Humorous History Plays
Humorous History Plays is a brilliant collection of plays for children aged from eight to twelve. It addresses many of the suggested activities in the History Scheme of Work. Each resource is housed in a handy ring binder so the teacher can add her own notes and ideas.Each play is photocopiable so the teacher can make as many copies as required. The collection aims to:
• support teachers by providing a wealth of ideas and suggestions for performing the plays;
• reduce teacher's preparation time;
• stimulate children's enjoyment and interest in plays and performing;
• develop children's speaking, listening and drama skills through stimulating and purposeful activities that are fun to do.
The plays can be used for shared or guided reading, they can be read purely for enjoyment or they can be performed in the classroom or on stage. There is enough information in the teacher's notes for a full production of each play with suggestions for props, costumes and performance ideas for each character.
Each of the eight plays are full of with silly jokes and puns which often ask for audience participation, just like in the best pantomimes. Whether it's Boudicca chipping her nails, Odysseus befriending the Cyclops or John Lennon recoiling from fanatic fans the children will laugh and importantly they will learn too!
Humorous History Plays is a brilliant collection of plays for children aged from eight to twelve. It addresses many of the suggested activities in the History Scheme of Work. Each resource is housed in a handy ring binder so the teacher can add her own notes and ideas.Each play is photocopiable so the teacher can make as many copies as required. The collection aims to:
• support teachers by providing a wealth of ideas and suggestions for performing the plays;
• reduce teacher's preparation time;
• stimulate children's enjoyment and interest in plays and performing;
• develop children's speaking, listening and drama skills through stimulating and purposeful activities that are fun to do.
The plays can be used for shared or guided reading, they can be read purely for enjoyment or they can be performed in the classroom or on stage. There is enough information in the teacher's notes for a full production of each play with suggestions for props, costumes and performance ideas for each character.
Each of the eight plays are full of with silly jokes and puns which often ask for audience participation, just like in the best pantomimes. Whether it's Boudicca chipping her nails, Odysseus befriending the Cyclops or John Lennon recoiling from fanatic fans the children will laugh and importantly they will learn too!
