From the Page to the Stage - (Readers Theatre) by Shirlee Sloyer (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature.
- About the Author: SHIRLEE SLOYER is Associate Professor of Speech and Rhetorical Studies at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
- 268 Pages
- Education, Teaching Methods & Materials
- Series Name: Readers Theatre
Description
About the Book
Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature. Educator and seasoned readers-theatre coach Shirlee Sloyer provides teachers and librarians with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into the classroom and library. Detailed instructions for every step guide readers through the process of setting up and conducting a successful program that is based on NCTE and IRA standards. Grades 4-8
Includes:
- An Overview of Readers Theatre
- Selecting the Literature
- Exploring Key Literary Elements
- Compiling and Adapting Material
- Classroom Procedures
- Preparing for Performance
- The Performance and Afterward
- A Model Program and Script
- 11 Classroom-Ready Sample Scripts
Book Synopsis
Readers theatre is a powerful tool for building language skills and involving young readers with literature. Educator and seasoned readers-theatre coach Shirlee Sloyer provides teachers and librarians with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into the classroom and library. Detailed instructions for every step guide readers through the process of setting up and conducting a successful program that is based on NCTE and IRA standards. Grades 4-8
Includes:- An Overview of Readers Theatre
- Selecting the Literature
- Exploring Key Literary Elements
- Compiling and Adapting Material
- Classroom Procedures
- Preparing for Performance
- The Performance and Afterward
- A Model Program and Script
- 11 Classroom-Ready Sample Scripts
About the Author
SHIRLEE SLOYER is Associate Professor of Speech and Rhetorical Studies at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
