Nothing brings a classroom alive more than the use of drama. Page to Stage is a breakthrough approach to literature study that uses drama as a means to provide students with a deeper, richer understanding of a text. The plays can also be presented as informal classroom productions. Both literature and drama teachers alike will relish the enjoyment their students will have with this creative collection!
BENEFITS
- Flexible design—use the plays before or after reading the original work.
- Pre-reading activities focus on the background and literary elements of the play and create context.
- Comparison of the original text to the play highlights each playwright's craft.
- After-reading discussion questions and literary skill activities help students respond both critically and creatively.
- Performance activities throughout the book get students actively involved.
TEACHER GUIDE
- a plot summary
- teaching suggestions and responses for all student activities and discussion questions and activities
- tips for helping students perform the play
- extensive media resources, including internet sites
- Play quizzes and answer keys
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