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This e:update provides teachers with practical information about how to write Readers' Theatre scripts that will meet the specific needs of their students. Teacher-written scripts enable Readers' Theatre to be used on a regular basis based on books that have been programmed for the class. The range of ideas provided in this e:update will assist those new to this strategy and complement the resources of those teachers already using Readers' Theatre.

Reader's Theatre is a fun approach for developing reading confidence in children. It engages kids to engage in oral reading by reading characters in scripts that has been developed from a short story or novel. It is not necessary for students to memorize their roles; they only need to read the script a few times, which helps develop their reading fluency skills.

Outlines several different dramatic responses to literature including reader's theatre

The reader's theater strategy blends students' desire to perform with their need for oral reading practice. Reader's Theater offers an entertaining and engaging means of improving fluency and enhancing comprehension.