From children's literature to readers theatre / Elizabeth A. Poe.
Material type: TextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013Description: xi, 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0838910491 (pbk.)
- 9780838910498 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | Please Ask at Children's Desk | 027.625 P743 | Available | 33111007496777 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this book Poe introduces and shows how to implement the concept, demonstrating how Readers Theatre offers educators an innovative opportunity to acquaint children and young people with quality literature, develop their public-speaking skills, and teach teamwork in an activity that is as entertaining as it is educational.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introducing readers theatre: definition and background of readers theatre -- Collaboration is key : the value of the collaborative reader-centered model -- Exploring a wealth of possibilities : ways to use readers theatre in library settings -- Setting the stage : steps for creating readers theatre experiences -- Sharing the pleasure of the words: tips for readers theatre performances -- Adapting literature to script: Examples and analysis of portions of readers theatre scripts -- Pre-performance preparation: sample timelines for planning a readers theatre experience -- Appendix A. Sample program -- Appendix B. Sample readers theatre classroom assignment.