The Black Cat Short (Edgar Allan Poe) Reader's Theater Script

This reader’s theater script for The Black Cat based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 classic includes two differentiated versions for grade levels 6~8 and 9~12, each version is designed with age-appropriate language and Flesch-Kincaid reading scores to ensure engagement. This story focuses on the themes of Change, Guilt, Consequences, and Truth.

This short script should take about ~20 minutes to read depending on your classroom's level, thus making it appropriate for small groups, stations or reading centers.

This product includes a zip file consisting of:

• Grades 6-8 Version (7 Characters, 900 words, 8 pages)
• Grades 9-12 Version (8 Characters, 1100 words, 8 pages)
• Student Reader's Theater Tips
• Teacher Reader's Theater Tips & Notes
• Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary Sections for Each Version
• NOTE: All files are in editable DOCX format

General Tips for Using this Resource:

1. Print one, double-sided script for each student
2. For digital classrooms, upload the MSWORD DOC version and convert to Google docs
3. Character roles can be adjusted based on class size; characters can be combined or split as needed

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Edgar Allan Poe Readers Theater Bundle (6)