African Legends, Myths, and Folktales for Readers Theatre

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Anthony D. Fredericks, Bongaman

Book Code: TIP8633

ISBN: 1-59158-633-X

ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-633-3

192 pages, illustrations; map; photos

Teacher Ideas Press, an imprint of Libraries Unlimited

Publication: 4/30/2008

List Price: $25.00 (UK Sterling Price: £13.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Paperback

Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11

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Description: Teachers are continually looking for materials that will enhance their studies of cultures around the world. With this new book, author, Tony Fredericks and illustrator, Bongaman, present readers theatre scripts based on traditional African folklore. Plays are organized by area and identified by country. Included are tales from Algeria to Zambia and all areas in between. This title contains background information for teachers on each African country included as well as instruction and presentation suggestions. The rationale and role of readers theatre in literacy instruction is discussed and additional resources for extending studies of African folklore are included. Grades 4-8.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction
Brief Notes on Selected African Countries
Part 1: Eastern Africa
Part 2: Middle Africa
Part 3: Northern Africa
Part 4: Southern Africa
Part 5: Western Africa
Resources
More Teacher Resources by Anthony D. Fredericks
About the Author/About the Illustrator

Publishers Note: Formerly Libraries Unlimited

LC Card Number: 2007044594

LCC Class: PS3606

Dewey Class: 812'

PDF Catalogs:
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf


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