A
considerable number of
children may become
blocked, when reading aloud
is worked at
class. Readers theatre
is a dramatic
representation of a
written work in
a script form.
This appears as a significant
activity to develop
in class, especially
for those children
who may not
feel confident in
reading, as our
teacher Raquel suggested.
New
developments in the
field of theatre
appear to be reported
as a stimulating
High Order Thinking
skills advance. While
memory capacity, in
a standard play,
is worked, the
new view of
a Readers Theatre
goes forward this
Low Order Thinking
Skill. Readers Theatre
involves significant attention
to language, social
and affective abilities.
Children want to
express their intention
and feelings by
means of body,
language and interaction. As a
result, drama affects
the cognitive, affective,
social and motor
abilities.
Theatre
refers to attention,
concentration, and awareness.
These abilities are
needed and promoted
while creating a
dramatic scene, developing
a plot and
solving problems. This
concepts also needs
to deal with
social competences. This
proficiency is promoted
as the participants
have to interact
with others and
have to observe
the rules while
being involved in
drama. As the
interaction is developed,
physical movements affect
self-awareness, when motivation
and creativity of
each child take
place. skills.
Focusing
on individual aspects,
the personal development
of the player
improves. Drama increases
the sensitivity for
the body, feelings
and expression ability.
As we have mentioned, self-esteem,
where confidence appears,
intensifies and helps
to find sense
in life. It
promotes the ability
for criticism, the
willingness to make
efforts, the responsibility for
the group and
their work. Every
child become conscious
of their work
and motivation allows
them to try
the best of
themselves.
In conclusion,
we need to
engage students in
Readers Theatre to
provide a real
purpose of reading
and opportunities for
cooperative learning. This
could integrate writing,
listening and reading
in a real
context where shyness
appears out of
the way. This
meaningful activity will
indicate an increase
level of literacy
in children which needs
to happen.
Scholastic |
To finish, here you can find several Reader's Theatre Scripts and Plays.
See you soon! :)