TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fredericks,Anthony D.
AU  - Bongaman.,
TI  - African legends, myths, and folktales for readers theatre
T2  - Teacher Ideas Press readers theatre series
SN  - 159158633X (pbk. : alk. paper)
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Westport, Conn.
PB  - Teachers Idea Press
KW  - Children's plays, American
KW  - Drama in education
KW  - Folklore
KW  - Study and teaching (Elementary)
KW  - Activity programs
KW  - Africa
KW  - Juvenile drama
KW  - Readers' theater
KW  - Tales
N1  - 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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