Scripts allow hesitant students to be able to assume the protection of a character and play a role or explore issues which may concern them in real life. Issues contains a collection of scripts, discussion prompts and activities for use in the classroom, as a way of opening up students to understand and process topical and sensitive issues in their world, from a range of perspectives. The art of performing harnesses the students’ engagement in the subject and offers a chance to immerse themselves within the protection of a character or role.
Key Features
- Provides a platform for middle school and secondary school students to discuss contemporary topics.
- Includes enough parts for the whole class to participate.
- Offers conversation prompts and activities to extend and deepen classroom discussions.
- Extensively workshopped and used in classrooms nationally.
- Helps students and teachers improve their ability to understand, navigate and discuss sensitive issues.
Additional Information
This book gives students a chance to discuss contemporary topics or problems during the classroom rehearsal and performance of these scripts. This large collection of student performance scripts allows for engagement with sensitive issues in a supportive environment.
