American Folklore, Legends, and Tall Tales for Readers Theatre

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Anthony D. Fredericks

Book Code: TIP8734

ISBN: 1-59158-734-4

ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-734-7

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156 pages

Teacher Ideas Press, an imprint of Libraries Unlimited

Publication: 10/30/2008

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

Availability: Not yet published. (Estimated publication date, 10/30/2008)

Media Type: Paperback

Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11

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Series Title: Readers Theatre

Description: Bring American history and literature to life with this collection of over 20 tales in the popular readers theatre format. Tony Fredericks presents a collection of best-loved stories to integrate with the U.S. History and Language Arts curriculum in elementary and middle schools. This collection will be invaluable to teachers as they do their usual units of study in American history and literature. Plays focus on traditional tales that will aid teachers in building fluency skills in their young readers. Tips for introducing and using readers theatre are included. Grades 4-8

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Readers Theatre
Chapter 2: Performing Readers Theatre For an Audience
Chapter 3: Heroes & Heroines
Chapter 4: Tall Tales & Large Lies
Chapter 5: Rascals & Ruffians
Chapter 6: Magic & Myth
Chapter 7: Ballads & Songs
References
More Teacher Resources by Anthony D. Fredericks
Index

LC Card Number: 2008026295

LCC Class: PS3606

Dewey Class: 812'


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