This book is a collection of plays that have been adapted from Aesop's most famous fables. They can be used as performance plays, readers theatre or just used to promote reading in groups. Each play is between five and ten minutes long. The plays can be adapted to suit the various needs of the group. The cast list is very flexible - more characters can be added. Characters can be changed or omitted. In addition, the teacher/group leader can assume the role of the storyteller if the children are unable to read or not at the reading level required. Also included in this book is a variety of drama activities. These activities are designed to be fun and enjoyable as well as promoting group cohesion, character development and creativity.
This book is a collection of plays that have been adapted from Aesop's most famous fables. They can be used as performance plays, readers theatre or just used to promote reading in groups. Each play is between five and ten m...
The plays in the collection are:Â
The Lion and the MouseÂ
The Ants and the GrasshopperÂ
The Hare and the TortoiseÂ
The Boy Who Cried WolfÂ
The Town Mouse and the Country MouseÂ
Belling the CatÂ
The Miller, his Son and the DonkeyÂ
The Fox and the CrowÂ
The Cockerel and the FoxÂ
The Goatherd and the Wild GoatsÂ
The North Wind and the SunÂ
The Fox and the CatThe Fox that lost his tailÂ
The Cat and the HenÂ
The Peacock and the CraneÂ
The Dog and the BoneÂ
The Ant and the DoveÂ
The Crow and the Pitcher
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