101 Dialogues, Sketches and Skits

101 Dialogues, Sketches and Skits
Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1630265942

Originally written for drama teachers working with students aged 9 to 18, this collection of short, snappy theater dialogues makes the perfect short break activity in any classroom, camp, or youth group situation. Students get much more out of these dialogues than just acting practice: they increase alertness, cultivate curiosity, boost literacy, and improve school attendance. The one-to-one dialogue format facilitates friendships and allows shy students to demonstrate new skills. Written by a family of drama experts, each dialogue centers around a theme related to young life: food, parents, hobbies, movies, even falling in love, to name just a few. Each dialogue is introduced with brief notes suggesting different ways of playing them at different ages and tips for adapting the dialogues to different age groups and situations. 101 Dialogues, Sketches, and Skits is part of the SmartFun Activity series from Hunter House, which includes over 25 titles that have sold more than 200,000 copies to date.

101 Dialogues, Sketches and Skits

101 Dialogues, Sketches and Skits
Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781630269272

"This collection of short theatre dialogues can be performed almost instantly, with very little preparation, spontaneously and on the spot. Written primarily for drama students from 12 to 18 years old, the sketches and skits can also be used in middle- and high-school classrooms as well as by professional and nonprofessional theatre-training groups of any age."--Back cover.

Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors

Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors
Author: Maggie Scriven
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing,U.S.
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Children's plays, American
ISBN: 9781566081689

These short skits with casts of two to six players cover a wide variety of topics and drama styles. Some skits are comic for learning comedy technique. Others are situations for students to learn more about themselves and others. The dialogue is crisp and easy to perform. Very little planning and memorisation is required to stage these skits. Many may be staged readers theatre style. They work well in a classroom and they may also be used in a theatrical setting. Sample titles include: Funny Isn't Always Funny, Gossip Among Friends, The Principal's Office, The Band and Party Girls, They can be staged and directed by the students themselves. Excellent for competition or comedy revue shows.

Readers Theatre for Middle School Boys

Readers Theatre for Middle School Boys
Author: Ann N. Black
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2008-01-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313363897

This book, focusing on active, engaging material, will fill a void in the literature that currently exists for these students, their teachers, and literacy coaches. Readers theatre for boys and particularly middle school boys is a publishing gap that needs to be filled. Selections have been chosen to tempt middle school boys interest (the blood and gore in Masque of the Red Death for example). Literacy remains a major topic of concern in all academic circles, especially the inadequate performance of reading and writing by boys. These scripts will entertain as they build reading fluency. Grades 6-8.

33 Short Comedy Plays for Teens

33 Short Comedy Plays for Teens
Author: Laurie Allen
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9781566081818

A collection of plays with natural dialogue and believable situations for two to six actors.

101 More Dance Games for Children

101 More Dance Games for Children
Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897933834

Filled with dance games that the whole classroom or family can play and learn from, this book collects noncompetitive activities that reward children for their involvement, encourage them to use their imagination, and show them how to express their feelings without using words. Illustrations.

101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults

101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults
Author: Bob Bedore
Publisher: Hunter House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781630266578

This sequel takes us even deeper into the craft of improv--the magical art of creating something out of nothing--with all new games. Author Bob Bedore emphasizes how you can use improvisation, creativity, and teamwork any time, any place, to get your imagination flowing, win over a crowd, or be a wittier conversationalist.

Drama, Skits, and Sketches 2

Drama, Skits, and Sketches 2
Author: Youth Specialties
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1999
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 0310220270

Contains sixty-two scripts for use with church youth groups based on scripture, television programs, Christian songs, and contemporary issues, covering over forty topics, including faith, gossip, honesty, friendship, missions, and sacrifice.

101 Drama Games for Children

101 Drama Games for Children
Author: Paul Rooyackers
Publisher: Hunter House
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897932110

Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more. Drama games allow children to get more in touch with themselves and what they want to be, and are a delightful way to discover the freedom, creativity, and expression of acting- and living. The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination, social interaction, and self-expression in children. To make the books easy to use, games are marked according to appropriate age levels, length of play time, and group size, using helpful icons. Most games are non-competitive and none require special skills or training. The series is widely used in homes, schools, daycare centers, clubs, and summer camp.

101 Life Skills Games for Children

101 Life Skills Games for Children
Author: Bernie Badegruber
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 089793590X

How do you teach tolerance, self-awareness, and responsibility? How can you help children deal with fear, mistrust, or aggression? Play a game with them! Games are an ideal way to help children develop social and emotional skills; they are exciting, relaxing, and fun. 101 LIFE SKILLS GAMES FOR CHILDREN: LEARNING, GROWING, GETTING ALONG (Ages 6-12) is a resource that can help children understand and deal with problems that arise in daily interactions with other children and adults. These games help children develop social and emotional skills and enhance self-awareness. The games address the following issues: dependence, aggression, fear, resentment, disability, accusations, boasting, honesty, flexibility, patience, secrets, conscience, inhibitions, stereotypes, noise, lying, performance, closeness, weaknesses, self confidence, fun, reassurance, love, respect, integrating a new classmate, group conflict. Organized in three main chapters: (I-Games, You-Games and We-Games), the book is well structured and easily accessible. It specifies an objective for every game, gives step-by-step instructions, and offers questions for reflection. It provides possible variations for each game, examples, tips, and ideas for role plays. Each game contains references to appropriate follow-up games and is illustrated with charming drawings.