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African Legends, Myths, and Folktales for Readers Theatre
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'
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