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In new and strange siuations, it can be hard to know what to do and how to act. My First Scene Book can help! And each of the 51 one-minute scenes -- from the real to the downright silly -- is just right for five- to nine-year-olds. Like all books in My First Acting Series, My First Scene Book is interactive, featuring pictures and discussion questions. It is easy to get your family and friends involved--what do they think? Do they agree or disagree? Jump into other lives and let your imagination soar! Parents and teachers, this is an excellent way to facilitate critical thinking and character building. Though the approach is sometimes zany and unconventional (shh--no one will know they're learning!), these scenes show real issues students may encounter, provoking lively, meaningful participation. Use it for story-time and drama, reading, writing, ethics, and art classes. Be creative and have fun!

Are you a jock? A geek? A ladies' man? A slob? Doesn't matter. This book covers everything! To make your search for the right monologue easy, we've created this series of one- to two-minute monologues. Follow several very different characters through various scenarios (friends, family, school, strangers, siblings, and more) with both dramatic and hilarious results.

Everyday life was never so nutty! Inside My First Monologue Book you'll find 100 imaginative "e;what if"e; pieces for would-be princesses, cowboys, robots, and superheroes as well as real-life issues like unfair bedtimes, making new friends, and the horrible taste of broccoli. At this stage in life there are lots of firsts, too, like going to a new school and losing your teeth, so there are plenty of topics for children to connect with. Divided into sections by theme and sprinkled with illustrations, the material in this book is easily incorporated into existing reading curriculum. Often, young children are given work written for older students that is difficult for them to understand and retain. While not dumbed-down, this material is comprehensible, relatable, and fun.

In My Second Monologue Book young children can transform into 101 fantastic famous and historical people! Each section is interactive, featuring pictures, and games. Critical thinking questions are posed such as, "e;How do choices the character makes change how he moves, talks or feels?"e; People You Know section is dedicated to every-day characters such as a police man, a baker, a principal. Famous Americans section features colorful characters such as Betsy Ross, Teddy Roosevelt, Sally Ride, and Ben Franklin. Famous Foreigners presents a wide selection of famous men and women (good and bad!) including Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, Sigmund Freud, and Genghis Khan. Imaginary People and Folk Heroes is devoted to favorite characters such as King Arthur, Little Red Riding Hood, and Paul Bunyon. All short monologues are just right for five- to nine-year-olds. There are great ideas for teachers and parents too! Family and friends can be involved can they guess who's who? Young actors can jump into another life an let their imaginations soar!

What if you found yourself in a whole new world? Let you imagination run free in this scene book, jam-packed with cavemen, gods and goddesses, magic, dragons, time machines, grouchy old ladies, and more! My Second Scene Book is the most challenging in this series and a culmination of all the skills learned in the previous volumes. The book begins with short Skits for Starters, progresses to Classic Talks with a Twist (traditional fairy tales surprisingly reinvented) and Brand-New Tales, and ends with challenging Advanced Adventures for older students. This book has several unique features: Individual scenes can be linked to create full plays, Students decide how Stories end in Pick-an-Adventure Plays, Each scene is followed by critical discussion questions.

All the books in my first acting series have interactive exercises and games. But the Teachers Guide goes much further, providing suggestions and in-depth guidance for using the series to maximum effect in the classroom. Inside, you'll find: Building Blocks: general ideas and suggestions for creating great lessons; Critical Exercises: activites and games to help students interpret and evaluate text; Imaginative Exercises: activities and games to help students creatively build on the text, generating brand-new ideas; Work Sheets: a variety of fun and exciting activities that encourage students to interpret characters and texts and make decisions-all ready to photocopy direct form the book and distribute; Sample Lesson Plans: fourteen detailed lesson plans that show you how to draw it all together. These plans help you to either build a lesson around my first acting series or to add my first acting series to your regular lessons. The Teachers Guide coupled with my first acting series, will help you increase student particpation and enhance your teaching, whether your subject is drama, reading, writing, ethics, social studies, science, math, or art each exercise, activity, and game has been classroom tested-they work!

What do actors do? What is an audition like? Can I be an actor? Dive into this book and find out what it is like to be an actor and tips on how to begin. Told simply through words and pictures, this is a great introduction to the who, whats, and whys of show business. Perfect for kids and parents interested in knowing more, whether you are ready to try out acting or just curious.

Don't just think about performing - do it! Get ready to "e;wow"e; at auditions after you pick up this book. Inside, you'll see situations you relate to, personalities you recognize, humor that actually makes you laugh, This is exactly what casting people want to see! Never boring, tired, or overdone, these pieces are real, alive, and just waiting for you at add your own unique spin. With 111 quality monologues to choose from, how could you go wrong?

Middle school could not be more dramatic! Everything is both highly serious and seriously funny at the same time. This is the perfect time to showcase your acting skills. But where can you find juicy monologues? In this book! This is the guide for middle school actors. Nothing is held back. All the clean-your-room, give-me-your-lunch-money, take-a-shower-already, buy-me-some-lip-gloss, he-does-not-like-me, you-puked-on-my-math-book incidents are in here. Plus a whole lot of other stuff you wish would happen. Get ready for stage and screen!

If looking through monologue books leaves you feeling confused,dissatisfied, or overwhelmed, this is the book for you!A unique twist on a classic Smith & Kraus theme, this userfriendly book contains unique and active monologues divided into clear categories. With descriptive titles to each section like "e;Rebellion: Don't Tell Me What to Do,"e; "e;Secrets: What Nobody Knows about Me,"e; and "e;Duh: Tales of the Misunderstood,"e; it will be easy and fun to find the piece that suits you. Look for a huge assortment of character types and issues written in a way that's current and immediate for young male and female actors looking to show off their talents in auditions and at school.

Do all the people in books seem boring? Not anymore! In school, everyone you read about can seem perfect and dull. In this book, see all of the celebrities of history, science, literature, and poilitics in a new light as they are re-imagined as tweens and teens. What was Genghis Khan like in gym class? Was Shakespeare likely to get a girlfriend? Did Marie Curie's experiements ever fail, big time? Was Susan B. Anthony bossy? Look inside this book and find out! A fun read for students and a great tool for teachers, these monologues are surefire winners in auditions or the classroom.

Hello, actors! As a professional actor for fourteen years now, I know how hard the search for the perfect monologue can be. A monologue should be immediate, active, and fun. You shouldn't mind having to say it over and over when you're practicing, auditioning, or performing it. You should be able to relate to it. This is difficult; most plays are written for adults. Where are you supposed to get monologues from then? This book. Here are some tips on appraoching monologues: 1. Pick the monologue that hits you. Trust your instincts. You'll pick the right one. 2. Make the monologues active. What do you want and how do you try to get it? 3. Who are you talking to and where are they? Make sure you make this as clear as possible. 4. Do you get answered or interrupted? Be sure to fill in words in yoru head for the monolouge, even if it's a simple yes or no. 5. How do you feel about the person or people you are talking to? For example, you speak a lot differently to your best friend than you do to your math teacher. 6. Notes about stage directions and terminology: The word beat or the start of a new paragraph indicates another character speaks or a new idea arises. Pause or other stage directions like shocked are suggestions, but do not need to be observed absolutely.