Readers' Theatre

The design for Readers’ Theatre came about in the late 60’s in classrooms of Canada. Readers’ Theatre started in the classroom because many teachers observed students wanting to become characters they are reading about in the book. This is one reason we read to use our imagination. Students are drawn to Readers’ Theatre, because much of what they see is acting in our visual world. Students watch actors on television, these individuals are their role models. Drama in the classroom gives them a chance to become someone else, just like the individuals they see in the movies and TV shows. Many elementary students want to become actors when they grow up, well Readers’ Theatre gives them a chance to get started.

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