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Dear
Teachers,
The
Education Team of Prime Stage Theatre thanks
you for helping us bring literature to life
through theatre experiences in the classroom
and at the theatre.
Our
team is comprised of teachers and drama specialists
who are committed to developing curriculum support
for this year's productions. In brainstorming
the activities, we considered a number of factors.
What
would we, as teachers, want to have for our
students in the way of activities and curriculum
support? What would make the activities easy
to implement and the curriculum meaningful so
the literature becomes relevant and enjoyable
for all your students, including reluctant readers?
Our
goal is to design support materials that address
the at-risk child, i.e., the struggler, and
the gifted child, as well as the student who
falls midway on the continuum. Additionally,
we "get down to basics" with vocabulary lists
(definitions provided). For your convenience,
we have included a parent letter that can be
sent home the day of the performance. This letter
encourages parent-child interaction and makes
the theatrical experience more meaningful for
the student.
By addressing different learning styles, and
connecting the activities to applicable Standards
and Assessment anchors, you can justify and
document the activities' adherence to state
requirements. But more importantly, the activities
will create the kind of literary experiences
Louise Rosenblatt (1976) encouraged where students
evoke personal meaning from the literature,
thereby becoming actively engaged in the transactional
process of reading. Please
feel free to reproduce any of these curriculum
materials.
Prime
Stage brings literature to life for you and
your students. We want each production, each
performance, each experience to help you motivate
your students to read and delve into the many
worlds of literature. Please write or call us
with any suggestions or comments we can share
with others. You can also visit our Forum and
post a topic.
It is our pleasure to work with you. We hope
to be a resource, support your efforts, and
provide unparalleled service in your endeavors
to teach your students and help them reach their
full potential.
Let us hear from you,
Cindy
West,
Education
Director
education@primestage.com
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