Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

reader’s theatre

Definition

Reader's theatre is when kids read a story aloud together, each taking on a different character's part, like a play but without costumes or acting it out. They use their voices to make the story exciting for an audience.

reader’s theatre is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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