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Peer reviewedKanas, Elaine – Primary Voices K-6, 1997
Describes and outlines dramatic elements (character, character objectives, conflict, costumes, and "performance" rather than "production") that help students gain understanding of historical, social, and literary content. (SR)
Descriptors: Acting, Art Education, Drama, Dramatic Play
Download full textSchierholt, Carla G. – 1994
A classroom research project in Alaska explored what role dramatic play and story reenactments have as a teaching/learning method for young childrens' development. A review of the literature identified several common elements that helped teachers elicit successful dramatic story reenactments: choosing a familiar book or story; encouraging…
Descriptors: Acting, Class Activities, Classroom Research, Creative Dramatics
Peer reviewedCline, Dusty Brown; Ingerson, David – Young Children, 1996
Discusses creative dramatics as an experiential and interactive play process comprised of three phases: (1) pantomiming action; (2) improvising words; and (3) building plot and characters. Contains teacher information on guiding and encouraging playmaking, creating a developmentally appropriate dramatics program, and the expected benefits of…
Descriptors: Acting, Characterization, Class Activities, Classroom Environment
