Philosophers to Astronauts Readers Theater Grades 3-4

This book provides high-interest scripts with fast-paced plots based on famous characters and historic events. Each script comes with explicit fluency instructions, a list of key vocabulary, and engaging comprehension activities. Use this unit to build vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency, and to meet content-area standards. Activities require no props or additional teaching skills—the book describes in simple terms how to direct instruction and coach students as they practice their lines. This unit can stand alone as fluency instruction or tie in to a related content-area unit.