From the Page to the Stage: The Educator's Complete Guide to Readers Theater [Paperback]

Shirlee Sloyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2003 | Series: Readers Theatre

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

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About the Author

Dr. SHIRLEE SLOYER is Associate Professor of Speech and Rhetorical Studies at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563088975
• ISBN-13: 978-1563088971
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,822,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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