12 Dancing Princesses | Reader's Theater Script | Brothers Grimm

12 Dancing Princesses Readers Theater Script engages students in an interactive story instead of reading a third person narrative. This activity helps improves reading fluency, speed, accuracy, and expression while developing listening and speaking skills as students actively practice expressive voice acting.

Script Summary:

A King’s twelve daughters wake up each morning with ruined shoes, but no one can explain how they were worn out. Many princes try to watch at night but fail—they all become drowsy and never discover the sisters’ secret. Finally, an old Soldier arrives, given a magical cloak by a wise old woman. Each evening, he pretended to sleep, then followed the princesses through a trap-door to a sparkling underground castle, where they danced until dawn. Gathering proof of their nightly journey, he reveals the secret to the King. As a reward, he marries the Eldest Princess and becomes heir to the throne. The sisters no longer keep secrets, and a happy union forms between the Soldier and the royal family, showing that perseverance and honesty triumph in the end.

Product Info:

An editable DOCX format (16 pages) which contains:

1) Teacher Tips & Answer Key

• CCSS Alignment
• Teacher Tips for use as both RT and Play/Skit
• Answer Keys for Worksheet
• Themes & Discussion Question Prompts

2) Readers Theater Script

• ~6 Characters, 1550 words, 12 Scenes in 2 Acts

3) Script Worksheet

• 10 Vocabulary Words
• 10 Short-Answer Comprehension Questions: Comprehension and recall questions based solely on the script
• Character Traits: Covers the main characters, students provide direct quotes from the script that demonstrate each character's traits
• Story Plot Elements: Students identify which scenes demonstrate the Setting, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Conclusion.

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Teaching Tips for Using the Script:

• For digital classrooms, upload the DOCX Script and convert to Google docs
• For More Students: Main character can be read by multiple students.
• For Less Students: Minor characters can be read by just one student.
• This script should take about ~25 minutes and an extra ~25 minutes for prep, discussion, and the worksheet.
• Grade Level Note: This script targets grades 3 to 5 but depending on your classroom's reading level it may be suitable for grade levels 6~8 as well.