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Enlivening instruction with drama and improv : a guide for second language and world language teachers / Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor and Kathleen McGovern

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Cahnmann-Taylor, Melisa
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New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
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©2021
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1 online resource
Additional Creators
McGovern, Kathleen R.
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"[This engaging and complete resource has everything you need to bring drama and theatre techniques into the ESL, EFL, or World Language Classroom. Are your students reluctant to speak out in class? Do they lack confidence in their language skills? The dynamic drama games in this book are the perfect catalyst to transform your students into engaged learners, and help them build confidence and language skills. The interactive theatre games and techniques are specifically designed for use in Second, Foreign, and World Language classrooms to empower students through meaningful, agentive language learning. With over 80 activities and games, and hundreds of extensions that can be catered to every level, this book provides teachers with clear, step-by-step instructions to teaching dramatic activities with L2 learners of all levels and backgrounds. The games and strategies in this book will enliven classrooms with communication that is creative, memorable, inspiring, and fun. Grounded in cutting-edge research, this book explains why teaching language through drama is effective and inspiring for teachers and students alike, directing readers to a wide array of resources and approaches to teaching language through theatre. You'll also find guidance on leading drama games with language learners in a variety of online platforms, lesson planning models, and an example lesson plan for easy implementation in physical or virtual classroom spaces"--
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9781003018216 electronic book
1003018211 electronic book
9781000347401 electronic book
1000347400 electronic book
9781000347326 electronic book
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9781000347487 electronic book
1000347486 electronic book
9780367862954 hardcover
9780367862961 paperback
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