Author: Jim May
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874833393
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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Relates stories of growing up in the rural farming communities of Illinois, spanning four generations of a family

Author: Nippersink Creek Watershed Planning Committee (Ill.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 86

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Author: Bill Mooney
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874833812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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A multicultural collection of traditional tales contributed by more than forty of America's most experienced storytellers, with tips for telling the stories.

Author: Christine Pavesic
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595363776
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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The Jack Tales derive from a Western European narrative cycle and are the oldest folktales to survive in the North American oral tradition. In the twenty-first century, the Jack Tales continue to retain their place at the forefront of Western Oral Tradition. Over the centuries the tales of Jack and his adventures have tended to absorb the interests and values of the culture in which they are operating. Ray Hicks and the Jack Tales: A Study of Appalachian History, Culture, and Philosophy, assesses folktales in the oral tradition and examines both the history and the cultural impact of them. It includes a survey of existing scholarship concerning orality and the European origins of the Jack Tales and then focuses upon a prominent Appalachian native recorder of the tales, Ray Hicks. His enthusiasm and skill as a storyteller has allowed Hicks to bring an ancient body of oral literature to all types of audiences. The way that Hicks has enhanced the Jack Tales through his manner of storytelling-the nature of his performance, his voice and mimicry, the stimulus of the audience and his response-is explored along with the setting of these tales-the Appalachian mountains.

Author: Sherry Norfolk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440850704
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 189

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This exploration of model storytelling projects shows librarians how to expand their roles as keepers of the stories while strengthening their communities. Community life is built on its stories. Our history and culture—those of society and of individuals—are passed from generation to generation through stories. Engaging Community through Storytelling: Library and Community Programming examines a wide variety of model storytelling projects across the country, reflecting how storytelling can encourage community attachment, identity, and expression in libraries, community centers, and schools. The contributed essays—written by experts in their fields, many of whom served as developer, fundraiser, director, and implementer of their project—provide detailed information about the inner workings of a wide variety of model storytelling projects from across the country. The authors delineate the need, scope, and audience for each project and offer riveting anecdotes that evaluate the success of that project. Many of the articles are accompanied by one or more photographs documenting the work or practical how-to-do-it guides to encourage and enable replication. Thoughtful commentary on and review of the key concepts in each chapter are provided by the book's editors.

Author: Illinois State Academy of Science
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 988

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Author: Laura McCaffery
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313370850
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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This annotated bibliography of more than 500 recommended books meets the needs of teachers and librarians for reading materials for young adults for whom English is a second language. Laura McCaffery, who has many years of experience with collection development of ESL materials for young adults, has selected the best books on a variety of topics to meet curriculum and personal interest needs of young adults. Most of the books selected were published between 1992 and 1998. The bibliography is organized by topic: adventure, mystery, and suspense; biographies; career, workplace, life skills, and parenting; folktales, myths, poetry, and classics; ethnic diversity; history and geography; nature and science; and sports. Indexes by author, subject, title, and ethnic group make searching easy. Mainstreamed ESL students can use these books to better understand and make use of regular textbooks. Special ESL classes can use the recommended books as part of regular instruction. Most of the books recommended are for the intermediate or advanced beginner reading level in English, but some very easy books are also included. Most of the books are suitable for all learners from grades five through adult. Each entry contains a complete bibliographical citation, Fry Reading Level, Interest Level, Library of Congress subjects for cataloging, and a 50 to 200 word annotation describing the book and how it can be used by the librarian or teacher who is working with patrons or students. A list of distributors of print and nonprint ESL materials completes the work.

Author: Rick Norman
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874832044
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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On trial for treason, Andrew Jackson Fielder looks back on his brief career as a major league pitcher, and his experiences as a Japanese prisoner of war

Author: Carol L. Birch
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834536
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 238

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In the last two decades, the storytelling movement has gained momentum, both as an educational tool and an entertainment form. But the revival is so young that there is no common vocabulary for discussing it. Contemporary storytelling has its roots in the oral and literary trditions. Performances are often judged according to the aesthetics of print, theater or music even television and film.

Author: Ramon Royal Ross
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834512
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Nearly four decades since its original publication, this book is still enhancing the revival of storytelling across the American landscape. Every person has a story