Enlivening Instruction with Drama and Improv: A Guide for Second Language and World Language Teachers Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor (Author) Kathleen R. McGovern (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Routledge
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pub Date:
31 Mar 2021
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 222pp h254mm x w178mm 454g 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 3 Tables, black and white; 6 Illustrations, black and white ISBN13: 9780367862961 ISBN13: 978-0-367-86296-1 ISBN10: 0367862964 EAN: 9780367862961 x Description: This engaging and complete resource has everything you need to bring drama and theatre techniques into the ESL, EFL, or World Language Classroom. Are your students reluctant to speak out in class? Do they lack confidence in their language skills? The dynamic drama games in this book are the perfect catalyst to transform your students into engaged learners, and help them build confidence and language skills. The interactive theatre games and techniques are specifically designed for use in Second, Foreign, and World Language classrooms to empower students through meaningful, agentive language learning. With over 80 activities and games, and hundreds of extensions that can be catered to every level, this book provides teachers with clear, step-by-step instructions to teaching dramatic activities with L2 learners of all levels and backgrounds. The games and strategies in this book will enliven classrooms with communication that is creative, memorable, inspiring, and fun. Grounded in cutting-edge research, this book explains why teaching language through drama is effective and inspiring for teachers and students alike, directing readers to a wide array of resources and approaches to teaching language through theatre. You'll also find guidance on leading drama games with language learners in a variety of online platforms, lesson planning models, and an example lesson plan for easy implementation in physical or virtual classroom spaces. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
James and the Giant Peach: The Play Richard George (Adapted by) Roald Dahl (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Puffin
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Pub Date:
03 Aug 2017
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 96pp h198mm x w129mm x s6mm 84g B-format paperback ISBN13: 9780141374291 ISBN13: 978-0-14-137429-1 ISBN10: 0141374292 EAN: 9780141374291 x Description: Join James as he escapes from his horrible aunts and sets off inside the peach on his wonderful adventures. This dramatization of Roald Dahl's hugely popular book can be staged in school, acted out at home or simply read together by a group of friends. With suggestions for staging, props and lighting.Roald Dahl died in 1990 but his books continue to be worldwide bestsellers.Richard George was an American elementary school teacher when he adapted James and the Giant Peach as a school play. Roald Dahl loved it and wrote an introduction. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________