[nittanyjo]

Do you perform these for parents, other classes or just for fun in your room? Do you use props and have students memorize parts or just read the story using assigned parts?

[NDteacher]

I have used them in many ways. Depending on the script, time, class, etc.. Sometimes we perform it for another class, but most often, I just use them in groups in my room. The kids love to read them for each other and they are a good fluency activity. I also love them for crazy days like tomorrow with the kids excited for Valentine's Day.

[lismac]

Depending on our schedule, we sometimes create puppets to go along with the play. I have a huge box of "junk" that they are allowed to use to create whatever they want for a pupper (prop). They love this!! Other things we have done- create a mural for a backdrop, draw a simple scene on the white board, allow them to wear something (they have at home) that would go along with their part... I keep it simple! I ALWAYS KEEP IT SIMPLE!

We perform mostly for the other kids in our class, but on occassion we get to perform for other classes. Scheduling seems to always get in the way for our performing for others.


I don't require my students to memorize their lines. I allow them to have their script with them as they perform. Many do remember their lines though.