The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe) Reader's Theater Script

This reader’s theater script for The Tell-Tale Heart based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1843 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 Guilt, Conscience, Perception, and Justice.

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, 1000 words, 8 pages)
• Grades 9-12 Version (7 Characters, 1300 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)