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At U-Otter-Read It

We Believe … Learning is fun

Learning is collaborative

Reading and writing skills can and should be integrated

throughout all areas of the curriculum.

www.uotter.com Contact: 780 962 9854 or email: [email protected]

2www.uotter.com Contact: 780 962 9854 or email: [email protected]

At U-Otter-Read ItWe Believe …

Readers theatre develops, supports and strengthens literacy skills at all ages and levels of reading

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What is Readers Theatre

Two or more oral readers who interpret a script and collaboratively present a story to an audience.

Theatre of the imagination.

Readers Theatre is ACTIVE learning.


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Struggling readers can participate successfully.

Readers Theatre provides a bridge from emerging to independent reader.


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Why Use Readers Theatre?

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Readers are engaged in an activity which encourages experimentation with rhythm and rhyme of language.

Reading skills are developed in a supportive, cooperative setting.



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A wide-range of literacy skills can be taught and strengthened through readers theater experiences.



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Skills are learned and supported by

•exploring•observing•contributing and exchanging ideas•peer and personal assessment




Typically, readers preparing for performance will revisit the text 17 – 21 times before reading before an audience.

Frequent revisiting of text encourages and promotes confidence and fluency.


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Repeated reading of passages in preparation for performance of readers theatre improves

• speed of reading and fluency• oral expression• overall appreciation of language and the art of

storytelling• early reading skills• comprehension• dramatic skills• communication skills



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U-Otter Take a Workshop

We offer workshops throughout Canada and Eastern USA. and more recently, in South East Asia through teacher conventions, literacy conferences and School Board hosted Professional Development Events.

U Otter Read It sponsors, hosts and presents full day readers theatre and literacy seminars. Contact us to co-host an Otter Event in your district.


Spend a Full Day with U-Otter Read It

The Literate Child presented

by Helen

Raczuk & Susan

Sinclair www.uotter.com Contact: 780 962 9854 or email: [email protected]

Concerned about literacy levels? Concerned about how to connect cultural teachings into curriculum standards? Then this full day workshop opportunity is for you. This dynamic duo will explore literacy issues and offer numerous strategies and practical ideas applicable for implementation in aboriginal programming. For more information, call 780 962 9854 or email: [email protected] or visit www.uotter.com for details about fees and availability. Sessions will include:

Strengthening Literacy Skills through Readers Theater

· Guide and support readers of all levels and learning modalities in an experience

that enables them to actively participate and succeed in moving beyond the

boundaries of language.

· Strengthen awareness of rhyme and rhythm as a pre-requisite for

reading readiness, decoding and attending skills

· Activate and build upon prior knowledge and experiences in a collaborative and

success oriented experience towards fluency, comprehension and proficiency.

Literacy from a Cultural Perspective.

· Strengthen confidence and competence in Cree Language skills

· Learn to integrate learning outcomes with literacy strategies from the cultural

perspective of First Nations.

· Strengthen awareness of Aboriginal stories and teachings to develop cultural

programs and support literacy skills.

Early Invitation to Readers Theatre

Early Literacy – Strategies, Stories and Scripts

U Otter Hear what people are saying about

our workshops

Effective presentation covering a wide variety of ideas and objectives for readers theatre. It was so good, it was like taking a bite of a cookie and wanting more. Thanks!…. D. S. Sherwood Park, Alberta

Good attention to the variety of ways of working with a script. I think this may be a good activity for English As Additional Language… R. L. P, London UK

I loved the class participation that was encouraged, the wealth of books and strategies shared and the enthusiasm of the speaker! … Early Literacy participant – Victoria, BC

An Otter Invitation to Readers Theatre


More topics are available. See our website for details, or call to discuss ways we can best serve the needs of your professional development event.

Strengthening Literacy Skills Through Readers Theatre

Reading Beyond the Words

Slide Into Rhymes

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U-Otter-Read-It is an international educational company with materials distributed worldwide

• On-line at www.uotter.com

• Independent distributors• Independent bookstores

• Educational trade fairs and conference venues

Check online for additional titles and resources for readers theatre and literacy

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U-Otter-Read-ItContact Information: Phone 780 962 9854

Fax 780 962 9882

Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.uotter.com