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Peer reviewedWorthy, Jo; Prater, Kathryn – Reading Teacher, 2002
Discusses Readers Theatre, an instructional activity that combines several effective research-based practices, and leads to increased engagement with literacy even in very resistant readers. Considers the theory and research behind Readers Theatre. Describes the process of choosing and writing texts for performance, and preparing for performances.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Intermediate Grades, Media Selection, Readers Theater
Peer reviewedMartinez, Miriam; Roser, Nancy L.; Strecker, Susan – Reading Teacher, 1999
Describes a 10-week project in two second-grade classrooms that used daily Readers' Theatre experiences to develop children's meaningful and fluent reading. Discusses access to manageable materials, effective reading models, rereadings, instructional support and feedback, choosing the texts, and preparing. (SR)
Descriptors: Grade 2, Primary Education, Readers Theater, Reading Attitudes
