{"product_id":"rising-water-a-stormy-drama-about-being-out-of-control-9781948492140","title":"Rising Water: A stormy drama about being out-of-control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner, 2019 Writing Award, Lone Star College\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRising Water\u003c\/em\u003e is an English language textbook that teaches spoken communication skills through the performance of an engaging and compelling one-act play. This action-packed original play is about a rebellious teenager who finds himself in the middle of a flooded city!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether it's reader's theater, an in-class performance, or a full production, putting on a play is the ultimate group project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd drama is a powerful tool for learning spoken communication skills! Students take on acting skills like using body language, gesture, intonation, and other non-verbal cues to communicate better. They are exposed to natural language in a realistic setting. And they are motivated and engaged!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA range of activities prepare students to perform as they practice language skills: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground readings on topics raised by the play: how cities are fighting climate change and responding to natural threats, the unsung heroes of Hurricane Harvey, and why teenagers love risk!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original one-act play written for ELLs about a typical teenager who just can't seem to get it together. When his city is hit by a flood though, his conservative parents and overachieving friends are helpless! Ajax's recklessness may the only thing that can save the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePragmatics lesson on asking for help and recognizing sincere vs. insincere offers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrama games about speaking with emotion and using emphasis to make meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaffolding to prepare students to produce a play including\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons on attentive listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided questions to analyze the play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for auditioning, learning a part, and marking scripts for emotional content to improve line readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for staging a play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-Performance Activities, including a talkback, a mini-debate, writing a new scene or even a sequel or mining the play for useful language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn optional assignment to host a panel discussion about how to best prepare teenagers for the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment rubrics and an answer key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour students will look forward to class with this innovative resource that utilizes drama in language teaching! The play's the thing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSavage, Alice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Alice Savage is a graduate of the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont and is currently on the faculty at Lone Star College, North Harris in Houston, Texas. Alice has lived in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle as well as Houston, and enjoys city life and the performing arts. When not teaching or writing, she also enjoys traveling for conferences and climbing mountains with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alphabet Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475254051090,"sku":"9781948492140","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1f44b7b9-49f4-45c8-a438-caec681f7c9c.jpg?v=1752590680","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rising-water-a-stormy-drama-about-being-out-of-control-9781948492140","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}