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(CAN) This valuable resource supports the objectives of the drama strand of arts education. The book is divided into three parts.

Part 1 provides a theoretical overview that will help teachers to understand the contextual background against which classroom practices are set.

Part 2 contains six detailed drama structures, each of which is intended to provide a dynamic starting point for an integrated project. The dramas deal with themes and issues that are directly relevant to the lives of young people. Each structure is set out in detail, with an extension web provided at the end suggesting further lines of inquiry and possible areas for development.

Part 3 contains practical guidelines on planning for drama.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Drama; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level

Life in Ancient Egypt (Video). Classroom Video (MGR), 1990. 28 min. Dup. order no. V6681. Teacher's Guide - Order no. G6681 ($1.00 loose-leaf).

This program is a general introduction to the history and culture of ancient Egypt. The emphasis is on the day-to-day life of the people. Activities such as the making of flax into linen, wine-making, the production of mud bricks and papyrus, as well as the use of ancient farm implements and methods employed by craftspeople are shown.

Supporting print is available from Media Group.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Visual Art

Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9

Lights, Camera, Action!: Making Movies and TV From the Inside Out (Print-Non-Fiction). O'Brien, Lisa. Owl Books (FIR), 1998. 64 p. ISBN 1-895688-75-2 ($17.96 hdc.). ISBN 1-895688-76-0 ($11.65 pbk.).

(CAN) An exciting and realistic look at everything young people and their families need to know about show business is presented in an easy-to-read format in this book. A young man, Johnny, has an audition for a movie role, and the book follows his progress until the final film is released. Each section is preceded by a vocabulary list "Screen Speak," and director’s notes embedded throughout each chapter give advice about various elements of acting. The "popcorn trivia" quizzes will likely appeal to young readers. The resource includes an index and a note to parents explaining things to be aware of if a child announces that he or she would like to act professionally in films or television.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Drama

Live in Ukraine (Compact Disc). Shumka. Ukrainian Shumka Dancers (USD), 1995. No order number is required. CD - ($7.00) Caseette - ($3.00).

This CD includes three Ukrainian folk song and dance performances taken from the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers historical 1990 Ukraine tour. They include a medley of traditional Ukrainian folksongs, a contemporary folk ballet and a humourous story that weaves together popular Ukrainian folk melodies and gypsy themes.

The liner notes contain brief information about the tour and the music.

Suggested Use: Grade 9; Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level

Live on Stage!: Performing Arts for Middle School. Student ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Blank, Carla and Roberts, Jody. Seymour, Dale, Pubns. (PRN), 1997. 260 p. ISBN 1-57232-374-4 ($58.25 pbk.). Teacher Resource Book - ISBN 1-57232-209-8 ($58.25 pbk.).

Despite the title of this resource, the primary purpose of it is not performance—it is an anthology of teaching suggestions for incorporating performing arts into the classroom. Background notes provide a historical perspective of movement, styles and genres in the performing arts. The suggestions in the book are intended to be used in a flexible way, and should be used within the context of the curriculum for arts education. Students are encouraged to make their own variations on the activities, and to find new combinations of structures. The book celebrates different learning styles and provides many ways to approach learning and creating.

The student edition of Live on Stage! supports and extends the teacher resource book by offering students performing arts vocabulary, background reading, writing and performing models and complete scripts.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Drama; Teacher Reference

Looking at Art Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Animals.