Description |
xxiii, 166 pages : illustrations, map ; 28 cm |
Series |
Readers theatre |
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Reader's theatre.
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Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Magic of Storytelling -- What is Readers Theatre? -- Students as Storytellers -- What is the Value of Readers Theatre? -- How to Use This Book in Classrooms and Libraries -- Presentation Suggestions -- References -- Brief Notes on Selected African Countries -- Part 1 -- Eastern Africa -- Fesito Goes to Market (Uganda) -- The Lion, the Hare, and the Hyena (Kenya) -- Tiyotiyo (Zimbabwe) -- The Hare's Revenge (Zambia) -- The Enchanting Song of the Magical Bird (Tanzania) -- The Cat Who Came Indoors (Zimbabwe) -- Part 2 -- Middle Africa -- The Boy Who Wanted the Moon (Congo) -- Monkey and Crocodiles (Cameroon) -- The Guardian of the Pool (Central African Republic) -- Shansa Mutongo Shima (Democratic Republic of the Congo) -- Part 3 -- Northern Africa -- The Merchant of Tarbooshes (Tunisia) -- The Jackal and the Farmer (Algeria) -- The Clever Snake Charmer (Morocco) -- A Most Wise Baker (Egypt) -- Part 4 -- Southern Africa -- The Hare and the Hyena (Botswana) -- Little Girl and the Monster (Lesotho) -- How the Tortoise Won Respect (South Africa) -- Natiki (South Africa) -- Part 5 -- Western Africa -- The Hunter and the Deer-Woman (Nigeria) -- The Leopard's Daughter (Liberia) -- Anansi's Fishing Expedition (Ghana) -- What Wondrous Powers (Togo) -- Resources -- More Teacher Resources by Anthony D. Fredericks -- About the Author/About the Illustrator |
Notes |
Author Tony Fredericks and illustrator, Bongamon, present readers theatre scripts based on traditional African folklore. Includes background information for teachers on each African country, as well as instruction and presentation suggestions, and additional resources for studies of African folklore. Grades 4-8 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-162) and index |
Subject |
Children's plays, American.
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Drama in education.
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Folklore -- Africa -- Juvenile drama.
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Folklore -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Activity programs -- Africa.
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Readers' theater.
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Tales -- Africa -- Juvenile drama.
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Tales -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Activity programs -- Africa.
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SUBJECT |
Africa http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85001531 -- Juvenile drama.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001686
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Africa http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85001531 -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Activity programs.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009024
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Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Author |
Bongaman., illustrator
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LC no. |
2007044594 |
ISBN |
9781591586333 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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