From Atalanta to Zeus - Readers Theatre from Greek Mythology

Greek mythology, an important part of the curriculum for middle and high school students, serves as an exciting source of creative inspiration. Through these 26 scripts, you will not only introduce students to a fascinating body of literature, but also build their oral reading and presentation skills. Each script introduces a character from Greek mythology and chronicles some of the important mythical events surrounding the figure. Students get to know heroes, such as Heracles and Athena, in addition to lesser known but equally fascinating figures, such as Chiron and Asclepius. A pronunciation guide for more than 300 Greek names and a detailed index make this a user-friendly resource.

About the author

Suzanne I. Barchers, EdD, is the author of two college textbooks, over 20 readers theatre and teacher resource books, and more than 100 educational books for children. She is past president of the Association of Educational Publishers and serves on the PBS Kids Next Generation Advisory Board. Barchers has served as a public school teacher, affiliate faculty for the University of Colorado-Denver, acquisitions editor for Teacher Ideas Press, editor and chief of Leapfrog, and managing editor at Weekly Reader. Barchers writes and consults from her home.

Product details

• Authors: Suzanne I. Barchers, Barchers Suzanne I.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2001
• EAN: 9781563088155
• ISBN: 978-1-56308-815-5
• Series: Readers Theatre
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Greece, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / General, Folklore, myths & legends, Public speaking guides, Speaking in public: advice and guides, Educational: Religious Studies: Non-Christian Religions, Educational: Religious studies: Other religions, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)