Twelve reproducible scripts from the classics serve as examples of the readers theatre format. In addition, the authors have identified scenes from 30 contemporary novels (e.g., "Prairie Songs," "Tex," "Gentlehands," "Z for Zachariah") that are suitable for adaptation to readers theatre. An annotated bibliography of recommended works completes the guide. This unique teaching tool helps students develop a thorough understanding of theme, character, and drama.
Twelve reproducible scripts from the classics serve as examples of the readers theatre format. In addition, the authors have identified scenes from...
Activities that prepare children to participate in readers theatre are accompanied by reproducible scripts of classics (e.g., "Little Women," "Heidi," "The Secret Garden") and suggested scenes from contemporary children's literature (e.g., "Tuck Everlasting," "The Wish Giver," "The Whipping Boy," "Stone Fox," "Sarah, Plain and Tall") that students may use to develop their own scripts. A great way to introduce good books and perpetuate an interest in literature.
Activities that prepare children to participate in readers theatre are accompanied by reproducible scripts of classics (e.g., "Little Women," "Heid...
The school library media center is a relatively recent phenomenon. Its development throughout the 20th century has not always been predictable or peaceful, but neither has it been static or dull. Through personal and objective perspectives, this book relates the often turbulent history of the school library movement to times of rapid change. The authors address the mission of the school library program and how its realization has been shaped by professional organizations, standards and guidelines, accreditation associations, the education of library media specialists, collection...
The school library media center is a relatively recent phenomenon. Its development throughout the 20th century has not always been predictable or p...
"Exploring the United States through Literature" describes the best of current print and nonprint materials teachers can use with their students to study individual states. Each volume covers a different geographic area and presents selected materials that represent the uniquely rich and varied history, diversity, geography, industries, resources, famous people, and contemporary culture of each state in that region. Much more than a series of detailed bibliographies, the volumes in the "Exploring the United States through Literature" series also describe classroom-tested activities that...
"Exploring the United States through Literature" describes the best of current print and nonprint materials teachers can use with their students to...
Critical Approaches to Young Adult Literature is for librarians in school and public libraries (plus their colleagues across the curriculum) who strive for collections and programming that elicit thoughtful responses and build higher-level literacy skills across grades 6-12. The authors explore all facets of creating a vibrant YA reading community, such as inquiry-based learning, promoting and motivating reading, collection management, understanding multiple intelligences, accepting diverse beliefs, and acting as a change agent, to name a few. Latrobe and Drury also provide basic questions...
Critical Approaches to Young Adult Literature is for librarians in school and public libraries (plus their colleagues across the curriculum) who striv...
Kathy Howard Latrobe Maureen White Carolyn S. Brodie
How can you create that spark in the hearts and minds of children to become truly literate? This dictionary is packed with definitions of all of the concepts and principles that give meaning to children's and young adult literature and each term is clearly illustrated by examples from contemporary and classic books and tales. Every definition also includes ideas for programming activities that will bring these concepts--the building blocks of stories--alive to young readers. What are the best ways to teach kids how "parallel stories" function? Which recent popular characters are clear...
How can you create that spark in the hearts and minds of children to become truly literate? This dictionary is packed with definitions of all of the c...
