Juvenile Nonfiction : Performing Arts

Narrative about a boy (and his mum) who meets up with his uncle (an actor) to be given a tour of a theatre, including backstage, before watching a play. The play is Flat Stanley, and the uncle plays the Flat Stanley role. The tour includes looking at the play's scenery, props, costumes, and the Flat Stanley puppets. Covers details of theatre terminology, such as box office and auditorium, and who and what is involved in putting on a production. Also look into the workshop, the wardrobe department and the actors' dressing room. Information boxes includes further details about the roles of the director, the stage manager, and the lighting and sound technicians, and the making of props. more...

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He's the star of Malcolm in the Middle, one of the hottest shows on TV today. He's fifteen, funny, and famous. Here is everything you need to know about him: how he broke into show business, what his hobbies are, where to find Frankie fan clubs on the Web, and whether his zodiac sign is compatible with yours. more...

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Heart warming and enjoyable plays, especially written to teach the historical and cultural significance of particular special days through the creative art of drama. Book 1 has three plays – one of each on Manners, Stranger Danger and Fun & Fantasy. Support activities (blackline masters) are provided. more...

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Showing teachers how to use drama to promote speaking and listening for pupils, including those who find learning difficult, this book describes, analyzes and teaches how to use role play effectively and looks at how to generate a productive dialogue between teachers and pupils that is both powerful and enabling. The authors present innovative methods for teaching across the curriculum which are genuinely inclusive and can help to motivate reluctant learners. The 'how to' section of the book describes a range of strategies and approaches, and the second section includes full lesson plans that have been tried and tested with pupils, complete with detailed guidance on how to structure the work and how to play the teacher roles. Each is linked to literacy, the wider curriculum, PSHE and citizenship. The book is a valuable resource for primary teachers in training and in practice. more...

Price: $33.95