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Download full textBrewbaker, James, Ed.; Hyland, Dawnelle J., Ed. – 2002
This book, a collection of poems by adolescents and adults, is designed to offer teachers a supplement to the standard middle school and high school literature anthologies. Divided into 11 themed sections, the collection mixes more than 100 poems by students in grades 5 to 12 with more than 40 pieces by adults, including well-known writers such as…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing
Barry, Dana M. – 1999
This paper presents ideas for and examples of using poetry to teach science at the middle school and high school levels. These poems can be used to teach science lessons because they contain science terms. Students will learn science while defining and discussing these terms and realize that science relates to everything. The poems are "A Snow…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, High Schools, Integrated Activities, Middle Schools
Smith, Chari R. – 2003
Readers Theater is a presentation by two or more participants who read from scripts and interpret a literary work in such a way that the audience imaginatively sense characterization, setting, and action. Traditionally, the primary focus of readers theater is on an effective reading of the script, not on a dramatic presentation. The scripts in…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Females, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities
Watt, John R. – 1997
This play, intended for middle school and high school students, uses the historical events of the Macartney mission to China from 1792-94 to illustrate the problems that can occur when different cultures interact. The play describes the first major encounter in which government officials representative of the European Enlightenment come face to…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Chinese Culture, Class Activities, Confucianism
Blume, George T. – 1987
This 30 to 40 minute drama for secondary school students takes place in the Pennsylvania State House, Philadelphia, on September 17, 1787, the day the Constitutional Convention ended. James Madison serves as the drama's spokesman. The drama focuses on five major points: (1) the Colonial Confederation's situation at that time, which necessitated…
Descriptors: Acting, Class Activities, Constitutional History, Curriculum Enrichment
Hery, Nancy Duffy – 1996
Drama and role playing are effective ways for teachers, school counselors, and other individuals who work with young people to teach and discuss sensitive issues. The eight plays in this publication are designed to help middle school students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and logical decision-making skills. The eight scripts use a…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Anger, Curriculum Development, Dating (Social)
