| Author/Contributor(s): | Sloyer, Shirlee |
| Publisher: | Libraries Unlimited |
| Date: | 04/15/2003 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
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