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Reader's Theater Worksheets

Jesse James Readers Theater Script | American Tall Tales

Jesse James Readers Theater Script | American Tall Tales

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This Jesse James Readers Theater Script engages students in an interactive narrative instead of reading a dry history textbook and helps develop listening and speaking skills as students practice expressive voice acting. Students will explore the exaggerated aspects of a tall tale and learn about the heroic legend of the main character.

Script Summary:

Jesse James is a famous outlaw whose life has become a tall legend. He robbed the Glendale train, stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and was betrayed by a friend. His story is told in ballads that mix truth and myth, leaving many to wonder if the events really happened or are just part of a grand tale.

The resources consists of an editable DOCX file (14 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

  • ~5 Characters, 1600 words

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

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 ~20 minutes and depending on your classroom's level it may be suitable for other grade levels.
  • An extra ~25 minutes for prep, discussion, vocabulary or short answer comprehension questions should also be planned.

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