All About Reader's Theater Exercise 15:
Double up the Benefits of Reader's Theater
With Character Education Themes

The benefits of Reader's Theater are not limited to improving reading fluency and comprehension; Reader's Theater stories are also an engaging tool for teaching character development and academic content.

Just as the exciting activity of Reader's Theater keeps students interested in reading so they can improve their skills, it keeps their attention on the story content and effectively teaches imperative social lessons. With Valentine's Day around the corner, what better way to encourage students to care about and help their peers than with Reader's Theater?

Last month, our Reader's Theater exercise helped students develop 'multiple literacies,' improving their visual and literary comprehension skills. This month, our free Reader's Theater activity teaches important Character Education themes in the powerful format of multi-leveled and colorized Reader's Theater. The activity also allows students to practice their own creativity and verbal skills by writing their own Reader's Theater scenes on a given Character Education topic. Topics included are bullying, responsibility, cooperation, helping, and friendship.

To get this month's free Reader's Theater exercise with a Character Education Theme, click here.