| Teaching Playwriting: Creativity in Practice Contributor(s): Gardiner, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1474288014 ISBN-13: 9781474288019 Publisher: Methuen Drama OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Australian & Oceanian - Performing Arts | Theater - Playwriting |
| Dewey: 808.2 |
| LCCN: 2018042453 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.2" W x 7.8" (0.60 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian - Cultural Region - Oceania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Playwriting is a skill under-explored in the classroom, despite the strong evidence that it's an engaging and rewarding activity for young people. Teaching Playwriting addresses this gap and is an essential resource for teachers wanting to gain the skills and confidence necessary to introduce playwriting to their students. Based on rich research and clearly explained theoretical concepts, the book explores the lessons from creativity theory that will provide the teacher with the skills and knowledge necessary to empower students' writing and creativity. It also includes extensive practical activities and writing exercises to develop students' playwriting proficiency and creative capacity. Discussing key concepts in playwriting such as idea, dialogue, character, action and structure, the book enables teachers to respond to the unique learning needs of their students and help them tell their stories and reach their potential as young playwrights. |