The Monkey's Paw Reader's Theater Script (Short ~15min)

This reader’s theater script for The Monkey's Paw is based on W.W. Jacobs' original 1902 short story. It is great for learning centers or station rotations and covers themes of Fate vs. Free Will, Supernatural, and Grief and Loss. The reading difficulty is suitable for grades 6~10 depending on the levels represented in your classroom.

This product includes a docx (MS WORD) file consisting of:

• Student Script (7 Characters, 900 words, 7 pages in editable DOCX)
• 10 Comprehension Questions and 10 Vocabulary Words to study
• Student Reader's Theater Tips
• Teacher Reader's Theater Tips & Notes

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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