Tornado Trouble

Look, these are not ordinary rain clouds! Is this supercell becoming a tornado? Play a part in the dramatic scene in Kansas as Nina and Sam must find a way to stay safe from the destructive swirling winds and cope with life in Tornado Alley. Understanding scientific concepts can help us prepare for the various natural disasters that are a part of life on Earth. Explore meteorology and energy in this Reader's Theater script that offers differentiated roles with various reading levels to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. A list of Tips for Performing Reader's Theater helps students develop good stage presence, interact cooperatively with peers, and talk with feeling and meaning. With a glossary to deepen vocabulary and an accompanying poem and song, this four-act leveled script is the perfect tool to increase student fluency, comprehension, and content literacy in earth and physical sciences.