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Barchers, Suzanne – Teacher Ideas Press, 2004
Ten readers theatre scripts based on some of the most famous, sensational trials in U.S. history provide a fascinating glimpse into our past and our justice system. These compelling dramas are based on actual trial proceedings, and have been adapted to the interest and reading level of students in upper elementary and middle school. Details of the…
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Scripts, Drama, Court Litigation
de Las Casas, Dianne – Teacher Ideas Press, 2006
In this book, the author has adapted 25 folktales from across Asia for whole classroom use. Every student in the class will participate in telling these tales. The number of students in the class divides the stories. Using large poster board students illustrate their portion of the story and then present the story in grade level concerts.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Theaters, Tales, Picture Books
Wolfman, Judy – Teacher Ideas Press, 2004
How did the bee get his bumble? How do birds get their feathers? Why is the bluebird blue? Curious first through fifth graders want to know how and why things happen! Judy Wolfman has created 40 Readers Theatre scripts based on imaginative and creative porquoi stories that stem from multicultural folktales as well as Native American Indian legends…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Scripts, American Indians, Theater Arts
Download full textGallagher, Arlene F., Ed. – 1991
This book summarizes itself as "A collection of excerpts from children's literature on themes related to the United States Constitution scripted in Readers Theatre format for elementary school students." It is based upon the belief that an integrated curriculum that correlates content and skills is most appropriate at the elementary…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
Pfeffinger, Charla R. – 2003
This collection provides teachers and librarians with Readers Theatre scripts to promote and reinforce character education. Each original script presents a wide variety of dilemmas and situations, often drawn from true events, and includes suggestions for presentation and props. Student interpretation enables the audience to fully understand the…
Descriptors: Character Education, Characterization, Conflict Resolution, Creative Dramatics
Carter, David A. – 1987
Designed to help U.S. citizens become aware of the needs of people living in developing countries, this puppet project is an action oriented education program implemented by the International Service Association for Health, Inc. (INSA). The program's primary purpose is to inform citizens about global concerns and issues while enlisting public…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Disease Control, Drinking Water, Health Education
