Reader's Theater: Multicultural Stories, Grades 2-3

by Head, Diane

• ISBN13: 9781420630671
• ISBN10: 1420630679
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Partners Pub Group

Summary

Readers' theater is a powerful tool for developing reading fluency. Fluency is the ability to read quickly and accurately while using expression and proper phrasing. Fluent readers group words together in meaningful ways as they read. As readers improve fluency, they are able to focus on the meaning of the words they are reading-thus improving comprehension. A variety of scripts are provided to meet a range of reading levels. Students have opportunities to read individually, in pairs, and as a group. The scripts do not require costumes, props, or scenery. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 3
Readers' Theater Scripts
A Story from Hawaii: How Maui Slowed the Sun	p. 4
A Story from Russia: Baba Yaga and the Girl	p. 13
A Story from Korea: The Leather Bag	p. 25
A Story from Japan: Momotaro, the Peach Boy	p. 34
A Story from Ireland: The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag	p. 43
A Story from Myanmar: The Prawn that Caused Trouble	p. 55
A Story from Africa: Tricky Mr. Rabbit	p. 62
A Story from England: Lazy Jack	p. 69
A Story from France: Drakestail	p. 77
A Story from Tibet: The Mouse's Three Children	p. 86
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