters Chapter 12: Merry-Go-Round - 12 pages 8 characters Chapter 13: The Emperor’s Gift - 10 pages 2 characters Chapter 14: La Paloma - 10 pages 3 characters Chapter 15: Every Crackpot - 12 pages 5 characters Chapter 16: The Third Murder - 13 pages 4 characters Chapter 17: Saturday Night - 14 pages 9 characters Chapter 18: The Fall Guy - 14 pages 5 characters Chapter 19: The Russian’s Hand - 19 pages 6 characters Chapter 20: If They Hang You - 12 pages 4 characters Mr. Marvel’s Musings: Sam and a few other characters smoke cigarettes. Some profanity. No F-bombs. Some scuffles are had in the story. Punching. Guns drawn. I have read this unit with high school aged students and with adults. The unit lasted for 2 months and we completed all the activities. If you choose to exclude some activities, then your teaching duration may vary. Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Maltese Falcon and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Tale of Timmy Tiptoes Readers’ Theatre Unit: 12 page script 10 characters 1-3 narrators 18 comprehension questions with answers 1 self-reflection question that will have varied answers based on the writer’s experiences. 12 word scramble questions with answers 10 fill in the blanks questions with answers Who is Beatrix Potter? Informative text 1 page Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes synopsis: When Timmy Tiptoes is wrongly accused of stealing nuts, by Silvertail Squirrel and a pair of lying singing birds, so his fellow squirrels imprison him in a hollow tree. There he meets Chippy Hackee, a mischievous chipmunk who has fled his troubled marriage. Chippy encourages Timmy to eat the stored nuts to regain his strength but in the process, he becomes too big to exit the tree. Timmy’s wife, Goody is worried about her husband. He promises to lose weight so that he can return home, but will he be able to say no to Chippy’s stash of nuts before the season changes? Find out in the tale of Timmy Tiptoes readers’ theatre unit! Mr. Marvel’s Musings: There is a character listed as “Squirrels”. I usually have the entire class say that line. You may also assign that role to a group of students to make them feel comfortable with the readers’ theatre experience and setting. Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre God bless you!

Included in the Tale of Ginger and Pickles Readers’ Theatre Unit: 5 page script 4 characters (2 Major & 2 Minor) 1-3 narrators 21 comprehension questions with answers 10 fill in the blanks questions with answers 11 word to unscramble with answers Who is Beatrix Potter? Informative text 1 page Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Ginger and Pickles synopsis: Two shopkeepers; a tomcat and a terrier—run a village store where they generously extend unlimited credit to all their customers. Their kindness, however, leads to unexpected financial trouble. They later request all of their customers to pay off their credit but none come forward. Will Ginger and Pickles’ file for bankruptcy? Find out in the Tale of Ginger and Pickles readers’ theatre unit! Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Ginger and Pickles and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Story of a Fierce Rabbit Readers’ Theatre Unit: 4 page script 3 characters 3 narrators 7 reading comprehension questions with answers Who is Beatrix Potter? Informative text 1 page Be the Illustrator Activity - The Story is broken up into 14 parts for the students to illustrate Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit synopsis: When a bad-tempered rabbit bullies a gentle rabbit and steals his carrot. The sad gentle rabbit watches from a hole as a hunter spots the bully rabbit. What will happen in the confrontation? Will the gentle rabbit get his carrot back? Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre God Bless you!

Included in the Tale of Johnny Town-mouse Readers’ Theatre Unit: 10 page script 7 characters 1-3 narrators 23 comprehension questions with answers 10 fill in the blanks questions with answers 8 words to unscramble from the story with answers Drawing conclusions about characters task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Johnny Town-mouse synopsis: Country mouse, Timmy Willie, accidentally travels to the city, and meets Johnny Town-Mouse, his urban counterpart. When each mouse visits the other’s home, they discover the unfamiliar lifestyle—complete with frightening cats, cows, and lawnmowers—challenges their comfort. Their experiences lead both mice to a clear conclusion about where they truly belong. Will Timmy or Johnny decide to switch sides and live in their opposite environment? Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Johnny Town-mouse and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Readers’ Theatre Unit: 9 page script 4 characters 1-3 narrators 17 comprehension questions with answers Drawing conclusions about characters task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse synopsis: Mrs. Thomasina Tittlemouse, a fastidious wood mouse, is determined to maintain an orderly home. Her peaceful existence is disrupted by a parade of uninvited guests, including beetles, a ladybird, spiders, bees, and most troublesome of all, Mr. Jackson—a messy toad from the drain below. Babbity Bumble the beed has made a nest in the storeroom, creepy crawlers are hiding in the plate rack and Mr. Jackson is on a hopping quest for honey. How will Mrs. Tittlemouse struggle against this uncleanly chaos and the unwelcome visitors? Mr. Marvel’s Musings: I recommend the character of Babbity Bumble to an emerging reader or a nervous reader since he speaks in buzzing sounds. It will ease their nerves to participate as a character with simple dialogue. Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan Readers’ Theatre Unit: 14 page script 4 characters 1-3 narrators 14 comprehension questions with answers Drawing conclusions about characters task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan synopsis: Ribby the cat invites Duchess the dog to her tea party. The last time Duchess attended, Ribby served a mouse and bacon pie. To not look rude at refusing pie, Duchess bakes a veal pie and plans to place it in the oven during the tea party. During the meal, Duchess says she has accidentally swallowed a tiny tin patty-pan. Ribby runs out and gets Dr. Maggotty to help her. How will the party end? Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I have read these stories remotely/online and in class/in-person. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre God bless you!

Included in the Tailor of Gloucester Readers’ Theatre Unit: 10 page script 6 characters 1-3 narrators 12 comprehension questions with answers 1 page glossary Drawing conclusions about characters task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tailor of Gloucester synopsis: Written in 1902 by Beatrix Potter. An elderly, impoverished tailor must complete an embroidered coat for the Mayor’s Christmas wedding, but lacks the final bit of thread needed. When his cat Simpkin hides the crucial twist in revenge for releasing the mice he had trapped, and illness confines the tailor to bed, the project seems doomed. The mice the tailor released decide to pay back the favour of freedom by trying to complete the coat. Will they be able to finish it before the Christmas wedding? Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I have read these stories remotely/online and in class/in-person. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tailor of Gloucester and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

The Tale of Samuel Whiskers Readers’ Theatre Unit includes: 13 page script 9 characters 1-3 narrators 12 comprehension questions with answers Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Samuel Whiskers synopsis: A family of cats and their encounters with some rascally rats. Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, a worried mother, searches for her mischievous son, Tom Kitten, who has decided to hide in the chimney on baking day. Tabitha finds her daughters, Moppet and Mittens, but Tom is still hidden, so Tabitha enlists the help of her cousin, Mrs. Ribby. Meanwhile, rats Samuel Whiskers and Anna Maria plot to turn Tom into a delicious roly-poly pudding after capturing him. Neighbour John Joiner is also enlisted and helps Tabitha and her family look for Tom. Will they find Tom before the rats turn him into pudding? Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I have read these stories remotely/online and in class/in-person. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Samuel Whiskers and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Tale of Squirrel Nutkins Readers’ Theatre Unit: 5 page script 2 characters 3 narrators 14 comprehension questions with answers Drawing conclusions about characters task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Squirrel Nutkins synopsis: Written in 1903 by Beatrix Potter. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkins follows an impertinent red squirrel named Nutkin who, along with his family, visits Owl Island each autumn to gather nuts. While the other squirrels politely bring gifts to the island’s owner, the formidable owl Old Brown, Nutkin dances about singing riddles and refusing to work. Day after day, Nutkin’s reckless behavior grows bolder, testing the owl’s patience. How long will Old Brown put up with Nutkins nutty behaviour and slothful manner? Find out in the Tale of Squirrel Nutkins readers’ theatre unit! Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I have read these stories remotely/online and in class/in-person. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies Readers’ Theatre Unit: 5 page script 5 characters 3 Narrators 15 Comprehension Questions with Answers Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies synopsis: Written in 1909 by Beatrix Potter, Benjamin Bunny and his cousin Flopsy are now married with six young rabbits. When the hungry Flopsy Bunnies raid Mr. McGregor’s rubbish heap for vegetables, they fall asleep and are captured. Their fate rests with a resourceful woodmouse named Thomasina Tittlemouse, who must act before Mr. McGregor carries them away in his sack for dinner. Will Thomasina be able to help the Flopsy Bunnies in time? Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I have read these stories remotely/online and in class/in-person. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Tale of Tom Kitten Readers’ Theatre Unit: 7 page script 3 characters 3 narrators 5 questions about defining vocabulary that was featured in the story 22 comprehension questions with answers Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Tale of Tom Kitten synopsis: Written in 1907 by Beatrix Potter. When Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit prepares to host a tea party, she carefully washes and dresses her three kittens—Mittens, Tom Kitten, and Moppet—warning them to stay clean. Moments later, the mischievous trio has soiled and lost their clothes while romping through the garden. The Puddle-ducks walk by and take the kittens clothing. What will Tabitha say and do when she sees her children in disarray? Find out in the Tale of Tom Kitten readers’ theatre unit! Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I use shorter stories with minimal characters in literature circles.When can one make time for a reader’s theatre story in class? When I am not reading a reader’s theatre unit with my class, I usually reserve Friday’s for the reading of a one-off story. It is an event that the class looks forward to, since they do not know which story I will choose. Great for Librarians and small groups. I project the stories on the screen and assign characters in class. Some characters only have 1 line. A supporting character like that is perfect for a reluctant reader. I have read these stories remotely/online and in class/in-person. I encourage teachers and instructors to allow students to practice their parts at home before they read in front of the class. They can try different voices and tones when they practice. It is also good for family bonding time. The student’s parent/guardian can play another role and they can read together. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Tale of Tom Kitten and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Pierre and the Princess of Tomboso Readers’ Theatre Unit: 17 page script 9 characters 1-3 narrators 39 metacognitive questions Drawing Conclusions about Characters activity Book review writing task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist Pierre and the Princess of Tomboso synopsis: Pierre and his brothers inherit three magical objects after their father passes away: a purse that never runs out of money, a mantle that can transport the wearer anywhere, and a silver horn that can call forth an army of one-hundred thousand soldiers. Unfortunately, Pierre’s vanity gets the better of him, and he loses all three of these items to the sly and beautiful Princess of Tomboso. Realizing he has been tricked, Pierre must use his ingenuity to get the items back and outwit the princess once and for all. Will Pierre be able to get the items back from the sneaky princess of Tomboso? Find out in the Pierre and the Princess of Tomboso Readers’ Theatre unit! Mr. Marvel’s Musings: When Pierre returns to his brothers and tells them he lost their items, they break a branch from a tree and beat him. Princess Tomboso and her father order their guards to beat up Pierre when the princess tells her father that Pierre is a thief. Pierre says “Ow” and “OUCH” when he is being beaten up. There is no graphic violence depicted during or after the beating. Pierre gets up and walks away. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading Pierre and the Princess of Tomboso and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Basketball Superstars Readers’ Theatre Unit: 9 featured players (Pierce, Nash, McGrady, James, Howard, Garnett, Ginobili, Bryant, and Roy). 29 pages 30 comprehension questions that include short answer, fill in the blank, and true or false questions (with answer page) Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist Basketball Superstars synopsis: Learn how the 9 featured players made an impact on the court; learned from their mistakes; and learned to be a team player. Quotations from the featured players and their teammates and coaches are included. Why is Garnett like a “battery”? - True or False: Bryant can speak Italian - what does Pierce do before playing a game? All these questions and many more are answered in the Basketball Superstars Readers’ Theatre Unit! Mr. Marvel’s Musings: I have a few sports fans in my classes and as much as they like reading scary stories and super hero stories, they enjoy reading about athletes more, so I have decided to create a unit for them and for the sports fans in your class. The students become excited speaking as and imitating their favourite sports superstars in this unit. The last question could be a research question. It asks who the readers favourite basketball player is. They are encouraged to consider what the player does on the player does on the court and how they positively impact their community outside of the arena. Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading Basketball Superstars and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre

Included in the Healing Spring Readers’ Theatre Unit: 14 page script 9 characters 1-3 narrators 34 metacognitive questions Drawing Conclusions about Characters activity Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist The Healing Spring: A Folk-tale from Nova Scotia synopsis: There are 2 brothers named Jack and Charlie. Jack is a hard-worker who does all his chores and helps his Mama. Charlie is lazy and is concerned with getting rich quick while ignoring his family and chores. One day, Charlie marries a wealthy woman and moves away. Mama becomes ill and Jack is the only person caring for her. Charlie now claims that he never had a brother. Mama passes on and Jack carries her to the graveyard. Along the way, a farmer is walking his new herd of sheep to his farm when the cattle suddenly stop and stare at Mama. Jack props Mama on her feet and tries to pass by. Angered by the cows staring at Mama, the farmer punches Mama and she falls. Not knowing she was dead, Jack takes advantage of the situation and tells the farmer that he killed Mama. Feeling sorry for his actions, the farmer gives his cattle to Jack. After burying Mama, Jack takes the cattle back home and meets his jealous brother. Jack tells Charlie that he sold Mama to a farmer in exchange for the cattle. Charlie decides to eliminate his wife and sell her. Once wife Allison has fallen for Charlie’s trap, he brings her to the market to sell until he is taken in by the police. Years later, Charlie is released and plots his revenge. What will Charlie do to Jack? Will the plan backfire and work in Jack’s favour? Find out in The Healing Spring! Mr. Marvel’s Musings: In the original story, the farmer shot Mama, so I changed it to punch since it is less violent and my students found it funny. Charlie tricks his wife Allison by having her go on top of their roof during a rain storm, causing her to fall. Do not fear the reader’s theater format. Students love these adapted stories because they are listening to the story and they are a part of the story by playing a character within the story. Reader’s theatre inspires reluctant readers to join in the fun. The strongest and most advanced readers in your class will encourage other students to raise their hand and participate in the story. I also use reader’s theatre to add to my drama marks. If the reader’s theatre format did not work for my students and I, then I would have stopped creating and adapting them years ago. Reluctant readers sometimes feel anxious looking at pages of text, whereas a reader’s theater script is broken up into narration and different characters speaking, thus making the story more accessible to those students who have not discovered the incredibly fun activity of reading for entertainment. I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Healing Spring and continue to do so for many years. Excelsior! Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre