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American Folklore, Legends, and Tall Tales for Readers Theatre
Book Code: TIP8734
ISBN: 1-59158-734-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-734-7
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
Subjects:
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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