Tony Fredericks presents all-new scripts in this new book of fractured folk- and fairy tales for middle-grade readers theatre. Have you heard about The Boy Who Cried 'Amphibian' or about when Little Red Riding Hood punched that Big, Bad Wolf right in the mouth? Fredericks tells those stories and offers more than 25 additional reproducible, satirical scripts for rip-roaring dramatic reads. These scripts are guaranteed to evoke snickers, chuckles, and belly laughs, get everyone involved in production, and engage all audiences as well. The book also contains guidelines and tips for using...
Tony Fredericks presents all-new scripts in this new book of fractured folk- and fairy tales for middle-grade readers theatre. Have you heard about...
This new title from well-known readers theatre author Tony Fredericks is designed to offer librarians and teachers specific information and detailed guidelines on how to begin (and continue) with readers theatre - specifically how it can be used to promote fluency. Practical information about how to advocate for the use of readers theatre as part of your weekly schedule is featured, as is what to tell your principal about using readers theatre.
Chapters include the theory and practice behind the use of reader's theatre to promote reading fluency and other language arts skills as well as...
This new title from well-known readers theatre author Tony Fredericks is designed to offer librarians and teachers specific information and detaile...
Tony Fredericks presents a collection of best loved stories in the popular readers theatre format to integrate with the United States history and language arts curriculum in the upper elementary and middle school grades. This collection of over 20 well-known and not-so-well-known tales will be invaluable to teachers in American schools as they do their usual units of study in American history and literature. Plays focus on entertaining folklore, tall tales, and legends to aid teachers in building fluency skills in their young readers. Included are tips for introducing and using Readers...
Tony Fredericks presents a collection of best loved stories in the popular readers theatre format to integrate with the United States history and lan...
These dynamic literature-based activities will help teachers and school librarians energize the entire science curriculum and implement national standards. Fredericks presents hundreds of hands-on, minds-on projects that actively engage students in positive learning experiences. Each of the units offers book summaries, science topic areas, critical thinking questions, classroom resources, reproducible pages, and lots of easy-to-do activities including science experiments for every grade level. Chapters cover: Life Science, Space Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and the Human Body...
These dynamic literature-based activities will help teachers and school librarians energize the entire science curriculum and implement national st...
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...
Teachers are continually looking for materials that will enhance their studies of cultures around the world. With this new book, author, Tony Frede...
Now there is a way to bring the magic of some of the world's most timeless stories into your classroom or library. Created by acclaimed author Anthony Fredericks, "Fairy Tales Readers Theatre" presents a dynamic compendium of exciting tales and some slightly irreverent variations thereof in a format guaranteed to excite, amuse, and delight every youngster.
In "Fairy Tales Readers Theatre," stories become scripts, with students playing the parts of Rapunzel, Rumplestiltskin, Cinderella, the Three Billy Goats Gruff, and more. This format encourages students to take an active role in their...
Now there is a way to bring the magic of some of the world's most timeless stories into your classroom or library. Created by acclaimed author Anth...
Good teaching is much more than a college degree and a collection of lesson plans. This book is unique in that it focuses on the basic and essential elements of quality teaching. It's designed specifically for teachers (both novice and experienced) looking for down-to-earth practical answers to their questions and concerns. From the first day to assessment and from homework to classroom management - this book has it all
Good teaching is much more than a college degree and a collection of lesson plans. This book is unique in that it focuses on the basic and essential e...
Readers theatre continues to be popular with teachers and librarians endeavoring to enhance reading fluency. Humorous scripts are particularly in demand. In "MORE Tadpole Tales and Other Totally Terrific Treats for Readers Theatre," bestselling author Tony Fredericks presents all-new scripts based on fractured fairy and folk tales.
Building on the delightful and wildly humorous stories of his "Tadpole Tales and Other Totally Terrific Treats for Readers Theatre," Fredericks offers more than two dozen reproducible, satirical, and downright funny scripts that will reinvigorate and...
Readers theatre continues to be popular with teachers and librarians endeavoring to enhance reading fluency. Humorous scripts are particularly in d...
Historical Trails of Eastern Pennsylvania takes visitors through Revolutionary War battle sites; past Civil War encampments sites; up and over ancient, coal-rich mountain ranges; through one-of-a-kind history museums; and along back roads filled with quaint covered bridges and barns displaying hex signs. Part guidebook and part odyssey, it is a panoply of you-are-there history, richly textured landscapes, and old tales made new for adventurous travelers. As well as offering deep explorations of eastern Pennsylvania for residents and visitors, this book will delight armchair travelers who...
Historical Trails of Eastern Pennsylvania takes visitors through Revolutionary War battle sites; past Civil War encampments sites; up and over anci...
On November 19, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln delivered what is arguably the most famous 272 words in the English language - The Gettysburg Address. In 2013, the United States will celebrate the 150th anniversery of that pivotal speech. With this convenient guide, you can energize your middle school or high school social studies curriculum with dynamic "hands-on, minds-on" projects and activities for The Gettysburg Address. You can help your students understand and appreciate this timeless document with a wide range of interactive and "classroom-tested" experiences appropriate for any...
On November 19, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln delivered what is arguably the most famous 272 words in the English language - The Gettysburg Address. ...