The Button Readers' Theatre Unit - Suspense

Included in The Button Readers’ Theatre Unit:
15 page script
4 characters + the narrator
10 synonym/antonym questions
38 comprehension questions with selected answers (this story brings up more questions than it answers. It proves to be an interesting class discussion)
18 multiple choice questions with 4 possible answers
27 metacognitive questions
Drawing conclusions activity
Book review activity
25 book report questions with rubric
Student Success Criteria
Student Friendly Goals
Teacher’s Reader’s Theatre Checklist

The Button synopsis:
Norma and Arthur Lewis are a married couple who receive a mysterious box with a button from a man named Mr. Steward. Steward tells them they will receive $50,000 if the button is pressed, but it will cause the death of a stranger. Norma feels intrigue towards the idea, while Arthur is offended by it. The story details the couples moral debate over whether to press the button as an answer to their financial struggles. The temptation and selfishness brought on by the button causes conflict between Norma and Arthur. Will the button be pushed or are the Lewis’ moral compasses too strong? Find out in The Button readers’ theatre unit!

Mr. Marvel’s Musings:
I would like to thank R.G. for asking for this unit. This story goes by 3 titles, and went with the title R.G. wanted. Thanks again, dear reader!

I hope you, and your students enjoy reading The Button and continue to do so for many years.
Excelsior!
Mr. Marvel: The King of Reader’s Theatre