The Ugly Duckling Reader's Theater Script | Differentiated

This reader’s theater script for The Ugly Duckling includes three differentiated versions for different grade levels. This story focuses on the timeless themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and resilience. Each version is designed with age-appropriate language and Flesch-Kincaid reading scores to ensure engagement and comprehension for students in grades 3-8.

This product includes a zip file consisting of:

• Grades 3-4 Version (18 Characters, 1100 words, 8 pages)
• Grades 5-6 Version (18 Characters, 1250 words, 8 pages)
• Grades 7-8 Version (18 Characters, 2000 words, 10 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.