Dramatic Readings: For Schools; A Practice Book in Dramatics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marion Florence Lansing

9780483349216: Dramatic Readings: For Schools; A Practice Book in Dramatics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483349216 ISBN 13: 9780483349216

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Dramatic Readings: For Schools; A Practice Book in Dramatics offers a guided path for turning literature into lively classroom drama.

It helps teachers stretch readers from listening to acting, with practical steps to translate scenes into performance and to build character through action and dialogue. The book showcases a range of short dramatic pieces drawn from well-known stories, encouraging students to “live the people as well as the story” while developing reading, speaking, and stage-craft skills.

What you’ll get

A structured approach to turning stories into classroom plays, with notes to help teachers guide scenes, pacing, and character portrayal.
A curated selection of dramatic options, from folk and classic tales to short performance pieces that fit short class periods.
Clear guidance on how to stage scenes, use simple props, and invite students to express meaning through gesture, tone, and dialogue.
Practical tips for nurturing listening, collaboration, and confident reading aloud through structured practice and discussion.

What you will experience

Hands-on dramatization activities that build scenes piece by piece from stories students already know.
Emphasis on character development, tone, and the rhythm of dialogue to convey mood and intent.
Opportunities to explore different roles, including how small changes in action or gesture affect the meaning of a line.
Encouragement to connect reading with performance in a way that supports classroom learning and engagement.

Ideal for readers and teachers of elementary to middle grades who want active, literature-based drama experience in the classroom.

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