Popocatépetl e Iztaccíhuatl (Spanish Edition)

Build Spanish fluency through performance reading with this colorful script! In this story, Iztaccíhuatl, the daughter of an Aztec emperor, falls in love with a commoner named Popocatépetl. The emperor agrees that she may only marry him if he becomes an Eagle Knight in battle, but a cunning warrior wants Iztaccíhuatl for himself. Act out this story of the ancient Aztecs to find out who will prevail! 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 Spanish readers to get involved in the same activity and feel successful! Students will gain confidence with performing, interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. Whether English learners are struggling or proficient readers, this script is a dynamic resource sure to engage a classroom of varied readers.