Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, Book Two by Augusta Stevenson
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| Author | Stevenson, Augusta, 1869-1976 |
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| Title | Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, Book Two |
| Note | Reading ease score: 97.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | The clever kid -- The wolf and the horse -- The wise crow -- The wolf and the lamb -- The selfish woman -- The blind men and the elephant -- The stag and the fawn -- The shepherd-boy who called wolf -- The wish-bird -- Lazy Kate -- The proud ring-finger -- The two millers -- The vain jackdaw -- The little jackal and the camel -- The endless tale -- The hole in the dike -- The pot of gold -- The hare and the hedgehog -- Fishing on dry land -- The wise men of Gotham -- The two questions -- Pocahontas and Captain Smith -- Pocahontas saves Jamestown -- King Alfred and the cakes. |
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| Summary | "Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, Book Two" by Augusta Stevenson is a collection of dramatized adaptations of classic children's stories, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume aims to enhance children's oral reading skills, expressive speech, and bodily movements, primarily drawing from beloved folklore sources such as those by Andersen, Grimm, Æsop, and tales from the Arabian Nights. The stories, featuring various characters from different fables and folk narratives, are designed to engage children in a dynamic reading experience. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purposes of the series and emphasizes the importance of utilizing children’s natural dramatic instincts to enhance their reading experience. The opening section addresses teachers and parents, providing insights on how to utilize these stories not only to improve reading but also to allow for creative expression through informal acting. As the collection progresses, it introduces an array of tales, such as "The Clever Kid," which features a kid outsmarting wolves, and "The Wolf and the Lamb," showcasing a cunning wolf trying to justify his desire to eat a lamb. Each story sets the stage for lively reading practice, allowing children to embody characters and develop their expressive skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Children's plays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16379 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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