Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature. Educator and seasoned readers-theatre coach Shirlee Sloyer provides teachers and librarians with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into the classroom and library. Detailed instructions for every step guide readers through the process of setting up and conducting a successful program that is based on NCTE and IRA standards. Grades 4-8

Includes:
- An Overview of Readers Theatre
- Selecting the Literature
- Exploring Key Literary Elements
- Compiling and Adapting Material
- Classroom Procedures
- Preparing for Performance
- The Performance and Afterward
- A Model Program and Script
- 11 Classroom-Ready Sample Scripts