Reader's Theatre 6-8, taught by Joey Baker, is an opportunity for students in this class to bring stories to life through expressive reading!

Each session will include fun and interactive activities such as script reading, character development, and voice exercises. Students will work together to prepare and present their scripts, boosting their confidence and enhancing their reading fluency.

The goal of Reader's Theatre is to help middle school students gain confidence in reading and speaking in front of others.  Reading scripts is a fun way to "act," but no memorization, costumes, or stage performances are required.  A person who struggles with reading could be fine in this class.  Students should be willing to try to read out loud and improve their skills over the 32 weeks. They will read the same script for a few weeks, learning tone, inflection, pronunciation, volume, and hopefully fluency.  

This class will be a supportive environment where creativity and imagination flourish, all the while helping students improve their comprehension and public speaking skills.

All scripts will be provided.

Materials:

• Folder

• Notebook paper

• Pen/Pencil

• Homework would include reading the script and practicing the skills taught in class.