Folk Tale Plays From Around the World-That Kids Will Love!: 8 Short Read-Aloud Plays With Engaging Activities That Build Reading Skills, Add Spark to ... Studies Lessons, and Explore Diverse Cultures [Paperback]

Marci Appelbaum (Author), Jeff Catanese (Author)

Book Description

Folk tales + Plays = high-interest material that will get kids reading and learning! This collection of short plays includes classic tales from many different traditions, including Chinese, Mexican, East African, and more! Paired with inviting cross-curricular activities, background information, vocabulary lists, and staging tips, these plays help you meet language arts AND social studies objectives. For use with Grades 3-5.

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About the Author

Marci Appelbaum and Jeff Catanese run a not-for-profit theatre company that brings the plays they write and direct to New York City public school children. They¹ve combined their long-time work in theatre education with their interest in folk tales to retell the classic tales in this collection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Teaching Resources (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439222575
• ISBN-13: 978-0439222570
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,768,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)