| Author |
Stevenson, Augusta, 1869-1976 |
| Title |
Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, A Reader for the Fourth Grade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The travelers and the hatchet -- The old man and his grandson -- The crow and the fox -- The miller, his son, and their donkey -- Each in his own place -- What the goodman does is always right -- The cat and the mouse -- The girl who trod on the loaf -- The ugly duckling -- The red shoes -- The story of Ali Cogia -- The wild swans -- The two countrymen -- The man and the alligator -- The song in the heart -- The emperor's test -- Christopher Columbus.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Lee Chew-Hung, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, A Reader for the Fourth Grade" by Augusta Stevenson is a collection of adaptations of classic tales intended for young readers, likely penned during the early 20th century. This book aims to enrich oral reading skills, foster expressive voices, and encourage graceful bodily movement through drama, using popular stories from folklore, including works by Andersen, Grimm, and Aesop. It is tailored to capture the imaginations of children, allowing them to embody various characters as they engage in dramatic readings or informal performances. The opening of this work introduces a foreword that outlines the book's objectives and the importance of engaging children in dramatic expression. The author notes the natural inclination of children toward drama, suggesting that utilizing this instinct in reading can significantly enhance their enjoyment and performance. The text details how stories can be adapted for reading aloud and encourages teachers to assign parts to students, enhancing spontaneity and expression. As an inviting introduction to the narratives within, the foreword sets the stage for the adaptations that follow, promising a blend of education and entertainment for young learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Children's plays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10541 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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