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ALL ABOUT READING
Reader's Theatre
Developed in 1967 by Leslie Coger and Melvin White
What: This is a read aloud strategy where students "perform" by reading scripts created from grade-level books or stories. Usually done without costumes or props.
Who: all grade levels and content areas; small group
Why: This strategy gives students a reason to read aloud. This helps to improve fluency and comprehension.
How:
- select text
- teacher or student creates the script. *The author's words and phrases are kept intact, but divided into meaningful parts.
- students are assigned roles
- students practice a few times
- students perform
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