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African legends, myths, and folktales for readers theatre / Anthony D. Fredericks ; illustrated by Bongaman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Readers theatre seriesPublication details: Westport, Conn. : Teachers Idea Press, 2008.Description: xxiii, 166 p. : ill., map ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 159158633X (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9781591586333 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Presentation Suggestions -- Brief Notes on Selected African Countries -- Map of Africa -- Part I: Eastern Africa. Fesito goes to market ; The lion, the hare and the hyena ; Tiyotiyo ; The hare's revenge ; The enchanting song of the magical bird ; The cat who came indoors -- Part II: Middle Africa. The boy who wanted the moon ; Monkey and crocodiles ; The guardian of the pool ; Shansa mutongo shima -- PART III: Northern Africa. The merchant of Tarbooshes ; The jackal and trhe farmer ; The clever snake charmer ; A most wise baker -- PART IV: Southern Africa. The hare and the hyena ; Little girl and the monster ; How the tortoise won respect ; Natiki -- PART V: Western Africa. The hunter and the deer-woman ; The leopard's daughter ; Anansi's fishing expedition ; What wondrous powers -- Resources -- More Teacher and Librarian Resources -- Index.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 812.6 F852 Available 33111006332064
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Author Tony Fredericks and illustrator, Bongamon, present readers theatre scripts based on traditional African folklore. Includes background information for teachers on each African country, as well as instruction and presentation suggestions, and additional resources for studies of African folklore. Grades 4-8.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-162) and index.

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Presentation Suggestions -- Brief Notes on Selected African Countries -- Map of Africa -- Part I: Eastern Africa. Fesito goes to market ; The lion, the hare and the hyena ; Tiyotiyo ; The hare's revenge ; The enchanting song of the magical bird ; The cat who came indoors -- Part II: Middle Africa. The boy who wanted the moon ; Monkey and crocodiles ; The guardian of the pool ; Shansa mutongo shima -- PART III: Northern Africa. The merchant of Tarbooshes ; The jackal and trhe farmer ; The clever snake charmer ; A most wise baker -- PART IV: Southern Africa. The hare and the hyena ; Little girl and the monster ; How the tortoise won respect ; Natiki -- PART V: Western Africa. The hunter and the deer-woman ; The leopard's daughter ; Anansi's fishing expedition ; What wondrous powers -- Resources -- More Teacher and Librarian Resources -- Index.

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