Ever wonder what it looks like to see a fifth grade Cyclops chomp on his classmates? Probably not, but if … More
Category: Read-Aloud Plays
Collection of posts related to Readers Theater or Read-Aloud Plays
The Secret Soldier
Mack’s new play based on the life of Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson appears in the November/December 2012 issue of … More
What would YOU do with 3 wishes?
What would you do with three wishes? Readers of The Monkey’s Paw learn that those who meddle with fate do … More
Odysseus vs. Cyclops
Who’s this hideous-looking dude? It’s Polyphemus, the cannibalistic antagonist from Mack’s new play based on the 9th Book of The … More
A Twist on that Old Explorers Unit
So it’s the beginning of another school year and you’re expected to teach Columbus, Magellan, and a bunch of other … More
Patriotic Plays
Give your history lessons a boost with this collection of ten “patriotic” plays celebrating important events, symbols, and holidays in … More
The Brain Research Behind Reader’s Theater
Mack’s interview for the International Society for Technology in Education is currently featured on the Literacy Special Interest blog. The … More
The Monkey’s Paw
Mack’s play adaptation based on W.W. Jacobs’ classic short story, The Monkey’s Paw, appears in the April 23rd issue of … More
Stolen Childhoods
Mack’s play about photographer Lewis Hine and his efforts to establish child labor laws during the 1920s and 30s made … More
Black History Month Podcasts
Several of Mack’s plays can now be heard via podcast. Fifth grade students have lent their voice talents to each … More