African Legends, Myths, and Folktales for Readers Theatre

African Legends, Myths, and Folktales for Readers Theatre
ISBN-10
0313363951
ISBN-13
9780313363955
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2008-04-30
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Anthony D. Fredericks

Description

Teachers are continually looking for materials that will enhance their studies of cultures around the world. With this new book, author, Tony Fredericks and illustrator, Bongaman, present readers theatre scripts based on traditional African folklore. Plays are organized by area and identified by country. Included are tales from Algeria to Zambia and all areas in between. This title contains background information for teachers on each African country included as well as instruction and presentation suggestions. The rationale and role of readers theatre in literacy instruction is discussed and additional resources for extending studies of African folklore are included. Grades 4-8.

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