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Reader's Theater Exercise: The Night Before Christmas ActivityReader's Theater Exercise: The Night Before Christmas Activity
Publisher
Playbooks
Resource Details
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Grade
2nd - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2009
Activity

Reader's Theater Exercise: The Night Before Christmas

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Yes, Virginia, there really is a reader's theater script for "The Night Before Christmas." The exercise is a great way to productively channel pre-holiday energy.

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Concepts

reader's theater, christmas

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Video the performances so that those at home can share in the fun

 

Pros

  • The packet includes a recommendation for the reading ability for each of the six characters
  • The script is color-coded and the key is printed at the top of each page of the script
  • Several asides have been added that keep all the actors engaged in the exercise

Cons

  • None

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