The Cask of Amontillado (Edgar Allan Poe) Reader's Theater Script

This reader’s theater script for The Cask of Amontillado based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1846 classic includes two differentiated versions for grade levels 6~8 and 9~12., ach version is designed with age-appropriate language and Flesch-Kincaid reading scores to ensure engagement. This story focuses on the themes of Revenge, Consequences of Actions, Guilt, and Moral Choices.

This short script should take about ~15 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 (4 Characters, 800 words, 7 pages)
• Grades 9-12 Version (4 Characters, 700 words, 7 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)