During our three visits to this class we were able to see multiple literacy components. We participated in guided reading groups, agenda set-ups, and witness a soft start. One of my favourite literacy activities was readers theatre.
How Readers Theater Works?
Readers’ theatre is a way to involve students in reading aloud. Students “perform” by reading scripts created from grade-level books or stories. In this particular class, they work on readers theater on Fridays for literacy. They spend three Fridays on one script, this way they are practiced and can add some student flare! Once students feel comfortable with their play or story, they will perform infront of the class.
Resources for Readers Theatre
These are resources recommended by the teacher mentor in this class and other classes.
What are the benefits of using Readers Theatre?
Readers theatre offers numerous benefits in elementary education. Firstly, it enhances reading fluency and comprehension as students engage in repeated readings of scripts, helping them to develop confidence and expression in their reading. Secondly, it promotes collaboration and teamwork as students work together to perform the scripts, creating a sense of community and belonging in the classroom. Additionally, readers theatre encourages creativity and imagination as students bring characters and stories to life through their interpretation and performance. It provides an inclusive learning environment where students of all abilities can participate and contribute, boosting their self-esteem and communication skills. Overall, readers theatre is a valuable tool for promoting literacy skills, social-emotional development, and a love for literature in elementary students.
Curricular Connections for Readers Theater
BC Curriculum Connections:
Big Ideas: Language and story can be a soource of creativity, and joy. Stories and other texts help us learn about ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Content: Elements of a story, literary elements and devices, reading strategies, oral language strategies, features of oral language.
Curricular Competency: Read fluently at grade level. Engage actively as listeners, viewers, and readers, as appropriate, to develop an understanding of self, identity, and community. Communicate using sentences and most conventions of Canadian spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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