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$59.95 |
The Character Cards Box Set
Creative Ideas and Vocabulary for Arts and Literacy in Grades K-12
Item# 7704
Inspire creative expression, literacy skills, and vocabulary development for your students with these 644 engaging and durable cards. The 7 color-coded categories include occupations, emotions, personalities, mannerisms, what (activities), where (locations), and theatre/literary terms with definitions.
These standards-based cards provide instant starting ideas and details for improvisation, storytelling, art projects, creative writing, and parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives). Acting and guessing words and ideas from the cards also expand students' English vocabulary.
The portable box comes with 7 tabs for easy organization and 50 activity ideas for arts education (theatre, dance, visual arts, and music) and literacy development (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). The 3x5 size with large print is readable from across the room, but small enough to comfortably hold in hand.
The Character Cards come from The Drama Game File 2nd
Edition CD-ROM. The box set includes bigger, brighter, and stronger cards than printing from the CD. Use as a stand-alone product or with The Drama Game File.
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• 644 cards in 7 color-coded categories |
• 440 creative idea cards: occupations, emotions, personalities, mannerisms, what (activities), and where (locations) |
• 204 theatre and literary terms with definitions on the flip side |
• Easier to read 3x5 size (CD-ROM prints 2x3.5 size) |
• Laminate-protected playing cards last longer |
• Portable box with 7 plastic tabs for easy organization |
• Master lists of all the choices in each category for easy reference |
• 50 activities for arts (theatre, dance, visual arts, and music) and literacy (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) |
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Dimensions: 9.25"L x 5.5"W x 4"H |
Shipping Weight: 6lbs |
ISBN-13: #978-0-9792893-2-3 |
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Why drama games? |
Testimonials:
Professors |
"The New Viola Spolin for the 21st Century! Ideal for classroom teachers, university students, and recreation leaders. We've adopted The Drama Game File at Northwestern as a text for our theatre students and future teachers with great results. All the makings of an indispensable instant classic."
–Rives Collins
Chair of Theatre Department
Northwestern University
"Makes challenging material more understandable and engaging to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. I highly recommend the program as core curriculum for teacher preparation and professional growth programs."
–Dr. Linda Purrington Director, Master of Arts in Education and Teacher Credential Program
Pepperdine University
"A wonderful tool for applying current brain research to the classroom. These outstanding games generate the emotion and attention that create an optimal state of learning."
–Dr. Sherry Kerr
Adjunct Professor, UCLA
National consultant in brain research and arts education
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Testimonials:
Administrators |
"Great for English Learners, Special Ed., and gifted students. This program improves all students' vocabulary, fluency, reading, and writing."
–Esther Kim, Principal
156th Street Elementary
"An excellent resource! The clear directions and dynamic photos help any teacher use arts instruction in all subjects."
–Connie Covert, Arts Advisor
Public Schools in Los Angeles
"Teacher friendly and easy to implement. Great strategies and techniques for all grades. Unique, effective, and fun!"
–Irina Evangelista,
Literacy Coach
Norwood Elementary
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Testimonials:
Drama Teachers |
"The best curriculum I have seen in more than 25 years teaching high school drama! It is an amazing synthesis of a lifetime of top-quality theatre training, performing, teaching, and research. Ideal for beginning and veteran drama teachers of middle school and high school."
–Ruben Van Kempen
Roosevelt HS, Seattle
Named one of the top ten theatre programs in America
""This outstanding program is one of the best I have seen in 20 years teaching drama at all grade levels. Non-theatre elementary teachers can succeed using the great integration ideas, teacher talk, and classroom management. "
–Beverly (Burnside) Johnson Texas Teacher of the Year
"I am not at all computer literate, but this CD-ROM is so easy to use. I love how each game is written so clearly with everything I need to know from set up to evaluation. Great connections to arts standards, multiple intelligences, and all school subjects."
–Pam Fletcher
Hill County MS, Austin
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Testimonials:
Classroom Teachers |
"Great for busy teachers with little planning time. I have used the games to motivate my students to read and write, develop comprehension skills, and teach science concepts."
–Kay Strenio, 1st grade
"The Drama Game File is empowering! I am instantly connected to a wealth of simple, creative, and effective ideas. A tremendous addition to the curriculum!"
–Kiffen Madden-Lunsford
3rd Grade
"My students gained confidence and improved their English language abilities. The games create a fun atmosphere for learning. They captivate and motivate students of all academic levels to experience success in the classroom!"
–Edie Lynn, 5th grade
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Testimonials:
Students |
"I felt all wobbly and gooey in Melting Tag. It was so much fun!"
–Tiffany, 1st grade
"I like the Name Game because I change my voice, move my body, and use my mind."
–Brigitte, 2nd grade
"I am not shy anymore."
–Albert, 3rd grade
"Playing the games helped me after very sad times in my family. I think drama could help anyone in need of happiness."
–Kathryn, 4th grade
"We express our emotions in a safe and enjoyable way."
–Jessica, 8th grade
"The games taught me skills that will be invaluable no matter what job I have."
–Sebastian, 12th grade
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