Reader's Theater is a great activity for students to participate in. This activity has been shown to help students read more fluently and increase comprehension. From my personal experience, I have observed my students gain more confidence in their reading ability, while creating positive attitudes towards reading.
I recommend dividing a picture book into different parts and creating a script, or simply find a Reader's Theater online. Next, divide a class of 20 or more kids into groups. If there are 5 parts on the script, divide students up into 5 groups. Then, allow students to coral read their part as a group. Demonstrate to them before hand how to speak loudly with lots of expression. Finally, have the class stand in a circle around the classroom, facing each other, and perform the story. Each group should say their part together in chronological order.
Love this activity!
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