Readers theatre for American history
Title:
Readers theatre for American history
Author:
Fredericks, Anthony D.
ISBN:
9780313010132
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Publication Information:
Englewood, Colo. : Teacher Ideas Press, 2001.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xx, 173 p.) : ill.
Contents:
Preface; Introduction; The Magic of Storytelling; What Is Readers Theatre?; Students As Storytellers; What Is the Value of Readers Theatre?; Presentation Suggestions; References; PART 1: North America Land and Early People; The First People of North America; Cliff Dwellers; The Vikings; Columbus and the New World; European Explorations; PART 2: The Beginnings of a New Nation The 1600s and 1700s; The New England Colonies; The Spanish Colonies; A Declaration of Independence; A New Constitution; PART 3: The Nation Changes The 19th Century; The Moving Frontier.
Abstract:
This participatory approach actively engages students in their own American history education. Arranged chronologically, these 24 readers theatre scripts put students in roles of selected historical figures, giving them a you are there perspective on the unfolding of critical milestones, memorable circumstances, and colorful venues that have shaped the American experience. Students can travel with a determined family along the Oregon Trail or to the moon with Neil Armstrong. Other opportunities to make history come alive include scripts having students work alongside Father Junipero Serra at M.
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