Peter's Problem: 5-7 years
Alison Chaplin(Author)
Scholastic (Publisher)
Published on 14. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-0-439-01768-8 (ISBN)
Description
PERFORMANCE PLAYS is a series of photocopiable books which show teachers, through clearly structured and progressive lesson plans how tp prepare, rehearse, direct and perform short plays with their class or Year Group. Each book contains one fully photocopiable playscript, usually just one Act (length 45 minutes max). Cast sizes vary between 18-40 and the range includes comedies, soap operas and dramas, fairy stories etc. using a range of drama forms. Some are based on short stories, poems or full-length plays. All have a moral message, and all have been developed by the writerwith children in a workshop context. The range is ability graded into four levels:5-7,7-9,8-10,9-11 year olds. 'PETER'S PROBLEM' is a modern fairy story with elements of comedy that addresses some of the issues surrounding bullying. In the magical forest, Peter seeks help and support from the animals in finding a solution to his problem. Cast size:32-40 (with opportunities for non-speaking parts), Running time:approx 40 mins, Genre: modern fairy story.
*structured step-by-step teaching plans to build teacher confidence *appropriate, high-quality performance material *ideal for assembly, celebration, or end-of-term productions *relevant to children's experience *literacy-learning potential *suggestions for music, dance, props, make-up etc. - as simple or complicated as teachers choose *original plays evolved from working with children.
*structured step-by-step teaching plans to build teacher confidence *appropriate, high-quality performance material *ideal for assembly, celebration, or end-of-term productions *relevant to children's experience *literacy-learning potential *suggestions for music, dance, props, make-up etc. - as simple or complicated as teachers choose *original plays evolved from working with children.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
b&w line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-439-01768-8 (9780439017688)
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