Viking-themed Readers' Theater Lesson Plan Activities: Fluency, Vocab, Similes

Vikings - Readers' Theater Activity Pack: "Snori & the Giant": Snori the Viking would have a lot easier time fetching milk if a giant hadn't just eaten his cow.

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This readers' theater activity pack makes a fun addition to any Vikings unit. It includes the following:

>"Snori & the Giant": 5-page, 5-reader script

>Sound Effects: Cue Cards for audience participation

>Vocabulary: Word Work activity

>Comparing with Similes graphic organizer activity

>The Real Deal: Viking Facts That Will Probably Surprise You factsheet

>An overview of readers' theater & the four elements of fluent reading

The script includes a list of “Watch-out Words!” This feature highlights challenging words for which students may need help as they practice. These words also make terrific candidates for classroom vocabulary instruction.

If you choose to do script-based vocabulary instruction, the Word Work vocabulary activity included with the script uses four of the “Watch-out Words!” for more in-depth vocabulary study. A Sample Answer Key provides a basic, kid-friendly explanation of each word’s meaning, which can be used when actively teaching students the words.

For a fun, interactive readers-theater performance, students can use the Cue Cards to have the audience join in creating the sound effects during the story.

If you want to strengthen students' skills with interpreting and using figurative language, you can use the Comparing with Similes graphic organizer activity as another extension of the script. A Sample Answer Key is included.

With The Real Deal: Viking Facts That Will Probably Surprise You page, students can learn which Norse god liked skiing and also find out why whale hunting was an extreme sport!

A basic overview of readers' theater is also provided, including information on the four essential components of reading fluency—accuracy, rate, phrasing, and expression.

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