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From children's literature to readers theatre / Elizabeth A. Poe.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2013Description: xi, 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0838910491 (pbk.)
  • 9780838910498 (pbk.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's Please Ask at Children's Desk 027.625 P743 Available 33111007496777
Total holds: 0

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.

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