Elicit from them that without a good script and good acting, a play is bound to be disappointing. Introduce the term Reader's Theater, and ask students to share any experiences they have in putting on a play in this form. Discuss the basic traits of a Reader's Theater production. Scripts are read, not memorized. There are no elaborate costumes or sets.
Narration provides the dramatic action.
Stress the importance of oral speaking skills in the interpretation and dramatization of a role. Web Work 1. Invite students to learn more about the basics of a Reader's Theater production. Have students access the following Web site. Describe some of the different ways these roles can be used to accommodate a particular story.