The Ugly Duckling Reader's Theater Script | Differentiated | Play | Drama Club

This reader’s theater script for The Ugly Duckling includes three differentiated versions for different grade levels. This story focuses on the timeless themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and resilience. Each version is designed with age-appropriate language and Flesch-Kincaid reading scores to ensure engagement and comprehension for students in grades 3-8.

This product includes a zip file consisting of:

Grades 3-4 Version (18 Characters, 1100 words, 8 pages)
Grades 5-6 Version (18 Characters, 1250 words, 8 pages)
Grades 7-8 Version (18 Characters, 2000 words, 10 pages)
Student Reader’s Theater Tips
Teacher Reader’s Theater Tips & Notes
Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary Sections for Each Version
NOTE: All files are in editable DOCX and PDF formats.
General Tips for Using this Resource:

Print one, double-sided script for each student
For digital classrooms, upload the MSWORD DOC version and convert to Google docs
Character roles can be adjusted based on class size; characters can be combined or split as needed.

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