Reader's Theatre: Past, Present and Future Generations

Highlighting Our Lines

Preparing for Reader's Theatre
Our classroom is all a buzz as students prepare for their Reader's Theatre presentation on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Today students worked with their Reading Partner to illustrate the front and back cover, highlight their lines and practice lines. 


A Brief History of Our Research and Presentations 
In January the Prairie Racerunners worked with their families to discuss trends such as clothing, housing, transportation, education and language across three generations. From there they researched and presented on their trend. On Presentation Day, friends brought posters, diagrams, Power Point Presentations, self-authored books, and pop up illustrations on a variety of topics from ear piercing, household pets, Korean Birthdays to American Weddings. Organically students made connections to better understand how and why trends have changed, as well as, how they often remain the same throughout  the years. In an constant effort to bridge home and school experiences, the Racerunners enjoyed this project as apart of our year long themeChanges and Growth Over Time.

Editing and Highlighting Our Script

Writing the Script
As friends observed changes in technology, education and communication they fantasized about the future. These brainstorms led to a script that students have been editing, revising and rehearsing for the last few weeks. Based on Sumner's presentation on head gear, students will be wearing a variety of head gear that represents the PAST, PRESENT or FUTURE as they perform their Reader's Theatre. 








What is Reader's Theatre?
Reader's Theatre is a tool used to better understand historical events while increasing reading fluency, comprehension and cooperation. . While Reader's Theatre does not typically utilize set design, costumes or memorization, students are able to use their voice and story to paint a picture for their audience. 

Practicing Our Lines with a Partner

Our Community and Beyond Night

                   5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Following the Wolf Award Ceremony, 

low sugar and peanut free refreshments will be served. 

We look forward to sharing this night of K-6 inquiry with you and your family!