Search - Readers on Stage: Resources for Reader's Theater (or Readers Theatre), With Tips, Play Scripts, and Worksheets, or How to Do Children's Plays Anywhere, Anytime, Without Scenery, Costumes, or Memorizing

Readers on Stage Resources for Reader's Theater With Tips Play Scripts and Worksheets or How to Do Children's Plays Anywhere Anytime Without Scenery Costumes or Memorizing - or Readers Theatre
Author: Aaron Shepard

Want to try reader's theater but don't know where to start? Or have you tried it but want to find ways to bring it more to life? Or are you just looking for a fun, easy way to lure young people into reading fluency, cooperative effort, effective communication, and love of literature? Readers on Stage is a collection of resources for scripting,...  more » directing, and teaching reader's theater, primarily to ages 8 and up. Part 1 offers three sample scripts to learn from and enjoy: "The Legend of Lightning Larry," "Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer," and "The Baker's Dozen." Part 2 highlights each major aspect of reader's theater -- scripting, staging, and dramatic reading -- offering tips and tricks you're not likely to find elsewhere. For instance, you'll learn how young readers can easily create their own scripts! Part 3 provides all the plans, notes, handouts, and worksheets from actual reader's theater workshops, ready for copying. Use them to start with reader's theater tomorrow in a classroom or library, or to lead your own workshop for adults. Finally, Part 4 gives listings of additional resources. Whether you're working with young readers, training teachers, or directing a professional company, you'll want this unique, detailed guide.  « less

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ISBN-13: 9780938497219
ISBN-10: 0938497219
Publication Date: 8/1/2004
Pages: 110
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Publisher: Shepard Publications
Book Type: Paperback
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