Build fluency while acting out this story of clever farmers who catch a sneaky coyote! Differentiated roles support readers of all levels, allowing teachers to get everyone involved, performing, building fluency, and feeling successful.

Mr. Cool is the smartest, sneakiest, fastest coyote in the west! When Farmer Joe and Farmer Jack realize Mr. Cool has been stealing their farm animals, they must think of a way to outsmart the sly coyote. Students will act out this story of two clever farmers who devise a plan to catch Mr. Cool and keep him from eating their animals. This Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current reading level, allowing all students to get involved in the same activity and feel successful! Students will gain confidence in their reading fluency through performance, regardless of their current reading ability. While performing with others, students will practice performance, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. This script also features an accompanying poem and song to give readers additional fluency practice. These drama scripts for students are a great way to teach literacy and engage all learners!