From the Page to the Stage: The Educator's Complete Guide to Readers Theatre by Shirlee Sloyer
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