Reader's+Theatre


 * [[image:journal.jpg width="120" height="90" align="left"]]Journal for Ecomp355**- //I have run out of time to finish all that I wanted to with this wiki space. Therefore I have included a link below that demonstrates what a reader's theatre looks like. Another idea for a wiki space page could be literature circles. I have als provided links to examples of linterature circles below Teachers could video the literature circle discussions and than [|Skype] with other classes around the world who are studying the same novel as your classroom. Having students compare and contrast their literature discussions and reader`s theatres with others is a way to introduce them to a variety of opinions outside your own classroom, school or city. This can help the students to critically think of the novel in ways they never had thought of before as well they are introduced to how other cultures and peoples view the same novel.//

Purpose: The content of this page is designed to showcase the classes reader's theatre presentations. The teacher will video tape the reader's theatre presentations and than post them to the page.

Assignment: Students will be places in groups of five or more and will be required to present a portion of the novel to the class in readers theatre format. With limited to no props students are required to showcase their portion of the novel by creating scripts or reading only quotes from the book for their audience. Each student must participate by reading outloud. *Note this is not a play or skit. The script or words you are reading as a group are to come almost entirly from the novel. Coherency counts so make sure the order in which you place your quotes and arrange scripts will make sense to your audience. The drama and interest of your piece comes not from the props you use but from your voices, so how you read your lines will matter. Make sure you are projecting your voices to your audience. Consider your facial expressions, lighting, visual images or audio sounds that could bring interest to the reader's theatre. However, all props or effects must be run by the teacher for approval. Have Fun! *In addition you will be required to blog at least once about your expereinces with reader's theatre so be prepared to respond at some point after this assignment.

**Links to Reader's Theatre Knowledge andExamples: Links to Examples of Literature Circles:** [|Instructions on Reader's Theatre] [|How to do Literature Circles] [|YouTube videos of reader's theatre] [|Literature Circle Jobs] [|Youtube example of Lit Circles]