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Beyond the Beanstalk: Interdisciplinary Learning Through Storytelling

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This book is as practical as it is inspirational for teachers of all subject areas and all grade levels. In BEYOND THE BEANSTALK, Lynn catalogues a career's worth of applications of storytelling in a variety of educational settings. She cruises across the curriculum with the same ease she shifts from grade level to grade level. Each chapter not only pinpoints the subject areas addressed, it also identifies the grade level(s) for the material presented. And these are not just suggestions for teachers, these are classroom tested with the roster of educators Lynn has worked with throughout her distinguished career. While most of the chapters address grades K-8, there are some applications for high school, and it would take very little effort for a creative teacher to "upgrade" the ideas presented in the book for the high school classroom. BEANSTALK also offers several stories and activities, explained in excellent detail, which serve as superb supplements to the classroom units covered. As if that wasn't enough, the bibliography is noteworthy as a resource for the teacher who is looking for still more. In an era where drama specialists are being asked to wear many hats within the school system, this book will assist in making the experience as rewarding for the teacher as for the student.

Don't let the title of this book limit you. It provides you with ways to incorporate many folk and fairy tales, as well as,

other fictional stories into your subject area. Through story a teacher can " reach, touch and teach." Read this book for some excellent ideas to motivate your students to want to learn more.