According to research, reader's theater scripts are an excellent way to promote fluency. By using reader's theater scripts, you encourage students to read with expression and to practice important fluency attributes, such as pause, inflection, and intonation. Reading scripts aloud gives students essential practice in oral reading fluency. Teachers can monitor students' oral fluency as well as their ability to follow along silently and listen to spoken cues as other students read. The scripts also give students practice in public speaking, and they provide a great opportunity for group interaction and student cooperation. Reader's theater offers an easy and dynamic way to practice reading. Taking on character roles helps students understand literary elements, such as motivation and characterization. The scripts provide a great opportunity for student cooperation, and they're a fun break from the usual reading routine. (A-Z reading.com)