The Reader S Theatre Of Classic Plays
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The Reader S Theatre Of Classic Plays
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Author : Henry Gilfond
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1966
The Reader S Theatre Of Classic Plays written by Henry Gilfond and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1966 with Drama categories.
A collection of plays adapted from classic short stories. Includes a brief synopsis of the story.
Plays For Readers Theatre
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Author : Albert Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
Plays For Readers Theatre written by Albert Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Drama categories.
Classic Readers Theatre For Young Adults
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Author : Suzanne I. Barchers
language : en
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Release Date : 2002-07-01
Classic Readers Theatre For Young Adults written by Suzanne I. Barchers and has been published by Libraries Unlimited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-07-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Enliven your literature and drama programs with these terrific Readers Theatre scripts! Featuring 16 original scripts that have been adapted from classic works of English literature, this book is perfect for use with young adults and ESL students. The scripts are easy to read and bring out the spirit and essence of each literary work. Each script comes with an introduction, background information, presentation suggestions, prop recommendations, and an overview of the characters. Your students will thoroughly enjoy themselves as they learn about the subject 0rea and improve their vocal and presentation skills. And you will be pleased to support your school's English literature or language arts curriculum in a lively, unconventional fashion!
Stories On Stage
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Author : Aaron Shepard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-13
Stories On Stage written by Aaron Shepard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-13 with Education categories.
"Stories on Stage" is a collection of reader's theater scripts for young readers, adapted from stories by fifteen different authors, including Louis Sachar, Nancy Farmer, Russell Hoban, Wanda Gag, and Roald Dahl. Coming from such genres as humor, fantasy, and multicultural folktales, stories were selected for their dramatic quality, literary value, and appeal to young people. While focusing on ages 8 to 15, the collection features a wide range of reading levels. The scripts in this collection are -- "Three Sideways Stories From Wayside School," by Louis Sachar -- "Mr. Twit's Revenge," by Roald Dahl -- "Millions of Cats," by Wanda Gag -- "Tapiwa's Uncle," by Nancy Farmer -- "How Tom Beat Captain Najork," by Russell Hoban -- "Harriet," by Florence Parry Heide -- "Mr. Bim's Bamboo," by Carol Farley -- "Talk," by Harold Courlander -- "The Jade Stone," by Caryn Yacowitz -- "The Bean Boy," by Monica Shannon -- "The Kid from the Commercial," by Stephen Manes -- "The Fools of Chelm," by Steve Sanfield -- "Mouse Woman and the Snails," by Christie Harris -- "Westwoods," by Eleanor Farjeon -- "The Legend of Lightning Larry," by Aaron Shepard. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of numerous children's books and magazine stories, as well as three books on reader's theater. He spent five years as a professional actor in reader's theater, performing in schools and conducting workshops for teachers, librarians, and students. He now hosts Aaron Shepard's RT Page, the Web's most popular reader's theater destination, with visits by thousands of teachers and librarians each week. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// "What? Don't have time to write up your own scripts for reader's theater? Not to worry. Aaron Shepard will get you started with his stellar scripts -- perfect for duplicating, handing out to your students, and bringing to life. This is one must-have book." -- Judy Freeman, Author, More Books Kids Will Sit Still For "One of the challenges of teaching is instilling in our students a love for reading. By transforming imaginative stories by some of our favorite authors into clever scripts, Aaron Shepard once again provides the means for teachers to nurture a passion for the written word. This second edition of Stories On Stage is a most worthwhile addition to your cache of reading strategies that work." -- Susan Finney, Author, Keep the Rest of the Class Reading and Writing While You Teach Small Groups "Reader's theater gets a boost from this collection. . . . The scripts are simple and direct, multicultural, and easily reproducible for classroom use." -- Ilene Cooper, Booklist (American Library Association), Jan. 1, 1994 "An intriguing, well-rounded collection. . . . The tone and content of source material is effectively preserved." -- The Horn Book Guide, July-Dec. 1993 "Give kids a script and watch them act. . . . Shepard's talent as a storyteller shines out in his adaptations." -- Jan Lieberman, TNT: Tips & Titles of Books, Fall 1993 "A well-written collection. . . . These scripts will inspire young actors to read the books." -- Penny Peck, Bayviews (Assoc. of Children's Librarians), Nov. 1993 "Gives teachers a fun and useful tool for bringing reading and literature to their students." -- Betty S. Evans, School Library Journal, Feb. 2006
Readers Theatre For Young Adults
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Author : Kathy Latrobe
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 1989
Readers Theatre For Young Adults written by Kathy Latrobe and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
Twelve reproducible scripts from the classics serve as models of the readers theatre format. In addition, the authors have identified scenes from 30 contemporary novels (e.g., Prairie Songs, Tex, Gentlehands, Z for Zachariah) that are suitable for adaptation to readers theatre. This unique teaching tool helps students develop a thorough understanding of theme, character, and drama.
Readers Theatre
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Author : Neill Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Release Date : 2010
Readers Theatre written by Neill Dixon and has been published by Portage & Main Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Drama in education categories.
Readers Theatre activities are perfect for different learning styles. In addition, students who participate in Readers Theatre show improved standards of oral expression, self-confidence, self-image, and creativity. In Readers Theatre: A Secondary Approach, the author combines new and updated suggestions, ideas, and techniques with basic strategies that can be altered, expanded, and experimented with to provide all students with enriched learning experiences. All of the activities have been successfully used in the classroom. In this resource , you will find: effective ways to incorporate ReadersTheatre into daily lessons ideas for developing original scripts exercises for improving expression ways to incorporate Readers Theatre into any subject area ways to script short stories, poems, novel excerpts, and other material staging suggestions for different forms of Readers Theatre evaluation ideas reproducible scripts from lessons, as well as bonus scripts from classic authors, with staging suggestions evaluation tools effective ways to incorporate ReadersTheatre into daily lessons ideas for developing original scripts exercises for improving expression ways to incorporate Readers Theatre into any subject area ways to script short stories, poems, novel excerpts, and other material staging suggestions for different forms of Readers Theatre evaluation ideas reproducible scripts from lessons, as well as bonus scripts from classic authors, with staging suggestions evaluation tools
Born Storytellers
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Author : Ann N. Black
language : en
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Release Date : 2005-09-30
Born Storytellers written by Ann N. Black and has been published by Libraries Unlimited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Students in grades 6-12 assume the roles of authors of classic literature and characters from their books, as well as of storytellers who react to the subject matter and clarify the times. Excerpted and paraphrased passages from the books provide the flavor of the featured works. In contrast to Classic Readers Theatre for Young Adults (Barchers and Kroll), this collection focuses on the lives of the authors. Students in grades 6-12 assume the roles of authors of classic literature, characters from the books, and storytellers. Through the dialogue, the audience will have a glimpse into the life of the author and reactions and thoughts of the characters. The storytellers assume a contemporary voice to react and clarify the times, while passages from the books are paraphrased or woven into the play to provide a flavor of the literature class. In contrast to Classic Readers Theatre for Young Adults (Barchers and Kroll), this focuses on the lives of the authors.
Stackalee And Mama Medea
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Author : Jack Stokes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Stackalee And Mama Medea written by Jack Stokes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Drama categories.
These powerful plays have succeeded as both readers theatre and staged productions. Mama Medea for the film Mama Medea, written, produced, and directed by Dennis Vaughn. Their very structure invites directors and actors to try new techniques to express the ideas of the plays. appeal mainly to adults through their subject matter and language. Stackalee recounts the exploits of an underground figure in St. Louis at the turn of the century. Mama Medea, of course, treats of the Greek legend. Whump, Last Days of Good Old Bill and Better Not Sit on the Grampire's Knee have as their sources only the fevered imaginings of their author. The full-length play A Ceremony of Masks: A Love Story follows Medea from her teenage years to the terrifying climax of her life. Several of them make innovative use of the speaking chorus, and all of them pay tribute to the power of language. They all lend themselves to expressive movement
Readers Theatre For Middle School Boys
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Author : Ann N. Black
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-01-30
Readers Theatre For Middle School Boys written by Ann N. Black and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book, focusing on active, engaging material, will fill a void in the literature that currently exists for these students, their teachers, and literacy coaches. Readers theatre for boys and particularly middle school boys is a publishing gap that needs to be filled. Selections have been chosen to tempt middle school boys interest (the blood and gore in Masque of the Red Death for example). Literacy remains a major topic of concern in all academic circles, especially the inadequate performance of reading and writing by boys. These scripts will entertain as they build reading fluency. Grades 6-8.
Wings Of Fancy
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Author : Joan Garner
language : en
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Release Date : 2006-09-30
Wings Of Fancy written by Joan Garner and has been published by Libraries Unlimited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Featuring scripts for well known classical fantasy stories, as well as more current entries into the genre, Wings of Fancy addresses subgenres such as: Fairies and Enchanted Creatures; Fantastic Beasts and Talking Animals. Each script offers a summary of the story with background information on the author and story, plus suggested further readings. Staging and presentation directions are included, as is a glossary of new and unfamiliar terms. Unlike most other books of this type, lesson plans and project ideas are also included for each story. Grades 4-8 The Readers Theatre series presents original scripts written for the purpose of teaching a specific literary genre. Each book is composed of 24-28 scripts, keyed to published books, plays, poems or stories in that genre, encouraging students to read the originals to accomplish the correlated project. Staging and presentation directions are included. Two-leveled (lower and higher level) projects with all needed lesson plans, forms and discussion are also provided for each script.