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From children's literature to readers theatre / Elizabeth A. Poe ; Kirstin Krutsch, cover design.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Poe, Elizabeth Ann, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Children's libraries--Activity programs.
- Children's libraries.
- Young adults' libraries--Activity programs.
- Young adults' libraries.
- Readers' theater.
- Drama in education.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (204 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, Illinois : ALA Editions, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contents:
- Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Part I: About Readers Theatre; Chapter 1: Introducing Readers Theatre; Chapter 2: Collaboration Is Key; Chapter 3: Exploring a Wealth of Possibilities; Chapter 4: Setting the Stage; Chapter 5: Sharing the Pleasure of theWords; Part II: A How-To Guide; Chapter 6: Adapting Literature toScript; Chapter 7: Pre-Performance Preparation; Chapter 8: Books toConsider; Appendix A: Sample Program; Appendix B: Sample Readers Theatre Classroom Assignment; Credits; Index
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-8389-9640-X
- OCLC:
- 881416909
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