ERIC Number: EJ747243
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Apr
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Nurturing Emergent Readers through Readers Theater
Moran, Kelli Jo Kerry
Early Childhood Education Journal, v33 n5 p317-323 Apr 2006
Readers theater is a familiar literacy strategy for children who can read independently; however, it can also be used with younger children who have not yet developed independent reading skills. The purpose of this article is to adapt the concept of readers theater for use with emergent readers. It focuses first on defining readers theater and its many benefits, particularly in the areas of literacy development. Finally, it includes suggestions for successfully implementing a readers theater program with young children.
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Emergent Literacy, Young Children, Reading Skills, Independent Reading, Program Implementation, Reading Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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