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SUZANNE I. BARCHERS, Ed.D., is Managing Editor of Read and Know Your World Extra magazines, Weekly Reader publications. The author of numerous books, she has 15 years of experience as a teacher and administrator and has taught education classes at the college level.

Present 40 short scripts, adapted from folktales from some 30 different cultures around the world, for use in elementary school settings. Scripts are accompanied by plot summaries, presentations suggestions, and recommendations for props and delivery. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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A collection of 40 folktales, both familiar and unusual, designed to bring a variety of countries and cultures to life. The one-to-eight page reproducible scripts are easy to use and written in clear, if sometimes bland, prose. Each selection includes a plot summary plus suggestions for presentation, delivery, and props. Although primarily from European traditions, the tales are also culled from Asia, Africa, the South Pacific, and the U.S., and range from humorous to thought-provoking. While grouped for grades one through five, they can be easily adapted. This is a fun and creative way to share these stories and to improve oral reading and active listening skills as well.-Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, LaSalle Academy, Providence, RI Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.